Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Mary Louise Russell
Dec 29, 2012
Mary Louise Russell, age 64, of Troy died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe. Mary Lou was born March 1, 1948 at Troy, NC the daughter of Barna Harrison and Mary Strider Russell. She was formerly employed with Capel, Inc. and of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
Nancy Cox Bridgeman
Dec 27, 2012
Nancy Cox Bridgeman, age 78, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Bridgeman was a native of Randleman and was retired from Bost Neckwear. She was preceded in death by her husband James Howard Bridgeman and son Danny Bridgeman. She is survived by her daughter, Susie Hardin and her companion Mike Evans of Randleman;...
Rev. James P. Robbins
Dec 27, 2012
Rev. James P. Robbins, age 87, of Randleman died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Randolph Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home, Randleman.
Alice Faye Woods
Dec 25, 2012
Alice Faye Woods, age 73, of Sophia died Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mrs. Woods was born November 22, 1939 the daughter of Louis Grady and Etta Hemphill. Alice was a native of Davidson County and was retired from Rampon. She is survived by her husband of 54 years: Donald Woods of the home; daughter: Etta Faye...
Jimmie Lee Smith
Dec 24, 2012
Jimmie Lee Smith, age 73, of Asheboro died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. A private memorial service will be held. Mr. Smith was born in Greenville, SC on March 6, 1939 to Maynard and Nora Kinard Smith, who preceded him in death. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of service...
Roger DeForest Newby
Dec 23, 2012
Roger DeForest Newby, age 48, of Asheboro died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at his home Mr. Newby was a native of Randolph County and a 1982 graduate of Asheboro High School. He was member of Central United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his father Wilbur Ray Newby who died in 1987. He is survived by his mother,...
Irene Gibson Freeman
Dec 23, 2012
Irene Gibson Freeman, age 85, of 1114 Shamrock Rd., Asheboro died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mrs. Freeman was born May 11, 1927 the daughter of Edmond Dowd and Esther Gay Gibson. Mrs. Freeman was a native long time resident of Asheboro and a homemaker. She was a member of West Asheboro Baptist Church and...
Dorothy Russell Linthicum
Dec 23, 2012
Dorothy Nancy Russell Linthicum, age 90, of Randleman died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Dot was born May 21, 1922 in Mt Gilead, NC, the daughter of Clee Harrison and Anna Parnell Russell. She grew up in High Point, where she was a member of Green Street Baptist Church, and moved to Randleman at...
Annie Mae Goins Butcher
Dec 23, 2012
Annie Mae Goins Butcher, age 78, of 1769 Brittany Trail, Pleasant Garden died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mrs. Butcher was born May 3, 1934 the daughter of Harvey and Nannie Willard Goins. Mrs. Butcher was a native of Stokes County and formerly employed with Thomasville Furniture. She was preceded in death by a son: Gary Jenkins...
Carrie Waynick Sewell
Dec 22, 2012
Carrie Elizabeth Waynick Sewell, age 91, of 346 Woodcrest Road, Asheboro died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Sewell was born August 25, 1921 the daughter of Lewis Clyde and Mary Elizabeth Smith Waynick. Mrs. Sewell is a native of Guilford County and a homemaker. She was a member of Central Falls United Methodist Church and proceeded in...
Arthur Stuart
Dec 20, 2012
Charles Arthur Stuart, age 91, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Stuart was a native of Randolph County and was an Army veteran of WWII. He enjoyed hunting and raising beagles and coon hounds as a hobby. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Dorsett Stuart whom he married on October 27, 1944; daughter,...
Sidney Gordon Keeter
Dec 20, 2012
Sidney Gordon Keeter Jr., age 67, of Asheboro, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Mr. Keeter was born on July 29, 1945 to Sidney Gordon Keeter Sr. and Christine Buck Keeter in Roanoke Rapids, NC. He retired after 32 years of teaching in Asheboro City and Randolph County Schools. He was a man who enjoyed fishing,...
O. Elbert Nelson, Jr.
Dec 20, 2012
Otis Elbert Nelson, Jr., age 74, of Asheboro died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at High Point Regional Hospital. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. A private graveside service will be held. Mr. Nelson was a native of Richmond County and a US Navy veteran serving on...
Sara Narcissus Edmondson
Dec 19, 2012
Sara Narcissus Wariner Edmondson, age 100, of Asheboro, North Carolina, died December 19, 2012 at Carillon Assisted Living. Mrs. Edmondson was born October 3, 1912, in Ruffin, North Carolina to William Henry and Narcissus Bradley Wariner. She was a 1934 graduate of Greensboro College and taught school before her marriage. In 1946 she moved to Asheboro with her husband. She...
Clyde Dewey Small
Dec 19, 2012
Clyde Dewey Small, age 83, of Randleman died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Small was born January 26, 1929 the son of Marvin and Claudia Small. Mr. Small is a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army. Clyde retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill with 29 years of service. He enjoyed farming, horses,...
Betty White Eubank
Dec 18, 2012
Betty White Eubank, age 73, of Ramseur died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Mrs. Eubank was a native of Newport News, VA and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Ramseur. She was preceded in death by her son Ron Eubank. She is survived by her husband, James A. Eubank,...
Bobby Ray Atkins
Dec 18, 2012
Bobby Ray Atkins, 79, of Troy, NC passed away December 18, 2012 at First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital. He was born February 15, 1933 to Howard and Ora Blake Atkins of the Love Joy community in Troy, NC and was married to Sara McIntyre of Ellerbe, NC in 1954. Bobby Ray graduated from Troy High School in 1950 and drafted...
Jean Moore Boggs
Dec 17, 2012
Jean Moore Boggs, age 90, of Asheboro died Monday, December 17, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mrs. Boggs was a native of Ulah and a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church. She was formerly employed with Rose Garment and the Randolph County Senior Adult Center. She is survived by her son, Donny Luther and his wife Carole of Rome,...
Jeannette Enos Landers
Dec 16, 2012
Jeannette Enos Landers, age 69, of Asheboro died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at her home. Jeannette was born May 27, 1943 in Santa Barbara, CA. She was a breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and always loved a good party. She is survived by her sons, Michael Landers and his wife Lonnette of Asheboro, Robert Landers his wife Jennifer...
Frances Odom Owens
Dec 16, 2012
Frances Odom Owens, age 100, of 500 Mountain Top Dr., Asheboro died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Charlotte United Methodist Church, 1182 Charlotte Church Rd., Asheboro with Rev. Angel Christ officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Owens was born...