Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Delbert Lee Spillman

Delbert Lee Spillman

Apr 2, 2022

Delbert Lee Spillman passed April 2nd, 2022 at Silas Creek Nursing Home in Winston Salem, NC. Delbert was a member of Old Union United Methodist. His family knew him as “big grandpa”, and he loved farming with a passion. He also loved his chickens and anything that had legs. Delbert is preceded in death by his parents Seth Levi and...

Donald  Thomas

Donald Thomas

Apr 1, 2022

Donald Thomas, age 95, of Asheboro passed away on April 1, 2022 in his home.

Don was born in Yancey County, NC on September 23, 1926, to Jobe and Hattie Thomas. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and after service graduated from Western Carolina University and earned a Master’s degree from NC A&T University. He retired...

Ryan Nathaniel Rose

Ryan Nathaniel Rose

Mar 24, 2022

Beautiful soul, Ryan Nathaniel Rose, left this earth on March 24, 2022.

He leaves behind a heartbroken family which includes, his mother, Shana Rose; father, Robert Rose; step father, David Senkus; step mother, Jodi Rose; sisters, Ashley Colton Harper, Michaela Rose, Arianna Ferris, Hailee Rose; brother, Parker Rose; brother-in-law, Blake Harper; uncle John and aunt Robin Rose; nieces, Virginia Rae Harper, Ruby...

Mollie Leonheart Gregg

Mollie Leonheart Gregg

Mar 24, 2022

Mollie L. Gregg passed away on March 24, 2022.

Mollie was a person full of life.  She enjoyed shopping, spending time with family and friends, dancing, playing Bingo, crafting, and making people laugh.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Gregg, son Scott Gregg, brother Ike Leonheart, sister Sarah DeWoody, and brother Frank Leonheart.

She is survived by two daughters, Debra...

Exie Ray Burgess Craven

Exie Ray Burgess Craven

Mar 23, 2022

Exie Ray Burgess Craven, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Craven was born in Ramseur on September 13, 1932 to William and Myrtle Pope Burgess.  Exie was retired from Belk's in Asheboro after 10 years of service.  She had been a member of Asheboro Pentecostal Holiness Church since 1968, where...

James Richard "Jimmy" Curran

James Richard "Jimmy" Curran

Mar 22, 2022

James Richard "Jimmy" Curran, age 49, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Curran was born in Orange County on May 9, 1972 to James Francis Curran, Jr. and Cathryn Woodbury Curran.  Jimmy was a 1990 graduate of Asheboro High School.  He was an expert tile man for 25 years and was the owner/operator of...

James Ralph Strickland

James Ralph Strickland

Mar 22, 2022

James Ralph “Sleepy” Strickland, Jr., age 72, died Tuesday, March 22,2022, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

James was born on July 10, 1949, in Augusta, GA.

James was bigger than life, generous, kind and a friend to all.  He was loved by family and friends alike and was a person everyone enjoyed!  He was a longtime truck driver and owned...

Gustavo  Simental - Rodriguez

Gustavo Simental - Rodriguez

Mar 20, 2022

Gustavo Simental-Rodriguez, age 35, of Asheboro passed away on March 20, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.

Gustavo was born on August 15, 1986 in Zacatecas, Mexico.  He loved animals and was employed as the Farm Manager with Townley Equestrian Center. Gustavo was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he always volunteered in any capacity that he...

Shelby Barrett McDaniel

Shelby Barrett McDaniel

Mar 20, 2022

Shelby Barrett McDaniel, 85, of Randleman went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 20, 2022 at her home.

 Shelby was a loving, kind and gentle soul who loved God, her church, her family, friends, her flowers and her animals. She had a green thumb. Shelby taught Sunday School her whole adult life and volunteered for child evangelist...

Joan Snider Brewer

Joan Snider Brewer

Mar 18, 2022

Joan Snider Brewer, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Brewer was born in Asheboro on March 28, 1940.  Joan worked for several local attorneys before and after retiring from Hammond & Hammond, Attorneys.  She was a member of First E&R Church of Christ where she was a member of the choir.  Joan...

John Henry Hoots

John Henry Hoots

Mar 17, 2022

John Henry Hoots, age 83, of Troy, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Montgomery Village Assisted Living in Star, NC.

John was born in Yadkinville, NC to the late Sanford Augustine Hoots and Eva Belle Reavis Hoots.

John was preceded in death by his daughter Julie at a young age, his sister Addie Hoots and his three brothers, Carl...

Tony Leo Asbill

Tony Leo Asbill

Mar 17, 2022

Tony Leo Asbill, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Asbill was born in Montgomery County on March 24, 1940 to Charles and Josie Yarboro Asbill. Tony served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was formerly employed with AVS and retired as a salesman with the Lance Corporation after 34...