Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Julia "Nell" Richardson Boling Harley
Mar 29, 2019
Julia Nell Richardson Boling Harley, age 86, of Asheboro went to her Eternal Heavenly Home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 12:00 to 12:45 at Faith Community Church, 4252 US Hwy 220 Business South, Asheboro, NC 27205.
A Celebration of her blessed life...
Thomas "Tom" William McConnell
Mar 24, 2019
Thomas William McConnell of Mt. Gilead, NC, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. Thomas, the son of the late Henry William McConnell and the late Genevieve Rose Nagle McConnell, was a man whose life revolved around his country, his church and his loving family. Thomas spent his life working as a mechanic and was a fireman....
Rev. Thurman Reid Williams, Jr.
Mar 22, 2019
Rev. Thurman Reid Williams, Jr., age 78, of Franklinville, NC went home to be with his Lord, Friday, March 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Thurman was born August 29, 1940 the son of Thurman R. and Queen Esther Latham Williams.
Thurman was a native of Grady, Alabama and a long-time minister. He pastored several churches in Randolph and Montgomery Counties...
Wade Samuel Peeler
Mar 22, 2019
Wade Samuel Peeler, age 82, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born in Guilford County on November 6, 1936, and was the youngest son of David and Fannie Watson Peeler.
Wade grew up in the Level Cross community and attended Randleman High School (class of 1955). He was a member of the Randleman First Wesleyan Church, where he worshipped...
Darrin Shane "Dash" Bullins
Mar 15, 2019
Darrin Shane "Dash" Bullins, age 28, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019.
Mr. Bullins was born in Greensboro, NC on December 26, 1990. He formerly attended Randleman High School and was employed with Klaussner Furniture. Darrin attended C-4 Church. Darrin was a rebellious, but sweet person who never took "no" for an answer. He was proud that he...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ortego Wills
Mar 15, 2019
Gwendolyn Rita Ortego "Gwen" Wills, 83 of Asheboro died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Laurels Of Chatham, Pittsboro.
Gwen was born August 6, 1935 in Opelousas, LA, the daughter of Clarence Paul and the Emily Veillion Ortego.
Marrying Lloyd M. Wills on July 25, 1953 at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA, our mother was a loving, determined, strong, brave and...
Alvas Phillip Smoot
Mar 13, 2019
Alvas Phillip Smoot (Sr), 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 13 at his home in Asheboro NC.
Alvas was born in Guilford County on March 2, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Welborn Smoot and Frances Katherine Smoot, his older brother, Gaston Smoot, and his younger sister, Evelyn McKeel.
He is survived by his younger brother, Wilbur Smoot,...
Harlan Russell Gallimore
Mar 12, 2019
Mr. Harlan R. Gallimore, Sr., 88, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Randolph Health. He was born July 9, 1930, to the late Mr. Jeff Gallimore and Mrs. Amy Teague Gallimore. His brother Herman Mack Gallimore also preceded him in death. Following high school graduation, Harlan proudly served in the U.S. Army, and he retired from Jockey...
Norman Raeford Caviness
Mar 12, 2019
Norman Raeford Caviness, age 72, of Asheboro went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Caviness was born in Randolph County to J.A. and Sadie Asbill Caviness. Norman served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from Energizer Battery. In addition to his parents, Norman was...
Ruth Elizabeth Linthicum
Mar 11, 2019
RANDLEMAN - Ruth Henley Linthicum, age 89, of Randleman, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.
Mrs. Linthicum was born May 27, 1929 to Boyd and Lela Sink Henley. Ruth enjoyed cooking and traveling to the mountains. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs. In...
Elizabeth "Betty" Koppel York
Mar 11, 2019
Elizabeth May Koppel York, 82, passed away in the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Betty, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born May 2, 1936 to Steven and Clara Koppel.
She is survived by her beloved husband, William (Bill) Mack York; oldest son, Jeffrey York; daughters, Dawn Stone and husband Wes,...
Frank William Clark
Mar 9, 2019
Name for Heading: Frank W. Clark
RANDLEMAN - Frank William Clark, age 48, of Randleman, NC crossed peacefully into Heaven on March 9, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 18 years, his son, whom was his pride and joy, his pastor, and his Linthicum family that loved and adored him.
Mr....
Sarah Ann Corum
Mar 9, 2019
Sarah Ann Morgan Corum, age 51, of Randleman, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mrs. Corum was born February 8, 1968, the daughter of Charles and Edna Morgan. Sarah was a native of Randolph County. She was a very blunt, outspoken person that always got straight to the point. Sarah most enjoyed spending time with her family...
Homer Ray Garner
Mar 8, 2019
Homer Ray Garner, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Randolph Health.
Mr. Garner was born in Randleman, NC on October 14, 1936 to Elmer and Annie Shoffner Garner. Homer served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Eveready Battery and was a member of Russell's Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his...
Violette "Dot" Mozelle Key
Mar 8, 2019
Violette Mozelle Hinesley Key, age 79, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Key was born in Randolph County on April 20, 1939 to Alfred and Beulah Gallimore Hinesley. She was formerly employed with Thomas Brothers Country Ham and retired from Bossong Hosiery. Violette attended Liberty Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
Kimrey Lei Smith
Mar 8, 2019
Kimrey Lei Smith, infant daughter of Justin Smith and Cassandra Johnson of Sophia passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at her home.
Kimrey was born in Asheboro on November 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Delbert Smith, Alice Johnson, Gary Hill, and Joel Jordan.
In addition to her parents, Kimrey is survived by her brother, Regan...
Roger Dean Dixon
Mar 8, 2019
Roger Dean Dixon, 73, of Asheboro passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center.
Roger was born March 1, 1946 in Asheboro to Paul Dean Dixon and Mary Frances Underwood Dixon. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School. Roger served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Black and Decker and...
Nora Fields Holland
Mar 8, 2019
Nora Fields Holland, age 84, of Randleman, died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Columbus Regional Hospital while enjoying a trip to Holden Beach.
Nora was born September 5, 1934, the daughter of Asa "Red" and Josie Fields, who preceded her in death.
She was married for 61 years to the late Stevens Edward "Steve" Holland. Nora is survived by her sons Timothy...
William Allan Parks
Mar 8, 2019
William Allan Parks, age 28, of Randleman died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
William was employed with Buttke Farm. He was preceded in death by his sister, Buffy Miller, paternal grandparents, C. D. and Goldie Parks; maternal grandfather, Dencil Sigmon and cousin, Jesse Sutphin.
He is survived by his mother, Darla Parks of Randleman; father, Randy Parks;...