Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Paulette Louise Wilkins Durham
Sep 9, 2024
Paulette Louise Wilkins Durham, age 78, of Asheboro passed away on September 9, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Durham was born in Durham, NC on July 5, 1946 to Newman and Louise Chiotakis Wilkins. Paulette was a graduate of Cary High School and received her 2-year business degree from Harbarger’s Business College in Raleigh. Paulette was a people person, loved her...
Mildred Coleen Sawyer
Sep 9, 2024
Mildred Colleen Sawyer entered her Heavenly Home on September 9, 2024.
Mildred was Born September 5, 1935 in Sophia, NC to Carson and Fannie Sawyer. She attended New Market elementary school, Randleman High School, Pilgrim Bible College in Kernersville and Greenville College in Illinois.
She taught five years in Illinois before moving back to North Carolina to teach English and Writing at...
JoAnn Hunt Hammer
Sep 9, 2024
Betty “JoAnn” Hunt Hammer, age 86, of Asheboro, NC passed away on September 9th, 2024, peacefully at Hospice of Randolph.
JoAnn was born in Seagrove, NC to Claud Bernard Hunt and Roxie Woodell Hunt. She worked in the banking industry for most of her life, working first at First National Bank and then retiring from Community One Bank. She enjoyed spending...
Alan LeRoy Shaw
Sep 8, 2024
Alan LeRoy Shaw, 82, of Randleman passed away at home on Sunday, September 8, 2024. He was born March 12, 1942 in Price, UT to Garald C. Shaw and Wanda Irene Marsing Shaw.
Alan is survived by his wife, Virginia Shaw, of the home and his son, Marvin Shaw of Randleman.
The family will have a private service in Price, UT at...
Danny Wade Gray
Sep 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Danny Wade Gray, who left us on September 8, 2024, at the age of 71, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for helping...
Juanita Davidson Porche
Sep 7, 2024
Juanita Davidson Porche, age 97 of Asheboro, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Alpine Health and Rehab.
Juanita was born on September 12, 1926, in Randolph County to Wiley Davidson and Annie Gray. She deeply loved her family and worked alongside them at the Dixie Restaurant, eventually owning her own for a time. Juanita was also the co-owner...
Benjamin Lee Cox
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Benjamin Lee Cox 61 of Liberty passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his home after several months of declining health. Mr. Cox was born August 15,1963 in Asheboro. He was a member of the Randleman Fire Department where he served for 21 years while also operating Cox Construction. Mr. Cox loved being with his family, taking his oldest son Randall...
Alice Yow Wilkerson
Sep 1, 2024
Alice Yow Wilkerson of Asheboro, age 73 died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House. Alice was born on January 8, 1951, to Ervin and Swannie Yow. Alice was a sweet, kind and loving person who loved God. She had a smile that would warm your heart. She loved her family and went the extra mile to take...
Naomi Shortridge Smith
Sep 1, 2024
Naomi Shortridge Smith, age 83, of Jamestown passed away on September 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Smith was born in Buchanan, VA on October 30, 1940 to Airs and Ruby Keen Shortridge. Naomi was a very hard-working lady and retired from Triple A Mobile Homes, where she was named “Salesperson of the Year.” In addition to her parents,...
Rachel Smith Warner
Sep 1, 2024
Rachel Smith Warner, age 93, of Troy, NC, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Rachel was born on September 6, 1930, in Wadeville, NC to the late Henry Clay Smith and Nannie DeBerry Smith. She worked many years in the hosiery industry and was a housewife. She was married to her late husband, Lee Jackson...
Blaine Sherrill Ward
Aug 30, 2024
Blaine S Ward of Asheboro, died peacefully on August 30, 2024 at the William Dunlap Hospice House in Raleigh.
Mr Ward was a native of Ramseur, born on May 14, 1935 to Hardy C and Laura Yow Ward. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1957, he returned to Randolph County, eventually settling in Asheboro with his wife, Mary...
Ioannis "John" Emmanuel Antoniou
Aug 30, 2024
Ioannis (John) Emmanuel Antoniou, age 86, passed away August 30, 2024 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. The family will have a private service later this week at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in High Point.
John was born December 24, 1937 to the late Maria and Emmanuel Antoniou of Kontakeika, Samos Greece. He was a chemist and stylist and manufactured his...
Kathy Nelson Allred
Aug 30, 2024
Kathy Nelson Allred
September 18, 1958 - August 30, 2024
Kathy Nelson Allred, age 65, passed away surrounded by loving family members on August 30, 2024, in Asheboro, NC, after fighting a long, courageous battle with cancer since 2007. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, more affectionately known as, “Mimi.” She was born in Asheboro, NC, on September 18, 1958,...
Lawrence Emile Paige, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Lawrence Emile Paige, Jr. passed away on August 29, 2024 in Moses Cone Hospital after he had been dealing with sickness for 3 months. Our Lord Jesus decided to call him home. He is where he is able to walk again and run and laugh and feel good. He is not in any pain or suffering anymore.
I thank Our Lord...
Brenda Faye Sumner Farlow
Aug 29, 2024
Brenda Faye Sumner Farlow, 76, of Sophia passed Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born December 13, 1947 in High Point, NC to Charles Wayne Sumner and Florence Crotts Sumner.
Brenda will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known as being sassy, special, and always full of life. Brenda...
Lillian Williams Bailey
Aug 27, 2024
Lillian Williams Bailey, age 95, of Asheboro passed away on August 27, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Bailey was born in Randolph County on September 27, 1928 to Sam and Theodosia Hardister Williams. Lillian retired from Bossong Hosiery after 47 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith and was the pianist for Russell’s Grove Baptist Church and...
Bobby T. "Wild Bob" Andrews
Aug 26, 2024
Mr. Bobby T. “Wild Bob” Andrews, age 89 of LaFollette, TN, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. He was a University of North Carolina Graduate and loved Carolina Basketball with a fever. He loved antiquing and was quite the Debater. Bob always stayed busy and enjoyed a hard days work. Preceded in death by his Best Friend, Elizabeth Andrews, Son,...
George Allen Cockerham
Aug 26, 2024
George Allen Cockerham, age 96, of Asheboro passed away on August 26, 2024 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
Mr. Cockerham was born in Surry County on October 21, 1927. George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner/operator of George Cockerham Painting. George was a member of Asheboro First Wesleyan Church. He was preceded...
Linda Carol Cockerham
Aug 25, 2024
LINDA CAROL COCKERHAM WENT TO LIVE WITH JESUS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 FROM CLAPPS CONVALESCENT HOME IN ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA. LINDA WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER, 9TH, 1941 IN ASHEBORO TO THE LATE NEAL AND RUTH COCKERHAM.
SHE LIVED HER ENTIRE LIFE IN ASHEBORO, EXCEPT DURING THE WAR WHEN SHE LIVED WITH HER PARENTS IN WILMINGTON, NC, WHILE HER DAD WORKED AT...
Darlene Eldreth Moore
Aug 23, 2024
Cecylia Darlene Eldreth Moore, age 76, of Randleman passed away on August 23, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Moore was born in Ft. Bragg, NC on June 7, 1948 to Cecil and Lois Heath Eldreth. Darlene attended Randleman High School and was the owner/operator of Jitterburger in Randleman. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro. In addition to...
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