Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Richard Charles "Dick" Scheid

Richard Charles "Dick" Scheid

Aug 29, 2019

Richard Charles "Dick" Scheid, age 75, of Asheboro died Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home.

Dick was born August 28, 1944, he was a member of Balfour Baptist Church and an active member of the Gideon's International Organization. Dick was formerly employed as a supervisor in the construction field. He was a self-made entrepreneur and a faithful volunteer at CUOC....

Delores Trotter Dunn

Delores Trotter Dunn

Aug 27, 2019

Mildred "Delores" Trotter Dunn, 86 of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Dunn was born in Randolph County on March 12,1933 to Everett Louis Trotter and Nancy Hill Trotter.

Mrs. Dunn attended Faith Alliance Church prior to her illness. She retired at the age of 62 from the...

Charlie Eugene Secrest

Charlie Eugene Secrest

Aug 24, 2019

RANDLEMAN - Charlie "Eugene" Secrest, age 75, of Randleman died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Northern Hospital, Mt. Airy.

Mr. Secrest was born October 15, 1943 in Surry County, the son of Bernice Secrest. Eugene was full of life and spent 47 years as a truck driver where he was commonly known as "The Leaping Deere". He loved NASCAR, camping, and...

Amina Blu Kraft

Amina Blu Kraft

Aug 24, 2019

Amina Blu Kraft, 15-month old daughter of Robin Ross and Amin Kraft of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Amina was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Emma Headen.

In addition to her parents, Amina is survived by her siblings, Cinnamon Cromer and Amir Kraft both of the home, Amin Jones of New York, Hakemme Butler,...

Pearl McCauley Spessert

Pearl McCauley Spessert

Aug 24, 2019

Pearl E. McCauley Spessert, age 80, of Randleman died Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Spessert was born August 2, 1939 in Wallace, WV the daughter of Jesse and Hazel Rita McCauley.  Pearl was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and spoiling her pets. In addition to her parents, Pearl...

Albert Franklin "Frankie" Scott

Albert Franklin "Frankie" Scott

Aug 23, 2019

Albert Franklin "Frankie" Scott, age 67, of Troy died Friday, August 23, 2019 at Carolinas Healthcare System Albemarle, NC.

Mr. Scott was born March 29, 1952 in Montgomery County, the son of the late Ervin Alton Scott and Helen Presnell Scott. He had worked as a fixer in the textile industry for 10 years.

Frankie loved fishing, restoring classic cars, and Drag...

Laura Lucille Wescoat Levy

Laura Lucille Wescoat Levy

Aug 21, 2019

Laura Lucille Wescoat Levy, age 73, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Levy was born November 23, 1945 at Sikeston, MO the daughter of Charles Alvin Wescoat and Laura Pauline Beeson Wescoat who has preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children: Lisa Renee Johnson of Randleman, Jeffrey Dean Levy of Phoenix, AZ, Joel David...

Blanche Pegram Presnell

Blanche Pegram Presnell

Aug 21, 2019

Blanche Pegram Presnell, age 97, of Randleman died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Brookstone Haven, Randleman.

Mrs. Presnell was born January 21, 1922 the daughter of William Franklin and Bertie Frances Henley Pregram. Blanche was a native of Guilford County and had worked in the textile industry for many years. In addition to her parents Blanche is preceded in death by...

Marian Inman Jarrett

Marian Inman Jarrett

Aug 21, 2019

Violet Marian Inman Jarrett, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions of Asheboro.

Mrs. Jarrett was born in Greensboro, NC on August 10, 1920 to Joe and Violet White Inman. She was retired from Southern Optical and was a member of Glenwood Friends Meeting in Greensboro. In addition to her parents, Marian...

Tom  Burchett

Tom Burchett

Aug 20, 2019

John Thomas "Tom" Burchett, age 88, of Troy passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe.

Mr. Burchett was born July 30, 1931 in Guilford County, NC, the son of the late Dallas Martin Burchett and Annie Disher Burchett. He served his country in the Army and was later employed by Cone Mills as a truck...

