Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Margaret Hunt Smith
Jan 26, 2023
Margaret Hunt Smith, 93 of Sophia passed away Thursday January 26, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in High Point (formerly High Point Regional Hospital).
Margaret was born August 26, 1929 in Randolph County to the late Thomas D. and Martha Jane Crotts Hunt. Margaret was preceded in death by her 2 sisters and 7 brothers.
Margaret...
Arthur George Fisher
Jan 26, 2023
Arthur George Fisher, age 84, of Sophia passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Fisher was born in Richmond County, NC on February 4, 1938, but was a lifetime resident of Randolph County. Arthur served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from Klaussner Furniture after 40 years of service. Arthur was...
Billy Ray Pugh
Jan 25, 2023
Billy Ray Pugh, age 91 of Randleman passed away Wednesday, January 25th at Moses Cone hospital. Billy was born on October 30, 1931 in Randolph County. He was preceded in death by brothers, Frank and Tony Pugh; and his mother and father, Ruth and Jake Pugh.
He retired from Pugh Seamless Guttering, but never really retired as he ran a...
David Thomas Jeanes
Jan 25, 2023
David Thomas Jeanes, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Mr. Jeanes was born in Chester, SC on February 3, 1945 to John and Norris Dennis Jeanes. He loved Science, and retired, as a Quality Control Research Technician, from Sun Chemical/Omnova Solutions, after 35 years of service. In addition to...
Jean Goble Morgan
Jan 23, 2023
Nancy Jean Goble Morgan, age 78, of Asheboro passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Morgan was born August 18, 1944 in Stanly County to John and Evelyn Goble. She grew up in Kannapolis and lived there until 1985 when her and her family moved to Asheboro. Mrs. Morgan was a retired bookkeeper from...
Doris Edwards Dillon
Jan 22, 2023
Doris "Dot" Ann Edwards Dillon was born January 21st 1933, at home in Guilford County. She was one of six children and helped
in raising her younger siblings. She graduated from Sumner High School as salutatorian of her class. She graduated from Baptist School of Nursing in 1955 as an RN and began working at Moses Cone Hospital. She left...
Samuel "Sam" Howard Bell
Jan 20, 2023
Samuel "Sam" Howard Bell, age 61, of Denton passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
Sam was born in Loris, SC on December 4, 1961 to Samuel and Patricia Harrell Bell. He was employed as a Floral Designer with Asheboro Florist for 11 years. Sam received numerous awards, including the 1995 NC State...
James Phillip Parson ,Jr
Jan 18, 2023
James Phillip Parson Jr. of Randleman passed away Wednesday January 18, 2023. Funeral services for Mr. Parson will be held Friday, January 27th. 2023 at 2:00 PM at Harshaw Grove Missionary Baptist Church 3840 Bowman Rd. Randleman, N.C. 27317 with Dr. W.D. Roseman Sr. officiating. Mr. Parson will be at church one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at...
Andres Valencia-Alba
Jan 17, 2023
Andres Valencia-Alba, age 86, of Asheboro passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home. He was a native of Michocan, Mexico. Mr. Valencia-Alba loved to farm and feed his animals and was a retired wheat farmer.
Mr. Valencia-Alba was preceded in death by his parents, Lazaro Valencia and Otilia Alva.
Mr. Valencia-Alba is survived by his wife, Rosa...
Fernanda De Blas De Medina
Jan 16, 2023
Fernanda De Blas De Medina, age 85, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away at her home on Monday, January 16, 2023. Today she rests in the tender arms of her Lord and Savior.
Fernanda was born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico to Irineo De Blas and Concepción Rodríguez in 1937.
She enjoyed singing hymns and old Mexican songs. She...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Peak
Jan 16, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Lee Peak, age 61, of Kernersville, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Peak was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 6, 1961, to Opie K. Peak and Helene B. (Peak) Smith. He was employed for many years with Camco where he had many wonderful friends. Tom enjoyed fishing and collecting gems and rocks....
Bill "Pops" Smith
Jan 16, 2023
William LaRue “Bill” “Pops” Smith, age 97, formerly of Ramseur, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Cross Road Retirement Center in Asheboro.
Bill was born on June 28, 1925, in Chatham County, to John Chelsey and Roxie Thompson Smith.
Bill was a lifelong farmer and loved animals, particularly his...
Betty Ann Treece
Jan 16, 2023
Betty Ann Treece, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Betty was born in Norman, NC on September 1, 1938 to Thomas David and Lela Dennis Treece. Betty was employed with Rose's Department Store for over 24 years and retired from JCPenney in Asheboro after 13 years of service. She...
James Derek Singletary
Jan 16, 2023
James Derek Singletary, age 43, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Singletary was born in Guilford County on March 10, 1979 to Richard and Kay Boling Singletary. He was the former owner/operator of Extreme Tire & Auto and was a jack of all trades. Derek was preceded in death by his...
Cain Steiner
Jan 14, 2023
Cain Robert Benjamin Steiner, age 22, died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home.
Cain was born July 26, 2000, to Jeremy and Tayra Adkins Steiner.
Cain’s family will receive friends Friday, January 20, 2023, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Vintage Church 650 W. Academy Road Randleman, NC. The funeral will follow at 4:00 PM in...
Toby Montgomery
Jan 14, 2023
Toby Carroll Montgomery, age 44, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Asheboro.
Toby was born in Asheboro and was a graduate of Randleman High School. He worked as a logger in the family business, Montgomery Sawmill, with his father and attended Triad Cowboy Church in Sophia. He was preceeded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Irene Hussey of...
Zendal Ray "Jake" Johnson
Jan 13, 2023
Zendal Ray “Jake” Johnson, age 60 of Franklinville, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at High Point Medical Center in High Point.
Jake was born in Chatham County on November 3, 1962, to Clay Van and Dessie Johnson. Jake was a very humble, truthful, and honest person. He was a very loving and devoted husband, father, and brother. Jake...
Peggy Ann Griffin Damron
Jan 11, 2023
Peggy Ann Griffin Damron, age 75 of Asheboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.
Peggy was born on September 17, 1947, to Jay Griffin and Marie Jones. Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family and had a very giving heart. Her door was always open to folks needing help or an animal...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Lewis
Jan 11, 2023
Jackie "Jack" Lee Lewis, age 92, of Climax passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Lewis was born in High Point on June 3, 1930 to Julius Avery and Vesta Mae Helsabeck Lewis. Jack was a graduate of High Point High School and attended High Point College. He served his country in the U.S. Army...
Kathlene "Kathie" Parsons Stabile
Jan 10, 2023
Kathlene "Kathie" Elizabeth Parsons Stabile, age 65, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home with her loving and dedicated husband by her side.
Mrs. Stabile was born in Bridgeport, CT on March 25, 1957 to Wiliam Chamberlain and Mary Wythe Porter Parsons. She was a graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, CT and...