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Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Joan Frye Lewis

Joan Frye Lewis

Jul 28, 2017

Joan Frye Lewis, age 86, of Asheboro died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Clapp’s Nursing Center, in Pleasant Garden.

Joan was born October 26, 1930 in Carthage, NC the daughter of the late Edward C and Pearl Barrett Frye. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bill Lewis.  

Joan was a Christian who loved to sing with...

Ronald David Frazier

Ronald David Frazier

Jul 28, 2017

Ronald "David" Frazier, age 72, of Randleman died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Frazier was born March 8, 1945 the son of Robert Kenneth and Edith Routh Frazier. David was a native of Randolph County. His former employers were J.P. Stevenson, Jockey International, Sapona Manufacturing and Shiloh Utilities. In addition to his parents, David is...

Mary Isabelle Hinshaw

Mary Isabelle Hinshaw

Jul 28, 2017

Mary "Isabelle" Ward Hinshaw, age 94, of Randleman , died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Mrs. Hinshaw was born February 23, 1923 the daughter of Romulous and Henrietta Ward.

Isabelle was the owner of Isabelle's Beauty Shop. She was known as "Nanny" to her grandchildren and all of their friends. Isabelle took great pride in her family and will...

Gary Allen Redding

Gary Allen Redding

Jul 26, 2017

Gary Allen Redding, age 48, of Asheboro died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Gary was a native of Miami, Fl. and employed with CID Metals in Denton. He will be greatly missed. Gary is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Redding.

He is survived by his wife: Brenda Gregson Redding; son: Christopher Redding Manyak of Jamestown. IN.;...

John Edgar Henderson

John Edgar Henderson

Jul 25, 2017

John Edgar Henderson, age 81, of Asheboro died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at his home. Mr. Henderson was born in Horry County, SC on December 9, 1935 to Alfred Joseph and Annie Louise Wallace Henderson. He retired from Caraway Furniture with over 25 years of service in the furniture industry. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in...

Glen Whitt Poole

Glen Whitt Poole

Jul 25, 2017

Mr. Glen Whitt Poole, age 94, of Troy died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Poole was born August 10, 1922 in Montgomery County, NC, the son of the late Dewitt and Edie (Batten) Poole.

Mr. Poole served in the Army Air Corp. He was best known as the first letter carrier in the Town of Troy, walking an average...

Sue McPherson Hinshaw

Sue McPherson Hinshaw

Jul 24, 2017

Sue McPherson Hinshaw, age 73, of Mooresville died Monday, July 24, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hinshaw was born March 29, 1944 in Randolph County to Eli and Beulah McPherson. She was a 1962 graduate of Asheboro High School and Asheboro Business College. Mrs. Hinshaw was formerly employed with Burlington industries and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She enjoyed reading, bird watching,...

Oma Jeanne Davis

Oma Jeanne Davis

Jul 22, 2017

Oma Jeanne Winslow Davis (O.J.) passed away surrounded by family on July 22, 2017. O.J. was born May 23, 1925 to Marie Kendall Winslow and John Raymond Winslow in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years Joseph M. Davis, her parents, brother Edwin Winslow and stepfather Lynn Ellis. She is survived by sister Miriam...

H.H. "Buddy"  Underwood, Jr.

H.H. "Buddy" Underwood, Jr.

Jul 21, 2017

H.H. "Buddy" Underwood, Jr. born December 16, 1934 passed at his home on Friday, July 21, 2017. Buddy is survived by his wife Jan Underwood and his three sons and their wives, Lawrence (Patricia), Jeff (Andrea), and Dean (Donna); his sister, Peggy McKenzie, 6 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and, last but not least, the love of his life, his little...

Harold Clinton Richardson

Harold Clinton Richardson

Jul 20, 2017

Harold Clinton Richardson, age 76, of Archdale died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Archdale.

Mr. Richardson was born April 30, 1941 the son of John and Ella Atwell Richardson.

Harold was a native of Randolph County and was formerly employed with Flav-O-Rich Dairy. Harold was a member of Randleman Church of God, he was a hard working,...

Ray Tillman Dyer

Ray Tillman Dyer

Jul 20, 2017

Ray Tillman Dyer, age 90, of Asheboro died Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation.

Mr. Dyer was a native of Polk County and served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of Balfour Baptist Church and retired from Asheboro City Schools as maintenance supervisor.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Shepherd Dyer; grandson, Justin...

Edward Ray Sawyer

Edward Ray Sawyer

Jul 19, 2017

Edward "Eddie" Ray Sawyer, age 56, of Randleman died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer and other illnesses. Eddie was employed by UPS in Greensboro for 21 years. He was active in local youth sports for more than 30 years, always a positive influence on the kids...

Pauline Martha Harrison

Pauline Martha Harrison

Jul 17, 2017

Pauline Martha Harrison, age 80, of Asheboro died Monday, July 17, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Harrison was born May 7, 1937 in Reidsville, NC the daughter of the late Jasper Foster and Martha Diane (Robertson) Harrison. 

Pauline was a native of Reidsville, NC and retired from Valdua Franklin's in-home nursing. She was a very loving, giving, and compassionate person...

Rosemary Kissinger Fox

Rosemary Kissinger Fox

Jul 16, 2017

Rosemary Kissinger Fox, age 89, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Village at Brookwood in Burlington. Ms. Fox was born in Lancaster, PA on August 9, 1927 to John and Martha Smith Kissinger. She was retired as a Social Worker and Counselor and was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ. In addition...

Louvene Maness Howard

Louvene Maness Howard

Jul 13, 2017

Louvene Maness Howard, age 89, of Troy, died Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Howard was born May 24, 1928 in Robbins, NC the daughter of the late Lonnie G. and Lula Maness.

Mrs. Howard, lovingly known as "Goody", was a loving mother who loved the Lord and Trinity UMC. She sang in the choir for over 20 years. She...

Clyde "Cotton" Brown

Clyde "Cotton" Brown

Jul 10, 2017

Clyde Hampton "Cotton" Brown, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Brown was born in Moore County, NC on February 12, 1935 to Thomas and Emma Williams Brown. Cotton served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired, after 30 years of service,...

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Ellis

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Ellis

Jul 9, 2017

Thomas Edwin "Ed" Ellis, 92, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Ellis was born in Ramseur, NC on March 11, 1925 to Joe and Daphne Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was a member of Central United Methodist Church. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Ed attended Elon College and was inducted into the Elon...

Taressa Ann Nelson

Taressa Ann Nelson

Jul 8, 2017

Taressa Ann Nelson, age 44, of Asheboro died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at her home.

Taressa was a native of Randolph County. She loved her family and Carson was the apple of her eye. Taressa enjoyed keeping up to date with her friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Danny Ray Nelson and both sets of grandparents.

She is survived...

Richard  McMasters

Richard McMasters

Jul 6, 2017

Richard McMasters, age 86, of Ramseur died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. McMasters was born March 30, 1931 in Asheboro to Floyd and Hattie McMasters. He was a US Army veteran, a farmer, a retired employee of Millikan Sausage Company and a member of Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. Mr. McMasters was a hard-working, good provider who...

Annie Cheek Shaw

Annie Cheek Shaw

Jul 5, 2017

Annie Cheek Shaw, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 5. Annie was born in Moore County on March 10, 1919 to the late Robert Franklin and Dora Cheek. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 1:30-2:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 3:00 pm in the...

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