Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Paul William Foley Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
Paul William Foley Sr., 75, passed away on July 14, 2022, at his home.
Paul was born in Guilford County on May 30, 1947, to William Foley and Rachel Adams Foley. He served our country in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1974. Following his time in the military, Paul led a career that spanned nearly 45 years...
Ray Lewis
Jul 14, 2022
Archie Ray Lewis, age 90, passed away on Thursday, July 14 at Randolph Health. Ray was born in Candor, NC on June 4, 1932 to James Robert Lewis and Bertie Alma Lamonds Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Derinda, and by his brothers, Harold Lewis, Bobby Lewis, and Billy Lewis.
Surviving...
David Eugene Riddle
Jul 13, 2022
David Eugene Riddle was born August 3, 1937 in Spruce Pine, NC (Mitchell County) to Nathan and Elizabeth Jane Davenport Riddle. He passed from this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at his home.
David was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was also a devoted Christian and an active member of Centre Friends Meeting. David was...
Shelton Dee Brock
Jul 9, 2022
Shelton Dee Brock, of Seagrove, NC, and Kinston, NC - beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend - passed away at the North Carolina Veterans Home in Kinston, NC on July 9, 2022, with family by his side. He was 88 years old.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Oberia Lucas, his parents Rufus Daniel Brock...
Harold Eugene Canoy
Jul 9, 2022
Harold Eugene Canoy, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Canoy was born in Randolph County on September 5, 1935 to Roby Lewis and Myrtle Greeson Canoy. Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from J.H. Allen Construction after 37 years of...
Angel Joachin Camacho
Jul 8, 2022
Angelito Joachin Camacho, age 54, of Ramseur passed away on July 9, 2022.
Mr. Camacho was born in Veracruz, Mexico on February 1, 1968.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Rollins; Children, Luis Angel Joachin Vergara and Marilyn Vergara Aguierre; Grandkids- Grecia Analia Joachin Vergara,Kenia Leilani Joachin Alfosin, and Emir Joachin Alfosin; Parents Benjamin Joachin Gil and Juana...
James Alfred Parker
Jul 7, 2022
James Alfred Parker, 75, of Star, passed away on July 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 25, 1947 to James Adam Parker and Molly Georgie Cagle in Montgomery County, NC. James had a career in law enforcement having worked for the Star Police Department from March of 1978 to May of 1999. He was the Police...
David "Rabbit" Harold Jordan
Jul 6, 2022
David “Rabbit” Harold Jordan, aged 90, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022. Rabbit left Earth peacefully from his home, surrounded by loving family members. We are overjoyed to know he is now reunited with his wife Betty, parents Arti and Gertrude, brothers Ray and Wesley, as well as sisters Frances and Dorlena.
Born in Asheboro...
Rev. Billy Ray Self
Jul 6, 2022
Rev. Billy Ray Self, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Rev. Self was born in High Point on April 6, 1934 to Berry and Lou Mae Inman Self. Billy retired from Myrtle Desk Company in High Point after 35 years of service and was the pastor of Calvary Baptist...

Sally Peterson Abernathy
Jul 5, 2022
Sally Peterson Abernathy, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Abernathy was born in Highland Park, IL on December 5, 1947 to Norman and Alice Morris Peterson, who preceded her in death. Sally was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years,...
Boyd Daniel Skeen
Jul 5, 2022
Boyd Daniel Skeen, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Skeen was born in Randolph County on May 28, 1937 to Theodore William and Bessie Catherine Crotts Skeen, who preceded him in death. Boyd was a member of the Army National Guard. Boyd started Lancer, Inc. in Star and was retired...
Elsie Mae Johnson
Jul 5, 2022
Elsie Mae Walker Johnson, 90, died July 5, 2022 when her Lord and Savior came and took her home to be with Him for all eternity. Mrs. Johnson was born on May 3, 1932 in Randolph County to Earl and Mae Pickett Walker. She lived her entire life in Randolph County. She taught many years of Sunday school classes, starting...
Dwight Andrew "Andy" Parris
Jul 4, 2022
Dwight Andrew "Andy" Parris, age 67 of Asheboro, passed away on July 4, 2022 at UNC-Hospital in Chapel Hill. Mr. Parris was born in Randolph County on September 11, 1954 to Grady and Barbara Stein Parris. Andy was a 1972 graduate of Asheboro High School and was employed, for many years, at EFI, as an engineer. In addition to his...
Charles Edward Chriscoe
Jul 2, 2022
Charles Edward Chriscoe, 72, passed away on July 2, 2022, at his home after suffering from declining health over the last year.
Charles was born on April 2, 1950, to Thurman Chriscoe and Juanita Cole Chriscoe. He was a resident of Randolph County, where he worked as a technician installing doors for Asheboro Garage Door for more than 30 years...
Lacy Reece Scott, Sr.
Jul 2, 2022
Lacy Reece Scott, Sr. age 93, of Asheboro, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Hospice House of Randolph. He was born on March 23, 1929, to John and Reba Richardson Scott.
He was raised in Randolph County and graduated Seagrove High School in 1948. He served in the US Army during the...
Mable Lynn Hamm Calhoun
Jun 29, 2022
Mable Lynn Hamm Calhoun, age 58 of Asheboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her home.
Mable was born January 22, 1964 in Florence, Alabama to William and Sarah Hamm. Mable was a sweet lady that had a huge heart and was truly selfless. She constantly opened up her home to others in need. She enjoyed listening...
Rita Lamb Steed
Jun 29, 2022
Serita “Rita” Lamb Steed, 90, was called home to her Lord and Savior,the morning of Wednesday, June 29, 2022, where she was reunited with her husband, James Steed, of 70 years. She was born on January 1st, 1932 to Charles Gray Lamb and Beatrice Allred Lamb.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00...
Tammy Dawkins
Jun 27, 2022
Tammy Lynn Dawkins, age 45, passed at her home on June 27, 2022. Tammy was born on November 7, 1976 to Ronald Joe Mize, and Shirley Allen Hunt.
Tammy enjoyed to color, doing crafts, and scrapbooking. She loved Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. She also loved her little chihuahua “Precious.” She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev....
Matthew "Junior" Lucas
Jun 27, 2022
Matthew "Junior" LucasOctober 10, 1995-June 27, 2022
Matthew "Junior" Lucas, age 26 of Asheboro lost his battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on Monday, June 27, 2022. He died peacefully at UNC Medical Center with Mom and Dad by his side.
Junior had a soft heart and a heart of Gold, he loved giving just as much as receiving. He...
Sharon Lynn Sanders
Jun 26, 2022
Sharon Lynn Sanders, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home after a valiant fight against a rare, incurable disease. Born on July 30,1961, in Asheboro, NC, Sharon was the sixth daughter of Margaret Thomas Sanders and the late Fred Sanders. She attended Asheboro City Schools and graduated from East Carolina University with a double major in...