Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Louis Harrison Stalvey, Jr.

Louis Harrison Stalvey, Jr.

Jun 6, 2023

 

Louis Harrison Stalvey, Jr., age 80, of Archdale passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at High Point Hospital.

Mr. Stalvey was born in Asheboro on October 30, 1942 to Louis Harrison Stalvey, Sr. and Ruth Angel Stalvey. He was formerly employed in restaurant management. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara...

Joseph Frazer Howell

Joseph Frazer Howell

Jun 2, 2023

Joseph Frazer Howell, 72, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at his home.

Joe was born on April 25, 1951, to George Preston and Mertie Mae Massey Howell. Joe was a kind and selfless man with a big heart. He had a tendency to see the good in things and was always looking out for others. Mr. Howell was...

Vanessa Sharon Sword

Vanessa Sharon Sword

Jun 1, 2023

Vanessa Sharon Sword, 70, passed away June 1, 2023 at her home in Randleman. She was born February 26, 1953 to Roger Wilson McClanahan and Pricy Faye (Colley) McClanahan.

Mrs. Sword spent 10 years as a Sales Associate in local retail. She enjoyed her retired years tending to her garden, playing with her grandbabies, and antiquing.

She is survived by...

JoAnn Dunn Olah

JoAnn Dunn Olah

Jun 1, 2023

 

On June 1, 2023 JoAnn Olah left this earth to return to the Kingdom of Heaven.

JoAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Dunn of Bonlee, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a native of North Carolina, however she spent a large piece of her life in Sun City,...

Lucinda Elizabeth Sherman Parker

Lucinda Elizabeth Sherman Parker

May 31, 2023

Lucinda Sherman Parker went to her heavenly home on May 31, 2023. Cindy was born September 8, 1930, in Granville County, North Carolina, to the late Herman Sherman and Nannie Hobgood Sherman.

 

She attended Campbell College, where she met the love of her life, Johnny Parker, who she married in 1951. The couple had four sons. Cindy graduated from...

Caroline Walsh Freitas

Caroline Walsh Freitas

May 31, 2023

 

Caroline Walsh Freitas, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Freitas was born in Walden, NY on November 15, 1948 to Peter and Caroline Arhens Walsh. She was formerly employed with Lowe's Foods and was a homemaker. Caroline held degrees in Geology and Medical Science and was of the Baptist faith....

Symantha Lee Sluss Williams

Symantha Lee Sluss Williams

May 29, 2023

 

Symantha Lee Sluss Williams, age 83, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Universal Healthcare of Ramseur.

Symantha was born in Tazewell, VA on May 17, 1940 to Crockett and Bessie Brooks Sluss. She was employed with Klaussner Furniture for 13 years and was a member of Good Samaritan Baptist Church. In addition to her...

William Kimble "Kim" Shaw

William Kimble "Kim" Shaw

May 26, 2023

 

William Kimble "Kim" Shaw, age 70, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Shaw was born in Asheboro on June 26, 1952 to Bill and Ramona Skeen Shaw, who preceded him in death. He was a 1971 graduate of Asheboro High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Kim was formerly employed...

Jared Alexander Steed

Jared Alexander Steed

May 25, 2023

 

Jared Alexander Steed, age 36, of Asheboro went to his eternal home on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Jared was born in Durham, NC on January 25, 1987. He loved his time serving his country in the U.S. Navy during the Iraq War. Jared was employed with Pemco Manufacturing in Asheboro. Jared was a devoted father to his son Jace...

Jennie Lee Metzger Nolette

Jennie Lee Metzger Nolette

May 24, 2023

 

Jennie Lee Metzger Nolette, age 90, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.

Jennie Nolette was born in Mattoon, IL on May 29, 1932 to George and Rachel Woods Metzger. She was a loyal servant to God first and foremost, and she led Bible study groups, taught Sunday School, and sang in...

