Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Richard Thomas Basinger
Oct 18, 2023
Richard Thomas Basinger, 68, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 18, 2023. He was born in Guilford County, NC on June 3, 1955 to Dewey Elmo Basinger and Mary Lee Allred Basinger.
Richard was a loving and supportive father and provider. He was a 1973 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He was known by...
James Nantz "Jimmy" Hasty
Oct 18, 2023
James Nantz "Jimmy" Hasty, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on October 18, 2023 at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur.
Mr. Hasty was born in Asheboro, NC on December 25, 1949 to Jack and Elizabeth Hanna Hasty. Jimmy was employed in sales, finishing his career with Wayne Thomas Chevrolet. He was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church, where...
Ray Thomas Hopper
Oct 17, 2023
Ray Thomas Hopper, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on October 17, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Hopper was born in Spencer, Iowa on February 2, 1941 to Thomas and Marion Barton Hopper. Ray was a 1959 graduate of Asheboro High School and a graduate of Pfeiffer University, where he played soccer. Ray retired, with over 35 years of...
Thomas Roger Simpson
Oct 14, 2023
Thomas "Tommy" Roger Simpson, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, October 14 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.
Mr. Simpson was born in Alamance County, NC on February 2, 1950 to James Howard and Vera Terrell Simpson. Tommy served his country, for 2 years, in the U.S. Army. Though it was a short period, he served...
Joyce Sanders Wheless
Oct 13, 2023
Joyce Sanders Wheless, 84 of Randleman passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born January 23, 1939, in Iredell County, North Carolina to Lee and Mildred Cagle Sanders. She was a 1957 graduate of Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia, North Carolina. Joyce was formerly employed as an X-ray Technician...
Sandra Latham Lucas
Oct 11, 2023
Sandra Latham Lucas, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on October 11, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Lucas was born in Randolph County on July 1, 1952 to Wilson and Shaye Luther Latham. She was employed in the furniture industry for over 20 years. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Brown...
Lois Wood Richardson
Oct 11, 2023
Lois Wood Richardson, age 79, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her home.
Lois was born on October 18, 1943 to Garfield and Lucille Wood. She was a member of Asheboro Friends Meeting and often helped make chicken pies for fund raisers. One of Lois' great joys was traveling with her late husband, Dan. During their...
JB Garland, Sr
Oct 10, 2023
JB Garland, Sr., 89, passed away October 10, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Red Hill, NC on December 21, 1933 to George Garland and Bertha Tipton Garland.
JB was a loving and devoted family man and provider. Working for 34 years as an oiler with the Lorillard Tobacco Company. He was a Christian...
Esther Evans Hopkins (Doby)
Oct 10, 2023
In the words of the Apostle Paul, “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 2:21
Esther Lee Evans Hopkins (Doby) completed her earthly race early morning October 10, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House. Born April 26, 1926 in Darlington, SC to Thomas Oliner Evans, Sr. and Edna Marie Smith Evans, she lived her ninety-seven...
Jimmie Joe Garner
Oct 8, 2023
Jimmie Joe Garner, age 83, of Randleman, NC passed away peacefully on the morning of October 8, 2023.
He is survived by his three children, Sterling Garner, Chris (Amber) Garner, Danielle (Gary) Garrett, seven grandchildren, Justin Beverly, Gary Garrett Jr, Lindsey, Darian, and Alexandria Garrett, Christopher Garner II and Kylie Misenhiemer, one brother Benny Ray Garner, a host of nieces...
Darlene Kay Alleman Gantt
Oct 7, 2023
Darlene Kay Alleman Gantt, age 73, of Asheboro went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2023.
Mrs. Gantt was born in Mechanicsburg, PA on May 25, 1950 to Russell and Viney Varner Alleman. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, David "Butch" Gantt, Jr. and sister-in-law, Barbara Deppen.
She is survived...
Janice Mae James Bulla
Oct 7, 2023
Janice Mae James Bulla of Asheboro passed away early Saturday morning October 7, 2023 at Asheboro Health and Rehabilitation, formerly known as Woodland Hills. She was born to Otha James and Emma Mabe on January 10, 1942.
Janice enjoyed watching races, going to the mountains, and listening to bluegrass music. She was especially fond of shopping at Belk’s, and...
Ryan Jacob O'Hara
Oct 5, 2023
With heavy hearts and an overwhelming sense of loss, we announce the unexpected and sudden passing of Ryan Jacob O’Hara—a remarkable man who gained Heavenly wings days before celebrating his 30th birthday—following a tragic and unexplainable pulmonary embolism at home. Ryan was a beacon of love, compassion, and thoughtfulness. All who knew and loved him are heartbroken at the loss...
Patricia "Pattie" Louise Hunt
Oct 4, 2023
Mrs. Patricia "Pattie" Louise Hunt, 84 of Randleman passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a period of declining health, surrounded by her family. Pattie was married to her husband Bruce for 65 years. She worked and retired from Energizer in Asheboro and after retirement was a sitter for many folks needing help. Pattie was a member of the Red...
Dr Charles Walter Stout
Oct 4, 2023
Dr Charles Walter Stout, age 91, of Asheboro NC, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. Dr Stout was born June 1, 1932, to Martha Eunice Tillotson Stout and Howard Walter Stout in High Point, North Carolina.
Charles Stout spent his youth in High Point, growing up in a large home of an extended and loving family. They optimistically endured...
Michael Jefferson "Mike" Robbins
Oct 3, 2023
Michael Jefferson "Mike" Robbins, age 68, of Asheboro passed away on October 3, 2023 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Robbins was born in Randolph County on November 3, 1954 and will be remembered as a true friend and a great person. Mike was formerly employed as a supervisor at Klaussner Furniture and retired from Lowe's Home Improvement. He was...
D.B. Hilliard
Oct 1, 2023
D.B. Hilliard, Jr., 80, passed away at home October 1, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 6, 1942 to D.B. Hilliard, Sr, and Nannie Hancock Hilliard in Guilford County, NC.
D.B. graduated from Randleman High School in 1960 and attended Campbell College from 1960-1962. He was a proud veteran of the US Army having served in...
Bettie Jean Whitaker
Oct 1, 2023
Betty Jean Key Whitaker, born April 25, 1935, went home to be with Jesus October 1, 2023.
Betty is survived by her son David Whitaker (Vickie); daughter Deborah Whitaker; granddaughters April Smith (Philip) and Nicole Carone (Jonathan); great grandchildren Lauren and Aaron Smith, and Olivia and Owen Carone. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Betty is proceeded...
Oscar Linwood Priest
Sep 30, 2023
Oscar Linwood Priest, Jr., 90, of Asheboro passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at his home.
Lynn was born in Whiteville, North Carolina on February 28, 1933, son of the late Oscar L. Priest, Sr. and Mollie Oldham Priest. When Lynn was a young child, his family relocated to Asheboro where he attended Fayetteville Street School, later attending Asheboro High...
Norman Cecil Trogdon
Sep 30, 2023
Norman Cecil Trogdon, 94, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Cross Road Memory Care. He was born on July 27, 1929, to Cecil McKay Trogdon and Mozelle Voncannon Trogdon and was the eldest of eight children.
Norman was a native and lifelong resident of Randolph County and a graduate of Asheboro High School. He proudly served his country...
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