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Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Alma Estelle Wagoner

Alma Estelle Wagoner

Jun 14, 2018

 Alma Estelle Mitchell Wagoner, age 93, of Asheboro died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.

Mrs. Wagoner was born September 17, 1924 in Stokes County to Edward and Ida Mitchell. 

She was a 1941 graduate of Walnut Cove High School and worked in defense during WWII.  Mrs. Wagoner was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and retired...

Harvey Elvin Cornelison

Harvey Elvin Cornelison

Jun 13, 2018

Harvey Elvin Cornelison, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Cornelison was born in Montgomery County, NC on July 5, 1936 to Theodore Elvin and Maie Ellen Davis Cornelison.  He was employed in Research & Development in the textile industry for over 40 years. In addition to his parents, Harvey was preceded in...

Ira L Dennis

Ira L Dennis

Jun 13, 2018

Ira Lee Dennis, age 88, of Troy, NC, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe.

He worked in textiles, retail sales, and retired from Troy Lumber Co. He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead, NC. He served as a deacon and other committees in the church.

He was preceded in death by his...

Grady Lee Blakely

Grady Lee Blakely

Jun 12, 2018

Rev. Grady L. Blakely, age 84, of Troy, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2018.                                                           

Grady was born in Clemmons, North Carolina, the son of the late James William Blakely and the late Ivy Mae Ellis Blakely.  He was a graduate of Fruitland Bible Institute and Luther Rice Theological Seminary.

Grady, or “Preacher Blakely” as he...

Betty  Sprankle

Betty Sprankle

Jun 10, 2018

Betty Snyder Sprankle, age 85, of Asheboro died and went to be with her beloved Lord and Saviour, Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Sprankle was born March 18, 1933 in Brookville, PA to Newell and Mary Snyder.  She was the youngest of four.  ​​She lived most of her life in Pennsylvania and New York State.

She was retired from...

Adam Lee Davis

Adam Lee Davis

Jun 9, 2018

Adam Lee Davis, 24, of Liberty died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his family’s home.

He is survived by his mother and father, Rodney and Betsy Davis of Randleman; fiancée, Jamie Chriscoe of Liberty; sister, Jessica Davis of Randleman; maternal aunts: Jerri McDowell and husband, Micah of Archdale, Connie James and husband Stacy of Concord; several great aunts and great uncles,...

Brenda "Sue"  Davis

Brenda "Sue" Davis

Jun 9, 2018

Brenda “Sue” Davis, age 75, of, Franklinville died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at her home.

Sue was born on March 5, 1943, the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Cox Lovell. 

Mrs. Davis was a native of Randolph County and retired from Prevo Drug after 15 years as a sales associate.  Sue was a member of Great Spirit Baptist Church and volunteered for...

James Worth Richardson

James Worth Richardson

Jun 7, 2018

James Worth Richardson, age 97, of Randleman died Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Richardson was born December 28, 1920 the son of William and Maude Ellington Richardson. James was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army/Air Force during WWII. He retired from Commonwealth in Randleman with 45 years of service. James was...

Col. Jerry Lane Sinclair

Col. Jerry Lane Sinclair

Jun 3, 2018

Col. (Ret.) Jerry Lane Sinclair, age 81, of 1302 Tralee Bay Ave., Melbourne died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Autumn House of Melbourne, FL.

Mr. Sinclair was born June 17, 1936 the son of Carl and Ozella Bradley Sinclair.

Jerry was a native of Camden, SC and a graduate of Clemson University. He also received his Master's Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University....

Lacy Lewis Bowman

Lacy Lewis Bowman

Jun 3, 2018

RANDLEMAN; Lacy Lewis Bowman, age 88, of Randleman died Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Mr. Bowman was born March 16, 1930 the son of William and Stella Chandler Bowman.Lacy was a native of Randolph County and a member of Worthville United Methodist Church. He served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam...

Wanda Sue Cross Holmes

Wanda Sue Cross Holmes

Jun 2, 2018

Wanda Sue Cross Holmes, age 64, passed away in her home in Denton, NC on the morning of June 2, 2018.

