Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Melynda Anne King Wilson

Melynda Anne King Wilson

Jul 15, 2023

 

Melynda Anne King Wilson, age 58, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her home.

Ms. Wilson was born in Randolph County on January 9, 1965 to Don and Elda Moffitt King. She was a graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School, retired from Energizer, was a member of Asbury Baptist Church, and was preceded in death...

Betty Sue Shelton Barker

Betty Sue Shelton Barker

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Sue Barker, 84, passed away July 13, 2023 at Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House in Newton, NC. She was born April 19, 1939 to Walter J. Shelton and Elsie Mae (Duncan) Shelton.

Mrs. Barker spent 40+ years as a Shipping Clerk at Salem Neckware in Randleman. She loved being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Spending time in...

Ruth Carol Cartrette Milan

Ruth Carol Cartrette Milan

Jul 8, 2023

 

Ruth Carol Cartrette Milan, age 72, of Sophia passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Milan was born in Loris, SC on December 15, 1950 to Lacy and Edna Nobles Cartrette. She retired from Warvel Products in Linwood, NC. Ruth loved her church, Tabernacle of the Lord in Townville, SC. In addition to her parents,...

Ray Michael McMahon, Jr.

Ray Michael McMahon, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

 

Ray Michael McMahon, Jr., age 59, of Sanford passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Central Carolina Hospital.

Mr. McMahon was born in Chula Vista, California on May 2, 1964 to Raymond McMahon and Ellen Ann Connolly McMahon. Ray was self-employed as a television and appliance repairman. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond McMahon, Sr.

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Bernice James Chriscoe

Bernice James Chriscoe

Jul 6, 2023

 

Bernice James "B.J." Chriscoe, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Mr. Chriscoe was born in Seagrove on August 7, 1931 to Clyde Chriscoe, Sr. and Ometa Cagle Chriscoe. B.J. served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He then moved to the Tidewater Area of Newport News, VA where...

Juanita Loflin Hunt Winslow

Juanita Loflin Hunt Winslow

Jul 5, 2023

 

Juanita Loflin Hunt Winslow, 98, of Jackson Creek, passed away July 5, 2023 after a long and well-lived life. She was born December 15, 1924 to the late Sam Loflin and Pallie Nance Loflin in Randolph County. She graduated from Farmer High School in 1941. She married Fred Hunt in 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas where he was stationed...

Brenda Jane Russell Sheron

Brenda Jane Russell Sheron

Jul 5, 2023

 

Brenda Jane Russell Sheron, age 75, of Ramseur passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Sheron was born in Asheboro on August 23, 1947 to George and Myrtle Whicker Russell, who preceded her in death. Brenda was a 1965 graduate of Asheboro High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Brenda...

Doris Leigh Hinshaw Osborne

Doris Leigh Hinshaw Osborne

Jul 5, 2023

Doris Leigh Hinshaw Osborne, 85, of Asheboro passed away on July 5, 2023 at Hospice of Randolph County.  Mrs. Osborne was a native of Randolph County. She was a graduate of Asheboro High School and Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy in 1960.  She began her career as a pharmacist at Kearns Drug and started the Pharmacy Department at...

Rachel Dennis Wilhoit

Rachel Dennis Wilhoit

Jul 5, 2023

 

Rachel Irene Dennis Wilhoit, 99, of Troy passed away on July 5, 2023, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Rachel was born on February 12, 1924, in Montgomery County to Floyd and Sarah Clark Dennis. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carlie Benjamin Wilhoit, sons Carlie Wayne Wilhoit and Edwin Jerome Wilhoit, sisters...

Nghia Tuan Lien

Nghia Tuan Lien

Jul 3, 2023

 

Nghia Tuan Lien, age 69, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mr. Lien was born in Baclieu, Vietnam on May 20, 1954 to Hung Van Lien and Huong Thi Troung Lien. He was retired from Technimark in Asheboro. In addition to his parents, Nghia was preceded in death by his...

LeeAnn Taylor Green York

LeeAnn Taylor Green York

Jul 2, 2023

 

LeeAnn Taylor Green York, age 23, of Ramseur passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital.

LeeAnn was born in Pinehurst, NC on March 31, 2000. She was employed with Walmart and the NC Zoo. LeeAnn had a passion for various ministries, including Summershine, and was involved with the Awaken Youth Choir. She loved all her...

Pauline Albright Jarrell

Pauline Albright Jarrell

Jul 2, 2023

 

Pauline Albright Jarrell, age 92 of Asheboro, departed this life peacefully at her home on July 2, 2023. Pauline was born on May 22, 1931, in Coleridge with her twin sister, Geraldine, to the late Joe and Bertha Albright. She graduated as the salutatorian of her class at Coleridge High School. In 1953, She married her beloved husband David...

Eleanor "Ann" Parsons Farlow

Eleanor "Ann" Parsons Farlow

Jul 2, 2023

 

Eleanor "Ann" Parsons Farlow, age 76, of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord & Savior and to be with the love of her life, Fred Farlow on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Mrs. Farlow was born in Randolph County on May 5, 1947 to James and Eleanor Batten Parsons and was a graduate of Asheboro High School. She...

Max Alva Overton

Max Alva Overton

Jul 2, 2023

 

Max Alva Overton, age 91, of Troy passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Overton was born in Troy on November 13, 1931 to Thomas and Hulda Whitley Overton. Max served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Central Carolina Vending in Biscoe after 35 years...

Tonia Lynn Cheek

Tonia Lynn Cheek

Jul 1, 2023

Tonia Lynn Cheek 66, of Asheboro NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Mrs. Cheek was born in Randolph County, NC on September 27, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Geroskia McQueen and Lucille McQueen and Brother Tommy McQueen. She graduated from Asheboro High School and Brookstone College of Business....

Tonia Lynn Cheek

Tonia Lynn Cheek

Jul 1, 2023

Mrs. Tonia Lynn Cheek age 66 of Asheboro passed away Saturday, July 1st. at her home.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

George Glenn Brookshire

George Glenn Brookshire

Jun 30, 2023

Mr. George Glenn Brookshire, 90, of Asheboro, passed peacefully at his residence on Friday, June 30th, 2023.

Glenn Brookshire was born in Alexander County, NC, in the town of Taylorsville on October 13th, 1932. 

In Taylorsville, he met and married the love of his life, Mrs. Judy Freeman Brookshire (deceased). He is preceded in death by his mother and Father,...

Michael Jonathon Autrey

Michael Jonathon Autrey

Jun 29, 2023

 

Michael Jonathon Autrey, age 47, of Wilmington passed away on June 29, 2023.

Mr. Autrey was born in Chapel Hill on December 14, 1975. He was formerly employed in the construction industry. Michael was a free-spirited, open-minded, high energy, and goofy man. He loved music, especially '70's and '80's rock-n-roll. His life was centered around his son Isaac and...

Darrell Prine

Darrell Prine

Jun 26, 2023

Darrell Jerome Prine, age 69, of Trinity, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Mr. Prine was born December 9, 1953 in Chicago Heights, IL to Rolland and Cora Prine. He was employed with MESA which is now Consolidated Container in Thomasville and attended Westfield Baptist Church in Trinity. Darrell was a simple man and "Good Ole...

Brenda Wood Bowers

Brenda Wood Bowers

Jun 22, 2023

Brenda Wood Bowers age 75, of Asheboro passed away on June 22, 2023.

Brenda was born on October 27, 1947, in Gaffney, South Carolina to Mildred Louise McDaniel.

Mrs. Bowers retired from the US Postal Service.  Brenda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.  She loved all her family and especially her canine companion “Scooter”.  Brenda enjoyed...