Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Amina Blu Kraft
Aug 24, 2019
Amina Blu Kraft, 15-month old daughter of Robin Ross and Amin Kraft of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Randolph Health.
Amina was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Emma Headen.
In addition to her parents, Amina is survived by her siblings, Cinnamon Cromer and Amir Kraft both of the home, Amin Jones of New York, Hakemme Butler,...
Pearl McCauley Spessert
Aug 24, 2019
Pearl E. McCauley Spessert, age 80, of Randleman died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mrs. Spessert was born August 2, 1939 in Wallace, WV the daughter of Jesse and Hazel Rita McCauley. Pearl was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spoiling her pets. In addition to her parents, Pearl...
Albert Franklin "Frankie" Scott
Aug 23, 2019
Albert Franklin "Frankie" Scott, age 67, of Troy died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Carolinas Healthcare System Albemarle, NC.
Mr. Scott was born March 29, 1952 in Montgomery County, the son of the late Ervin Alton Scott and Helen Presnell Scott. He had worked as a fixer in the textile industry for 10 years.
Frankie loved fishing, restoring classic cars, and Drag...
Laura Lucille Wescoat Levy
Aug 21, 2019
Laura Lucille Wescoat Levy, age 73, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Levy was born November 23, 1945 at Sikeston, MO the daughter of Charles Alvin Wescoat and Laura Pauline Beeson Wescoat who has preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children: Lisa Renee Johnson of Randleman, Jeffrey Dean Levy of Phoenix, AZ, Joel David...
Blanche Pegram Presnell
Aug 21, 2019
Blanche Pegram Presnell, age 97, of Randleman died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Brookstone Haven, Randleman.
Mrs. Presnell was born January 21, 1922 the daughter of William Franklin and Bertie Frances Henley Pregram. Blanche was a native of Guilford County and had worked in the textile industry for many years. In addition to her parents Blanche is preceded in death by...
Marian Inman Jarrett
Aug 21, 2019
Violet Marian Inman Jarrett, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions of Asheboro.
Mrs. Jarrett was born in Greensboro, NC on August 10, 1920 to Joe and Violet White Inman. She was retired from Southern Optical and was a member of Glenwood Friends Meeting in Greensboro. In addition to her parents, Marian...
Tom Burchett
Aug 20, 2019
John Thomas "Tom" Burchett, age 88, of Troy passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe.
Mr. Burchett was born July 30, 1931 in Guilford County, NC, the son of the late Dallas Martin Burchett and Annie Disher Burchett. He served his country in the Army and was later employed by Cone Mills as a truck...
Sharon Pugh Tucker
Aug 19, 2019
Sharon Pugh Tucker, age 56, of Randleman passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House after a brave battle with ALS.
Mrs. Tucker was born in Randolph County on October 13, 1962 to James Wallace and Anna Grose Pugh, who preceded her in death. She was employed as a Graphic Designer with Print Logic (formerly Piedmont Printing) for...
Marshall Emery
Aug 19, 2019
Aven Marshall Emery, age 88, of Denton passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at High Point Medical Center.
Mr. Emery was born in Huntsville, AL on February 6, 1931 to Willie Samuel and Lena Mae Thurman Emery. Marshall served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Carolina Container after 20 years of...
Bruce Wayne Hicks
Aug 17, 2019
Bruce Wayne Hicks, age 91, of Asheboro died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Hicks was born March 15, 1928 the son of Morris and Oneita Gilbert Hicks. Bruce was a native of Grand Rapids, MI., and served in the US Army. He was the Chief Financial Officer for Control Data. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, boating,...
Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike
Aug 17, 2019
Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike, 78, of Siler City died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at UNC Hospice Home, Pittsboro, NC.
She was born on April 2, 1941 in Chatham County, the daughter of Harvey C. and Lou Quakenbush Pickard.
Mrs. Pike was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church, Acteen leader, and choir member. She worked for years in textile. Her love was...
Ruby Parks Callicutt
Aug 15, 2019
Ruby Parks Callicutt, age 98, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Callicutt was born in Randolph County on October 19, 1920 to Alvis and Della Vuncannon Parks. She attended High Pine Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Callicutt and 8 siblings. Ruby found...
Kenneth Ricky Farlow
Aug 15, 2019
Kenneth Ricky Farlow, age 65, of Sophia passed away Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at his home.
Ricky was born March 1st, 1954 in Guilford County, the son of Curtis Cannon Farlow and Rebecca Ellington Farlow.
Ricky was a US Army Veteran serving in Thailand. After serving his country, he had a career in telecommunications. He was a caring member of the community...
Adrian Arthur Clay
Aug 14, 2019
Adrian Arthur Clay, Sr., age 52, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Clay was born September 1, 1966 the son of Douglas and Rita Ford Clay. He served in the Army from 1985 to 2002.
Mr. Clay was born in Welch, WV on September 1, 1966 to Douglas and Rita Ford Clay. Adrian faithfully served his country,...
Christy Dornbush
Aug 14, 2019
Christina “Christy” Joy Dornbush, age 44, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Christy was a Life Member of the Girl Scouts and a 1993 graduate of Asheboro High School, and a 1998 graduate of East Carolina University. She had taught school at Balfour Elementary and Randleman Elementary. Christy was previously employed with the NC Zoo Society for 11 years. She...
Virginia Darnell Spainhour
Aug 12, 2019
Virginia Darnell "Ginny" Craft Spainhour, age 69, of Trinity died Monday, August 12, 2019 at High Point Medical Center, High Point.
Mrs. Spainhour was born March 2, 1950. the daughter of Calvin and Thelma Gwilliams Craft.Ginny was a native of Rocky Mount, VA. She was an accountant for Mickey Truck Bodies in High Point and a member of Midway Wesleyan Church...
Charles Albert Newsom
Aug 12, 2019
Charles Albert Newsom, age 79, of Troy, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Hospice Haven, Rockingham, NC.
Mr. Newsom was born in High Point, NC, the son of Albert Hearst Newsom and Elon Green Newsom.
Charles was active in the Boy Scouts and was a proud Eagle Scout. He served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam era. He...
Dennis Ray Summey
Aug 11, 2019
Dennis Ray Summey, age 68, of Asheboro passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Summey was born in Asheboro on March 14, 1951 to John and Vonzelle Summey. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, was a highly respected contractor and operated Summey Home Repair for almost 40 years. Dennis was...
Larry Lawrence McLean
Aug 10, 2019
Larry L. McLean, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home.
Mr. McLean was born in Montgomery County on September 26, 1947 to Carl and Evelyn Hicks McLean. He was a truck driver for Harris Teeter for 21 years where he had perfect attendance and a perfect driving record. Larry was a good Christian man...
Marion Thomas Tysor Lucas
Aug 10, 2019
Marion Thomas Tysor Lucas, age 89, of Asheboro died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her home.
Ms. Lucas was born July 26, 1930 in Asheboro, the daughter of Wade and Jessie Thomas Tysor. She retired from Connell Office Supplies after 30 years of service. Marion was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ and was passionate about children and...