Wayne Douglas Brooks

Wayne Douglas Brooks

May 23, 2023

 

Wayne Douglas Brooks, age 61, of Robbins passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Mr. Brooks was born October 18, 1961 in Randolph County. In his younger years, Wayne enjoyed working on VW Beetles. He was a stone mason for many years and took great pride in everything he did. Wayne loved gardening and competing with his daughter Miranda...

Dennis Herbert Redding

Dennis Herbert Redding

May 23, 2023

 

Dennis Herbert Redding, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.

Mr. Redding was born in Randleman on July 31, 1928 to Dallas and Rachel Dennis Redding. Dennis served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was retired from Randolph County Child Protective Services as a Social Worker and was a...

Sara Bess Ward Willard

Sara Bess Ward Willard

May 23, 2023

 

Sara Bess Ward Willard, age 85, of Asheboro went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.

Mrs. Willard was born on April 16, 1938 in Sylva, NC to James Milas and Elizabeth Bishop Ward.  She loved the Lord and was a member of First Baptist Church in Asheboro.  In addition to her...

Brantley Leon Davis

Brantley Leon Davis

May 19, 2023

 

 

On the morning of May 19th, 2023, Brantley Leon Davis, 79, peacefully entered his eternal home surrounded by his family. On March 3rd, 1944, Brant was born the son of Richard and Vida Powers Davis and was a lifelong resident of Randolph County. He was raised on a dairy farm and always loved animals and being outside. He...

Dickie Morris Bass

Dickie Morris Bass

May 19, 2023

Dickie Morris Bass, 82, passed away May 19, 2023 at Randolph Health. He was born on December 19, 1940 to Sidney B. Bass and Trudy Mae Tuten.

Mr. Bass spent 50 years in the tree removal service with Davey Tree. He is survived by his sons, Morris Bass (Tonia) of Sophia, Jason Bass: sisters, Judy Blanton of Shady Grove, FL,...

Mark Dillard Hodges

Mark Dillard Hodges

May 18, 2023

Mark Dillard Hodges, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home.

Mark was born on July 21, 1961, to Joseph and Dawn McNeil Hodges. He was a graduate of Randleman High School, class of 1979. Mark proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a gigantic fan of professional wrestling, watching it...

Walton Samuel "Jabo" Kearns

Walton Samuel "Jabo" Kearns

May 17, 2023

 

Walton Samuel "Jabo" Kearns, age 48, of Union, SC passed away May 17, 2023 at Union Memorial Hospital.

Jabo was born in Randolph County on July 26, 1974 and was a landscaper.

He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Kimberly La'Faye Pope; son, Cam Kearns of Elizabethtown; step-children, Mariah Ling Monk of Dawsonville, GA, James "J. E."...

Swannie Ester Yow

Swannie Ester Yow

May 17, 2023

Swannie Ester Spivey Yow, age 100, of Randleman passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her home.

Swannie was born on March 7, 1923 to Ida Jane Davis and Peter Spivey. She spent time working for Burlington Industries and was a housewife, where she loved to cook for everyone. Swannie loved being around and with her family, along with...

Samantha Paige Ireland Nance

Samantha Paige Ireland Nance

May 15, 2023

 

Samantha Paige Ireland Nance, age 30, of Asheboro passed away unexpectedly, due to natural causes, on May 15, 2023.

Samantha was born in New Bern, NC on June 4, 1992. She was a graduate of Barton College in Wilson, NC where she received a Bachelor's Degree of Science and was working on getting her Master's Degree from Liberty University,...

Christopher Michael Mansfield

Christopher Michael Mansfield

May 14, 2023

 

Christopher Michael Mansfield, 61, passed away on May 14, 2023 at Randolph Health. He was born on September 24, 1961 to Glenn Joseph Mansfield, Sr. and Nettie Lee Jones in Greensboro, NC.

Mr. Mansfield is survived by his wife, Ashley Mansfield, his son, Joshua Wayne Mansfield: brothers, Glenn Mansfield (Beth) of Greensboro, Gabe Mansfield of Greensboro: sisters, Carla Rogers...