Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Charles Maxton Copple
Aug 21, 2020
Charles M. Copple, 94, of Asheboro, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 21 at the Randolph Hospice House. A private service will be held with Rev. Jeffrey Wright officiating. Visitation will be Monday, August 24, 2020 from 12 noon until 5 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro, NC. Charles was born and raised in Farmer, NC,...
Julie Heintz
Aug 21, 2020
Julie Ellen Hall Heintz, age 57, of Asheboro passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Julie was a native of LaGrange, IL. She loved cats and was a huge Chicago Bears fan. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Dallas Lewis Hall and fur baby, Halo. She is survived by daughter, Casey Gyuro and husband Kyle...
Donald Ralph Simmons
Aug 21, 2020
Donald Ralph Simmons, age 76, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1944 to the late Clyde Simmons and Myrtle Lee Simmons. Donald loved horseback riding and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid fisherman and built furniture for Wagner Wood Craft. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his...
Violet Brown Cox
Aug 19, 2020
Violet Brown Cox, age 90, of Randleman, relocated to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at High Point Medical Center. Mrs. Cox was born October 9, 1929 in Randolph County to Eugene and Lena Allred Brown. She was a 1947 graduate of Asheboro High School and was retired from Big Deal/Suit Outlet, where she worked with her husband. Mrs....
Nicholas Holbrook Holden
Aug 19, 2020
Nicholas “Charles” Holbrook Holden, age 66, of Asheboro passed away, Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Mr. Holden was born August 16, 1954. Charles was a native of Guilford County and served in the US Coast Guards. He was a hard worker and good provider for his family. Charles retired from High Point Regional Hospital after 38 years of service and had...
Virginia Howell Cooper
Aug 19, 2020
Virginia Howell Cooper, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cooper was born in Randolph County on April 24, 1937 to C.C. (Red) and Berta Meggs Howell. She was a 1955 graduate of Asheboro High School. Virginia was retired from Walmart after 13 years of service. She was a...
Sheila Elizabeth Williams
Aug 17, 2020
Sheila Elizabeth Johnson Williams, age 65, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem with her family by her side. Mrs. Williams was born in Montgomery County on May 7, 1955 to Colon and Ernestine Sadler Johnson. Sheila was a very giving lady who loved to help others. In addition to...
Danny Jeff Gallimore
Aug 17, 2020
Danny (Dan) Jeff Gallimore passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2020. He was born October 16, 1954 in Asheboro, NC. After high school, Dan attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. To add to his scholastic achievements, Dan received a Master of Public Administration at Lenoir Rhyne University, and pursued his Doctorate...
Phyllis Lowdermilk
Aug 17, 2020
Phyllis Farlow Lowdermilk, age 77, of Randleman died Monday, August 17, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Lowdermilk was born June 2, 1943 the daughter of T. Allen and Millie Sink Farlow. Phyllis was a native of High Point, NC and a graduate of Southern Pilgrim College of Kernersville. She was a longtime member of First Wesleyan Church, Randleman...
Blanche Yvonne Stanley
Aug 16, 2020
Blanche Yvonne Stanley, age 83, of Asheboro died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Stanley was born April 18, 1937 to Finis Andrew and Dorothy Stanley Seals. Mrs. Stanley was of the Baptist faith and retired from Jockey International. She loved watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball and loved her dogs, Rocko and Bubba. In...
Opal "Irene" Cox
Aug 15, 2020
Opal "Irene" Cox, 88, of Asheboro, NC passed away on August 15, 2020 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Irene was born to the late Suzie Caroline Latham Whitt and Martin Squire Whitt on January 22, 1932. She worked at Acme-McCrary Corporation as a knitter for 68 years. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. Irene...
Barbara Ann Pany
Aug 14, 2020
ASHEBORO - Barbara Ann Pany, 57, of Farmer, NC left this world Friday, August 14, 2020 with her husband and daughter by her side. She fought a courageous battle against cancer and never complained, as she always had a smile on her face. Born in Holland, Michigan, she was the most beautiful tiny baby girl born and was a genuine...
Jennifer Claire Pickard
Aug 13, 2020
Jennifer "Jenny" Claire Pickard, age 23, of Randleman died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Jenny was a cheerleader at Randleman Middle and High School. She was their "flyer girl" for the team and held a black belt in Taekwondo. She served on various mission trips over the years with New Salem Methodist Church and delivered meals...
Jerry Lee Morton
Aug 13, 2020
Jerry Lee Morton, age 77, of Troy passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Atrium Health Stanly, Albemarle. Mr. Morton was born June 30, 1943 the son of the late Frank Morton and the late Morning Lemmonds Morton. He was a retired mechanic from Capel Rug Mill. Jerry was a good husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known...
Phyllis Strider Williams
Aug 11, 2020
Phyllis Strider Williams, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home. Born Dec. 15, 1944 to Howard and Zada Strider in Asheboro NC. Graduated from Brian's Business College and Leons School of Cosmetology. Formerly part owner of "The Pleasingly Plump Shop", and owner of Stylon Beauty Salon. Survived by husband Ray Williams, daughter Jamie...
Walter Thomas Tarlton, Jr.
Aug 11, 2020
Walter Thomas Tarlton, Jr., age 66, of Troy passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. Mr. Tarlton was born January 24, 1954 the son of the late Walter T. Tarlton, Sr. and Anne Tarlton. Tom was a wonderful Christian father and husband. He spent the majority of his life serving in many professional capacities in Montgomery County. His...
James Walter Ridge
Aug 7, 2020
James Walter "Jim" Ridge, age 88, of Asheboro passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at Cross Road Retirement Community, Asheboro. Jim was born September 4, 1931 in Guilford County, the son of Ernest Walter Ridge and Mary Hancock Ridge. Jim was a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Academy and East Carolina University. He was a veteran of the US Army...
Monte Evan Pope
Aug 7, 2020
Monte Evan Pope, age 54, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. Mr. Pope was born in Asheboro on October 8, 1965 to Daniel Neil and Doris Upton Pope. Monte was a 1983 graduate of Asheboro High School and attended Randolph Community College. He was employed with Margaret Hayes Accounting for...
David Duane Grubb
Aug 5, 2020
David Duane Grubb, age 53, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Grubb was born in Randolph County on July 3, 1967 to Lanny Duane and Maxine Bean Grubb. David was a 1985 graduate of Asheboro High School and was formerly employed as a cook at Dixie III Restaurant since 1983. David was preceded...
Elbert Joel Dickens
Aug 5, 2020
Elbert Joel Dickens, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Dickens was born on August 24, 1934 in Mocksville, NC to A.C. and Martha Widener Dickens. Elbert served his country in the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed with Rampon and Acme-McCrary and was retired from Eveready Battery. Elbert was a former...