Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Charles Thomas McNeill

Charles Thomas McNeill

Oct 29, 2021

Charles Thomas McNeill, age 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist - Wilkes Medical Center.  He was a resident at Accordius Health - Wilkesboro in Wilkesboro, NC.

Charles was the son of the late Daniel McNeill and Margaret Lamb McNeill. He was also proceeded in death by brother Robert McNeill, sisters Ruth Ann McNeill, Betty...

Betty Hughes Davis

Betty Hughes Davis

Oct 29, 2021

Betty Auman Hughes Davis, age 88, of Asheboro, passed away on October 29, 2021 at Meridian Center in High Point.

Mrs. Davis was born in Randolph County on April 9, 1933 to Arcus and Edith Moore Auman.  She was retired from Black & Decker with over 15 years of service and was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church.  In...

Dennis  Brandon Hill

Dennis Brandon Hill

Oct 28, 2021

Dennis "Brandon" Hill, 34, of Sophia died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Asheboro.  

Brandon was born in Orange County, NC to parents Dennis Brady and Lynne Hill and attended Southwestern Randolph High School. He was formerly employed Thompson Roofing Services.  He was a loving husband and father.  He loved being in the outdoors and enjoyed planting his sunflowers.  He was never shy...

Elizabeth "Doll" Ann Smith

Elizabeth "Doll" Ann Smith

Oct 28, 2021

Elizabeth “Doll” Ann Smith of Gastonia died peacefully in her home on Thursday, Oct. 28. She was 79 years old. Doll was born and raised in Gastonia and was the daughter of the late Allen Henry Smith and Lillian Lavender Smith. As mother to Donna, Susan and Lillie, she served as a Girl Scout leader and was a longtime member...

Lynn Walter Meier

Lynn Walter Meier

Oct 28, 2021

Lynn Walter Meier, 77, passed away Thursday morning October 28, 2021 at Randolph Health in Asheboro, NC. Preceded in death by her parents, Doris Evans Walter and Frank Orson Walter, beloved sister Doris “Dottie” Laber, and brother-in-law, Larry J. Laber.  Survived by her husband of 54 years Paul Meier of Asheboro, NC and loving children: Mike Meier (the late Yung...

Nellie Jean Groce Crews

Nellie Jean Groce Crews

Oct 27, 2021

Nellie Jean Groce Crews, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Clapps Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden.

Mrs. Crews was born in Randolph County on August 26, 1931 to Robert and Bertha Allred Groce.  Nell retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill after 30 years of service.  She was a longtime member of Worthville United Methodist Church where she sang...

Phylis Larue Parnell

Phylis Larue Parnell

Oct 25, 2021

Phylis Larue Parnell, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home in Wadeville, where she had lived almost her entire life.

A Graveside service will be conducted by Rev. Tony Sedberry at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Wadeville Baptist Church with visitation to follow in the church fellowship hall.  The body will lie in...

Ann  Jenkins

Ann Jenkins

Oct 25, 2021

Ann Shough Jenkins, 87, of Asheboro passed away the morning of October 25th, 2021, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation.

Ann was a native of Rockingham County and a career Homemaker. She cared deeply for her family, always a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who made the best biscuits and sweet tea. Mrs. Jenkins was a caretaker who raised not only her...

J.C. Bowman

J.C. Bowman

Oct 23, 2021

Jesse Carson “J.C.” Bowman, age 82, of Randleman passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. J.C. was ready to meet the Lord when he was called home.

Mr. Bowman was born in Asheboro on September 7, 1939 to Cash and Pearl Bowman. He was employed by Burlington Industries followed by Whitewood Transport, where he retired....

Leilani  Allred

Leilani Allred

Oct 22, 2021

Leilani was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with Randolph Hospital, Chatham Hospital, and Universal Healthcare of Ramsuer as a nurse for over 30 years. Leilani is preceded in death by her husband, Herman Luther Allred, parents, George and Louise Hackett, brothers, Bobby and Sammy Hackett, and granddughter, Kristy White.

