Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Danny Lee Sill

Danny Lee Sill

Mar 31, 2019

Danny Lee Sill, II, age 23, of Seagrove passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Mr. Sill was born in Greensboro on June 3, 1995. He was employed with Badcock Furniture in Asheboro. Danny loved fishing in the creek at his mom and dads' house, shooting his guns, and working on cars. He loved his kids, his family, and all of...

Margaret Ruth South

Margaret Ruth South

Mar 30, 2019

Margaret Ruth McFeeters South, age 81, of Randleman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Mrs. South was born November 5, 1937 in St. Albans, Vermont. Margaret married the love of her, life, James Allen South, August 7, 1960. The couple lived in Baltimore, Md. and Ticonderoga, NY, before moving to Asheboro in 1973,...

Marquita Robertson  Duncan

Marquita Robertson Duncan

Mar 29, 2019

Marquita Robertson Duncan, 81, of Wallace, NC died Friday, March 29, 2019 at UNC Healthcare, Eden.

Mrs. Duncan was born in Stokes County on August 12, 1937 the daughter of Jesse and Dulcie Bryant Robertson. Marquita was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wallace and a retired legal secretary.

She is survived by her husband: Arnold Duncan, Sr; two sons: Gene...

Ravis Larry Emerson

Ravis Larry Emerson

Mar 29, 2019

The Reverend Canon R. Larry Emerson, Vicar Erneritus of All Souls Anglican Church in Asheboro left his earthly body with its physical pain and emotional suffering to join his Lord and Savior and the Church Expectant on the morning of March 29, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1935 in Greensboro, NC, the only child of Ravis 0. Emerson...

Aaron Wayne Strider

Aaron Wayne Strider

Mar 29, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Aaron Wayne Strider, age 72, announces his passing, Friday, March 29, 2019 at his home. Wayne was a native of Randleman and a graduate of Randleman High School, Class of 1965. He served his country in the US Navy and was active duty in Vietnam. He was an avid golfer, NASCAR...

Julia "Nell" Richardson  Boling Harley

Julia "Nell" Richardson Boling Harley

Mar 29, 2019

Julia Nell Richardson Boling Harley, age 86, of Asheboro went to her Eternal Heavenly Home to be with her Lord on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 12:00 to 12:45 at Faith Community Church, 4252 US Hwy 220 Business South, Asheboro, NC 27205.

A Celebration of her blessed life...

Thomas "Tom" William McConnell

Thomas "Tom" William McConnell

Mar 24, 2019

Thomas William McConnell of Mt. Gilead, NC, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, surrounded by his family. Thomas, the son of the late Henry William McConnell and the late Genevieve Rose Nagle McConnell, was a man whose life revolved around his country, his church and his loving family. Thomas spent his life working as a mechanic and was a fireman....

Rev. Thurman Reid Williams, Jr.

Rev. Thurman Reid Williams, Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

Rev. Thurman Reid Williams, Jr., age 78, of Franklinville, NC went home to be with his Lord, Friday, March 22, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Thurman was born August 29, 1940 the son of Thurman R. and Queen Esther Latham Williams.

Thurman was a native of Grady, Alabama and a long-time minister. He pastored several churches in Randolph and Montgomery Counties...

Wade Samuel Peeler

Wade Samuel Peeler

Mar 22, 2019

Wade Samuel Peeler, age 82, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019.  He was born in Guilford County on November 6, 1936, and was the youngest son of David and Fannie Watson Peeler. 

Wade grew up in the Level Cross community and attended Randleman High School (class of 1955).  He was a member of the Randleman First Wesleyan Church, where he worshipped...

Darrin Shane "Dash" Bullins

Darrin Shane "Dash" Bullins

Mar 15, 2019

Darrin Shane "Dash" Bullins, age 28, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Mr. Bullins was born in Greensboro, NC on December 26, 1990. He formerly attended Randleman High School and was employed with Klaussner Furniture. Darrin attended C-4 Church. Darrin was a rebellious, but sweet person who never took "no" for an answer. He was proud that he...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ortego Wills

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ortego Wills

Mar 15, 2019

Gwendolyn Rita Ortego "Gwen" Wills, 83 of Asheboro died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Laurels Of Chatham, Pittsboro.

Gwen was born August 6, 1935 in Opelousas, LA, the daughter of Clarence Paul and the Emily Veillion Ortego.

Marrying Lloyd M. Wills on July 25, 1953 at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA, our mother was a loving, determined, strong, brave and...

Alvas Phillip Smoot

Alvas Phillip Smoot

Mar 13, 2019

Alvas Phillip Smoot (Sr), 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 13 at his home in Asheboro NC.

Alvas was born in Guilford County on March 2, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Welborn Smoot and Frances Katherine Smoot, his older brother, Gaston Smoot, and his younger sister, Evelyn McKeel.

He is survived by his younger brother, Wilbur Smoot,...

Harlan Russell Gallimore

Harlan Russell Gallimore

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Harlan R. Gallimore, Sr., 88, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Randolph Health. He was born July 9, 1930, to the late Mr. Jeff Gallimore and Mrs. Amy Teague Gallimore. His brother Herman Mack Gallimore also preceded him in death. Following high school graduation, Harlan proudly served in the U.S. Army, and he retired from Jockey...

Norman Raeford Caviness

Norman Raeford Caviness

Mar 12, 2019

Norman Raeford Caviness, age 72, of Asheboro went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Mr. Caviness was born in Randolph County to J.A. and Sadie Asbill Caviness. Norman served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from Energizer Battery. In addition to his parents, Norman was...

Ruth Elizabeth Linthicum

Ruth Elizabeth Linthicum

Mar 11, 2019

RANDLEMAN - Ruth Henley Linthicum, age 89, of Randleman, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.

Mrs. Linthicum was born May 27, 1929 to Boyd and Lela Sink Henley. Ruth enjoyed cooking and traveling to the mountains. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs. In...

Elizabeth "Betty" Koppel York

Elizabeth "Betty" Koppel York

Mar 11, 2019

Elizabeth May Koppel York, 82, passed away in the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Betty, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born May 2, 1936 to Steven and Clara Koppel.

She is survived by her beloved husband, William (Bill) Mack York; oldest son, Jeffrey York; daughters, Dawn Stone and husband Wes,...

Frank William Clark

Frank William Clark

Mar 9, 2019

Name for Heading: Frank W. Clark

RANDLEMAN - Frank William Clark, age 48, of Randleman, NC crossed peacefully into Heaven on March 9, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by his loving wife of nearly 18 years, his son, whom was his pride and joy, his pastor, and his Linthicum family that loved and adored him.

Mr....

Sarah Ann Corum

Sarah Ann Corum

Mar 9, 2019

Sarah Ann Morgan Corum, age 51, of Randleman, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Corum was born February 8, 1968, the daughter of Charles and Edna Morgan. Sarah was a native of Randolph County. She was a very blunt, outspoken person that always got straight to the point. Sarah most enjoyed spending time with her family...

Homer Ray Garner

Homer Ray Garner

Mar 8, 2019

Homer Ray Garner, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Garner was born in Randleman, NC on October 14, 1936 to Elmer and Annie Shoffner Garner. Homer served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Eveready Battery and was a member of Russell's Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his...