Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Martha Sue Berry Brown
Jul 2, 2019
Martha Sue Berry Brown, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Ms. Brown was born in Asheboro on October 17, 1944 to Michael and Pauline Parsons Berry. She was retired from Stickley Furniture in Archdale. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her former spouse, Darrell Brown, and...
Donald Burton Bonkemeyer
Jul 2, 2019
Donald Burton Bonkemeyer, 86, was called home to his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 with his loved ones gathered around him, at Hospice House of Randolph County in Asheboro, N.C. Donald was born in Asheboro on February 5, 1933 to the late Lucian and Corda Underwood Bonkemeyer. He was taught from a young age to help the family...
Toni Harsch McCune
Jul 2, 2019
Toni Harsch McCune, age 81, of Asheboro died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. McCune was born August 30, 1937 in Germany to Gottlieb and Emma Harsch.
She was retired from Centel Phone Company as a telephone operator. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McCune was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, J. Douglas...
Jo Ann Nooe
Jun 30, 2019
Jo Ann Blalock Nooe, age 85, of Troy died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Mrs. Nooe was born August 4, 1933 in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Robert Blalock and the late Jewel Faulkenberry Blalock. She worked for many years at Troy Flower Shop as a floral arranger. Jo Ann was a sweet,...
Leoma Sumerford Benson
Jun 29, 2019
Leoma Sumerford Benson, age 91, formerly of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living of Fuquay Varina.
Mrs. Benson was born in Red Springs, NC on January 9, 1928 to Howard and Frances Culberth Sumerford. She retired as a School Teacher with Asheboro City Schools after 25 years of service. Leoma was a member of Balfour...
Heather Elizabeth Spencer Guy
Jun 29, 2019
Heather Elizabeth Spencer Guy, age 34, of Randleman passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Heather was born in Asheboro on November 21, 1984. She was a 2004 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School and was employed with Dart Container. Heather was preceded in death by her mother, Diana, grandparents, Ronald and Jutta Spencer, and uncle, Jason...
Ruby Louise Lovette
Jun 27, 2019
Ruby Louise Pugh Lovette, age 84, of Franklinville died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Lovette was born May 24, 1935 the daughter of Cecil and Nellie Sue McMasters Pugh.Ruby was a native of Randolph County and retired from Klaussner Furniture in Asheboro. In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lovette; son,...
Kate Loflin Moore
Jun 25, 2019
Kate Loflin Moore, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Moore was born in Trinity, NC on June 2, 1920 to Sam and Pallie Nance Loflin. Kate was formerly employed with Randolph Hospital and was a member of First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death...
Dewey Adam Gibson
Jun 23, 2019
Dewey Adam Gibson, age 41, of Asheboro, NC died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Gibson was born September 30, 1977 at Pinehurst, NC the son of Douglas Edward Gibson and Debra Hall Gibson.
Adam was currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant having previous employment as a Paramedic. Adam enjoyed spending time with his daughter. He was a caring,...
Mary Frances Underwood Dixon
Jun 20, 2019
Mary Frances Underwood Dixon, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation.
Mary Frances was born in Asheboro on December 5, 1926 to Henry Otho and Daisy Henson Underwood. She was retired from Union Carbide after 36 years of service. Mary Frances was a member of Giles Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition...
Charles Glenn Auman
Jun 19, 2019
Charles Glenn Auman, age 82, of Asheboro died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cross Road Retirement Community.
Mr. Auman was born November 7, 1936 in Asheboro to Elsie and Myrtle Auman.
Mr. Auman was an Army veteran and a member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired building contractor. Mr. Auman's family was very important to him and he...
Louise Minton Hancock
Jun 19, 2019
Louise Minton Hancock, age 82, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Hancock was born May 3, 1937 at Stony Point, NC to William and Julie Minton.
She was a member of Bible Holiness Church and enjoyed and loved her church family. Mrs. Hancock retired from Fox Apparel and then worked at the Pilgrim Tract Society in...
Doris McPeters Frisby
Jun 18, 2019
Doris McPeters Frisby, age 83, of Sophia passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Frisby was born in Yancey County on April 4, 1936 to Greshem and Edith Ogle McPeters. She was retired from High Point Regional Hospital after 21 years of service and was a member of Old Fashioned Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Deborah Faye Reeder
Jun 18, 2019
Deborah Faye Madaris Reeder entered into the presence of God on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after beating the odds against cancer for the past seven years with support from family, friends, her church family, and her medical professionals. Her family is particularly grateful for the expertise of Dr. Perry Shen at Wake Forest Baptist Health and Dr. Christine McCarty's team...
Carl David Scearce
Jun 18, 2019
Carl David Scearce, age 74 went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Scearce was a native of Rockingham County and a graduate of Ruffin High School.
He served Randolph County for 30 years with the NC Highway Patrol. After being retired for 2 years, David went to work for the Randolph County Sheriff...
James Edward Emery
Jun 17, 2019
James Edward Emery, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro.
Mr. Emery was born in Warren County, TN on August 4, 1926 to Willie Samuel and Lena Thurman Emery. He was formerly employed with Klopman Mills and Lucks, Inc. in Seagrove. He was a member of Seagrove United Methodist Church. In...
Toni Deanne Garner Wilson
Jun 16, 2019
Toni Deanne Garner Wilson, age 39, of Randleman passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House following a long battle with ovarian cancer.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Randolph County on October 26, 1979 to Steve and Melinda Nance Garner. Toni was formerly employed with Prevo Drug. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wid and Violet...
Gerald Wayne Griffin
Jun 16, 2019
Gerald Wayne Griffin, age 68, of Sophia died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Fisher Park Health and Rehab, Greensboro.
Mr. Griffin was born January 30, 1951 the son of Clyde and Margaret Bradshaw Griffin.Gerald was a native of Roane County, TN. He was a truck driver and did construction work. Gerald was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church in Sophia....
Judith Lee Canoy
Jun 16, 2019
Judith "Judy" Lee Francis Canoy, age 79, of Asheboro died Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Mrs. Canoy was born May 28, 1940 in Fall River, MA to Milton and Adelaide Francis. She was very proud of her northern heritage.
Mrs. Canoy was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook and care for her family. In addition to her parents, Judy was...
Junior Lawrence Richardson
Jun 15, 2019
Junior Lawrence Richardson, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Junior served proudly in the United States Army during World War II. He landed in France and went all the way to Germany receiving two Bronze Stars.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn L. Richardson.
A graveside service will be...