Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Ruby Lee Davis
May 6, 2020
Ruby Lee Davis, age 97, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mrs. Davis was born November 20, 1922 in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Elden McLeod and the late Lillie (Voncannon) McLeod. She was a self-employed seamstress for over 40 years. She was a bubbly, easy going, loving wife...
Tracy Randolph Brower, Jr.
May 5, 2020
On May 5, 2020, at Randolph Hospice House, almighty God in His infinite wisdom, determined that Tracy, His child and our loved one had endured enough. The Lord, then, gently reached down, and carried Tracy home. Tracy was born in Randolph County, on August 2, 1949 to the late Tracy R. Brower, Sr. and Alberta M. Brower. He attended school...
Ruby Harvell Britt
May 4, 2020
Ruby Harvell Britt, age 89, of Troy passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC. Mrs. Britt was born in Montgomery County, the daughter of the late Jesse and Lena Harvell. Mrs. Britt worked as a Nursing Assistant at Montgomery Memorial Hospital for many years. She loved crocheting, reading, birdwatching and tending to her flowers....
Howard Leon Routh
May 3, 2020
Howard Leon Routh, age 82, of 8822 NC Hwy. 22 North, Climax died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Howard "Leon" Routh, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC at the age of 82. Howard was born on November 5,...
Nada Jade Robbins Hill
May 3, 2020
Nada Jade Robbins Hill, age 85, of Asheboro died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hill was born in Randolph County on April 19, 1935 to Thomas Farelious "T.F." and Katherine Trogdon Robbins. She was a 1954 graduate of Asheboro High School. Nada Jade was a member of Mountain of Faith Christian Church where she...
Pothiner Clarenza Simmons
May 3, 2020
Pothiner Clarenza Young Simmons, age 92, of Troy passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Ms. Simmons was born July 9, 1927 in Troy, NC the daughter of the late Ward Franklin Young, Sr. and the late Ada Shaw. She retired from Forest Hosiery as a Machine Operator for 15 years. Ms. Simmons...
Pedro Baca Reymundo
May 2, 2020
Pedro Baca Reymundo, age 53, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Mr. Reymundo was born on October 9, 1966 in Quiche Nebaj, Guatemala to Juan Baca and Ana Reymundo. He is survived by his wife, Isabel De Leon Santiago; children, Ubaldo Francisco Baca De Leon, Juan Carlos Baca De Leon, Diego Victor Baca De Leon, Rene Baltazar...
Wade Boyles Lawrence
May 2, 2020
Wade Boyles Lawrence, age 96, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Lawrence was born March 24, 1924 in Surry County, to William Jesse and Catherine Shephard Lawrence. Wade served in the Army during WW II as a Corporal in the 551st Anti-Aircraft Division, 3rd Army under General George Patton. He proudly served his...
Sylvia Hunsucker
May 2, 2020
Sylvia Everhart Hunsucker, age 99, formerly of Montgomery County, NC, died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Priddy Manor Assisted Living, King, NC. Mrs. Hunsucker was born July 2, 1920 the daughter of Fred and Dovie Loflin Everhart. Sylvia was a native of Montgomery County and had worked in textiles, retiring from E. J. Snyder's Dye and Finishing of Albemarle. She...
Sonny James Martin
Apr 30, 2020
Sonny James Martin, age 51, of Sophia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Sonny was born August 30, 1968 in High Point. Sonny was a very bold, kind-hearted person who always defended others when they couldn't. He loved children and animals had a...
Karen Denise Joyce McBride
Apr 29, 2020
Karen Denise Joyce McBride, age 62, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Ms. McBride was born in Randolph County on February 26, 1958 to Kermit Codell and Lannie Garner Joyce. She was retired from E.G. Industries. She is survived by her son, Mark Pickell of Archdale; grandchildren, Sheyenne Pickell, Thomas Grein, and Logan Pickell; fiance, Tony Maness...
Aubrey R. Carter
Apr 29, 2020
Aubrey Raeford Carter, age 92, formerly of Franklinville, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mr. Carter was born July 12, 1927 the son of Robert Lee and Lucy Owens Carter. Aubrey was a native of Surry County, NC and a longtime resident of Randolph County. He retired from Klopman Mills and was a member of...
Donald Joe Danner
Apr 28, 2020
Donald Joe Danner, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Mr. Danner was born in Mocksville, NC on May 25, 1939 to Troy Vestal Danner and Wilma Mae Anderson Danner. He was a graduate of Lipscomb University with a BS Degree in Business Administration. Don was retired from the Social Security Administration after 25 years of...
Mattie Lee Buchanan McKinney Silver
Apr 26, 2020
Mattie Lee Buchanan McKinney Silver, age 94, of Randleman died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Woodland Hill Center. Mrs. Silver was born April 1, 1927 in Bakersville, NC to Clarence and Rettie Pittman Buchanan. Mrs. Silver was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church in Bakersville and attended Forest Park Baptist Church in Randleman. She was retired from Spruce Pine...
Peggy Jean Breeze Selman
Apr 26, 2020
Peggy Jean Breeze Selman, age 84, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Woodland Hill Center, Asheboro. Peggy Jean was born May 5, 1935, at Gainesville, FL the daughter of George Meadows Breeze, Jr. and Marguerite Hawkins Breeze. Peggy Jean was a devoted daughter of Christ and member at Central United Methodist Church. She was married to her...
Dr. Morris Austin Herron Ed.D
Apr 24, 2020
Dr. Morris Austin Herron, age 77, of Thomasville died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville. Dr. Herron was born September 25, 1942 the son of William Pearlie Herron and Edna Miller Buckner Herron. Dr. Herron was a native of Swain County. He taught business at East Montgomery High School and was Principal at Star School for...
Frances Josephine McPherson
Apr 24, 2020
Frances Josephine Wilson McPherson, age 88, of Asheboro passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Mrs. McPherson was born July 9, 1931, the daughter of Charlie Dude Wilson and Iona Mozelle Brown Wilson. Mrs. McPherson was a native of Chatham County, an active member of Bailey’s Grove Baptist Church where she was a member of the Auditorium Sunday...
Herman Luther Allred
Apr 24, 2020
Herman Luther Allred, age 81, of Asheboro died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Allred was born June 5, 1938 in Randolph County to Roy and Banksie Allred. Mr. Allred was a proud US Army veteran and retired from the Randolph County School System. He enjoyed spending time fishing with his family and friends. He is survived...
Rev. Kenneth Lee Green
Apr 24, 2020
Reverend Kenneth Lee Green, age 86, of Seagrove died Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Green was born June 8, 1933 at Seagrove, NC the son of James Goodman Green and Zora Dell Wallace Green. Rev. Green was the Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church for 38 years. He was a loving Godly man...
Alta Curtis
Apr 23, 2020
Alta Anderson Johnson Curtis, of Randleman, passed on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at High Point Medical Center, with complications from diverticulitis. Alta was born March 15, 1925 to Carrie Weir of Sandy Ridge and Charlie Franklin Anderson of Deep River communities in High Point. A life-long resident of Randolph County, she is survived by daughter, Phyllis, married to Patrick Gaffney...