Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Thomas C. "Tom" Routh
Aug 7, 2017
Thomas "Tom" Claude Routh, 95 of Randleman, NC passed away on August 7, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. Tom was born May 7, 1922 where he was a native of Randolph County. Tom started his career working in several local textile mills. During WWII, he chose to serve his country by working in the shipyards in Wilmington,...
Christy Dawn Belcher
Aug 7, 2017
Christy Dawn Wallin Belcher, age 39, of Denton died suddenly, Monday, August 7, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Belcher was born September 5, 1977 in Ft. Payne, AL, the daughter of Terry Richard Wallin and Debra Hudgins Wallin.
She was a home maker. Along with her parents, Christy is survived by her husband Edward "Eddie" Belcher; one daughter: Brittany Belcher; and one son:...
Rebecca Laura Ressegger
Aug 7, 2017
Rebecca Ressegger, age 69, of Randleman passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at her home.
Ms. Ressegger was born in Greensboro on September 20, 1947 to Bernard Cone and Effie Richardson. She was employed by Annie Penn Hospital for over 20 years as a Technical Specialist. In addition to her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her brother, B.C....
Gary Randal Lewis
Aug 6, 2017
Gary Randal Lewis, 72, passed away August 6, 2017 at Randolph Health after a brief illness. Gary was born in Asheboro, NC to Farley and Maggie Keeling Lewis on December 29, 1944. He graduated from Asheboro High School and studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.
Gary was the leader of Swing On!, a unique 8-piece band...
Sarah White Stedman
Aug 6, 2017
Sarah White Stedman passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. Sarah was born in Statesville, NC on August 21, 1921. She was educated in the Statesville City Schools and graduated from Mitchell College in 1940. She transferred to Woman's College of The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, to concentrate on the sciences in preparation for working in the medical field....
Melva Gray Foster
Aug 4, 2017
Melva Gray Foster, 91, joined her Lord on August 4, 2017. She spent her final days surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Melva was born September 23rd, 1925 in Greensboro, NC. She graduated from Elon College in 1951 with a B.S. in Religious Studies. A devout Christian, Melva had been a member of the Elon Community Church of Christ since...
W.C. (Warren C.) Linthicum
Aug 4, 2017
W.C. (Warren C.) Linthicum, Jr., age 68, of Randleman died Friday, August 4, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Born March 6, 1949, W.C. was a native of Randolph County and graduate of Randleman High School in 1967. He attended Randolph Tech studying automotive body repair and attended Greensboro Bible Inst., receiving a Diploma in Bible in 1991 where he was...
Pattie Brock Edwards
Aug 4, 2017
Patricia "Pattie" Brock Edwards, age 64, of Asheboro died Friday, August 4, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Omaha, Nebraska and a retired nurse. She enjoyed reading, gardening, needlepoint and making floral arrangements. Mrs. Edwards was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She had a wonderful personality, was an excellent listener and was very caring and...
Norman Ray Nance
Aug 3, 2017
Norman Ray Nance passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the age of 82. A native of Randolph County, Norman was the son of Troy Norman Nance and Lena Eugene Powell Nance. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1953 and proudly played basketball and football for the Blue Comets. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
Janet Kay Brower Lare
Aug 2, 2017
Janet Kay Brower Lare, age 65, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem.
Mrs. Lare was born January 12, 1952 the daughter of Richard Dewey and Barbara Ann Carter Brower.
Mrs. Lare was a native of Randolph County and had an Associate Degree in Business. She was formerly employed with Klaussner Furniture and Black...
Ronald Wesley Jones
Aug 1, 2017
Ronald "Ron" Wesley Jones was born on February 6, 1951 in Asheboro, NC and died on August 1, 2017. He is predeceased by his parents Wesley "Dub" Calvin Jones and Helen Dixon Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 12 noon at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. The family will receive friends...
Theodore B. "Bun" Pugh
Jul 31, 2017
Theodore B. "Bun" Pugh, age 80, of Sophia passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Pugh was born in Randolph County on February 10, 1937 to Tom and Virgie Smith Pugh. He was a 1954 graduate of Asheboro High School where he served as Class President. Bun was a very active member of Marlboro Friends...
Arlien Mildred Rumsey
Jul 31, 2017
Arlien Mildred Rumsey, age 90, of Archdale died Monday, July 31, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House after a brief illness.
Mrs. Rumsey was born March 7, 1927 the daughter of Ted and May Clark Rumsey. She grew up in High Point and graduated from High Point Central School and worked as a bookkeeper until her retirement. Arlien was a strong-willed woman,...
Robert Lee Slade
Jul 31, 2017
Robert "Bob" Slade, 84, of Asheboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2017. A native of Burlington, he was the loving husband of 38 years to the late Geneva Walker Slade and son of the late Lee Wycliffe Slade and Lillian Garrison Slade. Robert worked in the flooring business for over 40 years, and...
Francis Roscoe Lennon, Jr.
Jul 31, 2017
Francis Roscoe Lennon, Jr., age 86, of Asheboro died Monday, July 31, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Lennon was born March 1, 1931 in Sampson County to Francis and Floy Lennon. He attended Asheboro Business College and University of North Carolina. Mr. Lennon was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was previously employed with Peoples Savings...
Gene Carroll Strader
Jul 28, 2017
Gene Carroll Strader, age 80, of Greensboro died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Hospice Home At High Point, High Point.
Mr. Strader was born January 30, 1937 the son of Colonel Homer and Mary Ruth Anderson Strader. Gene was a native of Randolph County and a retired brick mason.
He is survived by his sister, Brenda Weeks of Badin Lake.
A memorial service...
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
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
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
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.;...