Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Annie Mae Small Robbins

Annie Mae Small Robbins

Apr 15, 2020

Annie Mae Small Robbins, age 94 of Asheboro, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Annie Mae was born April 4, 1926 to Ream Harrison and Eunice Pierce Small of the Tabernacle community. Annie Mae was retired from SWRHS where she worked in the cafeteria. Annie Mae was a faithful member of Amity Hills Baptist Church...

Nelda McKissick Hayes

Nelda McKissick Hayes

Apr 14, 2020

Nelda McKissick Hayes, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Cross Road Retirement Community. Mrs. Hayes was born in Houston, TX on August 10, 1935 to Houston and Wilma McDonald McKissick. She was formerly employed with the state of Louisiana and retired from the state of Arkansas. Nelda was very involved with the Nazarene church...

Donald Ray Sheffield

Donald Ray Sheffield

Apr 13, 2020

Donald Ray Sheffield, age 90, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. He was born August 29, 1929 to Howard Lee & Helen Prevo Sheffield. He was a native of Guilford County, retiring from Klopman Mills and Sapona Mfg. He was a charter member of Calvary Methodist Church, remaining there until moving his membership to...

Franklin Ennis Wells, Jr.

Franklin Ennis Wells, Jr.

Apr 12, 2020

Franklin Ennis Wells Jr., 60, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 in Asheboro, NC. He was born in Raleigh, NC on January 6, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Ennis Wells Sr. He is survived by his wife, Gay, of Asheboro, NC, his daughters Annah, Emily, and Molly, his mother Sistie, his sister Annah, his parents-in-law William...

William Michael Hulin

William Michael Hulin

Apr 11, 2020

SPEAK. Michael Hulin joined his Pa and Nanny this weekend, 4/11/2020. He was a long-time resident of Montgomery County. He carried a badge for 40 years as Law Enforcement and with the Department of Corrections. He also was a volunteer firefighter in his youth. He is survived by his 3 sisters: Vicky, Cindi, and Angela; 2 sons: Kaz and Dax;...

Paul William Stevens, Sr.

Paul William Stevens, Sr.

Apr 10, 2020

Paul William Stevens, Sr. age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. Mr. Stevens was born in Randolph County on April 13, 1933 to Charlie Clark and Ednora Bell Stevens. Paul served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed with Burlington Industries and retired as a custodian...

Hazel Anna Raker Strassner

Hazel Anna Raker Strassner

Apr 7, 2020

Hazel Anna Raker Strassner, age 97, of Asheboro died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Strassner was born May 28, 1922 in Mifflinburg, PA to Willard and Mary Raker. Mrs. Strassner was a homemaker and seamstress. She was a member of Sheraton Park Free Will Baptist Church in Greensboro. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Strassner was...

Julie Ann Scott

Julie Ann Scott

Apr 6, 2020

Julie Ann Scott, age 71, was carried by the Angels to her heavenly home April 6, 2020. Ms. Scott was born April 14, 1948 in Wayne, Ohio to Lyle D. Scott and Lala Fain Scott. She loved her family and always gave and never asked for anything in return. She loved the Lord and made sure she shared the love...

Phaeng  Douangkham

Phaeng Douangkham

Apr 6, 2020

Phaeng Douangkham, age 99, of Troy passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Douangkham was born April 13, 1920 in Laos, the daughter of the late Kong Seesook and his wife. Mrs. Douangkham loved gardening and was the caretaker for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by one son:...

Betty Ruth Fox

Betty Ruth Fox

Apr 5, 2020

Betty Ruth Reynolds Fox, age 82, of Mt. Gilead passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe. Mrs. Fox was born January 21, 1938 in Troy, NC the daughter of the late Elsie Reynolds and the late Lena (Crisco) Reynolds. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a Dental Assistant. Mrs. Fox loved life....

Shirley Jean Coltrane

Shirley Jean Coltrane

Apr 5, 2020

Shirley Jean Coltrane, age 71, of New London passed over into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Carolinas Healthcare System Albemarle, NC. Mrs. Coltrane was born on September 11, 1948 in Raeford, NC, the daughter of the late George Faircloth and Geneva McKeithan. She was employed for 30 years in the furniture business, operating her own business...

William Craig Sparks

William Craig Sparks

Apr 4, 2020

William Craig Sparks, age 64, of Randleman died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home. Mr. Sparks was born May 14, 1955 in Anchorage, AK to William Jennings and Linda Furrow Sparks. Craig was a very outgoing, friendly person who loved to talk. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a big UNC Tar Heel basketball fan. Craig loved watching NASCAR...

Hilda McNeill Outen

Hilda McNeill Outen

Apr 4, 2020

Hilda McNeill Outen, age 78, of Asheboro passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at her home. Hilda was born November 29, 1941, the daughter of Charles Newland McNeill and Lucille Morgan McNeill. Mrs. Outen was a native of Randolph County and retired from Randolph County Mental Health as administrative assistance. She attended Central United Methodist Church. Hilda was preceded in...

Herbert L. Davis

Herbert L. Davis

Apr 4, 2020

Herbert L. Davis, 73, of Randleman, NC went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. He was the oldest son of Frank and Viola Davis of Randleman. His family and friends knew him affectionally as "Herby" Davis. He was a lifelong native of Randolph County and enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding...

Joseph Donald Parris

Joseph Donald Parris

Apr 4, 2020

Joseph Donald "Joey" Parris, age 65, of Asheboro died peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the home of his life partner. Growing up in the Millboro Community of Randolph County, Joey developed a love for the outdoors, particularly fishing. He attended Grays Chapel School and later Eastern Randolph High School where played basketball and football. He was a passionate environmental...

Ruben Allen Rush

Ruben Allen Rush

Apr 3, 2020

On Friday, April 3rd, 2020, Ruben Allen Rush Sr. died at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. at the age of 69. Ruben was born on September 9th, 1950 in Asheboro, N.C. to John "Mac" and Levena (Pharr) Rush Norris. After attending Asheboro High School, Ruben began working at JRA Industries and then later worked and retired from Good Year...

Brenda  Edmonds

Brenda Edmonds

Apr 2, 2020

Brenda McHone Edmonds, age 73, of Asheboro died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Edmonds was born October 31, 1946 the daughter of John and Lorine Nixon McHone. Brenda was a native of Montgomery County and was retired from the Greensboro News and Record as a legal ad writer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

William Henry Ellison, Jr.

William Henry Ellison, Jr.

Apr 2, 2020

William Henry “Willy” Ellison, Jr., age 55, of Statesville died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Davis Regional Medical Center, Statesville. Mr. Ellison was born June 5, 1964 in Fredrick, MD. Willy worked on a farm his whole life. He loved to bowl, play golf and spending time with his family and friends. Willy also enjoyed traveling to the beach. He...

Margaret Lucille Betts Stoltz

Margaret Lucille Betts Stoltz

Apr 2, 2020

Margaret Betts Stoltz, age 101, of Chapel Hill died peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC. Mrs. Stoltz Was born June 5, 1918 in Asheboro, NC to Mattie Florence (Steed) Betts and Rufus Eggbert Betts. She was married to the late Weldon Robert Stoltz and they made their home in Asheboro, NC until 1975....

Kevin Lee Gallimore

Kevin Lee Gallimore

Mar 31, 2020

Kevin Lee Gallimore, age 56, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gallimore was born in Randolph County on April 10, 1963 to Harold and Jane Lanier Gallimore. Kevin was a graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School and attended High Point University for 3 years. He was formerly employed with A.G. Carolina. He was...