Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Dr. James Barnwell Gibson
Dec 27, 2014
Dr. James Barnwell "Barney" Gibson passed away Saturday morning at Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. He was a loved minister, husband, father and grandfather. Dr. Gibson was educated at Furman University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Drew University earning Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees from these institutions. He was a native of Denmark, SC having been born there on February...
Ruth Brower Cothran
Dec 26, 2014
Ruth Brower Cothran, age 87, of Asheboro died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Born and raised in Asheboro on December 4, 1927, she worked for 36 years as a tax collector at the Randolph Tax Department. She was a member of First E & R United Church of Christ of Asheboro. Ruth was...
Betty Jane Wardlaw
Dec 26, 2014
Betty Jane Wardlaw, age 81, of Randleman died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Siler City Center, Siler City, NC. Mrs. Wardlaw was born March 2, 1933 the daughter of Marshall and Bertha Cope. Betty loved spending time with her grandchildren, as well as gardening, and dancing on joyous occasions. She is survived by son; David and Lynn Wardlaw, daughter; Mary...
Ruth Arkansas Hodge
Dec 24, 2014
Ruth Arkansas Lamb Hodge, age 86, of Randleman died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Hodge was a native of Ky. and a woman filled with a lot of faith and did much praying. She was a strong willed, loving, caring mother and enjoyed cooking. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Edward Hodge and daughter Rosemary...
Mona Williamson Miller
Dec 24, 2014
Mona Williamson Miller, age 59, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Mona was born on January 19, 1955. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed traveling, making new friends and discovering new places. The most important thing in her life was family. She was loving, caring, and enjoyed helping others. She brought fun and joy to...
Emma Jewel Voncannon Moffitt
Dec 23, 2014
Emma Jewel Voncannon Moffitt, age 81, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Moffitt was born in Randolph County on June 23, 1933 to Nixon and Jellycee Hamilton Voncannon. Emma was retired from GE and Black Decker and was formerly employed as an in home nurse for Randolph Home Care. She was a member of High...
Edward Dwight (Buddy) Thomas
Dec 22, 2014
Edward Dwight (Buddy) Thomas, age 81, of Substation Rd., Troy died Monday, December 22, 2014 at his home. Buddy was born August 9, 1933 in Union County, North Carolina, the son of Edward and Fannie Russell Thomas but lived the majority of his life in Troy. He was a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church of Troy and a member...
Bernita Gough Hartley Bullard
Dec 22, 2014
Bernita Gough Hartley Bullard, age 78, of Asheboro died Monday, December 22, 2014 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Mrs. Bullard was born in Surry County on January 10, 1936 to W. Wheeler and I. May Wagner Gough. In addition to her parents, Bernita was preceded in death by her siblings Edna Rae Gough and Bryce Gough. Bernita was retired from...
Lillian McCoy Jackson "Mackie" Vick
Dec 20, 2014
Lillian McCoy Jackson "Mackie" Vick, age 98, of Asheboro passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 12:30-1:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Hall...
Willis Jones
Dec 19, 2014
Willis Jones, 84, passed away on December 19 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He died at home in the company of his family. Willis was a long time resident of Ramseur and eastern Randolph County. He spent the majority of his life working for Klopman Mills and Burlington Industries in Ramseur. He is survived by his wife of...
Lillian Cleo Spencer Anderson
Dec 18, 2014
Lillian Cleo "Cloie" Spencer Anderson, age 86, of Lexington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Hinkle Hospice House. Mrs. Anderson was born October 17, 1928 in Asheboro to Robert and Lillian Spencer. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Lexington where she served on many committees and...
Brenda Gail Fitzpatrick
Dec 17, 2014
Brenda Gail Fitzpatrick, age 50, of Asheboro died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at her residence. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 2:00 pm at New Hope United Methodist Church, 4215 New Hope Church Rd., Asheboro with Rev. Clay Showalter officiating. Ms. Fitzpatrick was a native of Chattanooga, TN and attended New Hope United Methodist...
Michael David Morgan
Dec 16, 2014
Michael David Morgan, age 68, of Spencer died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Randolph Hospice House. He is survived by his brother, Dale Morgan and wife Connie of Asheboro. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Morgan family.
Lois Marie LaGrange Deck
Dec 16, 2014
Lois Marie LaGrange Deck, age 60, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Randolph Hospice House. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro with Dr. Scotty Carpenter, Rev. Mark Hall, Rev. Mike Eller, and Janet Smith officiating. The family will receive friends...
Worth Richardson
Dec 14, 2014
Worth Richardson, 88, died Sunday, December 14, 2014 surrounded by loved ones at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, North Carolina. Worth was born February 28, 1926 and was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. He graduated from Randleman High School in 1944. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country in World War II...
John "Mitt" Routh
Dec 12, 2014
John Milton "Mitt" Routh, age 89, of Randleman died Friday, December 12, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Routh was born December 3, 1925 the son of Claude and Eutha Jean Trotter Routh. Mitt was a native of Randolph County and served his country as a Merchant Marine, Army veteran and Navy veteran. He was the former operator of...
Hilda Register Draughn
Dec 11, 2014
Hilda Register Draughn, age 84, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Draughn was born in Asheboro on February 9, 1930 to Joseph and Myrtle Green Register. She was retired from Dan Thomas Auto after 20 years of service. Hilda formerly attended West Chapel United Methodist Church. Hilda loved her pets and was always quick and...
Maxine Brown
Dec 11, 2014
Maxine Cox Brown, age 86, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Brown was born August 14, 1928 in Ramseur to Earl and Epsie Cox. She was a homemaker and a member of Browers Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them....
Ola Mae Trogdon
Dec 11, 2014
Ola Mae Lanier Trogdon, age 91, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm at High Pine Wesleyan Church, 4492 High Pine Church Rd., Asheboro with Rev. Todd Leach officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following...