Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Wilda Boling Latham
Jun 3, 2022
Wilda Boling Latham, age 75 of Franklinville, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
Wilda was born October 9, 1946 in High Point, NC to Lester Earl and Flora Merle Lambeth Boling. Wilda spent much of her childhood in Brooklyn, NY where she graduated from Fort Hamilton High School. She later received an associates degree...
Dennis Lee Routh, Sr.
Jun 3, 2022
Dennis Lee Routh, Sr., age 83, of Franklinville passed away June 3, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Dennis was a native of Randolph County and retired from Prestige Fabricators. He enjoyed farming, gardening and tinkering with anything to be outdoors. Dennis loved camping in the past with his son and hunting with his grandson. Dennis is preceded in...
Joyce Bethune Campbell
Jun 3, 2022
Joyce Bethune Campbell, age 85, of Randleman passed away June 3, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Joyce was retired from Champagne Dye in Asheboro and was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, William and Patricia Bethune, brother, William Edward Bethune, sister, Janice Catherine Huffman, brother-in-law, Jim Campbell and her...
Leon Williams
Jun 2, 2022
William Leon Williams, age 89, passed into heaven on Thursday, June 2, 2022, after a long fulfilling life.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda C. Williams of the home, son, William Charles Williams of Palm Bay, FL, grandchildren, Ashley Williams of Asheboro, Christy Mills of SC, Jason Williams of Asheboro, Joshua Williams of Asheboro and David Williams of...

Myra Wise Waters
Jun 2, 2022
Myra Wise Waters, 92, wife of the late Josh W. Waters, died on Thursday June 2, 2022.
Born February 24, 1930 in Randleman, NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl B. and Bessie Williamson Wise. She was a graduate of Randleman High School and North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She retired from Randolph Hospital after...
Bertha Ferguson Miller
Jun 2, 2022
Bertha Ferguson Miller, age 98, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Miller was born in Randolph County on November 23, 1923 to Malphus and Nora Brewer Ferguson. Bertha grew up in Ramseur and retired from Bossong Hosiery. In addition to her parents, Bertha was preceded in death by her husband,...
Thelma Irene Shank
May 30, 2022
Thelma Irene Shank, age 102, of Troy, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Thelma was born on March 29, 1920 in Newburg PA to the late Stoey M. Witter and Olive Gaston Witter. She was a Librarian in the Cumberland Valley PA school system for 20 years. Thelma loved reading books and...
Justin Charles Dalton
May 29, 2022
Justin Charles Dalton, age 33, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home.
Justin was born in Randolph County on October 19, 1988. He was formerly employed with Otho's Pest Management and Carolina Insulation. Justin enjoyed working on computers, being outdoors, and riding 4-wheelers.
He is survived by his mother & stepfather, Teresa and Chris...

William Arthur Freeman
May 28, 2022
William "Bill" Arthur Freeman, age 80, from Charleston, SC, passed away May 28, 2022 at his home.
Bill was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Air Force for 36 years, working on C-141's and C-17's. He had integrity, intelligence and was a kind, hard working man. Bill loved his family and his country. He also...
Karla Ann Brown Woolard
May 28, 2022
Karla Ann Brown Woolard,45, of Asheboro passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at her home.
Karla is predeceased by her loving parents, Carl and Ann Smith Brown, her beloved husband, Wayne Woolard and Uncles Dwight “Mickey” Brown, Lynn Monroe Brown and Donald Ray Smith.
Karla is survived by her Aunt Donna Ruth Brown; her uncles, Gilbert Ray Brown,...
Dantzler "Dan" Frazer Lewallen
May 28, 2022
Carolyn Dantzler “Dan” Frazer Lewallen, 92, went home to be with her Lord on May 28th, 2022. There will be a committal service held Saturday, June 4th at 1:00 pm at Oaklawn Cemetery, 737 Albemarle Rd, Asheboro, NC 27203. The funeral service will follow the burial at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 420 W Walker Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203,...
Sylvia "Dianne" Weller
May 28, 2022
Sylvia “Dianne” Williams Weller, 75, passed on May 28, 2022 at The Hospice House of Randolph County. Dianne was born on March 28, 1947 in Richmond County, NC to Shelton and Ruth Johnson Williams.
In addition to her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Weller, son Chris Beane, and her sister Taunya Carrico.
Dianne is...
Rodney Allen Presnell
May 28, 2022
Rodney Allen Presnell, 79, of Asheboro went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born in Asheboro, NC on November 1, 1942, to Charles H and Mary Hancock Presnell.
He was a graduate of Asheboro High School and received various technical certificates and licenses throughout his lifetime....
Ida Pugh Stout
May 25, 2022
Ida Mae Pugh Stout, age 91, went home to be with her Lord on May 25, 2022. Mrs. Stout was born in Randolph County to James Franklin and Urilla Pugh. She attended Randleman High School.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel E. Stout, her brothers, Clarence and Vernace Pugh, sisters, Sally Allred,...
Mary Kelley Barnhart
May 25, 2022
Mary Frances Kelley Barnhart, age 88, of Randleman, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Randolph Hospice House.Mary was retired from Gilbert-Commonwealth as a engineering technician of Jackson, Michigan. She put God first and her family second. Mary was a good Christian women and never met a stranger. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and crocheting. Mary loved to give...
Eleanor Batten Brewster
May 24, 2022
Eleanor Batten Brewster, age 94, of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday May 24, 2022.
Mrs. Brewster was born in Montgomery County on January 19, 1928 to Carl and Willie Spikes Batten. She was retired from Collins & Aikman in Troy and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Eleanor...
Beth Moffitt Casey
May 24, 2022
Beth Leigh Moffitt Casey, age 55, of Asheboro, passed away on May 24, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1966 in Randolph County to Allen and Sylvia Moffitt. Beth was an adventurous lady who was a risk taker. She loved beach trips and was very artistic. Beth is survived by her sons, Zack Casey, Shane Casey and wife Madison; brothers,...
Joshua David Castro
May 24, 2022
Joshua "Josh" David Castro, age 22, of Archdale passed away on May 24, 2022.
Josh was born in Washtenaw County, MI on February 24, 2000. He was a graduate of Randolph Early College High School where he attained his Associate Degree in Science. Josh attended Fairfield United Methodist Church in High Point. He was formerly employed with Randolph County...
Janet Pugh Johnson
May 21, 2022
Janet Pugh Johnson, 81, of Millboro, North Carolina passed away on May 21, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Janet was born on March 9, 1941, to Joseph Henry and Virginia Dee Aldridge Pugh in the small community of Millboro. Affectionately known as “Little Tot” by her family as a child, “Sugar Babe” by her husband, “Mama” by her...
June Renigar Ward
May 21, 2022
June Marilyn Renigar Ward, age 85 of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.
June was born in Randolph County on July 17, 1936 to Ted and Lina Allred Renigar. June was a homemaker and loved to bake and cook. She was especially known for her biscuits and gravy and her prime...