Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

William James "Bill" Schoenberger

William James "Bill" Schoenberger

Jun 30, 2018

William James “Bill” Schoenberger, born March 19th, 1943 in Queens, New York City passed away Saturday, June 30th at the Hospice House of Randolph County.

He grew up in Manhattan and later in Saddle Brook, NJ where he played baseball and later graduated from Lodi High School.  He then joined the Air Force in the early sixties and did part of...

W.H. "Nick" Fields

W.H. "Nick" Fields

Jun 30, 2018

W.H. “Nick” Fields, age 80, of Asheboro died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Mr. Fields was born January 15, 1938 in Moore county, the son of Wilbur Henry Fields, Sr. and Ailene Oldham Fields.  Nick was a 1956 graduate of Carthage High School and a 1958 graduate of Auto Diesel College in Nashville, TN. He worked...

Junius Raymond Clark

Junius Raymond Clark

Jun 30, 2018

Junius "J.R." Raymond Clark, age 76, of Troy died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Mr. Clark was born April 11, 1942 in Montgomery County, the son of the late Junius Raymond Clark and the late Gladys (Maness) Clark.

J.R. was a former supervisor for Southern Correctional Institution (Minimum Security Unit) and former Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff, and...

Johnny Gale Kirkman

Johnny Gale Kirkman

Jun 28, 2018

Johnny Gale Kirkman, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Kirkman was born in Ramseur, NC on January 21, 1933 to Gurney and Lillie Newsom Kirkman.  Johnny was a 1951 graduate of Ramseur High School and served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean Conflict.  He was retired from...

Robert John Cooper, Sr.

Robert John Cooper, Sr.

Jun 27, 2018

Robert John “Bob” Cooper, age 80, of Asheboro died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Cooper was born September 20, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Glenn and Louise Cooper. 

He attended Western Carolina University where he played football and baseball and received the Little All American and All State awards. Throughout his career Mr. Cooper taught and coached football,...

Michael Thomas Richardson

Michael Thomas Richardson

Jun 27, 2018

Michael Thomas Richardson, age 65, of Sophia died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. 

Mr. Richardson was born March 2, 1953 in Asheboro the son of John Thomas and Claudia Ann Hollingsworth Richardson. 

Mr. Richardson was a native of Randolph County and was retired from C.T. Durham Trucking of Greensboro.

He is survived by his parents, Tommy and Claudia...

Shirley  Smith

Shirley Smith

Jun 23, 2018

Shirley Seagraves Smith, 79, of Asheboro, NC went to her heavenly reward on June 23, 2018 at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

Shirley was born in Gastonia, NC on November 23, 1938 to the late James "Euel" Seagraves and Hattie Mauney Seagraves.

In addition to her parents and grandparents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Edward Smith of...

Johnny Ray Moody

Johnny Ray Moody

Jun 23, 2018

Johnny Ray Moody, age 49, of Mt Gilead passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home. Johnny was born July 27, 1968 in Chatham County and was presently employed with McRae Footwear Industries. Johnny was a loving devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who always put his family first. He had a passion for deer hunting and was...

Paul  Beckham

Paul Beckham

Jun 21, 2018

Edward Paul Beckham, age 66, of Denton died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Beckham was born July 9, 1951. the son of Edward and Mary Beckham.Edward was a native of Evansville, Indiana. He was the operator of Randco Service Repair in Randleman and enjoyed NASCAR, Hot Rods and western movies. You could always find him helping...

Patricia Jean Wilson

Patricia Jean Wilson

Jun 20, 2018

Patricia Jean Wilson, age 65, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.

Patricia grew up in Gretna, Va. and graduated from Gretna High School. She was employed at Precision Fabrics in Greensboro for 42 years of service. She was a Christian lady who loved her daughter more than life. Patricia loved to travel which lead...

Michael  Iacona

Michael Iacona

Jun 20, 2018

Michael Iacona, age 67, of Troy died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, West End.

