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Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore

Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore

Jan 21, 2024

Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on January 21, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.

Mrs. Gilmore was born in Randolph County on May 13, 1946 to Arlie and Grace Roberts Cooper.  She was a member of Richland Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher.  Peggy was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company and Maid Aid...

Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre

Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre

Jan 21, 2024

Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at FirstHealth Montgomery Hospital.

Elvin was born in Montgomery County on January 1, 1935, to Fred and Eula Morris McIntyre. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was the Maintenance Superintendent for the Department of Corrections for 10+ years. Elvin loved his...

Wade "Tuck" Shamburger Page

Wade "Tuck" Shamburger Page

Jan 20, 2024

Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger PageAugust 18, 1929—January 20, 2024

Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger Page, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Tuck was a lifelong resident of Asheboro, NC; a graduate of North Carolina State University; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; and co-owner of P & P Chair Company which manufactured the...

Patricia Cox

Patricia Cox

Jan 19, 2024

Patricia Cox passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Pat was born March 24, 1938 in Haywood County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton Cox, and her mother, Christine Arrington.

Pat was devoted to both her Christian faith and to her family and close friends. She enjoyed cooking and gathering for meals...

Donna Faye Troyer Ellison

Donna Faye Troyer Ellison

Jan 18, 2024

Ms. Donna Faye Troyer Ellison, 67 of Sophia passed away Thursday night at the Moses Cone Hospital Greensboro after a brief illness.  Ms. Ellison worked many years in the textile industry doing various jobs during her career.  She cared very much for her family and spent much of her time helping care for the kids and grandkids.

Ms. Ellison is survived...

Warren William Gilliamsen

Warren William Gilliamsen

Jan 18, 2024

Warren William Gilliamsen, 85, of Randleman passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 1, 1938 to William Gilliamsen and Caroline Cora Neithardt.

Warren and Mary retired to Randleman 20 years ago. Warren’s main occupation was manufacturing supervision in New York, Colorado, Arkansas, Mississippi, and finally...

Patrick Glenn Cooper

Patrick Glenn Cooper

Jan 17, 2024

Patrick Glenn Cooper, age 63, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.Pat was born in Randolph County on September 15, 1960 to the late Darrell and Virginia Howell Cooper.   He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1978 and later obtained several technical degrees.  His occupational history included the Courier Tribune, Brian Center, and Piedmont...

Worth Gordon Surratt

Worth Gordon Surratt

Jan 17, 2024

 

Worth Gordon Surratt, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Surratt was born in Thomasville on August 22, 1950 to James and Lucy Lambeth Surratt and attended Farmer School.  He was a member of Mt. Shepherd Church.  Gordon was formerly employed with Cattleman Steakhouse, Golden Corral, Western Steer, Pugh Lubricants, Briles Oil...

Sue Lanier Connor

Sue Lanier Connor

Jan 17, 2024

Sue Lanier Connor, 88, of Randleman went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Randolph County, NC on September 1, 1935 to Everette O. Lanier and Hallie Scarboro Lanier.

Sue was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, married to the love of her life, Neal Connor, for 55...

Gail Ann Plum

Gail Ann Plum

Jan 16, 2024

Gail Ann Plum died peacefully at home on Jan. 16, 2024. She led a wonderful life filled with love and adventure along with her husband of 68 years, Lowell Wendell Plum.

She loved to travel. She traveled all over the US, plus many places in Europe, Asia, and South America. She also loved to camp and sail. She and Wendell would...

Johnny Everett Auman

Johnny Everett Auman

Jan 15, 2024

 

Johnny Everett Auman, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on January 15, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.

Mr. Auman was born in Asheboro on June 20, 1946 to Arthur Claude and Jewell Callicutt Auman, who preceded him in death.  Johnny was well educated, received his bachelor’s in business from UNC-Chapel Hill, and retired as a school teacher.  He loved the works of...

Billy Wayne Leavy

Billy Wayne Leavy

Jan 14, 2024

Billy Wayne Leavy, age 64, of Siler City passed away on January 14, 2024 at High Point Medical Center.

Mr. Leavy was born in Buffalo, NY on September 29, 1959 to John and Elizabeth Burke Leavy.  He was employed with TV Show Toy Makerz for 10 years.  In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his siblings, Pam...

Joyce Elaine Browne Blackwelder

Joyce Elaine Browne Blackwelder

Jan 14, 2024

Joyce Elaine Browne Blackwelder, age 68 of Denton, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield in High Point.

Joyce was born on September 7, 1955 in Randolph County to Carlyle and Dot Smith Browne. Joyce graduated from Eastern Randolph High School and Guilford Technical Community College with a degree in dental hygiene. She worked as a...

Loretta Lee Lassiter

Loretta Lee Lassiter

Jan 10, 2024

Loretta Lee Gray Lassiter, age 78, of Troy, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst, NC.  

Loretta was born on March 25, 1945 to the late Claude Gray and Clara Hunsucker Gray. She was a graduate of West Montgomery High School and loved attending...

Alfred Thomas "Tommy" Harris

Alfred Thomas "Tommy" Harris

Jan 9, 2024

 

Alfred Thomas “Tommy” Harris, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on January 9, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Harris was born in Alamance County on February 21, 1942 to Alfred and Iris Cox Harris, and in his youth, was a newspaper boy.  Tommy was employed as a truck driver for 57 years.  Tommy was a Godly man and read...

Linda Mae Tyler Benton

Linda Mae Tyler Benton

Jan 9, 2024

Linda Mae Tyler Benton, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Columbus County, NC on April 28, 1947.

Linda was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She and her husband of 51 years, David Benton, were the owner/operators of Benton Steps & Decks. She was...

Bobby Joe Short

Bobby Joe Short

Jan 8, 2024

Bobby Joe Short, age 87, of Asheboro, NC passed away on Monday, December 8, 2024. Mr. Short was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 17, 1936 to James Arthur and Kathleen Reynolds Short.  He was a graduate of Randleman High School and retired longtime employee of Industrial Air, Inc. 

In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by...

Barbara Joan Brinegar Wolff

Barbara Joan Brinegar Wolff

Jan 7, 2024

 

Barbara “Joan” Wolff, of Asheboro, NC, formerly of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on January 7, 2024. She was 78 years old.

Mrs. Wolff was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Clarence William Brinegar and Evon Tressie Fender Brinegar. She was the wife of the late John P. Wolff, loving mother of Scott Patrick Malott (Jeannie), grandmother of Kas...

Doris Jean Duffy

Doris Jean Duffy

Jan 7, 2024

Ms. Doris Jean Pendell Duffy, 67 of Asheboro passed away Sunday, January 7 2023 after an extended illness.  Ms. Duffy worked her entire career in the food industry primarily as a manager for McDonald's.  Ms. Duffy is survived by 2 sons, Christopher(Chris) Duffy of Seagrove and Thomas Duffy III of Minnesota.  One daughter Amy Duffy of Asheboro.  2 brothers James...

Ronda Gayle Morgan

Ronda Gayle Morgan

Jan 7, 2024

Ronda Gayle Morgan January 8, 1958 – January 7, 2024

Ronda Gayle Morgan, 65 of Asheboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024 after an extended illness. 

Ronda was born on January 8, 1958, in Asheboro, North Carolina. She graduated from Asheboro High School in 1975, went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree in...

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