Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Howard Junior Kidd

Howard Junior Kidd

Jun 25, 2020

Howard Junior Kidd, age 94, of Siler City died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the VA Medical Center, Durham. Mr. Kidd was born August 7, 1925 in Moore County, NC the son of Eli Lawson and Grace Hussey Kidd. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 70 years: Edna Burke Kidd; and brothers: James, Gyles, and...

Glenn Wesley Morton

Glenn Wesley Morton

Jun 24, 2020

Glenn Wesley Morton, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Morton was born in Buffalo, NY on July 15, 1935 to Glenn Herbert and Myrtle Rebecca DiStefano Morton. He was a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville with both his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Counseling/Psychology. Glenn retired as...

William John Woestendiek, Jr.

William John Woestendiek, Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

William John Woestendiek, Jr. September 5, 1953 – June 24, 2020 Winston-Salem native and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist John Woestendiek died Wednesday, June 24 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice, He was 66. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, John's newspaper career included writing for The Arizona Daily Star, The Lexington Leader, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Charlotte Observer, and The Baltimore...

Roger Thomas Swallow

Roger Thomas Swallow

Jun 24, 2020

Roger Thomas Swallow, age 74, of Asheboro died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Roger Thomas Swallow was born at Elmhurst Hospital in Illinois to Sophia Ann Yasas and Joseph Louis Swallow. He graduated from Southern Illinois University. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard. He was married 53 years to Karen...

Evelyn Darnell Long

Evelyn Darnell Long

Jun 23, 2020

Evelyn Darnell Morgan Long, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Green Valley Hospital, Greensboro and went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Mrs. Long was born February 18, 1946 the daughter of Eddie and Iris "Bo-d" Morgan in Randolph County. Darnell was a native of Asheboro and the consummate painter and...

Teresa Kelly Ferguson

Teresa Kelly Ferguson

Jun 23, 2020

Teresa Kelly Phillips Ferguson, age 57, of Siler City died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Chatham Hospital, Inc. Mrs. Ferguson was born February 15, 1963 in Chatham County, the daughter of Clayborn Kelly and Lucille Clark Phillips. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband David Ronald Ferguson. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church,...

Jimmy Alan Brown

Jimmy Alan Brown

Jun 23, 2020

Jimmy Alan Brown, age 65, of Asheboro died Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brown was born December 4, 1954 in Siler City. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of Journey Church. Jimmy was an avid builder and was retired from Sharp Interiors after 31 years of service. Jimmy...

Rev. Richard Lynn Ogburn

Rev. Richard Lynn Ogburn

Jun 23, 2020

The Rev. Richard "Lynn" Ogburn, 78, of Mooresville, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Rev. Ogburn was born in Guilford County April 20, 1942, to John Nelson and Jean F. Ogburn, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Greensboro College and received a Master's degree from Southeastern Baptist Seminary. Lynn completed 43...

Nancy Jean Parlier

Nancy Jean Parlier

Jun 21, 2020

Nancy Jean Parlier, 84 of Siler City died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Parlier was born January 7, 1936 in Madison, NC, the daughter of James and Sallie Barham Woods. Nancy was a cook at an area restaurant and loved her family. She is survived by daughters: Sally Jones and husband, Jerry and Annie Marie Bright, sons:...

Reid  Thornburg

Reid Thornburg

Jun 21, 2020

Rupert Reid Thornburg, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home. Mr. Thornburg was born in Asheboro on May 30, 1932 to Rupert and Fannie Varner Thornburg. Reid was a 1952 graduate of Farmer High School and served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Energizer...

David Stafford Hawkins

David Stafford Hawkins

Jun 21, 2020

David Stafford Hawkins, age 86, of Asheboro was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Dave was born in Portsmouth, VA on May 2, 1934 to William and Wilma Stafford Hawkins. Dave was employed in the construction industry in both NC and VA for most of his life and was...

Jericho  Moser

Jericho Moser

Jun 21, 2020

Jericho Moser, age 32, Bear Creek, died Sunday, June 21, 2020. Jericho was born June 20, 1988 in Orange County to Elvis Moser and Cathy Nunnery. He was a self-employed Mechanic, loved his family and racing. Jericho was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Deborah Nunnery; and uncle: Randy Clark. He is survived by his parents: Elvis Moser and...

Mina Allred  Cole

Mina Allred Cole

Jun 20, 2020

Mina Inez Allred Cole, age 97, of Randleman passed away peacefully with her son by her side on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital, Charlotte. Mina was born November 27, 1922 the daughter of Thomas Kelly Allred and Swannie Brower Shepherd Allred. Mrs. Cole was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of Randleman High School....

Barry Dean Newlin

Barry Dean Newlin

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. Newlin was born November 11, 1950 in Siler City, the son of the late Alfred Cyrus and Sarah Janell Moody Newlin. Barry was employed as a general contractor for most of his life. Later on, he became the owner of Newlin Construction, LLC. He had a strong love for the Lord, claiming to be a wealthy man from all...

Janice Luckado Hamilton

Janice Luckado Hamilton

Jun 20, 2020

Janice Ruby Luckado Hamilton, 79, born April 12, 1941 was called home by her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Woodland Hills, Asheboro, NC. Janice was a huge fan of NASCAR and her favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt Jr.. She loved to play bingo. Janice loved her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Joyce York Siegner

Joyce York Siegner

Jun 19, 2020

Joyce Marlene York Siegner, age 83, of Randleman passed away surrounded by her family, Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home. Born March 9, 1937 in Guilford County, Joyce was the daughter of Glenn A. York, Sr., and Edna Jane Gray York and was of Methodist Faith. Mrs. Siegner was formerly employed by Anvil Brand for 18 years, before becoming...

Nancy Jane Callicutt

Nancy Jane Callicutt

Jun 19, 2020

Nancy Jane Callicutt, age 66, of Asheboro died Friday, June 19, 2020 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Nancy was born August 17, 1953 the daughter of Ervin Callicutt and Edith Luck Callicutt. Ms. Callicutt was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed as a customer service representative with 30 years of service with Klaussner Furniture. She was a lifetime member...

Nancy Jean Phillips

Nancy Jean Phillips

Jun 18, 2020

Nancy Proffitt Phillips, 76 of Staley, NC died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Nancy was born on August 26, 1943 in Guilford County, the daughter of Marion Palmer and Maude Burns Proffitt. She was retired from Sears & Roebuck Company as an Administrative assistant and was owner/operator of Phillips All Seasons Reality. Mrs. Phillips enjoyed boating,...

Ralph  Evans

Ralph Evans

Jun 18, 2020

Ralph Evans, 93, son of Edith Calvin of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Ralph Evans of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on June 18, 2020. Preceding him in death was his father and mother, sisters, Phyllis Evans Urquart and Adrian Evans Vaughn, and brother Edward Evans, all of Queens, New York, his son, Ralph II of Asheboro, North Carolina, and daughter...

Benny Ray Collins

Benny Ray Collins

Jun 18, 2020

Benny Ray Collins, age 69, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Collins was born in Randolph County on May 30, 1951 to Thomas Lee and Hester Bullins Collins. He was the owner/operator of Benny's South End Towing and adjacent car lot for 30 years. He also owned Northgate Amoco in...