Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

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...

Charlcie Bonkemeyer Whatley

Charlcie Bonkemeyer Whatley

May 5, 2019

Charlcie Ethelyn Bonkemeyer Whatley, age 88, of Randleman passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Whatley was born in Randleman, NC on March 19, 1931 to Angus and Nonnie Scott Bonkemeyer. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 47 years and was retired from Randolph Hospital. Charlcie was a member of Giles Chapel United Methodist...

Shirley Ann Erby

Shirley Ann Erby

May 3, 2019

Shirley Ann Erby, age 69, of Randleman entered heaven's gate Friday, May 3, 2019 with her son, Larry and her sister, Mary by her side.

Shirley was born March 19, 1950 the daughter of Beulah Wallace Erby and Lucius and Maxie Galloway Wallace. She was a native of Charlotte County, VA. She was employed by Custom Extrusions, Inc. whom she considered...

Lawrence David Reese

Lawrence David Reese

May 2, 2019

Lawrence David Reese, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Reese was born in Clarksville, VA on September 16, 1932 to James David and Beulah Short Reese. Lawrence served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Townsville High School and NC State University....

Ruth Mason Bray

Ruth Mason Bray

May 1, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Bray, 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30th at Randolph Hospice House.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4th from 12:45-1:45 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Beck officiating....

Jerry Allen West

Jerry Allen West

Apr 29, 2019

Jerry Allen West, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Randolph Health with his family by his side.

Mr. West was born in Randolph County on January 30, 1938 to Theron Baldwin and Pearl Hudson West. He was a 1956 graduate of Asheboro High School where he was a member of the 1954-1955 State Championship Basketball...

Phronie Mae Hogan

Phronie Mae Hogan

Apr 29, 2019

Phronie Mae Hogan, age 96, of Seagrove died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Miss Hogan was born February 8, 1923 in Asheboro to W. B. and Hettie Hogan.

She was retired from Blue Bell after 42 years of service and was a member of Seagrove Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Miss Hogan was preceded in death by her...

Donna Ann Temkey Wicker

Donna Ann Temkey Wicker

Apr 28, 2019

Donna Ann Temkey Wicker, age 63, of Randleman passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Wicker was born in Randolph County on May 26, 1955 to Thomas Gerard and Nellie Marie Ingle Temkey. She was formerly employed with Sapona Manufacturing. Donna was preceded in death by her father, and her husband, Lester Max Wicker. Donna loved to...

Neil Delmar  Meisch, Jr.

Neil Delmar Meisch, Jr.

Apr 27, 2019

Neil Delmar Meisch, Jr., age 68, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Meisch was born in Rochester, NY on June 10, 1950 to Neil Delmar Meisch, Sr. and Bonnie Fair Meisch. He was retired as a truck driver, and after his retirement, worked as a salesman for Asheboro Ford. He was preceded in death...

Dr. Cecil Fred Brown, DVM

Dr. Cecil Fred Brown, DVM

Apr 27, 2019

Dr. Cecil Fred Brown, DVM, age 87, of Seagrove, NC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home.

Cecil was born in Sandy Mush in Buncombe County, NC on May 26, 1931 to the late Jesse Henry and Ellen Rogers Brown.

He graduated from NC State in 1952 with a BS Degree in Agricultural Education. Cecil joined the Army and went...

Emmaline "Sue" Spivey

Emmaline "Sue" Spivey

Apr 26, 2019

Asheboro - Emmaline Sue Spivey, age 72, of Seagrove passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Cross Road Retirement Community, Asheboro.

Miss Spivey was born November 26, 1946 the daughter of James Ernest and Zada Yow Spivey.

Miss Spivey was a native of Randolph County and was of the Jehovah Witness faith. She retired after 45 years of service from Klaussner Furniture...

Alma Cassady Brewer

Alma Cassady Brewer

Apr 26, 2019

Alma Cassady Brewer, 96, of Asheboro passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Brewer was born in Moore County on March 1, 1923 to Ray and Maude Hancock Cassady. She attended Friendship Baptist Church for many years until her health declined. In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Cassady, Juanita...

Judith (Judy) Irene Routh Morgan

Judith (Judy) Irene Routh Morgan

Apr 25, 2019

Judith (Judy) Irene Routh Morgan, age 76, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Morgan was born in Greensboro, NC on July 10, 1942 to Charles Sheldon and Helen Stockard Routh. Judy loved children and was formerly employed at Randleman Elementary School as a First Grade Teacher and as Director of Christian Education at First...

Rev. Thomas Edwin Luther

Rev. Thomas Edwin Luther

Apr 23, 2019

Rev. Thomas Edwin Luther, age 70, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at his home.

Rev. Luther was born in Randolph County on July 2, 1948 to Davis and Joyce Callicutt Luther. He was a graduate of Central Wesleyan College. Edwin has been pastoring with the Wesleyan Church for 49 years, including Mt. Wesley, Mt. Airy, North Kannapolis,...

Robert Alvin Walker

Robert Alvin Walker

Apr 23, 2019

Robert Alvin Walker died suddenly April 23, 2019 of a heart attack.

He was predeceased by his parents, Pearl Hackney Walker and Al Walker of Asheboro, his nephew Andrew Payne of Raleigh and his brother in law, Bruce Watkins of Wilmington.

Robert was born February 19, 1957 in Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1975, where he played football and...

David Harmon Pendry

David Harmon Pendry

Apr 22, 2019

David Harmon Pendry, age 56, of Asheboro died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

David was a 1980 graduate of Asheboro High School and was employed with Flowers Baking Company.  He was a member of Balfour Baptist Church which he loved deeply and enjoyed being the "director of coffee and conversation" for the church.  If you ever met David,...

Martha Millie Coelho Peters

Martha Millie Coelho Peters

Apr 22, 2019

Martha Millie Coelho Peters, age 70, of Bristol, Rhode Island passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Ms. Peters was born in Bristol, Rhode Island on June 20, 1948 to John and Mae Pacheco Coelho. She was formerly employed in the textile industry. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by 3...

Brian Keith Medley

Brian Keith Medley

Apr 21, 2019

Brian Keith Medley, age 51, of Ramseur died Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. Brian was born in Guilford County on December 15, 1967 to Bobby and Glenda Medley. He spent most of his life in Randolph County. He worked at Brisco Apparel Company of Ramseur and was the joy of his family, he will be greatly missed. Brian...

Mpioh  Ya

Mpioh Ya

Apr 18, 2019

Mpioh Ya, age 66, of Greensboro passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Ya was born in Daklak, Vietnam on June 20, 1952 and was formerly employed with Southeastern Foundry in Greensboro.

He is survived by his relatives, Mpha Cam and wife Djro Ya, Lim Ya, and Nho Ya all of Greensboro.

A viewing will be...

Eloise Whitesell Lawrence

Eloise Whitesell Lawrence

Apr 18, 2019

Mary Eloise Whitesell Lawrence, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Mrs. Lawrence was born in Guilford County, NC on February 6, 1925 to Clayton Harrison and Ella Ingle Whitesell. She was a 1942 graduate of Randleman High School and was retired from Asheboro City Schools. Eloise was a member of Calvary United Methodist...