Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Margaret Allen Cox Nance

Margaret Allen Cox Nance

Feb 4, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Allen Cox Nance, 90 of Asheboro passed away peacefully Tuesday February 4, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House after an extended illness. Mrs. Nance was born October 26, 1934, in Asheboro to Earl and Vera Cox.  She attended Asheboro High School and went on to attend Woman's College in Greensboro (UNCG).  She later married Max Nance June 20,...

Stewart Harwell

Stewart Harwell

Feb 4, 2025

Claude Stewart Harwell, age 72, passed away on February 4, 2025.

Mr. Harwell was born in Randolph County on July 28, 1952 to Buford and Claudia Cheek Harwell. Stewart was formerly employed as a Fixer with Union Carbide. Stewart had his pilot’s license and worked for a period of time at the Asheboro Regional Airport. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed...

David Andrew Rumbley

David Andrew Rumbley

Feb 4, 2025

On the 4th of February 2025 a treasured soul departed from our world.

 David A Rumbley was a son, a father, an uncle , a brother, a grandfather, as well as an Illustrious friend to innumerable people who had the pleasure of knowing him. Though his life was lost unexpectedly, these are among the numerous individuals that will forever cherish and...

Catherine Mary Colombi Borchers

Catherine Mary Colombi Borchers

Feb 4, 2025

In Loving Memory

Catherine Mary Colombi BorchersRandleman, NCNovember 28, 1965 to February 4, 2025Born in Brooklyn, New York, Catherine was preceded in death by her parents Charles John and Stacia Madeline Colombi.

She was a loving and caring wife to her husband for 34 years, mother, and home school teacher. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York majoring in...

Martha Garcia

Martha Garcia

Feb 4, 2025

Martha Garcia, 74, died peacefully in her home on February 4, 2025, surrounded by four generations of her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Rafael ‘Lito’ Garcia.

Martha was born in Santiago de Maria, Usulutan, El Salvador on March 19, 1950 to Sofia Cortez and Raul Ernesto Aguirre. Santiago de Maria was and is a magical...

Willie Mae (Sam) Price

Willie Mae (Sam) Price

Feb 4, 2025

Willie Mae Bonds (Sam) Price

May 10, 1935 – February 4, 2025 (Age 89)

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a well-lived life that we announce the passing of Willie Mae Bonds (Sam) Price. Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to KC and Louise Bonds, Sam grew up cherishing the values of family, community, and hard work.

Personal Life

Sam was...

Rachel Jane Armondi

Rachel Jane Armondi

Feb 2, 2025

Rachel Jane Armondi, age 76, of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC.

Rachel was born on May 8th, 1948 in Caldwell County to the late Coy R. Smith and Selma F. Laws. She was a graduate of Hudson High School. Rachel was a devoted wife of 45 years, and a loving...

Dean Mason McPherson

Dean Mason McPherson

Feb 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family and friends of Dean Mason McPherson only had 51 years to enjoy his smile.

Dean’s journey began as a “force to be reckoned with”, that pushed his arrival into the world on New Year’s Eve, 1973. That opened his driving force through his years of education, and his accomplishment at UNCG, with a...

William Harold Hughes

William Harold Hughes

Feb 2, 2025

William Harold Hughes, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on February 2, 2025 at Randolph Hospital.

Mr. Hughes was born in Randolph County on November 11, 1939 to William Glenn and Myrtle Glascow Hughes. William was employed as a brick mason for his entire life and was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, William was...

Harold Junior Moffitt

Harold Junior Moffitt

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. Harold Junior Moffitt 86 of Asheboro passed away suddenly Saturday February 1, 2025, at his home.  Harold was born and raised in the Asheboro/Randolph County area his entire life.  At a very early age Mr. Moffitt loved to work and build things.  He was a person driven by his faith and the love of his family.  Family was always...

Emily Porter Wood

Emily Porter Wood

Jan 31, 2025

 Emily Porter Wood of Asheboro North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Emily lived a fulfilling life dedicated to her unyielding belief in Christ, her love for family, and her passion for teaching. 

 After receiving her degree from Guilford College Emily taught in Greensboro, Asheville, and Asheboro for 30 years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church...

Wesley "Wes" Albert Clark

Wesley "Wes" Albert Clark

Jan 30, 2025

On January 30, 2025, Wesley “Wes” Albert Clark of Troy, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on August 31, 1941 in Wisconsin, he was the son of Gerald Clark and Irma Welch Clark. He was retired from serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. 

After his military service, Wes returned to civilian life, where he continued as...

Janet Elizabeth Moody Greiner

Janet Elizabeth Moody Greiner

Jan 30, 2025

Janet Moody Greiner 81 of Asheboro went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025, after an extended illness.  She was proudly from Asheboro where she was the only child of Margaret and Clifford Moody and would fondly say she was "spoiled rotten"! 

Janet was born to be a mother and grandmother which was her life's most precious work....

Fred Marshall McMasters

Fred Marshall McMasters

Jan 30, 2025

Fred Marshall McMasters, age 90, of Asheboro, NC passed away at Terra Bella Assisted Living on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Marshall was born to the late, Fred and Ethel McMasters and was a lifelong resident of Asheboro. He was also, preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca “Becky” Miller McMasters, his brother Herman McMasters and sister Daphne McMasters Hoover. He...

Rita Alma Hall

Rita Alma Hall

Jan 30, 2025

Rita Alma Poirier Hall, 81, of Sophia passed away at High Point Medical Center on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born in Hartford, CT on May 9, 1943 to Donat Wilfred Poirier and Annette Rita Poulin Poirier.

Rita will be remembered as a loving, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved being around friends and...

Madeline "Maddie" Grace Vernon

Madeline "Maddie" Grace Vernon

Jan 29, 2025

Madeline “Maddie” Grace Vernon left this earth to go to her eternal home early Wednesday morning. Maddie was a fun loving, caring, soccer playing, volleyball loving, little girl. She could brighten any room with just a smile. Maddie was loved by so many to know her was to truly love her and know the meaning of love. A Maddie hug...

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Ervin

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Ervin

Jan 29, 2025

Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Ervin, age 64, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at his home. He was born August 22, 1956 in Charlotte, NC to Harold Benjamin Ervin and Isabel Schwartz Ervin. 

Jeff was a loving and caring father and partner. He loved his family, his faith, and his truck. Jeff will be fondly remembered for his love of...

Sibyl Rae York Wolfe

Sibyl Rae York Wolfe

Jan 29, 2025

Sibyl Rae York Wolfe age 94, of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 

Sibyl was born in Randolph County to the late Vester Ray York and the late Annie Louella Dixon York. She was known by all to be a kind and generous lady. She loved to travel and shop and...

Victor Welch

Victor Welch

Jan 27, 2025

Retired Captain Victor Welch – January 27, 2025

Captain Victor Welch began his law enforcement career with the Airport Police in Greensboro in March 1989; he was also sworn in as a Reserve with Liberty Police Department and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office until he was hired full-time by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on September 1, 1992, as a patrol...

Brent Byrd Hanner

Brent Byrd Hanner

Jan 27, 2025

Brent Byrd Hanner of Randleman died peacefully at her home on January 27, 2025, after 98 years of service to her God, family, and community.

Brent was born in Asheboro on July 23, 1926 to Colon Orville Byrd and Clara Mabel Morgan Byrd. She grew up and lived in the mill town of Worthville, where her parents owned and operated the...

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