Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Leona Pierce Cox
Aug 11, 2024
Leona Pierce Cox, age 97, formerly of Asheboro passed away on August 11, 2024 at North Pointe of Archdale.
Mrs. Cox was born in Thomasville on December 13, 1926 to Manleff and Bessie Bryant Pierce and she grew up in Asheboro. Leona was employed with Balfour Socks and Burlington Socks, retiring from Kayser-Roth as a folder in the Finishing Department. In...
Mabel Miller Cooper
Aug 10, 2024
Mabel Miller Cooper, 86, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at her daughter’s home.
Mabel was born on January 16, 1938, to Howard Tate and Syble Gibson Miller. She married Everette Cooper and the two of them settled down in Asheboro, NC. Mabel worked as a seamstress for most of her life. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking...
James Richard "Dick" Renigar
Aug 9, 2024
James Richard "Dick" Renigar passed away peacefully in Asheboro, NC on Friday, August 09, 2024.
Dick was born in Asheboro to Howard and Hazel Renigar. Dick attended Balfour Elementary, Asheboro High School, and graduated from Elon College. He had a love for sports and played baseball and football for Asheboro High School. He was voted "Best Personality" in his High School...
Sarah Elizabeth Graves Williamson
Aug 8, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Graves Williamson, age 86, of Seagrove passed away on August 8, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Williamson was born in Randolph County on March 18, 1938 to James and Merle Ring Graves. Sarah was a beautician for 60 years and owned and operated her own salon. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Elizabeth Williams Harvey
Aug 7, 2024
Elizabeth Williams Harvey
Ms. Elizabeth Williams Harvey, age 90, a resident of Clapps Mountain Top Living Apartments, 450 Mountain Top Drive, Asheboro, died August 7, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center, following a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00, Wednesday, August 14, at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro with Pastor Barry Wall officiating.
Ms....
William "Billy" Herman Norman
Aug 5, 2024
William “Billy” Herman Norman, of New London, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Billy was born in Guilford County to the late William Austin Norman and the late Burtrice “Louise” Lambeth.
Billy loved being on the lake. He enjoyed going to the beach, coastal fishing and camping. He loved to watch his grandson build piers. He was owner/operator of...
Kenny Wayne Kellam
Aug 5, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Kellam of Troy, NC passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End, NC.
Kenny was born on January 25, 1964 to the late Cleo Kellam and Frances Rose Kellam. He was a private person and very independent. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and time with his family. He previously...
George William Adkins, III
Aug 4, 2024
George William Adkins, III, age 51, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Mr. Adkins was born on May 24, 1973 in Pikeville, KY to George and Deborah Adkins.
He served with the U.S. Airforce for five years and was employed with DS Smith Packaging and Paper for 27+ years. George loved the Lord and was a...
Ronnie Wayne Morris
Aug 3, 2024
Ronnie Wayne Morris, a beloved figure and lifetime resident of Troy, NC sadly left our world on August 3, 2024 at his residence after a life filled with fishing, hunting, serving the Lord and service to his community. He was born on November 29, 1955 in Denton, NC to Faber and Gertie Morris.
Ronnie will be remembered for his sense of...
Richard Paul Spessert,Sr.
Aug 1, 2024
Richard Paul Spessert, Sr, 86, of Randleman passed away Wednesday August 7, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in High Point. He was born February 14, 1938 to Edward Spessert and Opal Violet Poolin Spessert in Pifer Mountain, WV.
Richard was a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was married for 58 years to the love of...
Darrell Wade Griffin
Aug 1, 2024
It’s time to say good bye.
There will be no more tomorrows for me. The body will perish but the soul will live on, and so will our memories in the hearts of those we left behind. I was born in Randleman, lived a simple life with a lot of love. My parents Grady and Neva Griffin worked hard to provide...
Johnsie Belle Hinesley Bowman
Aug 1, 2024
Johnsie Belle Hinesley Bowman, 85, of Randleman passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph. She was born April 20, 1939 to Alfred Lester Hinesley and Beulah Nettie Gallimore Hinesley in Asheboro, NC.
Johnsie was a loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was married 69 years to the love of her life, Clifton Bowman. She...
Jim C. Gardner
Jul 28, 2024
James C. “Jim” Gardner, 88, of Sophia passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Graybrier Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born June 20, 1936 in Asheboro, NC to Leon Gardner and Pauline Lawson Gardner.
Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He liked racing, had a passion for restoring cars, and loved his grandchildren. Jim was a faithful...
Donna Hart Barbre
Jul 28, 2024
Donna Hart Barbre, age 66 of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Donna was born on April 15, 1958, in Lenoir County, North Carolina, to Willie Bruce Powell and Peggy Hart Walker. She had a passion for photography and loved to read. Donna enjoyed genealogy, often looking up her family’s...
Noel Dancey Crotts
Jul 27, 2024
Noel Dancey Crotts, age 90 of Franklinville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Noel was born on August 16, 1933, in Randolph County to Noel Douglas Crotts and Beulah Crotts Earnhardt. Known for his honesty, Noel was a master carpenter who could build almost anything with his two hands, even built a special playhouse for...
Sue Ellen Rich Garner
Jul 25, 2024
Sue Ellen Rich Garner was born September 9, 1953 in Asheboro, NC. She was the 8th of nine children consisting of four boys and five girls. Sue was blessed to be in a family, all saved by the grace of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Sue spent 35 years in dedication to transporting special needs children for...
Lou Ann Danner
Jul 23, 2024
Lou Ann Smith Danner, age 84 of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Lou Ann was born on January 14, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois to Frances Wood and Samuel D. Smith. She was an active member of several bowling leagues and loved to sing in the Zoopendous Chorus. For several years, she was a dedicated...
Morris Allen Rice, Sr.
Jul 22, 2024
Morris Allen Rice, Sr., 85, of Sophia passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph. He was born December 18, 1938 in Bryson City, NC to David “DM” Monroe Rice and Grace Owenby Rice.
Morris was a 1957 graduate of Asheboro High School and veteran of the US Marine Corps. Even though he retired as a machinist from Eveready...
Christopher Adriel Ramirez Higinio
Jul 22, 2024
Christopher Adriel Ramirez Higinio, age 22, of Asheboro, departed this life.
Born on August 13, 2001, in Randolph County, NC, Christopher was a proud graduate of Asheboro High School. He went on to earn a Bachelors of Science degree from UNC-G, pursuing his passion for medicine with great dedication. At the time of his passing, he was completing his residency at...
Vassana "Vicky" Yoousawat Morgan
Jul 21, 2024
Vassana “Vicky” Yoousawat Morgan, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on July 21, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Morgan was born in Kurat, Thailand on February 6, 1951. She was employed with Randolph Packing for over 20 years surrounded by numerous friends and coworkers that adored her. Vicky spoke 3 languages, English, Thai, and Spanish. If she wanted...
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