Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Michael Shane Sparks
Jan 3, 2014
Michael Shane Sparks, age 41, of Seagrove died Friday, January 3, 2014 in a work related accident. Michael was born in Asheboro and was the owner of Sparky's Contracting, Inc. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Franklinville. Michael was a Godly man and read his Bible daily. He loved God and his family above everything else. Michael...
Jennifer Lenhart
Jan 2, 2014
Jennifer Lynn Lenhart, age 20, of Denton died Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her home. Jennifer was a native of Oswego, NY and a student. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Karen Lenhart and Mac Davis of the home; father and step-mother, Eric and Julie Truell of Oswego, NY; sister, Amber Lenhart of Denton; brother, Cody Lenhart of...
Helen Frances Beane
Jan 2, 2014
Helen Callicutt Beane, 90, of Asheboro passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Hospice House in Asheboro. Helen was preceded in death by her father, Rankin Callicutt, mother, Zelma McPherson Callicutt, 5 brothers, Donald "Pap" Callicutt, Charles Callicutt, Bobby Callicutt, Billy Callicutt, Vance Callicutt, sister, Rachel Callicutt Ward, and husband, William Ray Beane. She is survived by daughters, Charlotte Beane...
Larry Edward Willard
Jan 1, 2014
Larry Edward Willard, age 66, of Randleman died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Mr. Willard was born June 25, 1947 in VA the son of Harvey and Gladys Highfill Willard. Mr. Willard was born in Prince Edward County, Va. and a member of Level Cross Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming with his brother. In addition to...
Orpah Blanche Cook
Dec 31, 2013
Orpah Blanche Cook, age 97, of Asheboro, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation. She was born in Gibsonville in 1915 and was raised in Altamahaw. She has been preceded in death by her parents, David Thomas "D.T." Cook and Nettie Lynn Cook; her sisters, Myrtle Cook and Ruth Cook...
Joseph Azel Brookshire
Dec 30, 2013
Joseph Azel Brookshire, age 84, of Randleman died Monday, December 30, 2013 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Brookshire was born January 17, 1929 the son of Cletus Reece and Willie Louise Millikan Brookshire. Joe was a native of Randolph County. He began his career in baseball in 1947-1951 when he played for UNC Chapel Hill, then from 1951-1953 he...
William LaSala, Jr.
Dec 30, 2013
William D. "Bill" LaSala, age 65, of Asheboro, NC, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at home. He was born November 5, 1948 in Paterson, N.J. and resided in Paterson and Wayne until he retired to North Carolina in December 2011. He is predeceased by his parents William and Jean Annis LaSala along with his brother, Joseph Tafuri. He is survived...
Clarence Ray Thomas
Dec 30, 2013
Clarence Ray Thomas, 95, of Climax, North Carolina, passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2013, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Born September 16, 1918, in Randolph County, he was the son of George Newton Thomas and Dora Freeman Thomas. In his early years, Ray and brother, Cliff operated service stations in Asheboro, but in the early 1950s, he moved...
Winnie Hinshaw
Dec 28, 2013
Winnie Hayes Hinshaw, age 91, of Cary NC, previously a life-long resident of Randleman, NC, died Saturday, December, 28 at Hospice of Wake County, Raleigh. Mrs. Hinshaw was born September 14, 1922 the daughter of Charles and Virginia Wall Hayes. Mrs. Hinshaw was a native of Randolph County and a member of New Salem United Methodist Church of Randleman. Winnie...
Christine T. Brantley
Dec 27, 2013
Christine Tucker Brantley, age 93, of Asheboro died Friday, December 27, 2013 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mrs. Brantley was born August 5, 1920 daughter of John Thomas and Florence Dunn Tucker. Christine was a native of Randleman and retired from Burlington Industries. She had been involved with the Asheboro Senior Center over the years and enjoyed gardening. She...
Beulah Mae Wilson Davis
Dec 26, 2013
Beulah Mae Wilson Davis, age 93, of Asheboro, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. A private service will be held. Beulah Mae Wilson was born on March 15, 1920 in the Snow Creek Township, Stokes County, NC to J.W. and Hettie Vernon Wilson. She was married at the age of 22 to Joe Harvin...
Mary Bullins Yow
Dec 25, 2013
Mary Bullins Yow, age 83, of Asheboro died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Cross Road Retirement Community. A private service will be held. Mrs. Yow was born in Asheboro on May 5, 1930 to William and Sallie DeHart Bullins. She was formerly employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded...
Christopher Norman Moquin
Dec 24, 2013
Christopher Norman Moquin, age 41, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Mr. Moquin was born May 3, 1972 in Burlington, VT. He served in the US Navy and was formerly employed at Timco Aviation. He is survived by his son Christopher Moquin; mother Barbara Nichols Moquin. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 28,2013 at 10:00 am...
William Howell Winston
Dec 24, 2013
William Howell (Bill) Winston, age 81, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at his home. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Brian Gawf and Rev. Connie Weaver officiating. The family will receive friends in the small fellowship hall after the service. He was born...
Louise Lorraine Schultz
Dec 24, 2013
Louise Lorraine Schultz, age 71, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, North Carolina, after a brief struggle with cancer. Louise was born July 10, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. Louise was a born-again Christian who enjoyed serving Jesus and her family as well as spending time with her five grandchildren. In 1962, Louise married the...
Nordia Robbins
Dec 24, 2013
Nordia Staley Robbins, age 90, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mrs. Robbins was born July 20, 1923 the daughter of Thomas R. and Mary Ann Cox Staley. Mrs. Robbins was a native of Randolph County and retired from Bossong Hosiery after more than 50 years of service. She was an active member...
Nancy Kearns Brown
Dec 23, 2013
Nancy Kearns Brown, age 91, of Troy died Monday, December 23, 2013 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Nancy was born July 13, 1922 at Ramseur, NC, the daughter of Robert Ivey and Enola Wooley Kearns, Sr. Nancy was a homemaker and a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for many years where she served as a teacher...
Joan Elizabeth Harris
Dec 21, 2013
Joan Elizabeth Harris, 63, of Asheboro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2013 at Crestview Wesleyan Church, 180 Crestview Church Rd., Asheboro with Pastor Jerry Johnson officiating. Ms. Harris was an Asheboro native and was former manager of the Jewelry department at the...
Golda Lambert Wicker
Dec 21, 2013
Golda Lambert Wicker, age 81, of Randleman died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Wicker was born March 1, 1932 in Thomasville, NC the daughter of Gary Lambert and Lillian Cox Lambert. A life-long resident of Randolph County, she was a member of Baileys Grove Baptist Church. Formerly employed by Belk's as a clothing model,...
Mary Grant Foster
Dec 21, 2013
Mary Grant Foster, age 93, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 21, 2013. Mary and her first husband, Edgar Wilson Grant moved to Asheboro after World War II to work in the McCrary Mills. A bookkeeper, Mary would eventually work for several firms in Asheboro before retiring from her husband's business, Grant and Ferree Heating and Air. She loved children- that...