Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Dr. Earlie R. Hill, Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Dr. Earlie R. Hill, Jr., age 87, of Asheboro died Friday, February 23, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Dr. Hill, was born August 13, 1930 in Lansdale, PA, the son of Earlie R. and Elsie Frey Hill and lived most of his life in Randolph County, NC. He was a 1948 graduate of Asheboro High School and was awarded...
Shirley Jacqueline Miller Carroll
Feb 21, 2018
Shirley Jacqueline Miller Carroll, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Randolph Health. Mrs. Carroll was born in High Point, NC on April 24, 1935 to Allen and Maleta Plummer Miller. She was formerly employed as an Executive Secretary with United Way of High Point, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of High Point/Thomasville,...
Cletus Henley Wilson
Feb 20, 2018
Cletus Henley Wilson, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Wilson was born in Randolph County on July 31, 1925 to William Clyde and Faye Poole Henley. She was an active church member and loved to sing in the choir. Cletus was retired, with over 50 years of service, as...
Janell Cranford
Feb 20, 2018
Janell "Nell" Burris Cranford, age 74, of Troy died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home.
Ms. Cranford was born February 10, 1944 in Troy, NC the daughter of the late Bradford Burris and Opal (Brock) Burris.
She was employed in the Healthcare field as a CNA.
She is survived by her mother Opal Burris of Mt. Gilead; one daughter: Gale Durden of...
Sarah Katherine "Kate" Bell
Feb 19, 2018
Sarah Katherine (Kate) Lucas Hurley Bell, 99, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, North Carolina.
The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, February 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro and other times at the home of her daughter, Linda Sawyer. Funeral service will be held Friday, February...
Travis Lee Vogt
Feb 19, 2018
Travis Lee Vogt, age 36 of Asheboro, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018 at his home. Travis was born in Jackson, MI on July 21, 1981. He was a 1999 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. Travis was employed with H&J Technical Air Services in Randleman. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Vogt. He is...
Joan Carlton Kemp
Feb 18, 2018
Joan Carlton Kemp, wife and best friend of Richard Leverette Kemp of Asheboro, and loving mother of Cheri Lynn Ferguson of Wilmington, and Mark Richard Kemp of Charlotte, died just after 5 a.m. Sunday, February 18. She was 85. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, at the First United Methodist Church of Asheboro, with the...
Tamara "Tammy" Zook
Feb 18, 2018
Tamara "Tammy" Sichmeller Zook, age 51, of Asheboro died Sunday, February 18, 2018.
Tammy was a native of North Ridge, CA and a truck driver. She loved her dogs, cooking and truck driving. Tammy was preceded in death by her father, Robert Sichmeller.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick Zook; mother, Shari Cross of Asheboro; sister, Christine Bunce of AZ; brothers,...
Patricia Ann Burchette Ashley
Feb 17, 2018
Patricia Ann Burchette Ashley, age 75, formerly of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at GrayBrier Nursing and Retirement Center. Ms. Ashley was born in North Wilkesboro on April 2, 1942 to Gary and Thelma Combs Burchette, who preceded her in death. She was formerly employed with Jockey International and was retired as a Jailer with the Randolph...
Jonathan "JR" Monroe Rollins, Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
Jonathan Monroe "J.R." Rollins, Jr., age 77, of Sophia passed away and went home to be the Lord on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.
J.R. was born March 31, 1940 the son of John and Lena Yow Rollins. He was a native of Randolph County and attended Shady Grove Christian Church in Star. J.R. was...
Christopher Michael Wallace
Feb 16, 2018
Christopher Michael Wallace, Jr., age 21, of Troy died Friday, February 16, 2018 in Troy, NC.
Chris Wallace was born September 20, 1996 at Pinehurst, NC the son of Christopher Michael Wallace and Tanya Renee Sherer.
Christopher was a 2015 graduate of West Montgomery High School. He loved fishing, kayaking, and camping. He also enjoyed playing video games. He was always known...
Nellie Luther Miller
Feb 14, 2018
Nellie Alene Luther Miller, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Cross Road Retirement Community. Mrs. Miller was born in Asheboro on December 12, 1920 to William Rufus and Fleta Alice Lucas Luther. She retired from the textile industry with over 40 years of service. Nellie was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. In...
Tony Ray Neeley
Feb 14, 2018
Tony Ray Neeley, age 69, of Mt. Gilead, NC died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.
Mr. Neeley was born October 27, 1948 in Central, SC the son of the late Coley Neeley and Gaynelle Kay.
He was employed in the textile industry for over 21 years. After retirement he became the owner of Matts Convenience Store.
He is survived...
Harper Grace Edwards
Feb 14, 2018
Harper Grace went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She left behind her mother, Cori Nicole, sisters, Coley Skhy and Ivy Renee, grandma Erica, Grandpa Mick, grandma Kay, great grandma Patsy, great grandpa Steve, uncle Kollin and many other family members that love her dearly. Even though you were only with us for a short time sweet...
Margaret Viola Robertson
Feb 13, 2018
Margaret Viola West Robertson, age 89, of 4936 Walker Mill Road, Sophia died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.
Mrs. Robertson was born October 29, 1928 the daughter of Sidney F. and Rosa N. Abbott West.Margaret was a native of Vance County and of Baptist faith. She retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman. Margaret enjoyed working...
Gordon Curtis "Curt" Bodiford, Jr.
Feb 13, 2018
Gordon Curtis "Curt" Bodiford, Jr., age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Bodiford was born in Lumberton, NC on June 17, 1943 to Gordon and Edith Perry Bodiford. He was formerly employed with Walker Shoe Company and was retired from Wal-Mart in Asheboro. In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded...
Darrell Lee Cooper
Feb 13, 2018
Darrell Lee Cooper, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Cooper was born in Randolph County on December 27, 1934 to Harry P. and Ella Mae Routh Cooper. Darrell served his country in the Army National Guard. He was formerly employed with C.C. "Red" Howell & Sons Paint Contractors, where...
Michael T. Coggins
Feb 12, 2018
Michael T. Coggins, age 73, of Troy died Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Coggins was born February 24, 1944 in Troy, NC the son of the late Tom Frank Coggins and Ruby Aileen Richardson Coggins. He served in the United States Army.
He was a machine set-up technician and was employed by Jordan Lumber, North Carolina Lumber and retired...
Carlos Ruben Alverio
Feb 12, 2018
Carlos Ruben Alverio, age 62, of Thomasville died Monday, February 12, 2018.
Mr. Alverio was a native of Puerto Rico and operated an auto body repair shop in Thomasville. He was an artist, musician and part-time comedian. Mr. Alverio was a wonderful father and grandfather and was blessed with many life-long friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Victor Alverio...
Claude "Billy" Ray Edwards
Feb 12, 2018
Claude Ray "Billy" Edwards, age 73, of Trinity died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Edwards was born April 21, 1944 the son of Claude and Onnie Wooley Edwards.
Billy retired from Burlington Industries with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Barn Raisens. Billy enjoyed playing golf, going fishing, and watching NASCAR. A...