Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Raymond Glenn DeLooze II
May 3, 2018
Raymond Glenn DeLooze II, husband to Brenda G. DeLooze, father to Raymond Glenn DeLooze III, Kimberley Jean DelVuo, Kristan Elizabeth Kanyuch, and Karin Allison Hahn, grandfather to 13 grandchildren (preceded in death by 1 grandchild) and great-grandfather to 3 great-grandchildren and sibling to Marylin Tillman (preceded in death), Earl DeLooze, Karl DeLooze (preceded in death), Karen George and David DeLooze...
Stephen Jason Bigelow
May 1, 2018
Jason Bigelow, 36, of Asheboro left his earthly body this week and has ascended to his eternal home in Heaven. He had a heart of gold, an unforgettable smile, and an energy that brought light to any dark room. He is survived by his wife, Anna, his children, Bearik, Grace, and Maverick; father, Stephen Bigelow of Prescott, AZ; mother, Tina...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Martin
Apr 30, 2018
Charles Douglas "Doug" Martin, age 66, of Mt. Gilead died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe.
Mr. Martin was born August 27, 1951 at Monroe, NC the son of the late LG.Martin and Myrtle Helms Martin.
Mr. Martin was a retired Pastor, having served numerous churches in the Monroe Area for the past 31 years.
He is survived...
William Harold "Bill" Mulford
Apr 30, 2018
William Harold "Bill" Mulford, Troy, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System Albemarle.
Mr. Mulford was born in l941 in New Jersey. He was an Air Force Veteran, having served in Libya during the Vietnam war.
He was retired from Rowan Regional Hospital as a Microbiologist in the medical lab. He was also an active member of the Gideons International,...
Michael Lynn Benson
Apr 30, 2018
Michael Lynn Benson, Sr., age 62, of 922 Lindsey Dr., Troy died Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.
He was native of Randolph County and was self-employed as a Truck Driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents Victor Benson and Betty Smith, and by his wife, Donna Cregor Benson.
He is survived by two daughters: Gail Kelly (Brant) and Brandie...
Barbara Lynn Maness
Apr 27, 2018
Barbara Lynn Lax Maness, age 62, of Candor died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem.
Ms. Maness was born December 28, 1955 at Troy, NC the daughter of Bobby Gerald Lax and Betty Burroughs Lax.
She was formerly employed with Pine Hosiery in Ether and Ramtex in Ramseur. Barbara loved gardening and growing flowers. She was...
Estelle Poole "Memaw" Branson
Apr 27, 2018
Estelle Poole “Memaw” Branson, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Branson was born in Lee County, NC on June 17, 1929 to George and Edith Cole Poole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chet Branson, son, Craig Branson, and special friend, Wilburn Cranford. Memaw, along...
Terriel "Terry" Eugene Wessinger
Apr 27, 2018
Terriel "Terry" Eugene Wessinger, III, age 63, of Asheboro, formerly of Charlotte died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Wessinger was born September 27, 1954 the son of Terriel Eugene and Betty Lefler Wessinger, Jr.
Mr. Wessinger was born in of Greenville, Miss but lived in NC his entire life. Terry always put family first with his many...
Ola Matlock Smith
Apr 25, 2018
Ola Matlock Smith, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Smith was born in Rockingham County on January 5, 1919 to John Burgess and Annie Ware Matlock. She was a graduate of Curry High School and a 1943 graduate of Greensboro College where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in...
Steven William Poeppelman
Apr 24, 2018
Steven William Poeppelman, age 62, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Poeppelman was born in Dayton, OH on September 14, 1955 to William and Marilyn Poeppelman, the oldest of 5 children. Steven attended Cleveland State University where he received his BBA Degree in Accounting. Steven served as Plant Controller with Oliver Rubber...
Randy Lee Corder
Apr 22, 2018
Randy Lee Corder, age 52, of Seagrove died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Corder was a native of Randolph County and a member of Asbury Baptist Church. He formerly worked in construction and was presently employed with NC Department of Transportation. Randy was an avid hunter, striper fisherman and Mopar car enthusiast.
However, his greatest enjoyment in life was...
Horace Arnold Braswell
Apr 21, 2018
Mr. Horace Arnold Braswell, Sr., age 82, of Shawnee, OK passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Arnold was born August 13, 1935 at Marshville, NC, but lived his youth in Troy. He was the son of the late Horace D. and Velma Bailey Braswell. He was an Army veteran, serving from 1955-1957.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Garnet Oberia Lucas Brock
Apr 19, 2018
Garnet Oberia Lucas Brock moved from her beloved home in Seagrove, NC, to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Garnet was born on July 27, 1930, to town merchants John Randolph and Nettie Lucas as the fourth of six siblings, and she enjoyed growing up in Seagrove. The lifelong friendships she made at Seagrove School where she played basketball...
Kenneth Dalton Yates
Apr 19, 2018
Kenneth Dalton Yates, age 70, of Denton passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at W.G. Hefner Medical Center in Salisbury.
Mr. Yates was born in Denton, NC on February 20, 1948 to Ralph and Rillie Hunt Yates, who preceded him in death. Dalton served his country in the U.S. Army Honor Guard. He was formerly employed with Davis, Martin &...
Lloyd Allen Lien
Apr 17, 2018
Lloyd Allen Lien, Jr, age 65, of Randleman died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Lien was born August 16, 1952 the son of Lloyd and Helen Myers Lien. Lloyd was a native of Charleston, SC and the family had a business at Ashley Printing, where he meet his wife, Jennifer. Lloyd graduated from Baptist College of...
Larry Young Mills
Apr 17, 2018
Larry Young Mills, age 69, of Asheboro died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Mills was born July 1, 1948 in Charleston, SC to Fred and Hazel Hicks Mills.
He played football at Mississippi State and served in the US Air Force for 3 years in Korea. Mr. Mills was married for 50 years to Frances Claire Mills and they...
Larry Thomas Embler
Apr 17, 2018
Larry Thomas “Tater” Embler, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Embler was born in Guilford County, NC to Harlie Junior and Colleen Hunt Embler. He was a graduate of Fairgrove High School in Thomasville and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He attended Mt. Tabor Community Church. Larry retired as a...
Louie Theodore McElreath
Apr 17, 2018
Louie Theodore McElreath, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Randolph Health.
Mr. McElreath was born in Sophia, NC on October 14, 1933 to Crawford William and Ella Wright McElreath. He was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ. Louie was formerly employed with Acme-McCrary and was retired from Eveready Battery. In addition to...
Jeffrey Paul Farmer
Apr 17, 2018
Jeffrey Paul Farmer, age 62, of Asheboro died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Farmer was born May 20, 1955 the son of Ernest and Dora Hayes Farmer.
Jeff was a native of Carol County, VA and a graduate of Ledford High School in 1973. He was a member of Midway Wesleyan Church in Randleman, where he taught...
Adele Marie Webb
Apr 16, 2018
Adele Marie Webb, age 81, of Troy died Monday, April 16, 2018 at her home.
Mrs. Webb was born June 27, 1936 in Baltimore MD, the daughter of the late Saverio LePore and the late Margaret Pasche LePore.
She was formerly employed by local Food Stores in Maryland for over 30 years.
She is survived by one daughter: Robin Sowards and husband, Bruce...