Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Charles Thomas Swing
Mar 12, 2026
Charles Thomas Swing, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on March 12, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Swing was born in Shawnee, OK on October 9, 1945 to Charles Calvin Swing and Sadie Craven Swing. Charles was a graduate of Asheboro High School, graduated from Wingate College, and was a 1969 graduate of the University of Georgia where he...
Jesse Parks Ingold
Mar 10, 2026
Jesse Parks Ingold of Asheboro died March 10, 2026, holding the hands of loved ones. He was 89.
Born August 12, 1936, in Randolph County, North Carolina, Jesse was the youngest of six children to Oakwell Ingold and Eva Mae Ingold.
Jesse lived a life devoted to his family. He was a loving husband, a caring father, and a proud “Number One...
Mary Lina Raper Butt
Mar 7, 2026
Mary Lina Raper Butt born 6.11.1929 - died 3.7.2026
Mary was the youngest daughter of Caleb Jerome Raper and Nona Chappell Raper. Mary married her high school sweetheart Thomas R. Butt, Sr in 1948. They were married 59 years until his passing in 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Thomas R. Butt, Sr., son, Thomas R. Butt,...
Cathy Jan Marion
Mar 7, 2026
Cathy Jan Marion, age 70, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Randolph Health.
Cathy was born on January 30, 1956, in Pinehurst, North Carolina, to the late Roger T. Marion and Mae Williamson Marion. Cathy enjoyed the simple comforts of life and the people she loved most. She was a devoted fan of the Carolina Tar...
Doris Owen Carter
Mar 6, 2026
Doris Owen Carter, previously of Asheboro, passed away Friday March 6, 2026, at Trinity Village in Hickory at the age of 93. Doris was born in Seagrove on June 27, 1932, spent the majority of her life in Asheboro, and moved to Hickory in 2021 to be closer to family. She was preceded in death by her mother Edna Owen,...
Michael Duane Mills
Mar 5, 2026
Michael “Mike” Duane Mills Sr. (68) of Ramseur, NC passed away in his home on March 5th. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, mother, Emma Lucas, children, Samantha (James), Michael (Kim), Jesse (Katie), grandchildren, Abigail, Tabitha, Gabrielle, Jaydin, Jack, Nathan, Wyatt, Elliott, great-grandchildren, Lincoln, Leeland, Calvin, Jaxson, Ayden, Kannon, sisters, Carla, Cindy, brother, Eddie Gibson (Judy), and all his...
Hilda Spencer Bulla
Mar 4, 2026
Hilda Spencer Bulla, age 84, of Sophia passed away on March 4, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Bulla was born in Randolph County on January 27, 1942 to Charlie and Emma Hoover Spencer. Hilda retired, after 50 years of service, from Caraway/Hughes Furniture Industries. She was faithful to her church, Charlotte Methodist Church. Hilda was a good and...
Walter Douglas Badgett
Mar 3, 2026
Walter Douglas Badgett, 68, of Sophia passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born February 11, 1958 in Hamilton, OH to Walter Franklin Badgett and Ruth Miriam Hansmann Badgett.
Walter was born and raised in Ohio. He graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, class of 1975. Soon after he joined...
Henry Gustavo Zepeda Lima
Mar 3, 2026
Henry Gustavo Zepeda Lima, de 20 años, residente de Troy, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 3 de marzo de 2026.
Henry nació el 10 de mayo de 2005 en Guatemala, hijo de Rolando Zepeda Barrera y Alma Raquel Zepeda Lima. Fue un joven muy cariñoso, de carácter tranquilo, conocido por su bondad y por la forma en que se preocupaba por...
Kenneth "Kenny" William Lampart
Mar 2, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” William Lampart, 84, of Asheboro, passed away on March 2, 2026, in his adopted city of Asheboro, NC.
Kenny was born January 12, 1942, in Oceanside, NY to Martin Matthew and Mildred Agnes Lampart. He built a long and respected career in commercial and residential construction. As a commercial superintendent, he played a significant role in shaping the Asheboro...
William Douglas "Doug" Smith
Mar 2, 2026
William Douglas “Doug” Smith, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on March 2, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Smith was born in Charlotte, NC on July 2, 1945 to William and Betty Shumate Smith. Doug served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and fought in the Vietnam War. He was employed with Randolph Electric Membership...
David Brian Shaw
Feb 28, 2026
David Brian Shaw, 69, of Randleman, formerly of Supply, NC, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was born February 2, 1957 in Seagrove, NC to James Henry Shaw and Doris Marie Sheffield Shaw.
Brian found his soulmate and love of his life, Annette, and had been happily married for over 40 years....
Milton Hammer Redding
Feb 27, 2026
Milton Hammer Redding, 81, of Asheboro, joined his beloved wife, Linda, in heaven on February 27, 2026. Born on February 15, 1945 to Viola Sanborn Redding and William Frank Redding, Jr., Milton was the youngest of three sons. He attended Oral Roberts University, where he majored in Biblical Literature, and completed his thesis on Wisdom Literature. At an early age,...
Terry Lynn Waisner
Feb 21, 2026
Terry Lynn Waisner went to be with his Lord on February 21, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his wife and sons. Terry was born to Gary Lamar Waisner and Shirley Marie Ritchie in Stanley County on July 3, 1955.
Terry was a true old school cowboy. Old school cowboys were defined by their toughness, their sheer...
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Lamb
Feb 20, 2026
Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Lamb, age 78, of Sophia, NC, passed away on February 20, 2026, at Randolph Hospital.
Tommy was born on April 2, 1947, to Robert and Frances Shaw Lamb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Julie Stewart; and his brother, Edwin Lamb.
Tommy is survived by his daughter, Glenda Hutchens; his brothers, Darrell Lamb and Mitchell Lamb...
Darrell Cline Thomas
Feb 19, 2026
Darrell Cline Thomas, age 75, of Hickory, passed away on February 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a full and meaningful life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that brought him happiness. Darrell was a faithful member of Corinth Reformed Church of Christ...
Pamela "Pam" Dow Tekumalla
Feb 19, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Renee Dow Tekumalla, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Randolph Hospital.
Pam was born in Akron, OH on September 25, 1959 to Richard and Barbara Garman Dow. She was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company in Asheboro and as a property manager for Booker Creek Townhouse Apartments in Chapel Hill. Pam was...
Robert "Tim" Timothy Blankenship
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Timothy “Tim” Blankenship, age 63, of High Point, NC, departed this life at his home on February 19, 2026.
Tim was born on January 31, 1963, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1981 and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1989. He also earned the...
Dorothy McNeill Upton
Feb 18, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy McNeill Upton
February 18, 2026
August 4, 1930 – February 18, 2026
Dorothy Clara McNeill Upton of Seagrove passed away on February 18, 2026, at Randolph Hospital. She was a very dearly loved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend.
Dorothy attended school at Seagrove after which she had a career in the sewing industry making various types of garments. She was married...
Mildine Beryl Herring McCaskill
Feb 16, 2026
Mildine Beryl Herring McCaskill, 94, of Randleman passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Clapp’s Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was born August 28, 1931 to William Herring and Minnie Williams Herring.
Mildine was born in Nixonville, SC and was a graduate of Conway High School class of 1949. She moved to Randolph County where she and Charles...



