Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Toni Deanne Garner Wilson

Toni Deanne Garner Wilson

Jun 16, 2019

Toni Deanne Garner Wilson, age 39, of Randleman passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House following a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Randolph County on October 26, 1979 to Steve and Melinda Nance Garner. Toni was formerly employed with Prevo Drug. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wid and Violet...

Gerald Wayne Griffin

Gerald Wayne Griffin

Jun 16, 2019

Gerald Wayne Griffin, age 68, of Sophia died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Fisher Park Health and Rehab, Greensboro.

Mr. Griffin was born January 30, 1951 the son of Clyde and Margaret Bradshaw Griffin.Gerald was a native of Roane County, TN. He was a truck driver and did construction work. Gerald was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church in Sophia....

Judith Lee Canoy

Judith Lee Canoy

Jun 16, 2019

Judith "Judy" Lee Francis Canoy, age 79, of Asheboro died Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Mrs. Canoy was born May 28, 1940 in Fall River, MA to Milton and Adelaide Francis. She was very proud of her northern heritage.

Mrs. Canoy was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to cook and care for her family. In addition to her parents, Judy was...

Junior Lawrence Richardson

Junior Lawrence Richardson

Jun 15, 2019

Junior Lawrence Richardson, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Junior served proudly in the United States Army during World War II. He landed in France and went all the way to Germany receiving two Bronze Stars.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn L. Richardson.

A graveside service will be...

Julia Faye Jarrell Howell

Julia Faye Jarrell Howell

Jun 14, 2019

Julia Faye Howell died on Friday, June 14th in Asheboro, North Carolina. 

Born on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of Frank Jarrell and Beatrice née Crocker.  She grew up in Asheboro and attended Asheboro High School on Fayetteville Street where she was a member of the Women’s Varsity Basketball Team.  After school, she dedicated her time to raising children...

William Harris Pone, Jr.

William Harris Pone, Jr.

Jun 12, 2019

There comes a time in our life when we must answer the call of our Heavenly Father. This time came to William Harris "Pee Wee" Pone, Jr. on June 12, 2019 in Asheboro, NC.

He was born on January 1, 1965 in Whiteville, NC to Levern Green Pone and William Harris Pone, Sr. He was preceded in death by his mother(Levern),...

Carlie Wade Poindexter

Carlie Wade Poindexter

Jun 11, 2019

Carlie Wade Poindexter, age 74, of Supply passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

Mr. Poindexter was born in Dobson, NC on December 30, 1944 to Marvin Albert and Margie Rae Poindexter. He was the retired owner/operator of A&W Custom Painting. In addition to his parents, Carlie was preceded in death by his infant daughter,...

Billy Joe Cox

Billy Joe Cox

Jun 10, 2019

Billy Joe Cox, age 78, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at High Point Medical Center.

Mr. Cox was born in Randolph County on April 15, 1941 to Reuben and Noralean Beal Cox. He was retired from Centel Telephone Company. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Reuben Cox and his sister, Ellen Blanton. Billy enjoyed fishing,...

David Howard Staples

David Howard Staples

Jun 10, 2019

David Howard Staples, age 62, of Asheboro died Monday, June 10, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Staples was born June 3, 1957 the son of Jennings Price and Carole Carter Staples. David was employed with Deep River Dye in Randleman. He coached his girls softball and basketball teams and loved being with his family. He loved children and encouraged people to...

Dimitrios George "Jimmy" Hrysikos

Dimitrios George "Jimmy" Hrysikos

Jun 9, 2019

Dimitrios George "Jimmy" Hrysikos, age 81, of Greenville, SC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the home of his son in Simpsonville, SC.

Mr. Hrysikos was born in Marathia, Greece on March 2, 1938 to George and Theodora Hrysikos. His family migrated to the United States when Jimmy was 11 years old and he worked in the restaurant business...

Peggy Brittain Woodruff

Peggy Brittain Woodruff

Jun 8, 2019

Peggy Brittain Woodruff

JANUARY 25, 1937 – JUNE 8, 2019

On June 8, 2019, after a beautiful life of faith and service, Peggy B. Woodruff, age 82, journeyed to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior. Peggy was born in Asheboro on January 25, 1937, the daughter of Robert Franklin and Ulnah Allred Brittain. She graduated from Seagrove High School and...

Susie Hughes Kinney

Susie Hughes Kinney

Jun 7, 2019

Susie Hughes Kinney, age 94, of Asheboro passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 7, 2019 at her home.

Susie was born August 9, 1924 in Randolph County, the daughter of Lonnie and Mattie Louise Hulin Hughes. She was a loving mother, an amazing "Grandmaw", that we appreciated and loved for all she was.

In addition to her parents, Susie...

Jay Allen Carroll

Jay Allen Carroll

Jun 6, 2019

Jay Allen Carroll, age 60, of Greensboro died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Carroll was born November 11, 1958 in High Point to Roy and Shirley Carroll. Jay graduated from Trinity High School in 1977 where he was a member of the Varsity Football and Track teams. After graduation, he began working for Asheboro Plumbing...

Carla Maria Perez

Carla Maria Perez

Jun 6, 2019

Carla Maria Perez, age , of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

She is survived by her husband: Rafael Obando Aleman, daughter: Mayerling Obando and son: Raphael Obando both of the home.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1424 NC Hwy 42, Asheboro,...

Frances Blake Pigford

Frances Blake Pigford

Jun 6, 2019

Frances Blake Pigford, age 94, of Troy died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, Pinehurst, NC.

Mrs. Pigford was born December 2, 1924 in Montgomery County, NC the daughter of the late James Frank Blake and the late Lola Merritt Blake.

Frances worked as an Optometrist Assistant for a local Optometrist for 40 years before retiring. She was...

Henry Charles Myers

Henry Charles Myers

Jun 5, 2019

Henry Charles Myers, age 60, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Myers was born November 25, 1958 the son of Henry Zack and Catherine Harris Myers. Henry was a native of Washington, DC and a long-time resident of Randolph County. He served in the US Marine Reserves, and was employed at Reids Trailer as a painter....

Anthony Dale Millikan

Anthony Dale Millikan

Jun 4, 2019

Anthony Dale Millikan, age 58, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 4, 2019 at Badin Lake.

Dale was a native of Randolph County and was employed at Southern Resin in Thomasville. Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Stout Albright. Dale was a hard-working man. He loved his dogs and raised Siberian Huskies.

He is survived by stepfather, Farris Albright...

Iris Miller Walker Gunter

Iris Miller Walker Gunter

Jun 3, 2019

Iris Miller Walker Gunter, age 85, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Siler City Center.

Mrs. Gunter was born in Asheboro on April 28, 1934 to Herbert and Katherine Muse Miller. She was employed as an LPN for 20 years and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Iris was preceded in death...

Robert Joseph "Bob" O'Brien

Robert Joseph "Bob" O'Brien

Jun 3, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" O'Brien, Jr., age 76, of Asheboro died Monday, June 3, 2019 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Mr. O'Brien was born October 6, 1942 the son of Robert J. and Pauline Sims O'Brien.

Bob was a native of Joliet, IL, retired from Yellow Transportation and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was a graduate of High Point University,...

Donald Sanborn Redding

Donald Sanborn Redding

Jun 2, 2019

Donald S. Redding, Sr. was devoted to his family and to his faith, to Carolina sports and to his career as a banker. He was a storyteller, a teacher, and a listener who brought joy to the many circles of his long and wonderful life. On Sunday, June 2, 2019, Don died peacefully in his sleep following a recent, late-stage...