Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Faye Bishop Freeman
Nov 26, 2019
Marjorie Faye Bishop Freeman, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Cross Road Retirement Community.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Johnson City, TN on January 11, 1927 to John Percy and Cora Edna Ashworth Bishop. Faye was formerly employed with First National Bank, Thomas Brothers Ham, and Belk's. She was a member of First E&R United...
Charles Horace Luther
Nov 24, 2019
Charles Horace Luther, age 83, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Pinehurst.
Mr. Luther was born in Denton, NC on November 21, 1936 to Lindsey and Frances Harris Luther. Horace served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Acme-McCrary Hosiery and was a member of First Baptist...
Leland Michael Fields
Nov 23, 2019
Leland Michael Fields, infant son of Jennifer Ann Fields and Mike Scott received his Heavenly wings on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem.
Leland was born on November 23, 2019 in Winston-Salem. Leland was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, Charlie Routh, maternal great grandfather Forrest Fields and paternal grandparents, Ray Scott...
James Ray Wood
Nov 23, 2019
James "Jamie" Ray Wood, age 49, of Randleman died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.
Jamie was a native of Randolph County and self employed diesel mechanic.
He is survived by his significant other: Johnette Stanley of Randleman; son, Brandon Varner of Charleston, SC; 2 grandchildren; father, Larry Wood of Randleman; Siblings, Timmy Wood, Ellen Bulla, Ricky Bulla, Gisele Cribb all...
Vicki Garner Poindexter
Nov 22, 2019
Vicki Garner Poindexter, age 61, of Franklinville went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, November 22, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.
Vicki was a native of Randolph County and graduate of Randleman High School. She was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church where she and Billy taught children's church for many years. Vicki was a...
David Decator Anthony
Nov 22, 2019
David Decator Anthony passed away peacefully November 22, 2019 at his home.
He was born July 29, 1933 to Stanhope Decator and Evelyn Teague Anthony. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1951 in the first class to graduate at the new school. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War where he was stationed in Germany for the...
Christopher Thomas Jordan
Nov 22, 2019
Christopher Thomas Jordan, formerly of Randleman, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Odenton, Md.
Thomas, 21, was born April 9, 1998, in Asheboro, N.C., to Christopher Robert Jordan and Karen Chriscoe Ostwald.
Thomas was a member of St. Joseph`s Catholic Church, where he often served as hospitality assistant, until he moved to Rota, Spain. He graduated from David G. Farragut High...
David Wayne Bowman
Nov 20, 2019
David Wayne Bowman, age 55, of Franklinville passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Bowman was born in Asheboro on January 31, 1964 to John Wayne and Martha Ann Seawell Bowman. David attended Eastern Randolph High School and was formerly employed with Miller Desk. David enjoyed working on cars for people in need and never charged...
Eunice Hancock Gee
Nov 19, 2019
Eunice Cole Hancock Gee, age 88, died November 19, 2019 at Transitions LifeCare, Raleigh.
Mrs. Gee was born October 6, 1931 in Asheboro to William and Hattie Cole.
Eunice was a graduate of Kings Business College and had her own accounting and tax business. Eunice was a people person and had a huge heart for volunteering. She was a church greeter at...
James Garland "Jimmy" West
Nov 18, 2019
James Garland West, 74, of Asheboro passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 18, 2019.
James was born in Randolph County to the late Mr & Mrs James R West. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Hazel Dunn.
James was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He retired from Energizer after 26...
Shirley Jean Pendell
Nov 16, 2019
Shirley Jean Ward Pendell, of Randleman, gained access to her Heavenly home on Saturday November 16th 2019 at the Randolph Hospice House.
She was born to Donald and Margaret Ward on August 25th 1937 in Hillsboro Ohio. She met James "Jim" Berlyn Pendell sometime in 1954 and they united in marriage on August 6th 1955.
She was just two weeks from her...
Betty Sue Williams
Nov 15, 2019
Betty Sue Wagoner Williams, age 90, of Randleman died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
Mrs. Williams was born December 4, 1928 the daughter of James Monroe and Emma Ethel Cruthis Wagoner. Betty was a native of Guilford County. She was a member of Meadowbrook Road Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School. Betty loved going to church,...
Shirley Jackson
Nov 13, 2019
Shirley Williams Jackson, age 81, formerly of Salisbury died Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Mrs. Jackson was born January 7, 1938 in Rowan County to John and Gladys Williams.
She was retired from Life of Georgia Insurance Company. Shirley enjoyed camping and traveling, especially to Cherokee. She loved gardening in her yard and was always seen with a cold Pepsi in her hand....
Frank Lee Curry
Nov 10, 2019
Frank Lee Curry, age 75, of Asheboro died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Curry was born August 13, 1944 the son of Dr. Frank Freeman Curry and Beryl Newton Curry.
Frank was a native of Seattle, WA and a retired Sergeant Major from the US Army. He was also retired as the Director of the Asheboro Housing Authority. He...
Elaine Davis Ragsdale
Nov 8, 2019
Elaine Davis Ragsdale, age 79, of Asheboro died Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Ragsdale was born June 21, 1940 in Randolph County, the daughter of Lacy Arthur Davis and Ila Hancock Davis.
Elaine was a charter member of Friendship Baptist Church and retired from Randolph Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
In addition to her parents, Lacy and Ila Davis,...
Sadie Mae Broadaway Faulkner
Nov 7, 2019
Sadie Mae Broadaway Faulkner, age 81, of Randleman passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Faulkner was born on August 11, 1938 in Lumberton, NC. She and her husband Rayvon owned and operated Faulkner Cabinet Shop for 31 years. Sadie was a fun-loving lady who enjoyed life. She was an avid collector of Elvis...
Lloyd Lee Kearns
Nov 5, 2019
Lloyd Lee Kearns, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kearns was born in Randolph County on September 9, 1947 to Sherman and Susie Robbins Kearns. He was retired from Starr Electric as an Electrician and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was...
Gloria Gail Henderson
Nov 3, 2019
Gloria Gail Henderson, 69, of Siler City died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.
Mrs. Henderson was born October 22, 1950 in Chatham County, the daughter of William Frank and Carrie Lee Beal Dowd.
Gail was employed by A. J. Schneierson as a Sewer, and also with Hancock Hams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...
Jack Barnes "J.B" Vestal, Sr.
Nov 3, 2019
Jack Barnes "J.B." Vestal, Sr.,age 85, of Asheboro died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.
Mr. Vestal was born September 9, 1934 in Asheboro, NC to Causey and Jeanie Skeen Vestal. He was a graduate of Farmer School and formerly attended Central Carolina Community Church in Asheboro. He was retired from Technimark, Inc. In addition to...
Carrie Isabelle Stamets
Nov 1, 2019
Carrie Isabelle Phillips Stamets, age 86, of Cameron passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the home of her youngest daughter in Randleman.
Mrs. Stamets was born in Moore County on July 4, 1933 to Charles McIver and Carrie Deese Phillips. She was proud to be from Cameron and was a graduate of Cameron High School where she was selected...