Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Almeda Waldon Whitley Beeson

Almeda Waldon Whitley Beeson

Jul 13, 2020

Almeda W. Beeson, age 93, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Beeson was born in High Point on March 3, 1927 to Walter T. and Hallie Waldon Whitley. She was retired from Commonwealth Hosiery. Almeda was very social and enjoyed her family and her West Asheboro Church of God family. In addition...

Glenda Freeman Bingham

Glenda Freeman Bingham

Jul 12, 2020

Glenda Freeman Bingham, age 74, of Denton passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Bingham was born on July 5, 1946 in High Point, NC to Clint and Grace Glidewell Freeman. She was a graduate of Allen Jay High School and a 1969 graduate of Western Carolina University. Glenda was a School Teacher...

Earl Edward Simpson

Earl Edward Simpson

Jul 12, 2020

Earl Edward Simpson, age 81, of Randleman died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Mr. Simpson was born September 17, 1938 the son of James and Emma Eves Simpson. Earl was a native of Lee County and served in the US Navy. He retired from Duke Energy as a lineman and was a member...

Alma Lenora Tyson

Alma Lenora Tyson

Jul 11, 2020

Alma Lenora Morris Tyson, age 83, of Asheboro died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Alma was born August 18, 1936 the daughter of Charles Harrison Morris and Lula Pearl Barnes Morris. Mrs. Tyson was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with AVS Catering. Alma loved her donkey, affectionally named, "Donk", her favorite dog "Cana", and...

Rev. Alvin James Kendrick

Rev. Alvin James Kendrick

Jul 9, 2020

Reverend Alvin James "AJ" Kendrick of Asheboro, North Carolina went to meet his Savior on Thursday, July 9, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born on June 13, 1926 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Chester and Pearl Kendrick. He was the fourth of ten children, nine boys and one girl. Referring to his siblings, A.J....

Michael Todd Butler

Michael Todd Butler

Jul 9, 2020

Michael Todd Butler, 66, walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on July 9, 2020, after a hard fought battle with an aggressive cancer over several months. As an adult, Mike dedicated himself to serving God and was called into Christian ministry. He served as Minister of Youth and Recreation at First Baptist Church, St. Petersburg, Fla.;...

Carolyn Marie Plowman

Carolyn Marie Plowman

Jul 6, 2020

Carolyn Wood Plowman, age 87, of Apex, formerly of Troy, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Spring Arbor of Apex. Ms. Plowman was born December 14, 1932 in Clinton, NC the daughter of the late Loyd Thomas Wood and the late Monta (Clark) Wood. Carolyn was a graduate of Meredith College, where she majored in Home Economics. She...

Nancy Lou Coble

Nancy Lou Coble

Jul 6, 2020

Nancy Lou Lamb Coble, age 87, of Randleman died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Clapp's Nursing Center, Inc., Pleasant Garden. Mrs. Coble was born April 26, 1933 the daughter of William and Essie Hunt Lamb. Nancy was a native of Randolph County and retired Chief Magistrate of Randolph County. She had a spit-fire character, strong work ethics, but would give...

Emily Rooks Self

Emily Rooks Self

Jul 6, 2020

Emily Huger Rooks Self, 67, of Asheboro, N.C., died on Monday, July 6, in Moses Cone Hospital after a long battle with declining health. She was with her family. Emily was born in Asheboro on June 29, 1953, to now deceased Emily Labouisse Rooks and David M. Rooks, Jr. Her parents raised Emily and her brother in Asheboro, the small...

Larry Deane Bullard

Larry Deane Bullard

Jul 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Deane Bullard. Larry was born May 9, 1947 to parents Opal McMasters Bullard and Charles Jackson Bullard. He attended Asheboro High School where he enjoyed wrestling and later went on to graduate from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Larry went on to become an incredible P.E. teacher...

