Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
William Donald Smith
Jul 22, 2019
William Donald Smith, age 80, of Asheboro died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Smith was born August 27, 1938 in Asheboro, the son of William Ralph Smith and Faye Patterson Smith.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Martin Smith.
Don was a professional land surveyor. He loved his work which spanned...
Wanda Gail Roberts Hazellief
Jul 21, 2019
Wanda Gail Roberts Hazellief, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home.
Ms. Hazellief was born in Gizzard Point, AL on April 1, 1946 to Clarence and Sarah Elizabeth Rooks Roberts. Wanda was a former resident of Skyline, AL, grew up in Plant City, FL, and raised her family in Okeechobee, FL. Wanda enjoyed cooking...
David Wayne Garner
Jul 20, 2019
David Wayne Garner, age 74, of Asheboro died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Garner was born June 14, 1945, the son of Vernon Everett Garner and Evelyn Haywood Garner.
David was a native of Randolph County and a life-long member of Balfour Baptist Church. He served his church by teaching Sunday School and as a deacon. David taught for...
Nancy Lee Brown Thompson
Jul 20, 2019
Nancy Brown Thompson, age 64, of Asheboro passed away on July 20, 2019.
Ms. Thompson was born in Asheboro on September 13, 1954 and attended Asheboro High School. She was employed as a newspaper carrier and office employee with The Courier-Tribune for over 30 years.
Her greatest joy were her daughters, granddaughter and family. Her passion and love for them was undeniable....
Thomas "Pete" Lee Tucker
Jul 19, 2019
Thomas Lee "Pete" Tucker, age 68, of Randleman passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home.
Pete was born November 7th, 1950 to Claude and Mary Jane Tucker who preceded him in death. Pete was a retired truck driver from Southeastern Freight Lines with 32 years of service and over 3 million miles of safe driving. He enjoyed spending time...
Alfrey Jay Bruton
Jul 19, 2019
Alfrey Jay Bruton, age 70, of Candor died Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Bruton was born November 5, 1948 in Montgomery County, NC, the son of the late Ira and the late Mary Lee Roberts Bruton. He was previously employed by Maynard Frame Shop and Carl Burrow Landscaping. Jay was a happy, loving father and Papa who was...
Benjamin "Ben" Richard Vick
Jul 17, 2019
Benjamin Richard “Ben” Vick, Sr., age 82, of Asheboro died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Mr. Vick was born October 1, 1936 in Covington, VA to Ollie and Lillian “Mackie” Vick. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vick was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Richard "Benjie" Vick, Jr.
He was a member of Sunset Avenue Church...
Cecil Rayvon Hall
Jul 16, 2019
Cecil Rayvon Hall, age 51, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at UNC-Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Mr. Hall was born in Randolph County on May 28, 1968 to Sammie Lee and Lillian Ingold Hall. He was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company and has been employed with Tenn Tex in Colfax for the past 16 years. In...
Shirley "Anne" Pickett
Jul 16, 2019
Shirley "Anne" Hall Pickett, age 72, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Pickett was born June 26, 1947 in Randolph County to Otis and Lois Hall.
She was a long time member and assistant pianist at Spoons Chapel Christian Church and retired from Asheboro City Schools. Shirley was a strong willed lady with a fun loving...
Gary Allen Sowards
Jul 16, 2019
Gary Allen Sowards, age 73, of, Mt. Gilead, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Mr. Sowards was born October 12, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, the son of the late Hobart Sowards and Sylvia Forstner Sowards.
He was retired from W.R. Grace Inc. as a Plant Manager after 48 years. Gary was a kind,...
William (Bill) Paul Sell, Jr.
Jul 14, 2019
William (Bill) Paul Sell Jr., 74, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Asheboro, N.C. passed away peacefully at Avow Frances Georgeson Hospice House in Naples on July 14, 2019.
Bill was born on December 15, 1944 in Concord, N.C. to the late William and Nell Lindsey Sell of Concord, N.C. Beloved Husband of DeeMae Bost Sell for 51 years; loving Father of...
Barry Vander Helms
Jul 14, 2019
Barry Vander Helms, age 56, of Asheboro passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Helms was born in Mecklenburg County on April 4, 1963 to Jimmy and Geneva Altman Helms. Barry grew up in Mt. Pleasant and was employed with Oliver Rubber Company for 29 years. In addition to his...
Richard Harold "Rich" Willis
Jul 13, 2019
Richard Harold "Rich" Willis, age 67, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Willis was born in Asheboro on August 4, 1951 to Harold "Buddy" Willis, Jr. and Carolyn Sowder Willis. Rich was a 1969 graduate of Asheboro High School where he was known as "Dickie." He retired as Manager with Revco/CVS...
Tommy Lee Hunter, Jr.
Jul 12, 2019
Tommy Lee Hunter, Jr., age 66, of Asheboro died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Hunter was born October 5, 1952 in Sanford, NC. Tommy was a loving husband and father who treasured his family and friends. He never knew a stranger. Tommy was an avid bowler and classic car enthusiast. He served in the U.S. Army...
Dale Parker Hall
Jul 11, 2019
Dale Parker Hall, age 74, of Sophia died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Hall was born April 27, 1945 in Asheboro, the son of Henry Lee and Nina Rierson Hall. Dale was a graduate of Asheboro High School and loved making and collecting pottery. He was also a very quick witted person who enjoyed gardening. In addition to...
Emma Lou Bain Cranford
Jul 11, 2019
Emma Lou Bain Cranford, age 82, of Asheboro died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Cranford was born January 3, 1937 in McLeansville, NC to parents William Theodore and Blanche Lowdermilk Bain . Emma was a 1955 graduate of Asheboro High School and a member of Meadowbrook Church of Christ. She was formerly employed with Dr. Barnes and Dr....
Blanche Elizabeth Allred
Jul 10, 2019
Blanche Elizabeth Routh Allred, more affectionately known as Me Me, age,89, of Franklinville died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Allred was born February 3, 1930 in Randolph County to Glenn and Edna Routh.
She was a 1948 graduate of Grays Chapel School and spent her life caring for her loved ones and her community. Mrs. Allred was a member...
John Kaleb Hurley
Jul 9, 2019
John Kaleb Hurley, age 28, of Troy, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019. Kaleb was born November 10th, 1990 in Moore County, NC, the son of Mary Ann Hurley of Troy, NC. Kaleb was a very intelligent young man who excelled in all subjects but enjoyed history the most. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, playing his guitar as he...
Elgie Maie Ritch Johnson James
Jul 8, 2019
Elgie Maie Ritch Johnson James, 91, passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House on July 8.
A resident of Asheboro, she retired from the textile industry. She was a charter member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church. She loved bus trips and cruising with her daughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Johnson Allen (Charles) of Franklinville; brother, Earl Lee Ritch of...
Ronnie Jeanne Woodell
Jul 4, 2019
Ronnie Jeanne Woodell, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Ms. Woodell was born in Asheboro on September 26, 1947 to Curtis and Bernice Greene Woodell. Jeanne was formerly employed with Rampon Products and the NC Department of Transportation and was retired from Watts Professional Medical Services. In addition to her...
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