Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Konda Faye Shaw
Dec 3, 2024
Konda Faye Shaw, age 62, of Asheboro died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Konda was born in Randolph County on February 15, 1962 to William and Ramona Shaw. She loved plants, bluegrass music and collecting arrowheads. Konda was a Candy Crush master and enjoyed watching Panthers football.
Konda is survived by her son, Tyler Morgan and wife Hannah; grandchildren, Whitley,...
Robert Eugene Hurley, Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Robert Eugene Hurley, Sr., age 81, of Sylva, NC passed away on December 3, 2024 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva.
Mr. Hurley was born in Tazewell, VA on May 19, 1943 to Lee and Reba Hurley. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army. Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia Charlottesville. He was a...
George Chapman Parson
Dec 2, 2024
George Chapman Parson, 75, of Pleasant Garden met his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph surrounded by family. He was born March 4, 1949 in Louisa, KY to Drew Parson and Maxie Alva Chapman Parson.
George was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born and raised in Kentucky where...
Shannon Gale Armstrong
Dec 1, 2024
Shannon Gale Armstrong, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Gale was born in Tarboro, NC on September 15, 1942 to Rupert and Mary Charles Brooks Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree and A&T University with a Master’s degree in Special Education. Gale...
Karen Cherry Houston
Nov 29, 2024
In Loving Memory of Karen Cherry Houston
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Cherry Houston, a beloved mother, wife, friend, and beacon of unconditional love, who departed this life on 11/29/2024 at the age of 67. While the pain of her absence feels immeasurable, the gratitude and love she instilled in those who knew her...
Judith Hess Davidson
Nov 29, 2024
Judith Dian “Judy” Hess Davidson, age 82 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Judy was born in New York on September 11, 1942 to Alvin and Anita Gross Hess. Judy worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines and had her pilot’s license. As a free lance flight instructor, Judy taught students how to...
Rachel Ellen Smith
Nov 28, 2024
Rachel Ellen Freeman Smith, 84 of Asheboro, left her earthly home on November 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Rachel was born on January 2nd, 1940, to Ora Richardson and Neill Bailey Freeman, rounding out their baker’s dozen. Rachel grew up at the family Homeplace in Seagrove helping on the family farm with her twelve siblings. She was...
James "Jimmy" Douglas Pickurel
Nov 28, 2024
James Douglas “Jimmy” Pickurel, age 69, of Ramseur passed away on November 28, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Pickurel was born in Henry County, VA on August 25, 1955 to Charles and Minnie Biggs Pickurel. Jimmy was formerly employed with Pannill Knitting, Sara Lee, and Hanes Brands, retiring with over 30 years of service. During his employment, Jimmy traveled to...
Janet Mary Wade
Nov 27, 2024
Janet Mary Barrett Wade, age 79, of Climax, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 27, 2024.
Janet was born on May 30, 1945, in Torquay, London, to John Barrett and Mary Carter. An extraordinary cook, she was known for preparing everything from scratch and with love. Janet’s passion for flowers and their vibrant colors brought her immense joy....
Mike Keeling
Nov 23, 2024
Gordon McLane “Mike” Keeling, Jr., age 74, of Snow Camp passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by the family he loved.
Mr. Keeling was born February 12, 1950, in Vance County to Gordon and Margaret Keeling. He retired from Hodgin Construction Company as a superintendent. He enjoyed construction and carpentry work and being able to work with...
Mary Louise McMaster
Nov 20, 2024
Mary Louise McMaster
April 28, 1921 - November 20, 2024
Mary Louise McMaster passed away on November 20, 2024 at the age of 103 after a brief illness. Mary graduated from Providence High School in Randolph County and Gate City Secretarial School in Greensboro. She was a bookkeeper for Asheboro Hosiery Mill and retired in 1986. Mary was an active member of...
Maryann Lewis Sweitzer
Nov 19, 2024
Maryann Lewis Sweitzer, age 67, of Candor, NC, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Maryann was born on March 4, 1957, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Roy Raymond Lewis and Hildegard Geier Lewis. She was a 1975 graduate of West Montgomery High School. She attended Wingate College and finished her Applied Science degree at Montgomery Community College. She...
Gary Melvin Pfohl
Nov 15, 2024
Gary Melvin Pfohl, Asheboro, NC (formerly Pendleton, NY) was called to his heavenly home on November 15, 2024. He was 62 years old.
He was born October 31, 1962, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of Melvin and Elaine Pfohl. He was the youngest of 3 siblings. On June 16, 1984, he married Karen (Mueller) Pfohl. In July 1998 Gary and...
George Fred Snider
Nov 14, 2024
George Fred Snider November 24, 1933 – November 14, 2024 Randleman
George Fred Snider, 90, of Randleman passed away surrounded by family at Clapp’s Nursing home in Asheboro, NC. He was born November 24, 1933 in Tobaccoville, NC to Solomon R. Snider and Alice Allen Snider.
Fred is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved his...
Jesse "Jay" Woodrow Sandlin, Jr.
Nov 12, 2024
Jesse “Jay” Woodrow Sandlin, Jr., age 83, of Asheboro passed away on November 12, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Sandlin was born in New Hanover County on December 28, 1940 to Jesse Woodrow Sandlin, Sr. and Ruth Jolly Sandlin. Jay was a 1960 graduate of New Hanover High School where he played shortstop on the baseball team....
Zachary "Zack" Lee Thornburg
Nov 11, 2024
Zachary “Zack” Lee Thornburg, age 65, of Asheboro passed away on November 11, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.
Mr. Thornburg was born in Randolph County on August 1, 1959, to Farrell and Carole Jean Perdue Thornburg. Zack was a 1977 graduate of Asheboro High School. After graduating from college, Zack returned to...
Richard Joseph "Joey" Melton
Nov 10, 2024
Richard Joseph “Joey” Melton, age 42, of Raeford, NC passed away on November 10, 2024.
Mr. Melton was born in Richmond, VA on November 10, 1982. Joey was a hard worker and was formerly employed with Energizer and Technimark and was currently employed at Bunce Construction. Joey was a kind-hearted man with a good spirit, who would stop and help anyone...
Susan Elizabeth Hayes
Nov 8, 2024
Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Martin Hayes 78 of Randleman passed away Friday morning at High Point Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. Mrs. Hayes was married to her husband C.O. Hayes for 46 years. She loved spending time with her family and especially cooking for her family. She was known to be a great cook. Mrs. Hayes was very...
Lillian Cagle
Nov 6, 2024
Lillian Mae Jarrett Cagle of Asheboro passed away on November 6, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Cagle was born in Cedar Falls to Grady and Ottie Luck Jarrett and was employed with the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA for 10 years. Lillian was an active member of Cedar Falls United Methodist Church, where she was a former choir director and sang in quartets. Lillian...
Paul Ray Spivey
Nov 5, 2024
Paul Ray Spivey, of Troy North Carolina, briefly touched this earth on November 5th, 2024. While Paul did not have any time here on this world before departing to the next life, he had a massive impact. He will be loved and missed by so many people, including his mother Jordan McIntyre Spivey and his father Grover Christopher Spivey, both...
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