Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Sara Russell Whitt
Feb 14, 2023
Sara Jane Russell Whitt, 69, of Nashville, NC, passed away on February 14, 2023, in Roanoke, VA with her battle overcoming respiratory distress.
A Memorial Service will be held at the home of Sara and Mike Whitt, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for those local to the Nashville/Rocky Mount area.
Visitation will be...
Harold Edward Auman
Feb 13, 2023
Harold Edward Auman, 84, passed away February 13, 2023 following a brief hospital stay. He was born on May 22, 1938 to parents Virginia and Edward Auman in Randolph County, North Carolina. Being raised in the country, he liked to fish, hunt, and spend time in nature. During his military service, he was stationed in Texas, Georgia, and maneuvered...
Bobby Gene Phelps, Jr.
Feb 13, 2023
Bobby Gene Phelps, Jr., age 70, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.
Mr. Phelps was born in Davidson County on December 9, 1952 to Bobby Gene and Corrina Gillispe Phelps. Bobby served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was retired from Thomasville Furniture. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded...
Elizabeth Ann Routh Foley
Feb 10, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Routh “Libby” Foley, age 81 of Climax, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her daughter’s home.
Libby was born on July 6, 1941, to Carl Thomas and Arleta Fields Routh. Libby was a graduate of Pleasant Garden High School and worked as a cafeteria lady for 34 years. She loved spending time at the local...
Clara Grace (Gracie) Jones Allred
Feb 9, 2023
Clara Grace “Gracie” Jones Allred, age 90, of Asheboro passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 after a series of illnesses. Born in Randolph County on September 21, 1932, Gracie was the daughter of the late Iula Routh Jones and Bernice Caswell Jones. After graduating from Franklinville Senior High School, Gracie attended Women’s College (now UNCG) in Greensboro, North Carolina before...
Rebecca Sue Troyer "Becky" Wooters
Feb 9, 2023
Rebecca Sue Troyer "Becky" Wooters, age 71, died Thursday February 9, 2023, at her home in Asheboro.
She was born on February 2, 1952, to Richard Waldo and May Aileen Hollopeter Troyer, in Wolf Lake, Indiana.
She spent her early years in Churubusco, Indiana, and spent most of her adult life as a minister's wife, serving alongside her husband,...
Janet Marie Williams Hodge
Feb 8, 2023
Janet Marie Williams Hodge, age 67 of Randleman, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home.
Janet was born in Randolph County on January 5, 1956 to Tiffany and Ina McPherson Williams. Janet was a kind person who had a heart of gold. She worked at Banner Hosiery for a number of years as a knitter. In addition...
Pamela Jenkins Harrelson
Feb 6, 2023
Pamela Jenkins Harrelson, age 72, of Randleman passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Harrelson was born in Randolph County on October 23, 1950 to Earl and Helen Jenkins. She was a 1973 graduate of Pfeiffer College. Pamela loved teaching and helping children and was employed as a teacher at Grays Chapel Elementary School for...
Gene Ray Davis
Feb 5, 2023
Gene Ray Davis, passed away February 5 on his 84th birthday.
He was born February 5, 1939, in Gastonia NC, to Boyd and Lila Davis. He graduated from Ashley High School (class of 1957) and married his high school sweetheart from Bessemer City High School, the late Sarah Thomas Davis, on March 31, 1958. They settled in Charlotte, NC where...
Tommy Stevens
Feb 4, 2023
Tommy Stevens, 73, passed at his home on February 4th, 2023. Tommy was born on January 29th, 1950 in Roberson County to John and Ruby Russell Stevens.
Tommy always loved life and was a simple man. He and Shirley were married for over 36 loving years. Tommy worked for the Guilford County Sheriff Office where he retired after 34 years...
Ricky Lee York
Feb 3, 2023
Ricky Lee York, age 64, of Pleasant Garden, NC passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home.
Ricky was born in Norfolk, VA to parents, Donald and Mary Belle Pruitt York on June 14, 1958. He was formerly employed with Carolina Residential Services (CRS). Ricky enjoyed fishing and nature, playing his guitar and the harmonica, and riding his motorcycle....
Timothy "Tim" Ray Carter
Feb 2, 2023
Timothy “Tim” Ray Carter, age 63 of Randleman went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2023 at his home.
Timothy was born on November 29, 1959, to Wilmer and Naomi Odom Carter in Guilford County, NC. Tim attended The Mission Church (formerly named Redeeming Love Worship Center) in High Point and was employed with Bossong Hosiery...
Pink William Morton, Sr.
Feb 1, 2023
Pink William Morton, Sr., age 86 of Troy, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Pink was born in Stanly County to the late Frank and Morning Lemons Morton. He was a tough, hard working, simple man. He worked in the slate mines most of his life. He loved his donkeys, gardening, riding the golf cart,...
Helen McIntosh
Feb 1, 2023
Helen Meredith Hedrick McIntosh passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, at the age of 96, in the care of Hospice of Randolph.
Helen was born and raised in Maplewood, WV and lived her young adult life in Cleveland, OH. She was a 50-year resident of Asheboro, NC. Helen was strong in her faith and was a 50-year member of...
Anita Lamb Hyatt
Jan 31, 2023
Anita Lamb Hyatt, 76, wife of Johnny Wade Hyatt, passed away on January 31, 2023, at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC.
Born December 19, 1946 in Randolph County, she was the daughter of Jesse Giles Lamb Jr and Doris Lineberry Lamb.
Anita is survived by her husband of 33 years; one son, Brian Charles Beane (Jenna); two step-sons, Johnny...
John Powell Simmons, Sr.
Jan 29, 2023
John Powell Simmons, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
John was born to Maude Denny and William Simmons on May 11, 1949. He married Deborah Holliman Simmons and together they raised a large family. John drove a truck for many years, retiring from the transportation industry. He loved the Lord first and foremost and adored...
Leta Marie Williams Rice
Jan 29, 2023
Leta Marie Williams Rice, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Rice was born in Randolph County on December 17, 1925 to Allen Jay and Emma Parks Williams. She was the last living graduate of the Seagrove School class of 1943. Leta was formerly employed with Jockey International and was a...
Ernest Alton Hemenway
Jan 27, 2023
Ernest A. Hemenway, (72), of Charlotte, NC passed away on January 27, 2023 of natural causes. Ernest, known to loved ones as Ernie, was born to parents Howard and Elizabeth, on January 2, 1951.
Ernest is survived by his ex-wife Rebecca, and his children Zackary, Nicholas, and Heather, as well as 4 grandchildren. He was a golf enthusiast...
Morris Edwin Willitts
Jan 27, 2023
Morris Edwin Willitts, age 66 of Asheboro, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home.
Morris was born in Burlington, New Jersey on December 13, 1956 to Morris and Dorothy Smith Willitts. Morris enjoyed fishing and doing woodworking projects. He loved to watch football and NASCAR and cheer on the Carolina Panthers and his favorite driver Ryan Blaney....
Rev Curtis Lee Mitchell
Jan 27, 2023
Rev. Curtis Lee Mitchell, age 71 of Pleasant Garden went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday night, January 27, 2023 at his home. Curtis was born in Big Four, West Virginia and was a long-time resident of Pleasant Garden, NC.
He married the love of his life and best friend on December 5, 1969. He was...
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