Mr. Iacona was born April 29, 1951 at Southern Pines, NC the son of the late Gasper Iacona and Mary Louise Bowman. He served in the Navy during Vietnam war. He later was employed as a Shipping Supervisor in the manufacturing industry....

Robert  Burge

Robert Burge

Jun 19, 2018

Robert A. Burge (“Bob”), age 83, passed away June 19 at Randolph County Hospice with his loving wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Diana Johnson Burge; daughter Holly Jones and husband Bob Falls of Asheville NC.; son Matt Jones of Wadesboro NC; granddaughter Gabriela Jones of Asheville NC; sister Brenda de...

Cora  Kinder

Cora Kinder

Jun 19, 2018

Cora Meredith Kinder, age 95, of Randleman died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.Mrs. Kinder was born February 21, 1923 the daughter of John and Rosa Meredith. Cora was a native of Alexander County. In addition to her home in Randleman she had a home in Mt. Airy, NC. At the age of 93 due...

Kathy  Cooper

Kathy Cooper

Jun 19, 2018

Kathy Cline Cooper, age 62, of Randleman died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Kathy was a native of Darlington, SC and had worked in health care management, but was employed with Sapona Manufacturing for the past four years. She enjoyed working word and crossword puzzles. Kathy was a quiet private lady with strong will. She was a...

Charles Isaac Lane

Charles Isaac Lane

Jun 18, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Isaac Lane, age 87, of Randleman died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Lane was born September 7, 1930 in Wyalusing, PA the son of Charles and Rebecca Lane.Charles served in the US Army during the Korean War, serving as an Army Ranger. He was proud to be an American, loved his country and earned...

Donald Ray Parrish

Donald Ray Parrish

Jun 18, 2018

Donald Ray Parrish, Sr., age 80, of Sophia died Monday, June 18, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Parrish was born November 22, 1937 the son of Locke Craig and Beulah Mae Voncannon Parrish. Donald was a native of Randolph County and retired from the Randolph County Sheriff's Department. He also enjoyed farming, watching the fruits of his labor grow....

Robert Cox Lewallen

Robert Cox Lewallen

Jun 18, 2018

 Robert "Bobby" Cox Lewallen Sr. passed this 18th day of June 2018.  Survived by his wife, Betty Davis Lewallen of 57 years, his son, Robert Cox Lewallen Jr. (wife Carol), daughters, Melanie Dawn Lewallen, Lola Goins (husband Perry), Betty Dale Smith (husband Mike), Christine Johnson (husband Darrell) and Lori Butler (husband Jesse).  His children blessed him with 10 grandchildren, 20...

Timothy Lynn "Tim" Henry

Timothy Lynn "Tim" Henry

Jun 18, 2018

Timothy Lynn “Tim” Henry, age 54, of Asheboro died Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Henry was born in Branson, Missouri on July 23, 1963.  Tim was employed with Metals USA in Randleman. 

He is survived by parents, Judy and Jack Looney of Protem, MO; brother, Bob Henry and wife Lillian of Franklinville; sisters, Jackie Knapp of Bastrop, TX and...

Virginia Eva Garner

Virginia Eva Garner

Jun 16, 2018

Virginia M. Garner, age 84, of Asheboro died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.  Mrs. Garner was born April 20, 1934 in Asheboro the daughter of Floyd and Hattie Lindley McMasters.

Virginia was a native of Randolph county, a member of Balfour Baptist Church where she was a member of the Faith Sunday School Class and served...

William Harris Russell

William Harris Russell

Jun 15, 2018

William Harris (Bill) Russell, age 80, of Asheboro died Friday, June 15, 2018 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Russell was born January 24, 1938, the son of Cecil Bryce and Opal Graves Russell.  Bill was a native of Randolph County and retired from Roadway Express after 32 years of service.  He was a Master Mason of 50 plus years and, while a...