Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Melissa Sue Duncan Turner
Jul 17, 2025
Melissa Sue Duncan Turner, age 46, of Trinity passed away on July 17, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Turner was born in Welch, WV on May 27, 1979 to Charles and Debra Fraysier Duncan, who preceded her in death. Melissa was employed in the hotel industry for 27 years. Melissa was an avid reader. She was a big animal lover, taking...
Patricia Simmons
Jul 14, 2025
Lois Patricia Simmons, a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) honors graduate from the college of DAA, the University of Cincinnati, listed by Business Week magazine many times as the most creative program on our Earth, was in her fifth decade of executive zoo management and remained Director CEO of the NC ZOO in Asheboro, NC. She was a three time...
Joseph David Cruthis
Jul 14, 2025
Joseph David Cruthis, 67, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. It is with heartbreaking sadness that we share David was carried home to be with Jesus.
Born on February 1, 1958, David grew up in Greensboro, NC, and graduated from Southeast Guilford High School in 1977. After completing an electrician’s course at GTI, he worked as an electrician before dedicating...
Wendy Ann McConnell
Jul 14, 2025
Wendy Ann McConnell, age 63, of Mt. Gilead, NC passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Wendy was born in Anchorage Alaska on January 13, 1962, to the late Thomas William McConnell and Sharon Ann Paterson McConnell. She was a machine operator for Michelin Tires and was a CNA. She loved to garden her vegetables and flowers. Wendy enjoyed going...
Juanita Burleson Sykes
Jul 13, 2025
Juanita B. Sykes, age 94, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
Juanita was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. She was an avid gardener who could make any vegetable or flower flourish. She was also a wonderful cook, known for filling family gatherings with delicious dishes, cakes, pies, and her famous homemade yeast rolls . Juanita...
Doris Wilson Garner
Jul 5, 2025
Doris Wilson Garner, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 8, 1941 to Hobert Wilson and Ethel Richardson Wilson. Doris graduated from Seagrove High School in 1960. She was married to the love of her life, Raymond Garner, for 58 years. Doris loved reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Doris was preceded...
Melissa Briles Rich
Jul 2, 2025
Melissa Jane Briles Rich, age 48, of Asheboro passed away on July 2, 2025 at her home.
Melissa was born in Portsmouth, VA on August 21, 1976. She attended Randleman High School and loved going to her church, New Hope Church. Melissa enjoyed starting and ending her day with her coffee. She loved watching TV and was an avid Duke Blue...
Mabel Ruth Hoover Horton
Jul 2, 2025
Mabel Ruth Hoover Horton, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on July 2, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.
Ms. Horton was born in Asheboro on July 15, 1939 to Andrew and Vernie Blackwood Hoover. She grew up in the Farmer Community, was a 1957 graduate of Farmer High School, and received her associate’s degree in general education from Haywood Community...
Nadine Shotwell Enyart
Jul 1, 2025
Nadine Shotwell Enyart, 80, passed away on July 1, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Nadine was a warm and compassionate woman, whose stubbornness was part of her charm. She cherished even the simplest conversations, always welcoming others with open arms. When someone faced difficulties, she readily stepped in to help lighten their load, demonstrating her generous heart. Although she had a...
William Gerald Travers
Jul 1, 2025
William “Bill” Gerald Travers, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on July 1, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Travers was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 15, 1940 to William and Sally Coury Travers, who preceded him in death. Bill served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Bill was employed as Safety Director for Cascade Die Casting in...
Ralph Curtis Wood
Jul 1, 2025
Ralph Curtis Wood, 96, of Randleman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Asheboro, NC. He was born October 30, 1928 in Randolph County to Solon Tobias Wood and Grace Hinshaw Wood.
Ralph will be remembered as a loving, caring, and compassionate family man. His love for family was overwhelming as was his love...
Perry June Garner
Jun 29, 2025
Perry June Garner, age 78, of Sophia passed away on June 29, 2025 at High Point Medical Center.
Mr. Garner was born in Moore County on June 3, 1947 to Lennie and Jennie York Garner. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber with over 25 years of service. Perry loved his church, Central Falls Baptist Church and loved sharing the Gospel...
Terry Gene Kidd
Jun 28, 2025
Terry Gene Kidd, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on June 28, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Kidd was born in Siler City, NC on October 18, 1949 to Wilber and Lennie Webster Kidd. Terry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a hard worker and was employed with Burlington Industries for 35 years. Terry...
Marion Chriscoe Lyndon
Jun 28, 2025
Marion Waine Chriscoe Lyndon, 78, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Marion was born on May 30,1947 in Randolph County to Winfred "Barney" and Palma Lee "Pam" Chriscoe. Marion was a precious mother, loving wife, wonderful Grammy, and Matriarch of the family. Marion was the backbone of our family, the shining light...
Antonio Martinez Sanchez
Jun 27, 2025
Antonio Martinez Sanchez, de 61 años, residente de Asheboro, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 27 de junio de 2025 en Greensboro, NC.
Antonio nació el 11 de Febrero de 1964 en Guanajuato, México, hijo de Ramón Martínez y Epigmenia Sánchez. Era un hombre alegre y lleno de vida, siempre bromeando con todos y contagiando alegría dondequiera que iba. Le encantaba contar...
Cierra Nicole Goins Heigaard
Jun 26, 2025
Cierra Nicole Goins Heigaard, age 33, of Portsmouth, VA passed away on June 26, 2025 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA.
Cierra was born on April 16, 1992 to Louis Anthony Katauskas and Tammy Renee Goins. She loved Florida, shopping, and vacationing. Cierra loved her family dearly and was beloved by them. Cierra loved flowers, and the garden she planted...
Cynthia Lynnette Atkins
Jun 26, 2025
Cynthia Lynnette Perryman Atkins, 74, of Randleman passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born February 12, 1951, in Forsyth County, NC.
Cynthia was a loving, caring, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was devoted to her family and was known as a selfless caregiver. Cynthia loved her...
Ronald William Summerlin
Jun 26, 2025
Ronald “Ron” William Summerlin, age 88 of Randleman, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Ron was born on May 13, 1937 in Caldwell County, to William and Wilda McGee Summerlin. Ron proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Upon returning from his service, he worked 19 years and...
Eleanor "Elly" Walters
Jun 25, 2025
Eleanor “Elly” Walters, 89 years young, treasured resident of Asheboro NC, passed away peacefully 0n Wednesday June 25, 2025 in Charlotte NC. Elly exercised her independence for 88 years, but the last year took a toll on her health.
Elly was born and raised in the Richmond Hill district of San Francisco by Frank and Irene Donahoe. After the premature passing...
Josie Cleo Hoover Auman
Jun 25, 2025
Josie Cleo Hoover Auman, age 81, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Auman was born in Randolph County on September 23, 1943 to Andrew and Vernie Blackwood Hoover. Cleo was employed with Midstate Plastics for over 25 years. In addition to her parents, Cleo was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Eugene Auman,...
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