The family will recieve friends at Pugh Funeral Home,...

Walter Lee  Hyatt

Walter Lee Hyatt

Oct 21, 2021

Walter Lee Hyatt, age 77 of Randleman passed away on October 21, 2021 at High Point Regional Hospital.

Walter was born on September 19, 1944, the son of Gilbert Lee Hyatt and Margaret Evelyn Bowers Hyatt.  He is retired from Woodmark Originals in High Point after 41 years of service.  He loved going to Flea Markets and yard sales, tending his...

Gary Wayne Miller

Gary Wayne Miller

Oct 21, 2021

Gary Wayne Miller, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Miller was born in Asheboro on April 9, 1949 to Gilbert and Lydia Voncannon Miller. Wayne was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 18 years and was formerly a brick mason for 20+ years. He was a member of Fayetteville Street...

Sybil Jean   Cable

Sybil Jean Cable

Oct 20, 2021

Sybil Jean Cable, age 83, of Randleman died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her residence.

Born September 10, 1938 at Lumberton, NC the daughter Orella Locklear Hunt.

She worked as Unit Supervisor for 29 years for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company in Greensboro, NC. Mrs. Cable was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved going to the mountains....

David Anthony Powell

David Anthony Powell

Oct 20, 2021

David Anthony Powell, age 53, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home.

David was born on November 15, 1967, in Hickory, NC and graduated from Hickory High School.  He furthered his education at Western Carolina and the University of Southern California, where he received his Doctorate in Religious Studies.  He owned and operated Affordable Automotive Group with locations...

Wanda Owens Wolf

Wanda Owens Wolf

Oct 18, 2021

iWanda Owens Wolf, age 40, of Randleman passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Randolph Health.

Mrs. Wolf was born in High Point on July 10, 1981 to Frankie and Iris Saunders Owens. Wanda received a Culinary Arts Degree and was a custom cake baker. She loved to crochet. Wanda was preceded in death by her son, Michael, and her...

Meredith (Mert) Gallimore Thornburg

Meredith (Mert) Gallimore Thornburg

Oct 18, 2021

Meredith (Mert) Gallimore Thornburg, age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Thornburg was born in Randolph County on March 3, 1934 to Hal and Lola Briles Gallimore. She was a 1952 graduate of Farmer High School and a 1954 graduate of High Point College. Meredith taught school at both Farmer and...

Pat  Luther

Pat Luther

Oct 17, 2021

Pat Hilliard Luther, age 91, of Asheboro passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, October 17, 2021.

She is survived by two sons, J.R. Luther and wife Sandy of Greensboro and Jon Luther of Asheboro;  two grandsons, David and Jacob Luther; and siblings, Hazel Ridge, Betty Lyndon, James Hilliard, and Louis HIlliard.

Pat was preceded in death by her beloved son, Louis...

Robert Thomas Boggs

Robert Thomas Boggs

Oct 17, 2021

Robert "Bob" Thomas Boggs, of Asheboro, NC, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021, from complications of COVID-19. Bob was born on February 13, 1961, in Asheboro, NC to the late Paul Perry Boggs and Betty Imogene Marley Boggs.

Bob graduated from Asheboro High School in 1979 and later attended Appalachian State University where he received a Bachelor's degree in Technology....

William Charles Pritchard

William Charles Pritchard

Oct 16, 2021

William Charles Pritchard, age 84, of Randleman died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Mr. Pritchard was born January 1, 1937 in Randolph County, the son of Charlie and Eva Brown Pritchard. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War, and later retired from the NC Zoological Park. 

He is survived by his wife,...

Carl Laymon Vickers

Carl Laymon Vickers

Oct 16, 2021

Carl Laymon Vickers, age 77 of Randleman passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Mr. Vickers was born May 24, 1944 in Russell County, VA to Clarence and Elizabeth Boothe Vickers. Carl was known as a jokester and had a great sense of humor. He loved going camping, fishing, and really enjoyed gardening vegetables....