Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Vernon Daniel Harker IV
Jan 7, 2026
Vernon Daniel Harker born 27 May 1943 in Akron, Ohio died 7 Jan 2026 at home in Asheboro, NC.
Survived by his daughter, Christina Marie Harker of Goldsboro, Stepdaughter Candace Bongiovanni (Mike) of Asheboro, 7 brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by his first wife, Gwenlynn C. Harker on September 21, 2002, followed by the recent passing of his second wife,...
Charles "Charlie" Herman Crawford
Jan 6, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Herman Crawford, Sr., age 89, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Charlie was born on March 22, 1936, in Asheville, North Carolina, to the late Herman Crawford and Mabel Candler Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ann Crawford Sherrill.
Charlie was an avid athlete...
Vernie "Cottontop" Monroe Thomas
Jan 6, 2026
Vernie “Cottontop” Monroe Thomas, age 83, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House surrounded by his family.
Mr. Thomas was born in Asheboro on June 17, 1942. He was later adopted by Herman and Emma Wright Thomas. He was employed as a truck driver for 40 years. Vernie was a very giving gentleman who...
Waneta Mae Boutin Tew
Jan 6, 2026
Waneta Mae Boutin Tew, 69, of Greensboro passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She was born June 18, 1956 in Island Pond, VT to Louis Boutin and Annabelle Atkins Boutin. Waneta is survived by many friends and her feline companion, Tina Turner.
There are no services planned at this time.
Pugh Funeral Home in...
James "Jim" Wayman Scott, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
James “Jim” Wayman Scott, Jr., age 76, of Seagrove passed away on January 5, 2026 at Randolph Hospital.
Mr. Scott was born in Dade County, Florida on October 29, 1949 to James and Evelyn Scott. He retired from Mid-State Plastics after almost 30 years of service. Jim was an avid golfer, loved watching Monday Night RAW, and was a former coach...
Betty Jane LaGrange
Jan 4, 2026
Betty Jane Gibbs LaGrange October 11, 1925 — January 4, 2026 Asheboro
Betty Jane Gibbs LaGrange, 100, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House. She was born October 11, 1925, in Albany County, NY, to Harry Benjamin Gibbs and Vertie Vianna Clow.
Betty grew up in the Hilderberg Mountain village of Knox, New York, as the youngest...
Gilbert Ray Brown
Jan 3, 2026
Gilbert Ray Brown, age 82, of Seagrove passed away on January 3, 2026 at his daughter’s home.
Mr. Brown was born in Asheboro on March 21, 1943 to Clarence and Ethel Roberts Brown. Gilbert was a 1962 graduate of Seagrove High School, attended Brevard Junior College for 2 years, and was a 1967 graduate of East Carolina University with a bachelor’s...
Archie Marvin Thompson
Jan 3, 2026
Archie Marvin Thompson, age 68, of Troy, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital.
Archie was born in Montgomery County on January 12, 1957, to the late Archie Daniel Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Freeman Lynthacum. Archie served his country in the United States Army. He worked for many years in the maintenance department of Uwharrie...
Wallace "Wally" Swaim
Dec 31, 2025
Wallace “Wally” Swaim, 80, of Sophia passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, NC. He was born July 7, 1945, in Randleman, NC to Joseph Prevo Swaim and Ruth Agnes Caudle Swaim.
Wally will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a lifetime resident of Randolph County....
Edwina Norman Yeatts
Dec 30, 2025
Edwina “Pug” Norman Yeatts, age 95 of Asheboro, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved husband George on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at Cross Roads Retirement Community. Her loving niece, Cheryl, was by her side, holding her hand and praising the Lord with music until He took her home. Her funeral service will be held...
Cynthia Escalante
Dec 29, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of Cynthia Escalante on December 29, 2025.
Cynthia was born on August 30, 1976, to the late Ector and Beatrice Escalante of Corpus Christi, Texas. She filled our lives with boundless love, warmth, and laughter. A devoted mother, her strength, humor, and humility touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Her greatest joy was...
Shirley Ann Tiner Jordan
Dec 29, 2025
Shirley Ann Tiner Jordan, 77, of Randleman passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph. She was born in Guilford County, NC on November 23, 1948 to Junior Brian Tiner and Doris Gertrude Smith Tiner.
Shirley will be remembered as a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was married to the love of her life, John...
Linda Francine Swift Fogel
Dec 27, 2025
Linda Francine Swift Fogel, age 76, of Seagrove passed away on December 27, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Fogel was born in Marin County, CA on March 26, 1949 to Frank and Shirley Thompson Swift. Linda was employed with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst for 14 years. Linda loved to do crafts, take care of her plants, and...
Richard Carles Shaw
Dec 26, 2025
Richard Carles Shaw, 77, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Charlotte. He was born December 25, 1948, to Glade Matthews and Ethel Lee Shaw.
Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Upon his return from service, he told the love of his life, Mildred, that he was going to marry her—a...
Harold Dean Thomas Millikan
Dec 26, 2025
Harold Dean Thomas Millikan, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers, and one sister.
Dean was born December 12, 1939, in Randolph County. He graduated from Asheboro High School, class of 1958, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He grew up working in...
Ronald "Ron" David Greene
Dec 24, 2025
Ronald “Ron” David Greene, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on December 24, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Greene was born in Randolph County on September 29, 1948 to Atlas and Elizabeth Reeder Greene. Ron grew up in Whynot and became self-sufficient at an early age. Ron retired from UPS with over 25 years of service and was a...
Tommy Odell Hinshaw
Dec 23, 2025
Tommy Odell Hinshaw, 65, of Climax passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 12, 1960 in Greensboro, NC to Emory Ray Hinshaw and Patty Sue Westmoreland Hinshaw.
Tommy will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He was the life of the party, loved to crack jokes, and...
Dollie Ann Cheshire
Dec 23, 2025
Dollie Ann Meadors Cheshire, 90, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing of Asheboro. She was born December 25, 1934, in Eden, NC, to Doc Thomas Meadors and Ollie Elizabeth Masey.
Dollie was a devoted family woman who cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She had a deep love for the outdoors...
Marlene Meier Jordan
Dec 20, 2025
Marlene Meier Jordan, 87, of Asheboro, died on December 20, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, N.C. Marlene was born on July 12, 1938, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the first of three children born to Henry John Meier and Ruth Elizabeth Snitker. Her father was a pastor whose assignments eventually brought the family south to the small...
Jerry Gilbert "Golf" Ward
Dec 18, 2025
Jerry “Golf” Gilbert Ward, 94, took the fairway to heaven on December 18, undoubtedly calling out his signature line—“Hello hole!”—as he sank his final putt, loud enough for St. Peter to look up from the scorecard. Jerry arrived well-dressed, on time, and probably offering swing tips.
Born and raised in Asheboro, North Carolina, Jerry was voted Most Witty at Asheboro High...
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