Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Betsy Lee Johnson
Sep 15, 2024
Betsy Lee Johnson
July 23, 1942 - September 15, 2024
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Betsy “Bubbie” Johnson passed away peacefully at the age of 82 thus completing an extraordinary life and leaving an undeniable legacy of friendship, kindness and love.
Betsy was born on July 23, 1942 at Fort Bragg Army Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. She was born into a military family...
Patricia "Ann" Hollingsworth
Sep 15, 2024
Patricia Ann Hollingsworth, age 73, of Franklinville passed away on September 15, 2024 at her home.
Ann was born in Clinton, NC on September 5, 1951 to Bruce and Mozelle Bell Hollingsworth. Ann was employed with Klaussner for over 30 years. Ann loved the Lord and was member of Lakeside Park Church of God for over 20 years. In addition to...
Tony Lee Cannon
Sep 14, 2024
Tony Lee Cannon, age 78, of High Point passed away on September 14, 2024 at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Mr. Cannon was born in Randolph County on November 10, 1945 to Joseph Cannon, Sr. and Ellie Britt Cannon. Tony served his country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, Tony was preceded in death by his sisters,...
Larry Charles Inman
Sep 14, 2024
Larry Charles Inman, 79, of Randleman passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his home with loved ones. He was born April 28, 1946 in Greensboro, NC to Charles Lee Inman and Connie Lewis Inman.
Larry was a very warm, loving and outspoken man. He graduated from high school in Greensboro, NC and then obtained his certification in Heating & Air....
Juanita Jackson Kesler
Sep 14, 2024
Juanita Jackson Kesler, age 95 of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Juanita was born on September 10, 1929, in Randolph County to Daniel Franklin Jackson and Lela May Bulla. She worked as a secretary for many years and was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Randolph Genealogical Society....
Elizabeth "Betty" Powell
Sep 14, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty'’ Cecilia Callahan Powell, 97 of Asheboro passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
Betty was born on February 15, 1927, Bayside, Queens, New York to William and Frances Coyne Callahan. Betty graduated high school as the Valedictorian and obtained her bachelor’s degree in History from Queens College. She was a homemaker and a marvelous cook.
Betty...
JoAnn Carol Cole
Sep 14, 2024
JoAnn Carol Rouse Cole age 74 of Ramseur passed away Saturday night, September 14,2024 at her home. JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. JoAnn lived a full and vibrant life filled with laughter and cherished memories. She served as a park ranger with the North Carolina Zoo from 1982 to 1994 and then as a Seargent with the...
Robert "Bob" Glendon Davis
Sep 13, 2024
Mr. Robert "Bob" Glendon Davis 86 of Asheboro passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 13 after an extended illness. Mr. Davis worked as an electrician for the State of North Carolina. Mr. Davis was a veteran of the United States Navy. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Paulette Louise Wilkins Durham
Sep 9, 2024
Paulette Louise Wilkins Durham, age 78, of Asheboro passed away on September 9, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Durham was born in Durham, NC on July 5, 1946 to Newman and Louise Chiotakis Wilkins. Paulette was a graduate of Cary High School and received her 2-year business degree from Harbarger’s Business College in Raleigh. Paulette was a people person, loved her...
Mildred Coleen Sawyer
Sep 9, 2024
Mildred Colleen Sawyer entered her Heavenly Home on September 9, 2024.
Mildred was Born September 5, 1935 in Sophia, NC to Carson and Fannie Sawyer. She attended New Market elementary school, Randleman High School, Pilgrim Bible College in Kernersville and Greenville College in Illinois.
She taught five years in Illinois before moving back to North Carolina to teach English and Writing at...
JoAnn Hunt Hammer
Sep 9, 2024
Betty “JoAnn” Hunt Hammer, age 86, of Asheboro, NC passed away on September 9th, 2024, peacefully at Hospice of Randolph.
JoAnn was born in Seagrove, NC to Claud Bernard Hunt and Roxie Woodell Hunt. She worked in the banking industry for most of her life, working first at First National Bank and then retiring from Community One Bank. She enjoyed spending...
Alan LeRoy Shaw
Sep 8, 2024
Alan LeRoy Shaw
PRICE, UTAH/RANDLEMAN, NORTH CAROLINA- The life of Alan LeRoy Shaw – a beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. Born in Price, Utah on March 12, 1942 (82 years ago); Alan was the son of Garald and Wanda Shaw. Alan passed away at his home in Randleman, North Carolina on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Throughout his life,...
Charlie Derrick
Sep 8, 2024
Charlie Derrick, age 70, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on September 8, 2024, at the Randolph Hospice House. Born on September 21, 1953, in Chadburn, NC, to Leo Derrick Jr. and Patsy Carter Derrick, Charlie was a proud graduate of Asheboro High School (Class of 1971) and East Carolina University (Class of 1976). He dedicated 45 years to a successful...
Danny Wade Gray
Sep 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Danny Wade Gray, who left us on September 8, 2024, at the age of 71, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for helping...
Juanita Davidson Porche
Sep 7, 2024
Juanita Davidson Porche, age 97 of Asheboro, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Alpine Health and Rehab.
Juanita was born on September 12, 1926, in Randolph County to Wiley Davidson and Annie Gray. She deeply loved her family and worked alongside them at the Dixie Restaurant, eventually owning her own for a time. Juanita was also the co-owner...
Benjamin Lee Cox
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Benjamin Lee Cox 61 of Liberty passed away unexpectedly Tuesday at his home after several months of declining health. Mr. Cox was born August 15,1963 in Asheboro. He was a member of the Randleman Fire Department where he served for 21 years while also operating Cox Construction. Mr. Cox loved being with his family, taking his oldest son Randall...
Alice Yow Wilkerson
Sep 1, 2024
Alice Yow Wilkerson of Asheboro, age 73 died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House. Alice was born on January 8, 1951, to Ervin and Swannie Yow. Alice was a sweet, kind and loving person who loved God. She had a smile that would warm your heart. She loved her family and went the extra mile to take...
Naomi Shortridge Smith
Sep 1, 2024
Naomi Shortridge Smith, age 83, of Jamestown passed away on September 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Smith was born in Buchanan, VA on October 30, 1940 to Airs and Ruby Keen Shortridge. Naomi was a very hard-working lady and retired from Triple A Mobile Homes, where she was named “Salesperson of the Year.” In addition to her parents,...
Rachel Smith Warner
Sep 1, 2024
Rachel Smith Warner, age 93, of Troy, NC, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024, at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Rachel was born on September 6, 1930, in Wadeville, NC to the late Henry Clay Smith and Nannie DeBerry Smith. She worked many years in the hosiery industry and was a housewife. She was married to her late husband, Lee Jackson...
Blaine Sherrill Ward
Aug 30, 2024
Blaine S Ward of Asheboro, died peacefully on August 30, 2024 at the William Dunlap Hospice House in Raleigh.
Mr Ward was a native of Ramseur, born on May 14, 1935 to Hardy C and Laura Yow Ward. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in 1957, he returned to Randolph County, eventually settling in Asheboro with his wife, Mary...
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