Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Deborah Grove "Debbie" Tucker

Deborah Grove "Debbie" Tucker

Jun 22, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Tucker, 70, of Randleman passed away at home on June 22, 2023. Debbie was born on November 26, 1952, in Columbia, SC to Homer and Nora Grove.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Pete Tucker, as well as her parents and her brother HT Grove. She is survived by her children, son and daughter-in-law, James...

Martha Carolyn McGill

Martha Carolyn McGill

Jun 21, 2023

 

Martha Carolyn McGillNovember 24, 1937 – June 21, 2023

Martha Carolyn McGill, 85, loving wife of the late Clarence Marvin McGill, devoted mother and grandmother, passed peacefully on June 21, 2023.

She began what would become her career as a hairdresser at the young age of fourteen. When she was older, she took a bus from Asheboro to Greensboro...

James David "JD" Huffstetler

James David "JD" Huffstetler

Jun 20, 2023

James David Huffstetler “JD”, age 96, of Randleman died Tuesday, June 20th at home with family. 

Mr. Huffstetler was born and raised in Stanley, North Carolina. At the age of 18 he was drafted to serve in World War II, where he spent 18 months in Germany. JD was married to the beautiful love of his life, Frances Handsel Huffstetler,...

Helen Beatrice Mabe Stamatas

Helen Beatrice Mabe Stamatas

Jun 20, 2023

 

Helen Beatrice Mabe Stamatas, 84, long-time resident of Surf City, NC and more recently of Randolph County, NC, completed her earthly journey and went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur.

Helen was born March 19, 1939 in Reidsville, NC, to Odis William Mabe and Frances “Jackie” Chilton Mabe Evans.

Helen lived...

Sarah Joyce Oliver

Sarah Joyce Oliver

Jun 18, 2023

 

Sarah Joyce Oliver, age 100, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Cross Road Retirement Community.

Mrs. Oliver was born in Pinnacle, NC on April 30, 1923 to Ham and Annie Pruitt Joyce. Sarah was a hard worker and was formerly employed with Walker Shoe Company as a machine operator. She was a member of Sawyersville...

Edward "Ed" Lee McMasters

Edward "Ed" Lee McMasters

Jun 17, 2023

 

Edward "Ed" Lee McMasters, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Terra Bella Assisted Living.

Ed was born in Asheboro on April 12, 1929 to Floyd and Hattie Lindley McMasters. Ed served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, receiving a Purple Heart. He retired from Black & Decker and...

Doreen Michelle Goforth

Doreen Michelle Goforth

Jun 16, 2023

 

Doreen Michelle Goforth, age 48 of Liberty, NC, passed away peacefully at her home.

Doreen was born in Montgomery County, NC on December 16, 1974, to the late David Dessellier and Nancy Virginia McLean. She was employed by Deep River Fabricators.  

Doreen is survived by her mother: Nancy McLean Threadgill of Liberty; children Justin Goforth and Jessica Goforth;...

Stella Lindsley Bowman

Stella Lindsley Bowman

Jun 15, 2023

Asheboro - Stella L. Bowman 85, of Asheboro died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at UNC Hospice House, Pittsboro.

Mrs. Bowman was born March 16, 1938 in Asheboro to William Burton and Ruby Lindsley.

She lived in Asheboro and moved to Cary, NC in the mid-sixties.  After retiring, Stella and her husband, Arthur Ray moved back to Asheboro. Stella worked at...

William "Bill" Fredrick Barker

William "Bill" Fredrick Barker

Jun 15, 2023

The family of William “Bill” Barker announces his passing on June 15, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Bill was raised in Mt. Holly, North Carolina. He earned a BA degree at Elon College. While there, he met Patsyanna Bulla and they married in 1966.

Bill operated Barker Masonry and, later, Barker Construction. Bill was uncompromising about...

Catherine Rita Aspinall Frank

Catherine Rita Aspinall Frank

Jun 15, 2023

 

Catherine Rita Aspinall Frank, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Woodland Hill Center.

Mrs. Frank was born in Staten Island, NY on March 29, 1926 to George and Catherine Malloy Aspinall. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband,...

DeeMae Bost Sell

DeeMae Bost Sell

Jun 13, 2023

 

DeeMae Bost Sell, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.

Mrs. Sell was born in Stanly County, NC on August 17, 1948 to DeWitt Albert and Ida Mae Griffin Bost. DeeMae was employed as an Accountant for over 30 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Jarrell (Chris) of Asheboro; and...

Linda Mae Gettings Simera

Linda Mae Gettings Simera

Jun 11, 2023

 

Linda Mae Gettings Simera, age 62, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at her home following a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Linda was born in Youngstown, OH on July 29, 1960 to Raymond and Betty Gettings. She was formerly employed with Matlab and Pugh Funeral Home and was a certified welder. In addition to her...

Ray Von McLeod

Ray Von McLeod

Jun 11, 2023

 

Ray Von McLeod, 82, passed away at his home on June 11, 2023. 

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Asheboro First Assembly, 909 Meadowbrook Road in Asheboro with...

Richard Earl Wall

Richard Earl Wall

Jun 10, 2023

Mr. Richard Earl Wall of High Point, age 89 passed away Saturday at his nieces home in High Point.  Mr. Wall was one day shy of his 90th birthday.

Funeral Services for Mr. Wall will be held on Monday, June 19th, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro.  Visitation for Mr. Wall will be prior...

Tammy Annette Brower

Tammy Annette Brower

Jun 10, 2023

Ms. Tammy Annette Brower of Sophia passed away Saturday night, June 10th 2023 at the Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.  Ms. Brower worked in the construction industry for many years doing various types of jobs.  Ms. Brower is survived by 2 daughters, Brianna Sutphin of Sophia and Lisa Adkins.  3 sisters, Jeanie Huffman of Climax, Jeri Lynn Pegram of...

Charles Wyatt Link Sr.

Charles Wyatt Link Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

 

Charles W. Link Sr, 90, of Asheboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, North Carolina.

Charles was born in Salisbury, North Carolina, on December 24, 1932, to Walter Lee and Oralene Jarrett Link.

Charles was a graduate of Boyden High School which later became Salisbury High School and was...

Durham Christian Taylor

Durham Christian Taylor

Jun 9, 2023

Durham Christian Taylor, age 44, of Raleigh, NC, and Grass Valley, CA passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2023. Durham was born on December 4, 1978, in Wilmington, NC, to Patricia Potter Taylor and Julien Knox Taylor III, who predeceased him.  Durham was a bright light with a precious soul who was loved by and devoted to his family and...

Walter Leroy Lovell

Walter Leroy Lovell

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. Walter Leroy Lovell, age 89 of Randleman passed away Friday night after an short illness.  Mr. Lovell was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the 101 st. Airborne Division.  Mr. Lovell worked various jobs in the textile industry having worked for Burlington Industries and Galey + Lord.

Mr. Lovell was proceeded in death by his wife, Jettie...

Myrtle Wansley

Myrtle Wansley

Jun 8, 2023

 

Myrtle Jeffcoat Wansley, age 84 of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Randolph Hospice House.

Myrtle was born in Effingham, South Carolina on September 19, 1938, to Ira and Myrtle Sims Jeffcoat. She graduated from Dreher High School and received an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Columbia Female College (now Columbia College) in Columbia,...

Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller

Jun 8, 2023

Daniel Wayne Miller, age 54, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Wayne was born in Randolph County on May 9, 1969 to Bill and Ann Bunting Miller. He was a 1987 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School and received his associate degree from Southwestern Community College. Wayne was the owner/operator of Miller...