Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Edna Earle Whitehurst Weeks

Edna Earle Whitehurst Weeks

Nov 29, 2019

Edna Earle Whitehurst Weeks, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions of Asheboro.

Mrs. Weeks was born in Smithfield, NC on December 13, 1924 to Earl and Netral Rogers Whitehurst. She was retired from Dick Weeks Construction after 25 years of service. Edna was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro...

Margaret Jordan Millikan

Margaret Jordan Millikan

Nov 27, 2019

Margaret Jordan Millikan, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Mrs. Millikan was born in Randolph County on October 1, 1920 to Will and Zella Yow Jordan. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Arza Millikan, sisters, Annie, Gertrude, and Estelle, and brothers, Earl,...

Bernice Clydette "Pinky" Lambert

Bernice Clydette "Pinky" Lambert

Nov 27, 2019

Bernice Clydette "Pinky" Lambert, age 76, of Randleman left this earth peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, November 27, 2019 to be with Jesus Christ, the Lord and Savior she faithfully served. She was born September 24, 1943, in New Bern, NC, the youngest child of three to Clyde and Ila Rich. She resided in Craven County, NC until...

Faye Bishop Freeman

Faye Bishop Freeman

Nov 26, 2019

Marjorie Faye Bishop Freeman, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Cross Road Retirement Community.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Johnson City, TN on January 11, 1927 to John Percy and Cora Edna Ashworth Bishop. Faye was formerly employed with First National Bank, Thomas Brothers Ham, and Belk's. She was a member of First E&R United...

Charles Horace Luther

Charles Horace Luther

Nov 24, 2019

Charles Horace Luther, age 83, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Pinehurst.

Mr. Luther was born in Denton, NC on November 21, 1936 to Lindsey and Frances Harris Luther. Horace served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Acme-McCrary Hosiery and was a member of First Baptist...

Leland Michael Fields

Leland Michael Fields

Nov 23, 2019

Leland Michael Fields, infant son of Jennifer Ann Fields and Mike Scott received his Heavenly wings on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem.

Leland was born on November 23, 2019 in Winston-Salem. Leland was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, Charlie Routh, maternal great grandfather Forrest Fields and paternal grandparents, Ray Scott...

James Ray Wood

James Ray Wood

Nov 23, 2019

James "Jamie" Ray Wood, age 49, of Randleman died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.

Jamie was a native of Randolph County and self employed diesel mechanic.

He is survived by his significant other: Johnette Stanley of Randleman; son, Brandon Varner of Charleston, SC; 2 grandchildren; father, Larry Wood of Randleman; Siblings, Timmy Wood, Ellen Bulla, Ricky Bulla, Gisele Cribb all...

Vicki Garner Poindexter

Vicki Garner Poindexter

Nov 22, 2019

Vicki Garner Poindexter, age 61, of Franklinville went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Vicki was a native of Randolph County and graduate of Randleman High School. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church where she and Billy taught children's church for many years. Vicki was a...

David Decator Anthony

David Decator Anthony

Nov 22, 2019

David Decator Anthony passed away peacefully November 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1933 to Stanhope Decator and Evelyn Teague Anthony. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1951 in the first class to graduate at the new school. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War where he was stationed in Germany for the...

Christopher Thomas Jordan

Christopher Thomas Jordan

Nov 22, 2019

Christopher Thomas Jordan, formerly of Randleman, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Odenton, Md.

Thomas, 21, was born April 9, 1998, in Asheboro, N.C., to Christopher Robert Jordan and Karen Chriscoe Ostwald.

Thomas was a member of St. Joseph`s Catholic Church, where he often served as hospitality assistant, until he moved to Rota, Spain. He graduated from David G. Farragut High...

David Wayne Bowman

David Wayne Bowman

Nov 20, 2019

David Wayne Bowman, age 55, of Franklinville passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Bowman was born in Asheboro on January 31, 1964 to John Wayne and Martha Ann Seawell Bowman. David attended Eastern Randolph High School and was formerly employed with Miller Desk. David enjoyed working on cars for people in need and never charged...

Eunice Hancock Gee

Eunice Hancock Gee

Nov 19, 2019

Eunice Cole Hancock Gee, age 88, died November 19, 2019 at Transitions LifeCare, Raleigh.

Mrs. Gee was born October 6, 1931 in Asheboro to William and Hattie Cole.

Eunice was a graduate of Kings Business College and had her own accounting and tax business. Eunice was a people person and had a huge heart for volunteering. She was a church greeter at...

James Garland "Jimmy" West

James Garland "Jimmy" West

Nov 18, 2019

James Garland West, 74, of Asheboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2019.

James was born in Randolph County to the late Mr & Mrs James R West. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Hazel Dunn.

James was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He retired from Energizer after 26...

Shirley Jean Pendell

Shirley Jean Pendell

Nov 16, 2019

Shirley Jean Ward Pendell, of Randleman, gained access to her Heavenly home on Saturday November 16th 2019 at the Randolph Hospice House.

She was born to Donald and Margaret Ward on August 25th 1937 in Hillsboro Ohio.  She met James "Jim" Berlyn Pendell sometime in 1954 and they united in marriage on August 6th 1955.

She was just two weeks from her...

Betty Sue Williams

Betty Sue Williams

Nov 15, 2019

Betty Sue Wagoner Williams, age 90, of Randleman died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Mrs. Williams was born December 4, 1928 the daughter of James Monroe and Emma Ethel Cruthis Wagoner. Betty was a native of Guilford County. She was a member of Meadowbrook Road Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School. Betty loved going to church,...

Shirley  Jackson

Shirley Jackson

Nov 13, 2019

Shirley Williams Jackson, age 81, formerly of Salisbury died Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Mrs. Jackson was born January 7, 1938 in Rowan County to John and Gladys Williams.

She was retired from Life of Georgia Insurance Company. Shirley enjoyed camping and traveling, especially to Cherokee. She loved gardening in her yard and was always seen with a cold Pepsi in her hand....

Frank Lee Curry

Frank Lee Curry

Nov 10, 2019

Frank Lee Curry, age 75, of Asheboro died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Curry was born August 13, 1944 the son of Dr. Frank Freeman Curry and Beryl Newton Curry.

Frank was a native of Seattle, WA and a retired Sergeant Major from the US Army. He was also retired as the Director of the Asheboro Housing Authority. He...

Elaine Davis Ragsdale

Elaine Davis Ragsdale

Nov 8, 2019

Elaine Davis Ragsdale, age 79, of Asheboro died Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Ragsdale was born June 21, 1940 in Randolph County, the daughter of Lacy Arthur Davis and Ila Hancock Davis.

Elaine was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from Randolph Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

In addition to her parents, Lacy and Ila Davis,...

Sadie Mae Broadaway Faulkner

Sadie Mae Broadaway Faulkner

Nov 7, 2019

Sadie Mae Broadaway Faulkner, age 81, of Randleman passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Faulkner was born on August 11, 1938 in Lumberton, NC. She and her husband Rayvon owned and operated Faulkner Cabinet Shop for 31 years. Sadie was a fun-loving lady who enjoyed life. She was an avid collector of Elvis...

Lloyd Lee Kearns

Lloyd Lee Kearns

Nov 5, 2019

Lloyd Lee Kearns, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Kearns was born in Randolph County on September 9, 1947 to Sherman and Susie Robbins Kearns. He was retired from Starr Electric as an Electrician and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was...