Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Mary "Bernice" Cockerham
Aug 8, 2025
Mary “Bernice” Jester Cockerham, age 97, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Born on October 28, 1927, in Trinity, NC, she was the daughter of the late V.A. And Lizzie Jester.
Bernice graduated from Trinity High School in 1944 as valedictorian, earning the superlative “Best All Around” in her yearbook, which read, “If...
Catherine Allred Bean
Aug 6, 2025
Catherine Allred Bean, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on August 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Bean was born in Franklinville to Carl and Viola Allred. She was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. Catherine was a devout Christian in her belief and behavior. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she taught...
Larry Thomas Luck, Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
Larry Thomas Luck ,77, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 21, 1947 in Randolph County to Roland Taft Luck and Sarah Etta Henson Luck.
Larry will be remembered as a devoted, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His...
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry
Aug 5, 2025
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry, died peacefully in her home on August 5th, 2025. Helen was born on July 17, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Dewey Russell Haynes and Lucy Mae Ingle Haynes. She was raised in Caldwell County. Helen married William Philip Pendry of Wilkes County in 1961 and later they moved to Randolph...
Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett
Aug 4, 2025
Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett, age 83 of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Rd., on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with nephew, Mike Thompson, and Pastor John Gunter officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro....
Laymon L. Cruthis
Aug 1, 2025
Laymon Cruthis, 79, of Franklinville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. A devoted husband, cherished father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, Laymon will be fondly remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his beliefs and his steadfast faith.
Born on October 11, 1945, in High Point, North Carolina, Laymon was the son of Robert and Martha Cruthis. He grew...
Irene "Rene" Stroud Swaim Isley
Aug 1, 2025
Irene “Rene” Stroud Swaim Isley, 80, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, North Carolina.
Rene was born on August 28, 1944, to Clarence Roddy and Pauline Christine Stroud Swaim. Born and raised in Asheboro, she was a beloved school teacher, adored by many throughout her more than 30-year career. Rene’s wicked sense of...
Marty Routh
Jul 30, 2025
Marvin “Marty” Clayton Routh, 63, of Asheboro, passed away on July 30, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1961, in Asheboro to Larry and Sally Maness Routh, Marty was a man who worked hard, loved deeply, and lived life on his own terms. Whether he was welding, fixing an engine, laying stone with the precision of a true craftsman, or racing at...
Robert Clifford Nelson
Jul 29, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Clifford Nelson, age 77 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Bobby was born on March 11, 1948 in Randolph County NC, to James and Dorothea Stout Nelson. Bobby worked for 30 years in different capacities in the construction industry. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a...
Gloria Lynn Tickle Brown
Jul 26, 2025
Gloria Lynn Tickle Brown, 69, of Greensboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Burlington, NC surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Guilford County, NC on November 27, 1955, to Marvin Tickle and Dora Mae Brown Tickle.
Gloria was a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She retired from the Guilford County School...
Leola Evelyn Wilsey
Jul 26, 2025
Leola Evelyn Hug Wilsey, age 85, of Randleman, NC, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Randolph County.
She was born on May 15, 1940, in Williams County, Ohio, to the late Herman Hug and Inez Leatherman.
Leola was a passionate sports enthusiast who found joy in nearly every sport—from basketball and football to racing. She was a devoted fan of Duke...
Betty Donese Norman
Jul 23, 2025
Betty Donese Carden Norman, age 70, of New London, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Betty was born in Thomasville, NC to the late Jessie James Carden and the late Ruth Maebelle Wilson. Betty grew up in Thomasville. She was a seamstress and sewed furniture fabric samples. She first sewed for Carolina Underwear in Thomasville...
Chad Douglas Wilson
Jul 21, 2025
Chad Douglas Wilson, 45, of Randleman passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born February 7, 1980, in Guilford County to Jimmy Douglas Wilson and Brenda Jane Routh Wilson.
Chad was a character from the day he was born. He loved hard and played harder. Chad loved his boys, the Tarheels, and his mom. His favorite pastime was to...
Minerva Walker Moffitt
Jul 21, 2025
Minerva Walker Moffitt
July 9, 1929 – July 21, 2025
Asheboro- Minerva Walker Moffitt passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 96.
Mrs. Moffitt was born in Robbins, NC. Upon graduating from Elise Academy and marrying Harold Vickers Moffitt, she embarked on several interesting jobs until she found her passion as a cosmetologist. She operated a salon for...
Betty Jean Johnson Owens
Jul 21, 2025
Betty Jean Owens, age 69, a lifelong resident of Randolph County but spent her last days in Brunswick County, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2025.
Born on August 13, 1955, in Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Ira F. Johnson and Nancy Trogdon.
Betty was a woman who never met a stranger and gave freely...
Toby Ann Williams
Jul 18, 2025
Toby Ann Brady Williams, age 84, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at home with her family by her side. Toby graduated from Randleman High in 1958.
Toby was born to James Russell Brady and Lucille Ingold Brady in Asheboro in 1940.
Toby was married to George Williams and loved cooking with him at Jitterburger in Randleman. She loved her family and...
Austin David Sutphin
Jul 17, 2025
Austin David Sutphin passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. Austin was employed by APT in Asheboro. He loved all kinds of music and especially enjoyed playing the guitar. Being with his family was very special to Austin and helping out his grandparents was something he would do anytime and would do anything for them. All of his younger family members...
Traci Lane Turner
Jul 17, 2025
Traci Lane Lunsford Turner, age 66, of Sophia, passed away peacefully at her home on July 17, 2025 with her beloved English Mastiff, Tank, by her side.
Traci was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Donald and Dolores Bensley Lunsford. She was the co-owner and payroll secretary of Caraway Mobile Home Movers. Though she occasionally filled in as lead driver, for the...
Jearldine Joyce Purvis
Jul 17, 2025
Jearldine Joyce Purvis, 88, of Asheboro left her earthly home Thursday, July 17, 2025 at High Point Medical Center. She was born on May 20, 1937 in Pinnacle, Stokes County, North Carolina to Silas and Annie Victoria Joyce. Jearldine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother who was loved deeply and will be dearly missed....
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...
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