Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Elizabeth "Beth" Buie Griffin

Elizabeth "Beth" Buie Griffin

Mar 27, 2018

Elizabeth Buie Griffin (Beth), 82, was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.  She was born at her home in Biscoe to Charles Gibson Buie and Jessie Thomas Buie on November 22, 1935.  She grew up in Biscoe attending the school there for twelve years, graduating in 1953.  She was...

Nan Sharyn Lineberry

Nan Sharyn Lineberry

Mar 26, 2018

RANDLEMAN - Nan Sharyn Lineberry, age 72, of Randleman died Monday, March 26, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House after a brief illness and a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy.

Sharyn was a native of Randolph County, a graduate of Randleman High School and attended Campbell University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Marguerite Lineberry.

She is survived by...

Howard Nelson Greene

Howard Nelson Greene

Mar 25, 2018

Howard Nelson Greene, age 79, of Asheboro died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

Mr. Greene was born September 23, 1938 in Montgomery County, NC to David Douglas and Martha Ellen King Greene.  He was of the Baptist Faith and was formerly employed with Klopman Mills for over 30 years.  In addition to his parents,...

Molly Odelia Kiser

Molly Odelia Kiser

Mar 24, 2018

rMolly Odelia Thrower Kiser, age 85, of Asheboro died Saturday, March 24, 2018.

Mrs. Kiser was born May 10, 1932 in Bennettsville, SC to George and Sadie Moore Thrower and was retired from Klaussner Furniture Industries after 19 years of service.  She was a member of First Christian Church in Ramseur.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kiser was preceded in...

Joan Powers Dunn

Joan Powers Dunn

Mar 19, 2018

Joan Powers Dunn, age 84, of Asheboro died Monday, March 19, 2018 at Cross Road Retirement Community.

Mrs. Dunn was a native of Asheboro and was born August 23, 1933 to Charles and Frances Powers. 

She was a 1950 graduate of Asheboro High School and was named the first Miss Randolph County in 1951.  Mrs. Dunn was a lifetime member of First...

Linda Diane Hill

Linda Diane Hill

Mar 19, 2018

Linda Diane Hill, age 59, of Candor, NC, died Monday, March 19, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Hill was born November 23, 1958 in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Glade Edward Goforth and Vada Greene Goforth.

She was a Housewife and married to Jerry Dean Hill.

In addition to her husband Jerry, she is survived by a special uncle, Grady Goforth;...

Marion S. Smith

Marion S. Smith

Mar 16, 2018

ASHEBORO--Marion S. Smith, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Smith was born in Augusta, GA on February 8, 1932 to Charles and Rozella McManus Smith.  He was a graduate of Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, GA, and Baylor University in Waco, TX, received his Bachelor’s in Divinity from Southeastern Seminary and received his...

Tracy Joel Turner

Tracy Joel Turner

Mar 16, 2018

Tracy "Joel" Turner, age 80, of Randleman died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur, Ramseur.

Mr. Turner was born July 22, 1937 the son of Fletcher and Alice Hancock Turner.

Mr. Turner was a native of Randolph County and a member of Sunset Avenue Church of God. Joel was retired after 26 years with the Randolph County School...

Amanda Key Ragsdale

Amanda Key Ragsdale

Mar 15, 2018

Amanda Key Ragsdale, age 50, of Randleman died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Ragsdale was a native of Randolph County and was the youngest of four children.  She was known to her father as "Toot".  Amanda was trained as a CNA, EMT, home health caretaker, medical assistant, a phlebotomist and floral designer.  Her patients were...

Jude Silas Hudson

Jude Silas Hudson

Mar 15, 2018

Jude Silas Hudson, infant son Nathan and Tracy Hudson of Asheboro died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro, NC 27203.

Joshua Gibson Wansley

Joshua Gibson Wansley

Mar 15, 2018

Joshua Gibson Wansley, age 34, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Duke University Medical Center.

Mr. Wansley was a native of Randolph County and attended Southwestern Randolph High School.  He was employed as office manager with Wansley Tire & Automotive.  Josh was preceded in death by his mother, Annette P. Wansley.  Josh loved his children and grandchild. ...

William Edward Thomas

William Edward Thomas

Mar 15, 2018

 William Edward "Billy" Thomas, Jr., age 63, of Winston- Salem died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was born December 11, 1954 in Richmond County to William and Shirley Thomas.

He was formerly employed as a painter. Billy loved going fishing, pitching horseshoes and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Billy was...

Linda  Ray

Linda Ray

Mar 15, 2018

Linda Russell Ray, age 75, of Troy died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.

Mrs. Ray was born September 3, 1942 in Albemarle, NC the daughter of the late Jacob Charles and Hazel Maxine Cooke Russell.

Linda retired as an Assistant Clerk to the Montgomery County Clerk of Court after 28 years.

Linda is survived by her husband:...

Violet Ashworth Rush

Violet Ashworth Rush

Mar 15, 2018

Violet Ashworth Rush, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Rush was born in Seagrove on November 4, 1926 to W.R. and Priscilla Williamson Ashworth.  She was a longtime member of Cross Road Baptist Church where she was active in the Wednesday night dinners and her Sunday School class.  In addition to her...

Thomas Randall Perry

Thomas Randall Perry

Mar 12, 2018

Thomas Randall "Tommy" Perry, IV, age 28, of Kernersville died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Tommy was a native of Huntington, W. Va. and he attended Randleman High School. Tommy was a "gentle giant" with a huge heart and great sense of humor, which could be why he was known to be a good story...

Catherine  Miller

Catherine Miller

Mar 12, 2018

Catherine Reinhart Miller, age 98, of Asheboro died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro.

Jane Ashburn King

Jane Ashburn King

Mar 12, 2018

Jane Ashburn King, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. King was born in Pine Hall, NC on December 1, 1936 to A.L. Ashburn, Jr. and Ruby Carter Ashburn.  She was a graduate of Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Jane was a member of Seagrove United Methodist Church. Jane was the former president...

Archie Lincoln Parnell

Archie Lincoln Parnell

Mar 11, 2018

Archie Lincoln (A.L.) Parnell, age 94, of Troy died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Parnell was born September 13, 1923 in Mt. Gilead, NC the son of the late Adam Lincoln and Kate Elizabeth (Blue) Parnell.

He served in the Army during World War II.

A.L. Parnell was a native of Montgomery County. He was a member of Laurel Hill...

Larry Dale Hogan

Larry Dale Hogan

Mar 10, 2018

Preacher Larry Dale Hogan, age 66, of Troy, NC, died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, Candor.

Preacher Hogan was born March 9, 1952 in Troy, NC the son of the late James (Bill) Madison and the late Verlie (Freeman) Hogan.

He was employed by Republic Waste.

Larry loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting....

David Wayne Holder

David Wayne Holder

Mar 10, 2018

David Wayne Holder, age 71, of Franklinville passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation in Biscoe.

Mr. Holder was born in Randleman, NC on March 25, 1946 to Charlie and Maxine Allred Holder, who preceded him in death.  He was retired from T&A Transportation in Randleman.  David hauled furniture for several companies, where he was...