Sep 21, 2021

Dallas Brent Edmonds, age 72, of Asheboro died Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Mr. Edmonds was born March 2, 1949 in Galax, VA to Elmer and Mable Edmonds.

Mr. Edmonds grew up in Asheboro and was a graduate of Asheboro High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. and was retired from Piedmont Aviation. Mr. Edmonds loved music and...

Sep 20, 2021

Randy Lee Smith, age 55, of Randleman went to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Randy was a native of NY and served in the US Navy. He was the owner/operator of Shaver Textiles. Randy enjoyed camping and riding side by sides with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Kelly Smith...

Sep 19, 2021

James Milton "Jim" Walton, age 80, of Franklinville passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Walton was born in Randolph County on August 21, 1941 to James and Mildred Milks Walton. Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Captain with the Asheboro Fire Department after over 30...

Sep 18, 2021

Robin Renee Kaminski, known to all as Renee, lost her fight with cancer September 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1968 in Marion, NC to David Hawkins and Alice Jones Hawkins. A 1986 graduate of McDowell (NC) High School, Renee also earned an AAS degree in 1993 and a bachelor of science degree from Gardner-Webb University in 1996 while...

Sep 15, 2021

Joseph Earl VanBencoten, Sr. age 59, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Randolph Health.

Mr. VanBencoten was born in Elmira, NY on July 31, 1962 to Earl and Jeanette VanBencoten.  In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Gilbert and his brother-in-law, Bob Carpenter. 

Joseph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather,...

Sep 13, 2021

William Roger Rice, age 70, of Asheboro died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Rice was born February 3, 1951 in Randolph County to William Frank and Leta Rice.

Mr. Rice was a 1969 graduate of Seagrove High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church and served on the...

Sep 13, 2021

Sheila Dianna McBride McCain, age 69, of Sophia passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. McCain was born in Randolph County on August 22, 1952 to Willis and Irene Hughes McBride. She was a 1970 graduate of Farmer High School and a graduate of Appalachian State University. Sheila was formerly employed with Randolph Community College. She...

Sep 13, 2021

Patsy Ann (Saunders) Essick, born January 28, 1936, passed peacefully along to be with the Lord with family by her side at Randolph Hospital on September 13th, 2021.

Pat was a true southern woman, called "Princess" by many, as she was always put together, dressed "to the nines", coordinated, and prepared for any occasion. She was just as beautiful on the...

Sep 13, 2021

Davis Gordon Rutledge, age 22, of Trinity, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.

Davis was a 2017 graduate of Wheatmore High School and employed by Ace Avant of Archdale. He had a great smile and special love for his son. Davis enjoyed being and working outside. He loved being a biker and his grandma Louise's pickles. He also loved gardening and...

Sep 11, 2021

Easton Lee Mills, infant son of Heather McDuffie went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

In addition to his mother, Easton is survived by his grandmother and grandfather, Pamela McDuffie and David McDuffie of Asheboro; grandfather, Jimmy Maness of Seagrove; grandparents, Joseph and Peggy Reaves of Asheboro; aunt, Stephanie McDuffie Reaves and husband Tyler of Asheboro; uncles,...

Sep 11, 2021

Rev. Richard Charles Hill, age 86, of Asheboro died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home.

Richard was born November 14, 1934 the son of Paul R. and Hazel Owens Hill.

Richard was a native of Randolph County and had served in the 82nd Airborne Unit of the US Army from 1954-1962. He was the founder of United Missionary Church of Ramseur,...

Sep 11, 2021

Camille Grice Redding of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Camille was born to the late Camille Jennette and Theodore Nelson Grice on December 6, 1936, in Raleigh, NC. She graduated from St. Mary's Junior College in 1957 and received her bachelor's degree in 1959 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She...

Sep 10, 2021

John Marshall Stott, age 78, formerly of Greensboro, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Stott was born April 10, 1943 the son of William Hollis and Jean Kappel Stott.

John was a native of Durham, NC and a graduate of Grimsley High School in Greensboro. He attended UNC, Chapel Hill, served in the US Coast Guard and...

Sep 10, 2021

Robert Max Jarrell, Sr. age 89, of Asheboro, passed away from complications of a stroke, on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Jarrell was born in Asheboro on November 13, 1931 to D. Frank and Ida Sheffield Jarrell. Max served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Max enjoyed working and founded Automatic Vending...

Sep 9, 2021

Penny Lynn Watson, age 57, of Randleman died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at High Point Medical Center, High Point.

Penny was born in High Point on February 29, 1964 to I. Lawrence and Glenda Watson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Glenda Watson, grandmother, Almeda Beeson, and nephew, Ethan Frazier. She was a part of Faith Community Church. Penny...

Sep 8, 2021

Randleman Duke "Randy" Ferree, Jr., age 71, of Asheboro died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Ferree was born September 15, 1949 the son of Randleman Duke and Dorothy Pearl Spencer Ferree.

Randy was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He had worked in furniture design and sold manufactured homes for...

Sep 7, 2021

Sep 7, 2021

James "Jim" Steinreed Jones, Jr., age 60, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at High Point Medical Center.

Jim was born in Yazoo City, MS on August 13, 1961 to James and Carolyn Fayette Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed with M.G. Newell. Jim was a kind man who adored his...

Sep 6, 2021

Terry Marshall Freeman, age 73, of Troy passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional, Pinehurst.

Mr. Freeman was born November 2, 1947 in Troy, NC the son of the late Tommy Freeman and the late Ruth Morton Freeman. He served his country in the Army. He was employed by Capel Mills as a weaver for 20 years.

He...

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Louise Huffines Moore, age 92, of Navarre, FL died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem.

Mrs. Moore was born February 8, 1929, and was the daughter of Ralph and Helen Huffines

Mrs. Moore was a native of Los Angeles, CA and a school teacher.  She taught for 16 years in Sacramento, Ca and served as...