Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Carmen Fox Jurgensen

Carmen Fox Jurgensen

Feb 9, 2018

Carmen Fox Jurgensen, 71, of Asheboro passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at Hospice Home in High Point following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Jurgensen was born November 4, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she was an usher for many years. Mrs. Jurgensen worked as secretary for First Baptist Church for 9...

Beatrice "Cricket" Faye Saunders York

Beatrice "Cricket" Faye Saunders York

Feb 9, 2018

Beatrice Faye "Cricket" Saunders York, age 62, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. Ms. York was born in Randolph County on May 5, 1955 to Eldridge and Almeta Glasgow Saunders. She was formerly employed with Luck's Beans, Inc. and Cranford Iron & Metal. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in...

Edna Perdue Cox

Edna Perdue Cox

Feb 8, 2018

Edna Perdue Cox, age 87, of Asheboro, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Mrs. Cox was born in Guilford County on November 2, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Martin Rufus and Mary Kallam Perdue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Olen Cox, and her twelve brothers and sisters, including...

Wendell Lane Kennedy, II

Wendell Lane Kennedy, II

Feb 3, 2018

Wendell Lane Kennedy, II, age 18, of Randleman died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 11:30 AM- 12:45 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel.

Hersey  Ray (Hershey) Stevens

Hersey Ray (Hershey) Stevens

Feb 2, 2018

Hersey Ray (Hershey) Stevens, Jr., age 52, of Asheboro died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Hersey was born December 9, 1965 the son of Hersey Ray Stevens, Sr. and Drema Kay Redmond.

Hersey was a native of Montgomery County and worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry. He was a spontaneous, loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed...

Frances  Nutter

Frances Nutter

Feb 1, 2018

Sophia - Frances Crocetti Nutter, age 74, of Baltimore, MD. died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point.

Mrs. Nutter was born July 21, 1943 the daughter of Vincent and Lena Crocetti. Frances was a native of Baltimore, MD, and a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and mom mom to her grandchildren.

She is survived by...

Janet Sykes Williams

Janet Sykes Williams

Jan 31, 2018

Janet Sykes Williams, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Mrs. Williams was born in Asheboro on May 14, 1925 to Will and Mary Ellen Rich Sykes. She was a graduate of Thomasville City Schools. Janet was retired from Belk's and was formerly employed with Acme-McCrary. She was an Avon representative...

Rev. Wilkes Dendy Macaulay

Rev. Wilkes Dendy Macaulay

Jan 30, 2018

The Rev. Wilkes Dendy Macaulay, age 91, of Colfax, formerly of Asheboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, NC.

Wilkes was born in Seneca, SC on December 4, 1926 to Hugh Holleman and Josey Dendy Macaulay. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College and a Bachelor of Divinity from Louisville...

Frances Monroe Brown Brewer

Frances Monroe Brown Brewer

Jan 30, 2018

Frances Monroe Brown Brewer, age 93, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Brewer was born in the Erect Community of Randolph County on April 3, 1924 to Benjamin and Nettie Monroe Brown. She was employed as an LPN for 35 years. She retired from Randolph Hospital and was formerly employed with...

William Lee Delk

William Lee Delk

Jan 28, 2018

William Lee Delk, age 59, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home. Mr. Delk was born in Asheboro, NC on August 20, 1958 to Dempsey Lee and Anna Poole Delk, who preceded him in death. He was the co-owner of Delk's Army Navy Surplus. William had a passion for working at "the store" and fishing...

Clarence  Humble

Clarence Humble

Jan 28, 2018

Clarence Humble, age 92, of Asheboro died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community.

Mr. Humble was born August 7, 1925 in Randolph County to Carl and Linnie McMasters Humble.

He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany and a retired diesel mechanic. Mr. Humble was a member of First E & R United Church of Christ....

Cheryl Kaye Blevins

Cheryl Kaye Blevins

Jan 28, 2018

Cheryl Kaye Bateman Blevins, age 71, of Pleasant Garden died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.

Mrs. Blevins was born June 18, 1946 the daughter of Ernest and Lizzie Ellis Bateman.

Cheryl was a native of Guilford County and a homemaker. She was a hard worker and loyal friend. In addition to her parents, Cheryl is preceded...

Pauline "Polly" Kindley Bunting

Pauline "Polly" Kindley Bunting

Jan 27, 2018

Pauline "Polly" Kindley Bunting left this earth to enter her eternal rest in Heaven on Saturday morning, January 27th.

Polly was born on April 2nd, 1929 to Gurney Ray Kindley and Lula Myers Kindley. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will always be remembered for her sweet smile, kind heart and willingness to help those in...

Bruce Carlton Redmon, Sr.

Bruce Carlton Redmon, Sr.

Jan 27, 2018

Bruce Carlton Redmon, Sr., age 66, of Denton died Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his daughter’s home in Asheboro.

Mr. Redmon was born July 5, 1951 in Franklinville, the son of the late Carl Jones and Lauretta Routh Redmon. He was a Machine Technician for 50 years who had a great sense of humor and had a lifelong passion for bowling. ...

Cathy Fay Roberts Penninger

Cathy Fay Roberts Penninger

Jan 27, 2018

Cathy Fay Roberts Penninger, age 60, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Randolph Health. Mrs. Penninger was born in Asheboro on April 24, 1957 to John and Myrtle Maness Roberts. In addition to her parents, Cathy was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Ronald Penninger, and sisters, Sandy Roberts and Peggy Robbins. Cathy...

Wayne  Culler

Wayne Culler

Jan 26, 2018

Curtis Wayne Culler, age 57, of, Franklinville died Friday, January 26, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones, at his home.

Wayne was a native of Randolph County and a member of Full Gospel Bible Church of God in Franklinville where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was formerly employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 29 years...

Justin Matthew "Matt" McKinnon

Justin Matthew "Matt" McKinnon

Jan 26, 2018

Justin Matthew "Matt" McKinnon, age 32, of Asheboro, passed away on January 25, 2018 at his home. Matt was a native of Asheboro. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Marie McKinnon and Dow Ragland. Matt loved music, was an avid reader, and was very creative. He was a great son and brother and a very loyal...

Russell Norman Diggs

Russell Norman Diggs

Jan 25, 2018

Russell Norman Diggs, age 56, of Franklinville died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Diggs was born February 21, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Russell I. and Marguerite Girton Diggs.

He was a member of Grays Chapel United Methodist Church where he operated the sound board for church services and vacation bible school. Mr. Diggs was a volunteer fireman...

Walter Raeford Wright

Walter Raeford Wright

Jan 24, 2018

Walter Raeford Wright, age 75, of Seagrove passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home. Mr. Wright was born in Asheboro on September 13, 1942 to Clarence and Sylvia Brown Wright, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Whynot Wesleyan Church of Seagrove. Raeford was retired from Energizer Battery after 35 years of service. He...

Wesley James Turner

Wesley James Turner

Jan 24, 2018

Wesley James Turner, age 1, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Randolph Health.

He is survived by his parents, John and Tiffany Robinson Turner; sister, Aliyah Marie Turner of the home; brothers, Brayden Ray Turner and John Marshall Turner both of the home; grandfather, Brian Turner and wife Barbara Ann of Cross Anchor, SC; grandmother, Alicia Riggs...