Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

June Renigar Ward

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...

Janet Luther Kenion

Janet Luther Kenion

May 20, 2022

Our Beloved Matriarch & Grandmother Janet Luther Kenion left the shackles of her earthly body on May 20, 2022. 

 

Janet was born in Asheboro NC on February 29, 1928 to Grant Luther & Lucy Arnold Luther. Janet was the third oldest of ten children. She was graceful, intuitive, loving and wise. Janet’s chosen profession, as a Nurse for over forty years, allowed...

Hazel Hoots Wiley

Hazel Hoots Wiley

May 18, 2022

MARTHA HAZEL WILEY passed away on May 18, 2022, at Clapp’s Nursing Home in Asheboro, NC. She was 102 years old.

Hazel was born on September 14, 1919 in Yadkinville, NC, and was the daughter of the late Wiley Frank Hoots and Viola Gentry Hoots of Asheboro.  She had five sisters who predeceased her, including Stella Chrisco, Pansy Graham, Lula...

Patricia Lockemy Martin

Patricia Lockemy Martin

May 15, 2022

 

Patricia Carol Lockemy Martin, age 77, of Franklinville passed away May 15, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House.

Pat loved taking care of her family and doing for them. She cooked meals for all, but her vegetable soup and cornbread topped all the rest. Pat loved her pepsi, pulling for the Carolina Panthers, adored bingo and playing scratch off lottery....

Nancy Forehand Avery

Nancy Forehand Avery

May 14, 2022

Nancy Avery, 74, of High Point, NC peacefully passed away on May 14, 2022. She was born December 9, 1947 in Greenville, NC and was the daughter of John Lester Forehand and Helen Allen Hall. Nancy was preceded in death by her father, John Lester Forehand.

Nancy leaves behind her husband of 53 years, Mitchell S. Avery, Jr. of High...

Amber Greene Smith

Amber Greene Smith

May 9, 2022

Amber Michelle Greene Smith, age 38 of Asheboro, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Randolph Health.

Amber was born in Albemarle on April 24, 1984 to Larry and Elizabeth Reynolds Greene. Amber was formally employed with Energizer. She enjoyed swimming, traveling to the beach with her family, and watching WWE wrestling. Most of all her pride and...

Daniel Franklin "Danny" Baker

Daniel Franklin "Danny" Baker

May 8, 2022

 

Daniel Franklin "Danny" Baker, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Baker was born in Skygusty, WV on March 26, 1949 to Thomas Lee and Celia Leona Bledsoe Baker.  Daniel was a 1966 graduate of Mount Rogers High School in White Top, VA.  He served his country in the U.S....

Donald "Don" Lee Weaver

Donald "Don" Lee Weaver

May 6, 2022

Donald Lee Weaver, age 66 of Asheboro, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Don was born in Siler City on September 23, 1955 to James Wendell and Jessie Mae Wright Weaver. Don was a graduate of Eastern Randolph High School and received an associate’s degree from Randolph Community College....

James "Jim" Martin Campbell, Jr.

James "Jim" Martin Campbell, Jr.

May 6, 2022

 

James "Jim" Martin Campbell, Jr., age 83, of Asheboro went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House. 

  

He was born on January 1, 1939 in Guilford County to James and Mary Campbell.  Jim started his successful business career as a salesman for furniture and then for the Charles Chip Company.  In...

Peggy L. Lloyd

Peggy L. Lloyd

May 5, 2022

 

Peggy L. Lloyd, 91, of Kingston, TN, succumbed to cancer at home with family on May 5, 2022. Peggy is survived by her son Mark and his wife Delle, also daughter Kim, and sister Lucy Snider of Charleston, SC.

She volunteered at Methodist Church Clothes Closet thrift shop., enjoyed playing golf with her husband, family and friends. Also going...