Sharon Pugh Tucker

Sharon Pugh Tucker

Aug 19, 2019

Sharon Pugh Tucker, age 56, of Randleman passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House after a brave battle with ALS.

Mrs. Tucker was born in Randolph County on October 13, 1962 to James Wallace and Anna Grose Pugh, who preceded her in death. She was employed as a Graphic Designer with Print Logic (formerly Piedmont Printing) for...

Marshall  Emery

Marshall Emery

Aug 19, 2019

Aven Marshall Emery, age 88, of Denton passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at High Point Medical Center.

Mr. Emery was born in Huntsville, AL on February 6, 1931 to Willie Samuel and Lena Mae Thurman Emery. Marshall served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Carolina Container after 20 years of...

Bruce Wayne Hicks

Bruce Wayne Hicks

Aug 17, 2019

Bruce Wayne Hicks, age 91, of Asheboro died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Hicks was born March 15, 1928 the son of Morris and Oneita Gilbert Hicks. Bruce was a native of Grand Rapids, MI., and served in the US Army. He was the Chief Financial Officer for Control Data. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, boating,...

Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike

Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike

Aug 17, 2019

Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike, 78, of Siler City died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at UNC Hospice Home, Pittsboro, NC.

She was born on April 2, 1941 in Chatham County, the daughter of Harvey C. and Lou Quakenbush Pickard.

Mrs. Pike was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church, Acteen leader, and choir member. She worked for years in textile. Her love was...

Ruby Parks Callicutt

Ruby Parks Callicutt

Aug 15, 2019

Ruby Parks Callicutt, age 98, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Callicutt was born in Randolph County on October 19, 1920 to Alvis and Della Vuncannon Parks. She attended High Pine Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Callicutt and 8 siblings. Ruby found...

Kenneth Ricky Farlow

Kenneth Ricky Farlow

Aug 15, 2019

Kenneth Ricky Farlow, age 65, of Sophia passed away Thursday, August 15th, 2019 at his home.

Ricky was born March 1st, 1954 in Guilford County, the son of Curtis Cannon Farlow and Rebecca Ellington Farlow.

Ricky was a US Army Veteran serving in Thailand. After serving his country, he had a career in telecommunications. He was a caring member of the community...

Adrian Arthur Clay

Adrian Arthur Clay

Aug 14, 2019

Adrian Arthur Clay, Sr., age 52, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Clay was born September 1, 1966 the son of Douglas and Rita Ford Clay. He served in the Army from 1985 to 2002.

Mr. Clay was born in Welch, WV on September 1, 1966 to Douglas and Rita Ford Clay. Adrian faithfully served his country,...

Christy  Dornbush

Christy Dornbush

Aug 14, 2019

Christina “Christy” Joy Dornbush, age 44, of Asheboro died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. 

Christy was a Life Member of the Girl Scouts and a 1993 graduate of Asheboro High School, and a 1998 graduate of East Carolina University.  She had taught school at Balfour Elementary and Randleman Elementary.  Christy was previously employed with the NC Zoo Society for 11 years.  She...

Virginia  Darnell Spainhour

Virginia Darnell Spainhour

Aug 12, 2019

Virginia Darnell "Ginny" Craft Spainhour, age 69, of Trinity died Monday, August 12, 2019 at High Point Medical Center, High Point.

Mrs. Spainhour was born March 2, 1950. the daughter of Calvin and Thelma Gwilliams Craft.Ginny was a native of Rocky Mount, VA. She was an accountant for Mickey Truck Bodies in High Point and a member of Midway Wesleyan Church...

Charles Albert Newsom

Charles Albert Newsom

Aug 12, 2019

Charles Albert Newsom, age 79, of Troy, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Hospice Haven, Rockingham, NC.

Mr. Newsom was born in High Point, NC, the son of Albert Hearst Newsom and Elon Green Newsom.

Charles was active in the Boy Scouts and was a proud Eagle Scout. He served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam era. He...