Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Mary George Pickrell
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...
Eunice Elizabeth Manning
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...
Thomas Edward "Tommy" Sumner
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...
Tammy Swaim
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...
Carolyn Kearns
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...
Arnold Wray Jenkins
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...
Geraldine Whitley White
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...
Bobby Lee Medley
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...
Ronald Gray Cashatt
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...
Carolyn Brown
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...
Violet Hunsucker
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...
William Max Frazier
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,...
Sarah Cole Cox
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...
Pauline England
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...
Hazel Ruth Caldwell
May 18, 2017
Hazel Ruth Carrick Caldwell, age 85, of Randleman died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mrs. Caldwell was born October 10, 1931 the daughter of Mails and Flora Pierce Carrick.
Hazel was a native of Davidson County and a member of First Baptist Church in Randleman. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husbands,...
Jessie Brantley
May 18, 2017
Justiana "Jessie" Quaglia Brantley, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions of Asheboro.
Mrs. Brantley was born in Birdsboro, PA on November 29, 1919 to Pietro and Maria Fontana Quaglia. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Jessie was employed with 220 Grill for 35 years and was a member of...
Jimmy Raeford DeHart
May 17, 2017
Jimmy Raeford DeHart, age 68, of Asheboro died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home.
Mr. DeHart was born September 8, 1948 in Asheboro to Claude and Essie DeHart. He graduated from Seagrove High School and served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. DeHart was a jack of all trades who had raised tobacco and worked on farming...