Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Henry Earl Small

Henry Earl Small

May 18, 2019

Henry Earl Small, age 88, of Randleman died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Mr. Small was born September 5, 1930 the son of Henry and Vera Yow Small. Earl was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Naval reserves for 12 years. He worked for several years as a Deputy/Criminal Investigator with the Randolph County...

Edward Parrish Clodfelter, Jr.

Edward Parrish Clodfelter, Jr.

May 18, 2019

Edward Parrish Clodfelter, Jr.

August 27, 1932 – May 18, 2019

Edward “Parrish” Clodfelter, Jr. of Randleman passed away on May 18, 2019.

Parrish was a devoted son to Edward Parrish, Sr. and Zorah Holden Clodfelter who preceded him in death. 

Parrish graduated from Curry High School and received his degree in business from Wake Forest University.  He was a salesman for National Cash...

Joseph Clyde Hurley

Joseph Clyde Hurley

May 17, 2019

Joseph Clyde “Joe” Hurley, age 89, of Asheboro died Friday, May 17, 2019 at High Point Regional Hospital in High Point.

Mr. Hurley was born June 30, 1929 in Troy, NC, the son of Carson and Vernie Williams Hurley and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was retired from Lucks, Inc. of Seagrove and was a member...

Betty LaPrad Highfill

Betty LaPrad Highfill

May 17, 2019

Betty LaPrad Highfill, age 79, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Mrs. Highfill was born in High Point on September 23, 1939 to Robert Clifton and Fannie Mae Carter LaPrad. She was retired from Mr. Jeans in Randleman and was a member of Faith Community Church. In addition to her parents, Betty...

Jeanette Ruth Howe

Jeanette Ruth Howe

May 15, 2019

Jeanette "Janet" Blair Howe, age 90, of Winston- Salem died Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston- Salem.

Mrs. Howe was born July 21, 1928 the daughter of Benjamin and Florence Blair.Janet was a CNA for many years and had hard work ethic values. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and reading and loved her family. Janet was an outspoken, determined...

Margold Louise Fox

Margold Louise Fox

May 15, 2019

Margold Louise Fox, age 60, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her home.

Ms. Fox was born in Asheboro, NC on November 27, 1958. She was formerly employed in the furniture industry and was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ. Margold was preceded in death by her father, James Frank Fox and brothers, Benny...

Roy Lex "John" Strider

Roy Lex "John" Strider

May 13, 2019

Roy Lex "John" Strider, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Strider was born in Randolph County on April 12, 1930 to Andrew and Estelle Callicutt Strider. John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Centel Telephone and was a member of Hopewell Friends Meeting....

Juanita Lee Simmons Laughlin

Juanita Lee Simmons Laughlin

May 13, 2019

Juanita Lee Simmons Laughlin, age 89, of Randleman went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 13, 2019.

Mrs. Laughlin was born April 10, 1930 in Paint Bank, VA the daughter of Vernon and Stella Thompson Simmons. She was a great cook, known for her biscuits and had a great sense of humor....

Ray  Cox

Ray Cox

May 11, 2019

Robert Ray Cox, age 83, of Asheboro succumbed to illness Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mr. Cox was born June 3, 1935 in Randleman, NC the son of Robert Lee and Bessie Briles Cox. 

Ray was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He labored as a Bricklayer and Carpenter in the area for more than 40 years. He...

Jordan Lindsey Pulliam Beck

Jordan Lindsey Pulliam Beck

May 10, 2019

Jordan Lindsey Pulliam Beck, age 32, of Stokesdale passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Beck was born in Guilford County on October 5, 1986. Jordan was a 2004 graduate of Randleman High School and later attended Guilford Technical Community College. She was employed with Moses Cone Hospital as an Administrative Assistant to the director of the...

Jeanette Pankey  Leach

Jeanette Pankey Leach

May 10, 2019

Jeanette Pankey Leach, age 62, of Randleman passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at her home.

Jeanette was born October 11, 1956 in Randolph County, the daughter of Paul Pankey, Jr., and Anna Oniel Pruitt Pankey. She was retired from Prestige Fabricators, Inc (Klaussner) and enjoyed being outside with her pets. Jeanette loved working in her flower gardens, fishing, and going...

Leslie Annette Richardson West

Leslie Annette Richardson West

May 10, 2019

Leslie Annette Richardson West, age 41, of Seagrove passed away on May 10, 2019 at High Point Regional Hospital.

Leslie was born in Asheboro, NC on December 26, 1977. Leslie attended Antioch Christian Church. She attended Eastern Randolph High School and was a graduate of Randolph Community College with an Associate's Degree. She worked for years at The Family Crisis Center...

Donna Carol Nance

Donna Carol Nance

May 10, 2019

ASHEBORO--Donna Carol Nance, age 69, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Miss Nance was born in Asheboro, NC on October 14, 1949 to Donald F. and Ruth Brady Nance. She was a 1967 graduate of Asheboro High School and a 1971 graduate of Appalachian State University. Donna was formerly employed with Walmart in Siler...

Robert C. Burch

Robert C. Burch

May 10, 2019

Robert C. Burch, age 77, of Biscoe, NC died Friday, May 10, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.

Mr. Burch was born November 24, 1941 in Winnfield, LA, the son of the late Aubrey Burch and the late Priscilla Carter Burch of Winnfield, LA. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and was a Chief...

Shirley Ann Freeman

Shirley Ann Freeman

May 8, 2019

Shirley Ann Greene Freeman, age 82, of Candor joined her Savior in heaven on May 8, 2019 peacefully as portions of the book of Psalms were read to her. She left her mortal body at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC, and received her incorruptible body as she reached the arms of Jesus.

Mrs. Freeman was born on August 18, 1936 in...

Mary Faye Lambert

Mary Faye Lambert

May 8, 2019

Mary Faye Shelton Lambert, age 73, of Randleman died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Lambert was born September 10, 1945 the daughter of Rev. Joseph and Rosa Shelton.Mary was a native of Richlands, VA. She retired from Hosier Furniture in Greensboro after 20 years of service. Mary was dedicated to the Lord and attended Vintage Church in Randleman....

Chaz Christian Idol

Chaz Christian Idol

May 6, 2019

Chaz Christian Idol, 31, passed peacefully on May 6, 2019 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. He was born there on February 13, 1988 to Donna Yoho and the late John Idol. He is preceded in death by his father, John Wesley Idol, grandfather, Larry Idol and grandmother, Minnie Hawkins.

Chaz was an avid go cart and race car fan and raced...

Carol King Ellison

Carol King Ellison

May 6, 2019

Carol King Ellison, age 77, of New London died Monday, May 6, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Ellison was born October 21, 1941 in Asheboro to Elbert and Laura Boyles King.

She was a very talented musician and was a member of Chandlers Grove United Methodist Church in New London where she was the church pianist. Mrs. Ellison was employed at...

Della Lee Jamieson

Della Lee Jamieson

May 5, 2019

Della Lee Jamieson, 95, of Asheboro, and Tierra Verde, Fla., passed away peacefully May 5, 2019 in Florida.

Della Lee was born Oct. 13, 1923 in Oxford N.C. to John Rossiter and Carrie Harris Fizer and was raised in Charlotte, N.C. She was a 1946 graduate from Greensboro College, the 4th of 5 generations to attend Greensboro College. She later attended...

Charles Thomas Williams

Charles Thomas Williams

May 5, 2019

Charles Thomas Williams, 89, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Brookdale Senior living in High Point.

Mr. Williams was born in Randolph County to Charles F. and Sally Williams. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He was the N. C. State Archery Association's Instinctive Class Champion in 1961and 1962. He retired from the...