Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Jeanette Ruth Howe
May 15, 2019
Jeanette "Janet" Blair Howe, age 90, of Winston- Salem died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston- Salem.
Mrs. Howe was born July 21, 1928 the daughter of Benjamin and Florence Blair.Janet was a CNA for many years and had hard work ethic values. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and reading and loved her family. Janet was an outspoken, determined...
Margold Louise Fox
May 15, 2019
Margold Louise Fox, age 60, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her home.
Ms. Fox was born in Asheboro, NC on November 27, 1958. She was formerly employed in the furniture industry and was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ. Margold was preceded in death by her father, James Frank Fox and brothers, Benny...
Roy Lex "John" Strider
May 13, 2019
Roy Lex "John" Strider, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Randolph Health.
Mr. Strider was born in Randolph County on April 12, 1930 to Andrew and Estelle Callicutt Strider. John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Centel Telephone and was a member of Hopewell Friends Meeting....
Juanita Lee Simmons Laughlin
May 13, 2019
Juanita Lee Simmons Laughlin, age 89, of Randleman went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 13, 2019.
Mrs. Laughlin was born April 10, 1930 in Paint Bank, VA the daughter of Vernon and Stella Thompson Simmons. She was a great cook, known for her biscuits and had a great sense of humor....
Ray Cox
May 11, 2019
Robert Ray Cox, age 83, of Asheboro succumbed to illness Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Cox was born June 3, 1935 in Randleman, NC the son of Robert Lee and Bessie Briles Cox.
Ray was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He labored as a Bricklayer and Carpenter in the area for more than 40 years. He...
Jordan Lindsey Pulliam Beck
May 10, 2019
Jordan Lindsey Pulliam Beck, age 32, of Stokesdale passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Beck was born in Guilford County on October 5, 1986. Jordan was a 2004 graduate of Randleman High School and later attended Guilford Technical Community College. She was employed with Moses Cone Hospital as an Administrative Assistant to the director of the...
Jeanette Pankey Leach
May 10, 2019
Jeanette Pankey Leach, age 62, of Randleman passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.
Jeanette was born October 11, 1956 in Randolph County, the daughter of Paul Pankey, Jr., and Anna Oniel Pruitt Pankey. She was retired from Prestige Fabricators, Inc (Klaussner) and enjoyed being outside with her pets. Jeanette loved working in her flower gardens, fishing, and going...
Leslie Annette Richardson West
May 10, 2019
Leslie Annette Richardson West, age 41, of Seagrove passed away on May 10, 2019 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Leslie was born in Asheboro, NC on December 26, 1977. Leslie attended Antioch Christian Church. She attended Eastern Randolph High School and was a graduate of Randolph Community College with an Associate's Degree. She worked for years at The Family Crisis Center...
Donna Carol Nance
May 10, 2019
ASHEBORO--Donna Carol Nance, age 69, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Miss Nance was born in Asheboro, NC on October 14, 1949 to Donald F. and Ruth Brady Nance. She was a 1967 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1971 graduate of Appalachian State University. Donna was formerly employed with Walmart in Siler...
Robert C. Burch
May 10, 2019
Robert C. Burch, age 77, of Biscoe, NC died Friday, May 10, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Mr. Burch was born November 24, 1941 in Winnfield, LA, the son of the late Aubrey Burch and the late Priscilla Carter Burch of Winnfield, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and was a Chief...
Shirley Ann Freeman
May 8, 2019
Shirley Ann Greene Freeman, age 82, of Candor joined her Savior in heaven on May 8, 2019 peacefully as portions of the book of Psalms were read to her. She left her mortal body at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC, and received her incorruptible body as she reached the arms of Jesus.
Mrs. Freeman was born on August 18, 1936 in...
Mary Faye Lambert
May 8, 2019
Mary Faye Shelton Lambert, age 73, of Randleman died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Lambert was born September 10, 1945 the daughter of Rev. Joseph and Rosa Shelton.Mary was a native of Richlands, VA. She retired from Hosier Furniture in Greensboro after 20 years of service. Mary was dedicated to the Lord and attended Vintage Church in Randleman....
Chaz Christian Idol
May 6, 2019
Chaz Christian Idol, 31, passed peacefully on May 6, 2019 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was born there on February 13, 1988 to Donna Yoho and the late John Idol. He is preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Idol, grandfather, Larry Idol and grandmother, Minnie Hawkins.
Chaz was an avid go cart and race car fan and raced...
Carol King Ellison
May 6, 2019
Carol King Ellison, age 77, of New London died Monday, May 6, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Ellison was born October 21, 1941 in Asheboro to Elbert and Laura Boyles King.
She was a very talented musician and was a member of Chandlers Grove United Methodist Church in New London where she was the church pianist. Mrs. Ellison was employed at...
Della Lee Jamieson
May 5, 2019
Della Lee Jamieson, 95, of Asheboro, and Tierra Verde, Fla., passed away peacefully May 5, 2019 in Florida.
Della Lee was born Oct. 13, 1923 in Oxford N.C. to John Rossiter and Carrie Harris Fizer and was raised in Charlotte, N.C. She was a 1946 graduate from Greensboro College, the 4th of 5 generations to attend Greensboro College. She later attended...
Charles Thomas Williams
May 5, 2019
Charles Thomas Williams, 89, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Brookdale Senior living in High Point.
Mr. Williams was born in Randolph County to Charles F. and Sally Williams. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He was the N. C. State Archery Association's Instinctive Class Champion in 1961and 1962. He retired from the...
Charlcie Bonkemeyer Whatley
May 5, 2019
Charlcie Ethelyn Bonkemeyer Whatley, age 88, of Randleman passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Whatley was born in Randleman, NC on March 19, 1931 to Angus and Nonnie Scott Bonkemeyer. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 47 years and was retired from Randolph Hospital. Charlcie was a member of Giles Chapel United Methodist...
Shirley Ann Erby
May 3, 2019
Shirley Ann Erby, age 69, of Randleman entered heaven's gate Friday, May 3, 2019 with her son, Larry and her sister, Mary by her side.
Shirley was born March 19, 1950 the daughter of Beulah Wallace Erby and Lucius and Maxie Galloway Wallace. She was a native of Charlotte County, VA. She was employed by Custom Extrusions, Inc. whom she considered...
Lawrence David Reese
May 2, 2019
Lawrence David Reese, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Reese was born in Clarksville, VA on September 16, 1932 to James David and Beulah Short Reese. Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Townsville High School and NC State University....
Ruth Mason Bray
May 1, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Bray, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30th at Randolph Hospice House.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4th from 12:45-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Beck officiating....