Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Deborah Lynn Coleman
Oct 5, 2017
Deborah Lynn Coleman, age 62, of Sophia died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem.
Deborah was formerly employed with Wee Sox in Randleman. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Deborah never met a stranger, enjoyed singing gospel music and her dogs were part of the family. Deborah is preceded in death by her...
Charlie Franklin Liles
Oct 4, 2017
Charlie "Frankie" Liles, 64, of Troy passed away unexpectedly October 4, 2017 at his home.
Frankie was born February 19, 1953 to the late Charlie Colon Liles and Annie Poole Liles. He was a lifetime resident of Troy. Frankie enjoyed his morning visits to Jeff's Econo Station to hang out with the boys for morning coffee.
In addition to his parents, Frankie...
Jeffery Carl Wood
Oct 2, 2017
Jeff passed away October 2, 2017 at his home after a 2 year battle with Cancer. He was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. Jeff loved hunting fishing and spending time at the beach but most of all he loved being with family. He was a proud employee and Superintendent of Sedberry Construction.
He is survived by his "WIFE" Brenda Wood...
William (Bill) H Johnson
Oct 1, 2017
William (Bill) Harrison Johnson, Sr., age 70, of Biscoe died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at FirstHealth Hospice Palliative Care, Pinehurst.
Mr. Johnson was born January 24, 1947 at Troy, NC the son of the late Clifton Harrison and the late Betty Mae (Royal) Johnson.
He was a 1964 graduate of West Montgomery High School and later served in the U.S. Navy from...
Henrietta Wright McNeill
Oct 1, 2017
Henrietta Wright McNeill, age 67, of Asheboro, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2017. "Henri" was born in Randolph County on March 17, 1950, to Alfred Wright and Epsie Coble Wright. She attended Ramseur High School, graduated in 1968 and continued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduating in 1970...
Joyce "Elaine" Weaver
Sep 30, 2017
Joyce "Elaine" Prevette Weaver, age 74, of Troy, NC, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe, NC.
Mrs. Weaver was born June 17, 1943 at Greensboro, NC the daughter of the late Eli and Era Lee (Pardue) Prevette.
She was employed as a Bank Teller at the Bank of Montgomery, now known as First Bank for...
Bascom Lee Wood
Sep 29, 2017
Bascom Lee Wood, age 86, of Randleman died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Wood was born December 23, 1930 the son of Solon Tobias and Grace Hinshaw Wood.
Bascom was a native of Randolph County and retired from installing tile and carpet in the area. He attended Providence School and enjoyed NASCAR and Classic Cars. Late in...
James Hubert "Jim" Causey
Sep 28, 2017
James Hubert "Jim" Causey, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Causey was born in Randolph County on October 13, 1950 to Clarence Hubert and Margaret Cox Causey. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Asheboro High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Administration and Economics from University of North Carolina at Greensboro....
Kathy Ann McClain
Sep 26, 2017
Kathryn Ann "Kathy" Hartman McClain, age 70, of Asheboro died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
Mrs. McClain was born in Rochester, NY on March 25, 1947 to Frank and Pearl Wilson Hartman. Kathy was formerly employed with the University of Rochester and was retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. Kathy was a member...
Margaret Ann Cox-Horton
Sep 25, 2017
Margaret Ann Cox-Horton, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House. Ann was born in Ramseur on May 26, 1937 to Earl Dewitt and Lucy Mae Julian Cox. She was employed as an office clerk and bookkeeper for over 40 years and was employed with Regional Consolidated Services for 15 years. Ann...
Donald Floyd Gordon
Sep 24, 2017
Donald Floyd Gordon, of Asheboro, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Gordon was born in Randolph County to Clarence and Louie Gordon. He was formerly employed in Pittsburg, PA with US Steel and was also employed with Ray Morton Construction and Oliver Rubber Company. Mr. Gordon loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gordon was...
Howard Alton Beck, Jr.
Sep 22, 2017
Howard Alton Beck, Jr., age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at his home Mr. Beck was born in Asheboro on May 12, 1946 to Howard and Frances Chrisco Beck. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Beck retired, after 45 years, as owner/operator of Quality Construction in Asheboro. In...
Mary Elizabeth Laughlin
Sep 21, 2017
Mary Elizabeth "Mary Lib" Laughlin, age 96, of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord and family on her birthday Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.
Mary was a native of Randolph County and attended First Baptist Church in Randleman. She had been employed with A.J Synerson and Mr. Jeans. Mary was a hard worker...
Edward Arnold "Ed" Hall
Sep 20, 2017
Edward Arnold "Ed" Hall, age 75, of Trinity went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Ed was born in Orlando, FL at McCoy AFB to Bolton and Gladys Miller Hall. His family then moved to Montgomery, AL at Maxwell Air University and after that to Lapine, AL where he attended Montgomery County elementary and high school...
Carolyn Rustrian
Sep 20, 2017
Carolyn D. Rustrian, age 60, of Asheboro died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House.
Carolyn was a native of Guilford County and was employed with Paragon Shade of High Point. she was preceded in death by her father, Hassell James Atkinson.
She is survived by her mother, Doris Carolyn Bryant Atkinson of Asheboro; sisters, Catherine Annette Atkinson of Asheboro, Donna...
Rebecca Weaver
Sep 18, 2017
Rebecca "Becky" Boerner Weaver, age 64, of Randleman died Monday, September 18, 2017.
Ms. Weaver was born on April 12, 1953 in Orange County. Becky was very well known among the animal community and was formerly employed with Pets-U-Love. She volunteered for Wildlife Rehab and numerous animal rescue groups. Becky enjoyed taking birds to the Children's Rehab group in Durham for...
Clarence E. Morris, Jr.
Sep 15, 2017
Clarence E. Morris, Jr., 89, a longtime resident of Atlanta died September 15, 2017. He was born in Asheville, NC, and grew up in New London, Albemarle and Asheboro, NC. He joined the United States Marine Corps in June, 1945, at age seventeen. He was trained for the invasion of Japan, but was diverted to China after Truman dropped the...
Willa Dean Brown
Sep 14, 2017
Willa Dean Routh Brown, age 83, of Franklinville died Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home.
Mrs. Brown was born July 9, 1934 the daughter of John Page "J.P" and Vallie Thomas Routh.
Willa was a native of Randolph County and a charter member of Faith Temple Baptist Church, where she was an active member and held many positions. She loved the Lord and...
Evelyn Garner-Ingold
Sep 13, 2017
Evelyn Haywood Garner-Ingold, age 95, of Asheboro died Wednesday, September 13, 2017.
Mrs. Garner-Ingold was born July 1, 1922 in Mt. Gilead to William and Lillie Haywood. She was a member of Balfour Baptist Church where she was active in the Senior Saints, Sunday School Class, Women's Missionary Union and was a choir member. She was retired from Franklinville School as...
James Frank "Jim" Bivins, Jr.
Sep 11, 2017
James F. Bivins, Jr.
April 23, 1936-September 11, 2017
James Frank Bivins, Jr., 81, died peacefully in his sleep at his Asheboro home Monday morning.
He is survived by his wife, Miriam Fyock Bivins, of the home; three children, James Louis Bivins and wife, Tonya, of Asheboro; Sarah Gwyn Bivins of Albemarle and David Edward Bivins of Sylvania, GA; grandchildren, Emmet Howle of...