Jun 4, 2017

Brenda Ann Davis Forbis, age 69, of Thomasville died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Forbis was born October 20, 1947 the daughter of Ray and RV Roberts Davis.

Brenda was a native of Davidson County and formerly a clerk at a grocery store. She was a big Elvis fan and enjoyed her flower garden. Brenda will be greatly missed...

Jun 1, 2017

Glenn Henry Craven, age 64, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Craven was born in Asheboro, NC on October 29, 1952 to Seth and Nonevieve Cox Craven. He was retired from GE, Black & Decker, and Randolph Vocational Industries and was currently employed with United Brass of Randleman. Glenn loved his church and was...

Jun 1, 2017

Louis Edward Wilcoxen, age 76, of Randleman passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wilcoxen was born in Maryland on September 30, 1940 to Harry and Alma Vance Wilcoxen. He was the owner/operator of an industrial flooring company. He is survived by his son, Kevin Wilcoxen and wife Tracy of Randleman; half son, Larry Weber of...

Jun 1, 2017

Johnny Paul "Junior" Needham, Jr., age 74, of Asheboro died Thursday, June 1, 2017.

Mr. Needham was born September 28, 1942 in Asheboro to Johnny and Lula Needham. He was a 1960 graduate of Asheboro High School. Mr. Needham owned and operated Junior's Body Shop on Hwy 42 in Asheboro for 16 years. Also, he was a former Auto Body instructor...

May 31, 2017

Mary George Pickrell, age 73, of Sophia passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Pickrell was born in Austinville, VA on June 5, 1943 to Mayden and Anna Belle Davidson Poole. She was formerly employed with Unifi Textiles of Archdale for 25 years and Wal-Mart of Randleman. In addition to her parents, Mary was...

May 31, 2017

Eunice Elizabeth Blocker Manning, age 96, of Thomasville died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Thomasville. Mrs. Manning was born March 15, 1921 in Huntsville, AL the daughter of Lester and Mattie Newby Blocker. Elizabeth owned a store "Johnny's Corner" in Gretna, LA. She was a member of the Eastern Star and member of Daughter...

May 31, 2017

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Sumner, age 61, of Asheboro died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Mr. Sumner was born October 30, 1955, the son of Charles Wayne Sumner and Florence Crotts Sumner. Mr. Sumner was a native of Randolph County. Tommy spent 20 years at the O'Berry Center in Goldsboro, NC where he lived, worked and flourished. While...

May 30, 2017

Tammy Deline Swaim, age 46, of Randleman died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Tammy was a native of Randolph County and had worked for several years as a CNA for Brookstone Haven of Randleman. She enjoyed her computer and had friends the world over because of the internet. She created many computer generated images for friends and...

May 30, 2017

Carolyn Brown Kearns of Asheboro died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence.

Carolyn was born July 16, 1942 in Montgomery County, the daughter of James (Jim) and Aileen Brown.

She attended Oakhurst Baptist Church, Asheboro, NC.  She was an excellent cook who loved crocheting and arts and crafts. 

She is survived by two sons:  David Eric Kearns of...

May 30, 2017

May 29, 2017

Arnold Wray Jenkins, age 51, of Randleman died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Jenkins was born September 29, 1965 in Guilford County. Arnold was employed with Deep River Dye in Randleman. He is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Wray Jenkins. He is survived by his wife: Tina Lucas Jenkins of the home; daughter: Mary Abigail...

May 29, 2017

Geraldine "Gerry" Whitley White, age 91, of Asheboro died Monday, May 29, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. White was born July 6, 1925 in Ellerbe to Martin Cager and LouDella Hall Whitley. She attended Guilford College and was a member of Providence Friends Meeting. Mrs. White retired from the Randolph County Public Library where she ran the Book Mobile...

May 26, 2017

Bobby Lee Medley, age 80, of Asheboro died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Medley was born December 19, 1936 in Guilford County to Lacy and Mary Medley. He was a US Navy veteran and a retired carpenter/plumber. Mr. Medley loved spending time fishing or hunting and enjoyed panning for gold. He loved working on his guns...

May 23, 2017

Ronald (Ronnie) Gray Cashatt passed away on May 23, 2017 at the Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center. He was surrounded by his children and close family members.

The family will receive friends Friday, May 26, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman. The funeral will be Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the New Salem United Methodist...

May 22, 2017

Carolyn Norton Brown, age 70, of Randleman died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Brown was born November 21, 1946 the daughter of Bryant and Frances Burrow Richardson.

She is survived by her husband: Lester Wayne Brown of the home; daughters: Rosanne Brown and husband Jason of Randleman, and Donielle Lewis and husband Jason of Asheboro; 5 grandchildren.

No...

May 21, 2017

Violet Crowley Hunsucker, age 86, of Asheboro passed on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hunsucker was born May 6, 1931 in Fayetteville to Kermin and Alta Mae Crowley. She had a big heart and a strong faith in God and was a member of Hopewell Friends Meeting. Mrs. Hunsucker volunteered in local rest homes through Sunset Avenue...

May 20, 2017

William Max Frazier, 82 of Asheboro, North Carolina, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 4:30 pm with Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 pm-4:15 pm. Mr. Frazier was born on April 16,...

May 20, 2017

May 20, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Cole Cox, age 84, formerly of High Point, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Meridian Center, High Point NC.

Mrs. Cox was born April 9, 1933 in Troy, NC, the daughter of Leo Lauder and Macie Beaman Cole.

She was a former parking attendant at PTI Airport.  She was a loving mother, a social butterfly who enjoyed traveling...

May 19, 2017

Daisy Pauline Cochran England, age 94, of Asheboro died Friday, May 19, 2017 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community, Randleman. Mrs. England was born September 22, 1922 in Hindsboro, IL, the daughter of the late William Earl and Mary Frances (Kirkendoll) Cochran.  Pauline was one of eight children.

Mrs. England was a Christian woman whose love, compassion and giving spirit was...