Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Douglas Michael Prevette
Aug 9, 2018
Douglas Michael Prevette, age 71, of Greensboro died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Douglas was a native of Frankfurt, Germany. He worked for Montgomery Ward for over 30 years. Douglas graduated from Page High School in 1965. He enjoyed watching major league baseball and college football. He was an avid reader and spent much of his retirement...
Lucille Loflin Saunders
Aug 8, 2018
Mamie Lucille Loflin Saunders, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Saunders was born in Randolph County on January 16, 1938 to Nathan and Mamie Dorsett Loflin. Lucille was a dedicated mother. In addition to her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Oskar Saunders, son, Bill Saunders, grandson, Phillip...
Charlotte Ann Allen
Aug 8, 2018
Charlotte Ann Shutz Allen, age 83, died Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Allen was a native of Bluefield, WV and was one of sixteen children. She was a member of Destination Heaven Church in Sophia. She was formerly employed as a CNA with Bryan Center and Mountainview Care Center. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her...
Connie Matthews Gantt
Aug 7, 2018
Connie Matthews Gantt, age 64, of Jamestown died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Gantt was born July 9, 1954 the daughter of James and Edna LaPrade Matthews.
Connie was a native of Randolph County and attended Randleman High School. She was formerly employed with Sears in Greensboro and had worked in upholstery. Connie is preceded in death by her...
Judith Brookshire
Aug 6, 2018
Lillian Judith Freeman Brookshire, a resident at Crossroad Retirement Community in Asheboro died Monday, August 6, 2018.
Judy was born April 24, 1937 to Ollie Lee and Louise Page Freeman.
She was a 1955 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1959 graduate of Wake Forest University where she received her teaching degree. She taught for several years in the Asheboro City...
William Clyde "Billy" Moon, Jr.
Aug 2, 2018
William Clyde “Billy: Moon, Jr., age 57, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.
Billy was a native of Randolph County. He was a 1979 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1990 graduate of Gupton-Jones College. He was a longtime Funeral Director and Embalmer with Pugh Funeral Home. Billy was a member of Central United...
Carolyn Robbins Foster
Aug 1, 2018
Carolyn Robbins Foster, age 76, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital.
Ms. Foster was a native of Randolph County and was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling and Dot Robbins, and brother, Ronnie Robbins. Carolyn loved her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived...
Teresa Sue Cooper Poindexter
Aug 1, 2018
Teresa Sue Cooper Poindexter, age 61, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Poindexter was born in Randolph County on January 30, 1957 to Warren and Maxine Cranford Cooper. She was a member of Bible Truth Baptist Church. Teresa was formerly employed with Deep River Dye and with Goodyear for...
David Eugene Sykes
Aug 1, 2018
David Eugene "Pee Wee" Sykes, Sr., age 69, of Randleman died Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at , Randleman.
David was a native of Alamance County and was employed by Swing Transportation for 32 years. Also known as Pee Wee, he was an avid New York Yankee and Duke basketball fan. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races and his favorite driver was Kyle...
Ann Elizabeth Shields
Jul 31, 2018
Ann Alexander Shields, 81, of Asheboro died Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Ann was born September 17, 1936 in Guilford County to Robert and Elizabeth Alexander.
She was a devoted Christian and member of Central United Methodist Church. Ann was retired from Clapp's Nursing Home. She loved spending time with her family and traveling with her husband John,...
Delores McGriff Farestrand
Jul 30, 2018
Delores Newhouse McGriff Farestrand, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Ms. Farestrand was born in Oregon City, OR on February 16, 1931 to Joseph Van and Gladys Holt Newhouse and lived most of her life in Portland, OR.
Delores loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed traveling, with Hawaii being her favorite...
Phyllis Anne Strider
Jul 28, 2018
Phyllis Anne Phillips Strider, age 84, of Asheboro died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
Mrs. Strider was born May 20, 1934 at High Point, NC the daughter of Paul Edward and Iva Myrtle Robbins Phillips. Phyllis was a very educated, intellectual person who loved to talk. Some of her favorite things were traveling with her family, watching the...
Mary Ann Fairley
Jul 27, 2018
Mary Ann (Mac) Conner Fairley, 86, of Asheboro died Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Fairley was born May 3, 1932 in Windsor, Bertie County, NC to George Alpheus and Mary Ann Cale Conner. She graduated from Windsor High School in Windsor, NC in 1950. She graduated from Rex Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 as a registered nurse. ...
Timothy Ray Wilkerson
Jul 26, 2018
Timothy Ray Wilkerson, age 61, of Atlanta, Ga. died Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Mr. Wilkerson was born June 12, 1957 the son of Philip Edgar and Evola Cashatt Wilkerson.Tim was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of Randleman High School, and Central Wesleyan College, SC. Tim was involved in the youth ministries in High Point, NC before moving to...
Melda Reeves Stevens Goldfinch
Jul 26, 2018
Melda “Steve” Goldfinch of Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro died on July 26, 2018.
She was born on November 15, 1919 and grew up in Great Falls, SC, where in high school she played on the girls’ basketball team that won the SC State Championship.
She attended Medical College of SC Nursing school in Charleston. She was an excellent nurse, dedicated...
Scottie Lou Livingston Gibson
Jul 24, 2018
Scottie Lou Livingston Gibson, age 74, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Westchester Manor Nursing Center in High Point.
Mrs. Gibson was born in Piedmont, AL on July 19, 1944 to Roy Lee and Rosella Herod Livingston. Scottie began her medical career at Wesleyan Arms in High Point as a Certified Nursing Assistant, later worked with...
Jerusha Rene Reed McCoy
Jul 22, 2018
Jerusha Rene Reed McCoy, age 58, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. McCoy was born in Warsburg, Germany on June 4, 1960 to Grover and Pearline Nelson Reed. She was formerly employed with Technimark. In addition to her parents, Jerusha was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Neal McCoy. Jerusha was a...
Oliver Keagy
Jul 22, 2018
Oliver Keagy, age 87, of Asheboro died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mr. Keagy was born March 6, 1931 in Jasonville, Indiana, the son of James and Maggie Keagy
Mr. Keagy was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in Anderson, Indiana after 30 years of...
Thomas Richard "Tommy" McNeill, Jr.
Jul 21, 2018
Major Thomas (Tommy) R. McNeill, Jr.
Tommy passed away on July 21, 2018 while teaching a Wilderness Search and Rescue Class at Vander Fire Department in Cumberland County, NC.
Tommy's passion for fire and rescue and safety began around the age of 5. He started his journey of being a public servant at age 12 by taking his first CPR class. Tommy...
Mary "June" Bryan Buckner
Jul 20, 2018
Mary June Bryan Buckner, 86, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living.
The family will receive friends at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Cane River Baptist Church Cemetery, 15 Cane River...
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