Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Brenda Faye Sumner Farlow
Aug 29, 2024
Brenda Faye Sumner Farlow, 76, of Sophia passed Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born December 13, 1947 in High Point, NC to Charles Wayne Sumner and Florence Crotts Sumner.
Brenda will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known as being sassy, special, and always full of life. Brenda...
Lillian Williams Bailey
Aug 27, 2024
Lillian Williams Bailey, age 95, of Asheboro passed away on August 27, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Bailey was born in Randolph County on September 27, 1928 to Sam and Theodosia Hardister Williams. Lillian retired from Bossong Hosiery after 47 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith and was the pianist for Russell’s Grove Baptist Church and...
Bobby T. "Wild Bob" Andrews
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Bobby T. “Wild Bob” Andrews, age 89 of LaFollette, TN, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. He was a University of North Carolina Graduate and loved Carolina Basketball with a fever. He loved antiquing and was quite the Debater. Bob always stayed busy and enjoyed a hard days work. Preceded in death by his Best Friend, Elizabeth Andrews, Son,...
George Allen Cockerham
Aug 26, 2024
George Allen Cockerham, age 96, of Asheboro passed away on August 26, 2024 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
Mr. Cockerham was born in Surry County on October 21, 1927. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner/operator of George Cockerham Painting. George was a member of Asheboro First Wesleyan Church. He was preceded...
Linda Carol Cockerham
Aug 25, 2024
LINDA CAROL COCKERHAM WENT TO LIVE WITH JESUS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 FROM CLAPPS CONVALESCENT HOME IN ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. LINDA WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER, 9TH, 1941 IN ASHEBORO TO THE LATE NEAL AND RUTH COCKERHAM.
SHE LIVED HER ENTIRE LIFE IN ASHEBORO, EXCEPT DURING THE WAR WHEN SHE LIVED WITH HER PARENTS IN WILMINGTON, NC, WHILE HER DAD WORKED AT...
Darlene Eldreth Moore
Aug 23, 2024
Cecylia Darlene Eldreth Moore, age 76, of Randleman passed away on August 23, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Moore was born in Ft. Bragg, NC on June 7, 1948 to Cecil and Lois Heath Eldreth. Darlene attended Randleman High School and was the owner/operator of Jitterburger in Randleman. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro. In addition to...
Barbara Sawyer Morrow
Aug 17, 2024
Barbara Ann Sawyer Morrow, 62 of Asheboro passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 17, 2024 at her home.
Barbara was born on November 30, 1961 in Randolph County to John and Maxine Sawyer. She attended Asheboro High School. Barbara worked in the hosiery industry where she was a knitter until becoming disabled.
Barbara was kindhearted and protective of her family. She was a...
Virgie Pauline Pridgen Yow
Aug 16, 2024
Virgie Pauline Pridgen Yow 90 of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday evening at 6:04 PM at Asheboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center surrounded by family and friends. She had been in declining health for the last few years. She worked as a seamstress for many years in the textile industry.
She loved her Lord...
Robert Earl Taylor
Aug 14, 2024
Robert Earl Taylor, 88, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 3, 1936 to Robert Russell Taylor and Daisey Agnes Pender Taylor in Burlington, NC.
Robert will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved golfing, hunting, and bowling – one time he bowled...
Richard Keith Pugh
Aug 12, 2024
Richard Keith Pugh, age 89 of Asheboro passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at his home.
Richard was born March 8, 1935 in Randolph County to John Q. Pugh, Jr. and Maxine Hill Pugh. He was a 1953 graduate of Franklinville High School and received his business degree from Elon College in 1957. He was a member of Central Methodist Church.
Richard...
Leona Pierce Cox
Aug 11, 2024
Leona Pierce Cox, age 97, formerly of Asheboro passed away on August 11, 2024 at North Pointe of Archdale.
Mrs. Cox was born in Thomasville on December 13, 1926 to Manleff and Bessie Bryant Pierce and she grew up in Asheboro. Leona was employed with Balfour Socks and Burlington Socks, retiring from Kayser-Roth as a folder in the Finishing Department. In...
Mabel Miller Cooper
Aug 10, 2024
Mabel Miller Cooper, 86, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at her daughter’s home.
Mabel was born on January 16, 1938, to Howard Tate and Syble Gibson Miller. She married Everette Cooper and the two of them settled down in Asheboro, NC. Mabel worked as a seamstress for most of her life. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking...
James Richard "Dick" Renigar
Aug 9, 2024
James Richard "Dick" Renigar passed away peacefully in Asheboro, NC on Friday, August 09, 2024.
Dick was born in Asheboro to Howard and Hazel Renigar. Dick attended Balfour Elementary, Asheboro High School, and graduated from Elon College. He had a love for sports and played baseball and football for Asheboro High School. He was voted "Best Personality" in his High School...
David Michael Bullins, Sr.
Aug 8, 2024
David Michael Bullins, Sr., 73, of Randleman passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at High Point Regional Hospital. He was born August 13, 1950 in Asheboro, NC to Wayne Cleo Bullins and Glennie Viola McKay Bullins. He is survived by his son, David Bullins, II of Randleman.
David was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He spent 30+ years...
Sarah Elizabeth Graves Williamson
Aug 8, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Graves Williamson, age 86, of Seagrove passed away on August 8, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Williamson was born in Randolph County on March 18, 1938 to James and Merle Ring Graves. Sarah was a beautician for 60 years and owned and operated her own salon. In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Elizabeth Williams Harvey
Aug 7, 2024
Elizabeth Williams Harvey
Ms. Elizabeth Williams Harvey, age 90, a resident of Clapps Mountain Top Living Apartments, 450 Mountain Top Drive, Asheboro, died August 7, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center, following a brief illness.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00, Wednesday, August 14, at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro with Pastor Barry Wall officiating.
Ms....
William "Billy" Herman Norman
Aug 5, 2024
William “Billy” Herman Norman, of New London, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Billy was born in Guilford County to the late William Austin Norman and the late Burtrice “Louise” Lambeth.
Billy loved being on the lake. He enjoyed going to the beach, coastal fishing and camping. He loved to watch his grandson build piers. He was owner/operator of...
Kenny Wayne Kellam
Aug 5, 2024
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Kellam of Troy, NC passed away peacefully Monday, August 5, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End, NC.
Kenny was born on January 25, 1964 to the late Cleo Kellam and Frances Rose Kellam. He was a private person and very independent. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and time with his family. He previously...
George William Adkins, III
Aug 4, 2024
George William Adkins, III, age 51, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Mr. Adkins was born on May 24, 1973 in Pikeville, KY to George and Deborah Adkins.
He served with the U.S. Airforce for five years and was employed with DS Smith Packaging and Paper for 27+ years. George loved the Lord and was a...
Ronnie Wayne Morris
Aug 3, 2024
Ronnie Wayne Morris, a beloved figure and lifetime resident of Troy, NC sadly left our world on August 3, 2024 at his residence after a life filled with fishing, hunting, serving the Lord and service to his community. He was born on November 29, 1955 in Denton, NC to Faber and Gertie Morris.
Ronnie will be remembered for his sense of...
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