Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Richard Lee Johnson

Richard Lee Johnson

Mar 9, 2018

Richard Lee Johnson, a resident of Plainfield Road, Sophia passed away at home surrounded by his family and four legged friend Skippy on Friday, March 9, 2018.  He was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Hubert Pink and Annie Cole Johnson on March 17, 1945.

Richard served the citizens of Randolph County for 28 years in Law Enforcement.  His career...

Moses Lee Luther

Moses Lee Luther

Mar 9, 2018

Moses Lee Luther

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Moses Lee Luther, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Moses Lee Luther was born on September 29, 1931 in Eleazer, NC.  He always told people that he attended the Eleazer Church 9 months before he was born, and he remained a faithful and active member until his death on March...

Betty Stout Albright

Betty Stout Albright

Mar 9, 2018

Betty Stout Albright, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Albright was born in Snow Camp, NC on September 3, 1937 to Walter Coy and Virginia Stout, who preceded her in death.  Betty was retired from Kayser-Roth and was a member of Back Creek Friends Meeting.  Betty loved her family, her church,...

Mark Hugh Goodson

Mark Hugh Goodson

Mar 8, 2018

Mark Hugh Goodson, age 57, of Franklinville died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Goodson was born September 1, 1960 the son of Nathan and Janice Phillippi Goodson. Mark was a native of Danville, VA. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed collecting things. Mark was a true car guy, probably why being a mechanic came easy...

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson

Mar 8, 2018

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson, age 98, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Randolph Health.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Franklinville, NC on May 6, 1919 to Issac and Bessie Davis Allred.  She was retired from Klopman Mills/Burlington Industries and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death...

William Gary Kinney

William Gary Kinney

Mar 6, 2018

William Gary Kinney, age 61, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Kinney was born in Davidson County on January 8, 1957 to Warren and Susie Hughes Kinney.  He worked for The Timken Company for 19 years.  Gary was preceded in death by his father, Warren Kinney, brothers, Wayne and David Kinney, and sister, Dorothy. ...

Richard Frank Niedbalski

Richard Frank Niedbalski

Mar 5, 2018

Richard Frank Niedbalski, age 70, of Randleman died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Niedbalski was born January 2, 1948 the son of Arthur and Hildegard Kaeser Niedbalski. Richard was a native of Germany and served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War . He received honors in the military including National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action...

William  Glendon "Glen" Dotson

William Glendon "Glen" Dotson

Mar 5, 2018

William Glendon "Glen" Dotson, age 29, of Randleman died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Glen was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of Randleman High School. He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing and sports. Glen was formerly employed with Kirkman's Flooring

He is survived by his son Diezel; mother, Bonnie Dotson of Randleman; father, William Lacy York of...

Gary Orian "Buddy" Duncan

Gary Orian "Buddy" Duncan

Mar 5, 2018

Gary Orian “Buddy” Duncan, age 52, of Trinity passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Duncan was born in Baltimore, MD on December 20, 1965 to Billy Richard and Brenda Gaynell Wright Duncan.  He was a 1983 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Gary was retired from the...

Carolyn M. O'Kelley Fischer

Carolyn M. O'Kelley Fischer

Mar 3, 2018

Carolyn Murphy O’Kelley Fischer of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Fischer was born February 17, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA to Stephen Booker and Frances Maddox Murphy.

She is a former member of Rhett Avenue Christian Church, Charleston, SC; and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Clearwater, FL; and attended Palm Lake Christian Church, St...

Karen  Smyre

Karen Smyre

Mar 2, 2018

Karen Hill Smyre, age 62, of Randleman died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Karen was a native of Randolph County and a member of Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church. She loved children and animals and enjoyed quilting. Karen is preceded in death by her father Daniel Hill.

She is survived by her daughter: Starla Tracey and husband Eric of...

Pamela Anne McKinney

Pamela Anne McKinney

Mar 1, 2018

Pamela Anne “Pam” Seymour McKinney, age 72, of Asheboro died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. McKinney was born October 6, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA to Joseph Peter and Nelma Ruth Krimbow Seymour. 

She was a longtime resident of Randolph County and was a retired librarian with the Randolph County Library in Asheboro.  Mrs. McKinney was a Christian lady...

Peggy Lou Hinshaw

Peggy Lou Hinshaw

Feb 28, 2018

Peggy Lou Kennedy Hinshaw, age 88, of Randleman died Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Hinshaw was born December 27, 1929 the daughter of Enoch and Ethel Stalker Kennedy. Mrs. Hinshaw was a native of Randolph County and was formerly employed with Laughlin Hosiery Mill and Jockey International. She was a longtime member of Mt....

Weldon Clifford Tilley

Weldon Clifford Tilley

Feb 27, 2018

Weldon Clifford "Cliff" Tilley, age 95, formerly of Randleman passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Tilley was born in Guilford County on August 18, 1922 to William Ira and Lacy Daisy Edwards Tilley. During WWII Cliff worked as a welder at the shipyard in Wilmington. He was retired from Carolina Steel. He was a...

Timothy Wayne Maness

Timothy Wayne Maness

Feb 27, 2018

Timothy Wayne Maness, age 58, of 389 Winding Creek Drive, Carthage died Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Carthage.

Mr. Maness was born May 12, 1959, the son of William Franklin and Cleo Lucille Starnes Maness. He worked as a metal fabricator.

He is survived by son: William Maness of Siler City, sister: Norma Brown of Sanford and brother: Steven Maness of Asheboro;...

Gary Joel Small

Gary Joel Small

Feb 27, 2018

Gary Joel Small of Charlotte, NC, passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the age of 63. Gary was born in High Point, NC, to Clyde and Betty Small, who preceded him in death.

Gary lived most of his life in Randleman, Greensboro and Charlotte, NC. He was the owner/operator of Joel's Florist in Randleman for 18...

James Norman Hoover

James Norman Hoover

Feb 26, 2018

James Norman Hoover, age 90, of Randleman died Monday, February 26, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

James was a native of Randolph County. He enjoyed gardening, working in the yard and working on vehicles. James had a true servants heart, always willing to help others.

He is survived by his nephews, Mike Turner and wife Conni of Jefferson City, TN,...

Lucille "Lulu"  Stanley

Lucille "Lulu" Stanley

Feb 24, 2018

Mary Lucille Stanley, age 66, of Asheboro went home to be with her Savior Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.

Mrs. Stanley was born August 2, 1951 the daughter of James and Mary Murphy Lewallen. Lucille also known as Lulu, loved going to the City of Refuge Worship Center in Randleman where she was a member...

William Hurley Trotter

William Hurley Trotter

Feb 24, 2018

William Hurley Trotter, age 84, of Sophia died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Trotter was born March 8, 1933 the son of Waymon and Clara Mae Davis Trotter.

William was a native of Randolph County and a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran. He was retired from Jones Frame Shop in High Point. In addition to his parents William...

Russell Harrison Hackett

Russell Harrison Hackett

Feb 23, 2018

Legendary Caraway Speedway Promoter Russell Hackett Passes

Russell Harrison Hackett, age 76, of Randleman died Friday, February 23, 2018, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.Born January 13, 1942 in Asheboro and grew up as a tobacco and dairy farmer.  At the age of 16, he began working in restaurants which eventually led to him owning his own.  Dixie Dew Drive-In and...