Mrs. Holmes was born in Asheboro on April 21, 1954 to Joseph Henry Cross, Sr. and Peggy Marie Bullins Cross.  She was a 1971 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1990 Registered Nurse graduate of Davidson Community College.  Wanda...

Berlin Lester Lawson

Berlin Lester Lawson

May 31, 2018

Berlin Lester “Berl” Lawson, age 83, of Randleman died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation.

Mr. Lawson was born October 27, 1934 in Palaski, VA to George Marion and Mary Lawson. 

He was a US Air Force veteran and attended Giles Chapel United Methodist Church.  Mr. Lawson was formerly employed with Klopman Mills of Asheboro and Sara Lee of...

Joyce Allred Davis

Joyce Allred Davis

May 29, 2018

Joyce Allred Davis, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

Mrs. Davis was born in Moore County on April 1, 1943 to Dewey and Emily Bruce Allred.  She was retired from Davis Unique Properties and was a member of Faith Alliance Church in Asheboro.  In addition to her parents, Joyce...

Rachel  Holt

Rachel Holt

May 29, 2018

PLEASANT GARDEN - Rachel Stephens "Tootie" Holt, age 81, of Pleasant Garden died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Holt was born May 19, 1937 the daughter of Troy Houston and Wilma Duncan Stephens.Tootie was a native of Liberty, NC and a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1955. She was a member of Jamestown United...

Douglas Eugene Wilson

Douglas Eugene Wilson

May 27, 2018

Douglas Eugene Wilson, age 64, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Douglas Wilson, otherwise known as "Bear" to all of his loved ones, was known as an avid fan of wrestling and NASCAR.  He also loved his Blue Devils.  He was an NC Zoo employee and enjoyed his time there mainly for his...

Jordan Ray Beane

Jordan Ray Beane

May 26, 2018

Jordan Ray Beane, age 21, of Asheboro died Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Born August 30, 1996, Mr. Beane took the Lords hands and leaves behind his wife Kaitlyn Beane and family.  The son of Tabitha and Roger Wilson, Kevin and Starla Beane and Melvin Strickland.  Brother to Ty, Reece, Eli, Hannah, Brooke, Ana, and Montgomery and also many cousins.

Mr. Beane, also...

Jack Blease "Buddy"  Wright

Jack Blease "Buddy" Wright

May 26, 2018

Jack Blease "Buddy" Wright, Jr., age 63, of Randleman passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Wright was born May 25, 1955, the son of Jack Blease Wright, Sr. and Armeta Robbins Wright Tompkins, who has preceded him in death.

Jack, better known as "Buddy" was a native of Randolph County and attended City of Refuge Worship...

Myrtle Novella Maness

Myrtle Novella Maness

May 23, 2018

Myrtle Novella Hamilton Maness, age 90, of Star, NC died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Cross Road Retirement Community, Asheboro.

Mrs. Maness was born March 28, 1928 at Troy, NC the daughter of the late Arthur Wade Hamilton and the late Hattie Saunders Hamilton.

Mrs. Maness was a very humble lady always caring for people and putting others needs before hers. She...

Leon Stanley "Stan" Haywood

Leon Stanley "Stan" Haywood

May 22, 2018

Leon Stanley “Stan” Haywood, Asheboro resident, Randolph County Commissioner, and former owner of Prevo Drug, Inc died Tuesday morning. He was 73.

Stan was born May 22, 1945 in Robbins, North Carolina to Leon Wilson and Jessie Garner Haywood who preceded him in death. The son of mill workers, Stan learned early the importance of faith, family, and community.

A lifetime Tar...

Geraldine Hazel Waite

Geraldine Hazel Waite

May 22, 2018

Geraldine Hazel Waite, age 82, of Climax died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Waite was born June 21, 1935 the daughter of Marwin and Hazel Smith Waite.Geraldine was a native of Buffalo, NY and retired from Guilford County School system. She attended Providence Friends Meeting and enjoyed traveling, painting and crafts.She is survived by her daughters:...

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