Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Danny Jeff Gallimore
Aug 17, 2020
Danny (Dan) Jeff Gallimore passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2020. He was born October 16, 1954 in Asheboro, NC. After high school, Dan attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. To add to his scholastic achievements, Dan received a Master of Public Administration at Lenoir Rhyne University, and pursued his Doctorate...
Phyllis Lowdermilk
Aug 17, 2020
Phyllis Farlow Lowdermilk, age 77, of Randleman died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Lowdermilk was born June 2, 1943 the daughter of T. Allen and Millie Sink Farlow. Phyllis was a native of High Point, NC and a graduate of Southern Pilgrim College of Kernersville. She was a longtime member of First Wesleyan Church, Randleman...
Blanche Yvonne Stanley
Aug 16, 2020
Blanche Yvonne Stanley, age 83, of Asheboro died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Stanley was born April 18, 1937 to Finis Andrew and Dorothy Stanley Seals. Mrs. Stanley was of the Baptist faith and retired from Jockey International. She loved watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball and loved her dogs, Rocko and Bubba. In...
Opal "Irene" Cox
Aug 15, 2020
Opal "Irene" Cox, 88, of Asheboro, NC passed away on August 15, 2020 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Irene was born to the late Suzie Caroline Latham Whitt and Martin Squire Whitt on January 22, 1932. She worked at Acme-McCrary Corporation as a knitter for 68 years. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. Irene...
Barbara Ann Pany
Aug 14, 2020
ASHEBORO - Barbara Ann Pany, 57, of Farmer, NC left this world Friday, August 14, 2020 with her husband and daughter by her side. She fought a courageous battle against cancer and never complained, as she always had a smile on her face. Born in Holland, Michigan, she was the most beautiful tiny baby girl born and was a genuine...
Jennifer Claire Pickard
Aug 13, 2020
Jennifer "Jenny" Claire Pickard, age 23, of Randleman died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Jenny was a cheerleader at Randleman Middle and High School. She was their "flyer girl" for the team and held a black belt in Taekwondo. She served on various mission trips over the years with New Salem Methodist Church and delivered meals...
Jerry Lee Morton
Aug 13, 2020
Jerry Lee Morton, age 77, of Troy passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly, Albemarle. Mr. Morton was born June 30, 1943 the son of the late Frank Morton and the late Morning Lemmonds Morton. He was a retired mechanic from Capel Rug Mill. Jerry was a good husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known...
Phyllis Strider Williams
Aug 11, 2020
Phyllis Strider Williams, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home. Born Dec. 15, 1944 to Howard and Zada Strider in Asheboro NC. Graduated from Brian's Business College and Leons School of Cosmetology. Formerly part owner of "The Pleasingly Plump Shop", and owner of Stylon Beauty Salon. Survived by husband Ray Williams, daughter Jamie...
Walter Thomas Tarlton, Jr.
Aug 11, 2020
Walter Thomas Tarlton, Jr., age 66, of Troy passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. Mr. Tarlton was born January 24, 1954 the son of the late Walter T. Tarlton, Sr. and Anne Tarlton. Tom was a wonderful Christian father and husband. He spent the majority of his life serving in many professional capacities in Montgomery County. His...
James Walter Ridge
Aug 7, 2020
James Walter "Jim" Ridge, age 88, of Asheboro passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Cross Road Retirement Community, Asheboro. Jim was born September 4, 1931 in Guilford County, the son of Ernest Walter Ridge and Mary Hancock Ridge. Jim was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy and East Carolina University. He was a veteran of the US Army...
Monte Evan Pope
Aug 7, 2020
Monte Evan Pope, age 54, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Pope was born in Asheboro on October 8, 1965 to Daniel Neil and Doris Upton Pope. Monte was a 1983 graduate of Asheboro High School and attended Randolph Community College. He was employed with Margaret Hayes Accounting for...
David Duane Grubb
Aug 5, 2020
David Duane Grubb, age 53, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Grubb was born in Randolph County on July 3, 1967 to Lanny Duane and Maxine Bean Grubb. David was a 1985 graduate of Asheboro High School and was formerly employed as a cook at Dixie III Restaurant since 1983. David was preceded...
Elbert Joel Dickens
Aug 5, 2020
Elbert Joel Dickens, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Dickens was born on August 24, 1934 in Mocksville, NC to A.C. and Martha Widener Dickens. Elbert served his country in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed with Rampon and Acme-McCrary and was retired from Eveready Battery. Elbert was a former...
Velon Marjorie Nelson
Aug 5, 2020
Velon Marjorie Nelson, (Maw Maw) age 96, of Asheboro, passed away at her home on August 5, 2020. Marjorie was born February 7, 1924 in Randolph County to Jack and Lula Brown Williamson. She was a member of Browers Chapel United Methodist Church and was retired from General Electric after 32 years of service. Maw Maw loved to help others,...
Nellie Millikan Spivey McKenzie
Aug 3, 2020
Nellie Millikan Spivey McKenzie, age 93, of Asheboro died Monday, August 3, 2020 at High Point Medical Center. Mrs. McKenzie was born in Randleman, NC on May 3, 1927 to Warren and Ada Lamb Millikan. She was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, James L. McKenzie,...
Allen Brady Skinner
Aug 3, 2020
Allen Brady Skinner, Sr., age 67, of Franklinville died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home. Mr. Skinner was born March 26, 1953 the son of Nathan and Pauline Aldridge Skinner. Allen was a native of Lenoir County and served in the US National Guards. He was a small engine repair man and member of Level Cross Baptist Church and...
Carolyn Sue Goley
Aug 2, 2020
Carolyn Sue Cantrell Goley, age 83, of Clemmons left us on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Clemmons Village I, Clemmons. Born and raised in Haleyville, Alabama, on March 16, 1937 to the late Ida Bell and Emmett Offie Cantrell. She leaves behind her husband of 60 years: Larry Jackson Goley, daughter and her husband, Robin (Scott) G. Pugh of Winston-Salem;...
William Ted Scott
Aug 2, 2020
William Ted Scott, age 65, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Scott was born in Randolph County on January 7, 1955 to William Thurman and Mildred Beane Scott, who preceded him in death. Ted was a 1973 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1975 graduate of Randolph Technical Institute. He formerly...
Brenda Kearns Brigman
Aug 2, 2020
Brenda Kearns Brigman, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Brigman was born in Randolph County on February 15, 1945 to Walter Lindey and Lena Ruth Gordon Kearns. Brenda was retired from Dixie Express. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Brigman. She is survived...
Harris Rayvon Burris, Sr.
Jul 31, 2020
Harris Rayvon Burris, Sr., age 85, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on July 31, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on November 28, 1934 to David and Maggie Hinson Burris. He was the youngest of 8 children. Rayvon (aka Ray) was a loving and hard-working family man. He was born and raised in Asheboro, NC...