Vera Chriscoe Beane

Vera Chriscoe Beane

May 4, 2022

Vera Pauline Chriscoe Beane, age 92, of Randleman passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Beane was born in Randleman to parents Everett and Mabel Yow Chriscoe (Odom).  She was a faithful member of Randleman Church of God for 67 years where she taught Sunday school and worked untold hours with the “willing workers” and many...

Vicki Lynn York Mackler

Vicki Lynn York Mackler

May 3, 2022

 

Vicki Lynn York Mackler, age 74, of Baltimore, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Ms. Mackler was born in Randolph County, NC on May 28, 1947 to Oris and Arta York.  She was a graduate of Asheboro High School Class of 1965 and UNC-Chapel Hill.  Vicki was retired and was a former CPA and Realtor.  She was...

Flora May Salsgiver Smith

Flora May Salsgiver Smith

May 3, 2022

 

Flora May Salsgiver Smith, age 89, of Sophia passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Smith was born in the coal mining town of Beccaria, PA on January 12, 1933 to Earl and Anna Nevling Salsgiver.  Flora served her country in the U.S. Army and was a former HR Director.  She was a very active...

Larry Earle Catlin

Larry Earle Catlin

May 2, 2022

 

Larry E. Catlin, age 72, formerly of Horseheads passed away May 2, 2022 in Asheboro, NC following a short, rare, fiercely-fought illness.  Larry was born June 21, 1949 in Elmira, NY, to the late Earle R. Catlin and Evelyn M. Catlin (now living in Warrenton, VA).   Larry will be remembered by his son, Kevin (fiancé Patricia) Catlin from...

John Percy Carr

John Percy Carr

May 1, 2022

 

John Percy "Jack" Carr 82 of Asheboro, NC, formally of Lisbon and Ogdensburg NY, passed unexpectedly at Randolph Hospital on May 1,2022.  Born May 10,1939 to Percy Thomas Carr and Iva Irene Robinson Carr from Lisbon, NY. He attended Lisbon Central School. 

He married Alice Mae Thomas on August 29,1959 in Lisbon NY. 

He worked for Myron and Mary...

Carol Lee Patram Farlow

Carol Lee Patram Farlow

Apr 30, 2022

 

Carol Lee Patram Farlow, 61, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Farlow was born in Randolph County on March 28, 1961 to Claude F. Patram, Jr. and Nancy Thompson Patram.  She received a Business Degree from Asheboro Commercial College and was employed as an Accounting and Office Manager with Bob Hughes and Associates in...

Reva Holcomb Smallwood

Reva Holcomb Smallwood

Apr 29, 2022

 

Mrs. Reva A. Smallwood, age 101 was welcomed into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior on 4/29/2022 and reunited with her loving husband, Rev. Ralph E. Smallwood. A graveside service will be held at Bethel Friends Meeting cemetery on Thursday, 5/5 at 1:00 pm with the Rev. Ben Hurley officiating.  Mrs. Smallwood's body will lie in repose...

John Michael Howe

John Michael Howe

Apr 29, 2022

John Michael "Fish" Howe age 60, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Biscoe.

John was born  on August 3, 1961 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Harold Frederick Howe, Sr. and Sue Niles Howe.

John was formerly was employed as a truck driver and loved to go fishing, ride motorcycles and travel. He...

Evelyn Lassiter Walker Jester

Evelyn Lassiter Walker Jester

Apr 29, 2022

Evelyn Lassiter Walker Jester, age 90, of Asheboro passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Randolph Health.

Mrs. Jester was born in Montgomery County, NC to parents Clifford and Exie Cagle Lassiter.   Evelyn was a 1948 graduate of Farmer School and was a member of New Union United Methodist Church.  She was retired from Asheboro City Schools as cafeteria...

Estelle Hooker Saunders

Estelle Hooker Saunders

Apr 28, 2022

 

Estelle Saunders, known to all as "Nanny" is now in the arms of her wonderful, wonderful Savior.  She went home Thursday afternoon with her three girls by her side.

She was one who was always the listener, the care giver, the one you called if one of your children needed something, always selfless.  A virtuous woman she was, early...