Manilius "Neal" Ray Thomas

Manilius "Neal" Ray Thomas

Jul 5, 2020

Manilius Ray "Neal" Thomas, age 73, of Climax died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Thomas was born March 20, 1947 the son of Clarence Ray and Alice Pauline Steed Thomas. Neal was a native of Randolph County and 1969 graduate of Guilford College. He was a lifelong Quaker and member of Centre Friends for many years. Neal...

Kimberly "Kim" Elden Siers

Kimberly "Kim" Elden Siers

Jul 4, 2020

Kimberly Elden "Kim" Siers, age 64, of Sophia died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Siers was born December 2, 1955 in Davidson County to Elden and Elsie Siers. A member of Worthville Baptist Church, he sang in the choir. He drove a truck for seven years, had his own landscaping business - Tazmanian Yard Man. He...

Abraham Cabrera Ruiz

Abraham Cabrera Ruiz

Jul 3, 2020

Abraham Cabrera Ruiz, age 85, of Sophia died Friday, July 3, 2020 at home. Mr. Ruiz was born October 11, 1934 in Mexico, the son of Franciso Cabrera Mtz and Martha Ruiz Gonzales. Un gran hombe, fuerte, luchador con un gran corazon. He is survived by his wife: Maria de Jesus Puent Cabrera; sons: Juan Cabrera Puent and wife, Francisca...

Kelly Brian Best

Kelly Brian Best

Jul 3, 2020

Kelly Brian Best, age 56, of Liberty died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Best was born July 8, 1963 at Clarion, PA the son of the Loyal F. Best and Doris (Beveridge) Best. Kelly graduated from Redbank Valley High School and attended Clarion University of PA as a music education major. Kelly worked as parts...

Arnold  Pugh

Arnold Pugh

Jul 3, 2020

Arnold Pugh, age 85, of Asheboro died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Mr. Pugh was born October 24, 1934 the son of Ray and Carrie Breedlove Pugh, who preceded him in death. Mr. Pugh was a native of Randolph County and a veteran of the US Army. Arnold retired from Central Telephone after 33...

Gary Wayne Garner

Gary Wayne Garner

Jul 3, 2020

Asheboro - Gary Wayne Garner, 63, of Asheboro, passed away at his home on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 surrounded by his family after a brave battle with cancer. Gary was born July 10th, 1956 in Asheboro to Donald "Blease" Garner and Virginia Garner, who preceded him in death. Gary was a native of Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School...

Carroll Edward  "Eddie" Hyder

Carroll Edward "Eddie" Hyder

Jul 2, 2020

Carroll Edward "Eddie" Hyder, Jr., age 57, of Asheboro died Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Asheboro. Eddie was born May 18, 1963 the son of Carroll Edward and Rebecca Robertson Hyder. Mr. Hyder was born in Burlington and employed by McKee Diamond Cut Lawn Service and Lucky's Burger and Tap. Eddie was a friend to everyone and was always lending...

Rev. Bobby Eugene Marsh

Rev. Bobby Eugene Marsh

Jul 2, 2020

Rev. Bobby Eugene Marsh, age 86, of Asheboro went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Marsh was born May 31, 1934 the son of Howard Edgar and Lucy Dennis Marsh Bobby was a native of Carthage and spent many years as a truck driver. His calling was to the ministry and...

Margaret Garner Morris

Margaret Garner Morris

Jul 1, 2020

Margaret G. "Peggy" Morris, age 89, a longtime resident of Atlanta passed away July 1, 2020. She was born July 20, 1930 to Jack and Virginia Garner and grew up in Asheboro, NC. Margaret graduated from Asheboro High School in 1948 and in 1951 she graduated from Catawba College. She married Clarence E. Morris, Jr on July 14, 1951. They...

James Robert Brantley

James Robert Brantley

Jun 29, 2020

James Robert "Rob" Brantley, Jr., age 46, of High Point passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home. He was the son of the late Tony and Johnsie Brantley. Rob was a US Air Force veteran and worked for the US Postal service for 20 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents,...