Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Leoma Sumerford Benson

Leoma Sumerford Benson

Jun 29, 2019

Leoma Sumerford Benson, age 91, formerly of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living of Fuquay Varina.

Mrs. Benson was born in Red Springs, NC on January 9, 1928 to Howard and Frances Culberth Sumerford. She retired as a School Teacher with Asheboro City Schools after 25 years of service. Leoma was a member of Balfour...

Heather Elizabeth Spencer Guy

Heather Elizabeth Spencer Guy

Jun 29, 2019

Heather Elizabeth Spencer Guy, age 34, of Randleman passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Heather was born in Asheboro on November 21, 1984. She was a 2004 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School and was employed with Dart Container. Heather was preceded in death by her mother, Diana, grandparents, Ronald and Jutta Spencer, and uncle, Jason...

Ruby Louise Lovette

Ruby Louise Lovette

Jun 27, 2019

Ruby Louise Pugh Lovette, age 84, of Franklinville died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home.

Mrs. Lovette was born May 24, 1935 the daughter of Cecil and Nellie Sue McMasters Pugh.Ruby was a native of Randolph County and retired from Klaussner Furniture in Asheboro. In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lovette; son,...

Kate Loflin Moore

Kate Loflin Moore

Jun 25, 2019

Kate Loflin Moore, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Moore was born in Trinity, NC on June 2, 1920 to Sam and Pallie Nance Loflin. Kate was formerly employed with Randolph Hospital and was a member of First United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death...

Dewey Adam Gibson

Dewey Adam Gibson

Jun 23, 2019

Dewey Adam Gibson, age 41, of Asheboro, NC died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Gibson was born September 30, 1977 at Pinehurst, NC the son of Douglas Edward Gibson and Debra Hall Gibson.

Adam was currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant having previous employment as a Paramedic. Adam enjoyed spending time with his daughter. He was a caring,...

Mary Frances Underwood Dixon

Mary Frances Underwood Dixon

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Frances Underwood Dixon, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation.

Mary Frances was born in Asheboro on December 5, 1926 to Henry Otho and Daisy Henson Underwood. She was retired from Union Carbide after 36 years of service. Mary Frances was a member of Giles Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition...

Charles Glenn Auman

Charles Glenn Auman

Jun 19, 2019

Charles Glenn Auman, age 82, of Asheboro died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cross Road Retirement Community.

Mr. Auman was born November 7, 1936 in Asheboro to Elsie and Myrtle Auman.

Mr. Auman was an Army veteran and a member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired building contractor. Mr. Auman's family was very important to him and he...

Louise Minton Hancock

Louise Minton Hancock

Jun 19, 2019

Louise Minton Hancock, age 82, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Hancock was born May 3, 1937 at Stony Point, NC to William and Julie Minton.

She was a member of Bible Holiness Church and enjoyed and loved her church family. Mrs. Hancock retired from Fox Apparel and then worked at the Pilgrim Tract Society in...

Doris McPeters Frisby

Doris McPeters Frisby

Jun 18, 2019

Doris McPeters Frisby, age 83, of Sophia passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Frisby was born in Yancey County on April 4, 1936 to Greshem and Edith Ogle McPeters. She was retired from High Point Regional Hospital after 21 years of service and was a member of Old Fashioned Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Deborah Faye Reeder

Deborah Faye Reeder

Jun 18, 2019

Deborah Faye Madaris Reeder entered into the presence of God on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 after beating the odds against cancer for the past seven years with support from family, friends, her church family, and her medical professionals. Her family is particularly grateful for the expertise of Dr. Perry Shen at Wake Forest Baptist Health and Dr. Christine McCarty's team...

Carl David Scearce

Carl David Scearce

Jun 18, 2019

Carl David Scearce, age 74 went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 18 surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Scearce was a native of Rockingham County and a graduate of Ruffin High School.

He served Randolph County for 30 years with the NC Highway Patrol. After being retired for 2 years, David went to work for the Randolph County Sheriff...

James Edward Emery

James Edward Emery

Jun 17, 2019

James Edward Emery, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro.

Mr. Emery was born in Warren County, TN on August 4, 1926 to Willie Samuel and Lena Thurman Emery. He was formerly employed with Klopman Mills and Lucks, Inc. in Seagrove. He was a member of Seagrove United Methodist Church. In...

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,...