Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Wayne Culler
Jan 26, 2018
Curtis Wayne Culler, age 57, of, Franklinville died Friday, January 26, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones, at his home.
Wayne was a native of Randolph County and a member of Full Gospel Bible Church of God in Franklinville where he was a deacon and Sunday School Teacher. He was formerly employed with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 29 years...
Justin Matthew "Matt" McKinnon
Jan 26, 2018
Justin Matthew "Matt" McKinnon, age 32, of Asheboro, passed away on January 25, 2018 at his home. Matt was a native of Asheboro. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Marie McKinnon and Dow Ragland. Matt loved music, was an avid reader, and was very creative. He was a great son and brother and a very loyal...
Russell Norman Diggs
Jan 25, 2018
Russell Norman Diggs, age 56, of Franklinville died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Diggs was born February 21, 1961 in Baltimore, MD to Russell I. and Marguerite Girton Diggs.
He was a member of Grays Chapel United Methodist Church where he operated the sound board for church services and vacation bible school. Mr. Diggs was a volunteer fireman...
Walter Raeford Wright
Jan 24, 2018
Walter Raeford Wright, age 75, of Seagrove passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home. Mr. Wright was born in Asheboro on September 13, 1942 to Clarence and Sylvia Brown Wright, who preceded him in death. He was a member of Whynot Wesleyan Church of Seagrove. Raeford was retired from Energizer Battery after 35 years of service. He...
Wesley James Turner
Jan 24, 2018
Wesley James Turner, age 1, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Randolph Health.
He is survived by his parents, John and Tiffany Robinson Turner; sister, Aliyah Marie Turner of the home; brothers, Brayden Ray Turner and John Marshall Turner both of the home; grandfather, Brian Turner and wife Barbara Ann of Cross Anchor, SC; grandmother, Alicia Riggs...
W. C. Auman, Jr.
Jan 24, 2018
Walter Carroll "Dub" Auman, Jr., age 94, of Asheboro died Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Auman was born April 8, 1923 in Seagrove to Walter and Edna Trogdon Auman. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a member of Harvestfield Baptist Church in Asheboro. W.C. was the retired co/owner and operator of Seagrove Motor Company. In addition...
Annie Ruth Bruton Johnson
Jan 24, 2018
Annie Ruth Bruton Johnson, a lifelong resident of North Carolina, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at her residence at The Mann House in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 99 years. Annie Ruth was born in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina on July 11, 1918, the daughter of V. Carr and Mary Haywood Bruton. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Terry Livingston Richardson
Jan 23, 2018
Terry Livingston Richardson, 53, of Asheboro died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home Terry was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with Sumter Utilities as a foreman. He enjoyed gardening and working on his tractors. Terry was an avid sports fan and enjoyed NASCAR racing. He was a kind hearted person who enjoyed helping others. Terry was...
Jack Lynn Clark
Jan 23, 2018
Jack Lynn Clark, age 82, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Quail Haven Healthcare Center of Pinehurst.
Mr. Clark was born on February 1, 1935 to Dougald and Pallie Lee Davis Clark. Jack attended Asheboro High School, graduated from Pembroke University, and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a License Examiner...
Kathleen Hooker
Jan 22, 2018
Willie Kathleen (Bill) Stanton Hooker, 87 years old from Level Cross, went home to be with the Lord and her Sam on January 22, 2018 in the presence of her loved ones.
Kathleen was born to Winnie Davis Stanton and Cammie Elwood Stanton on January 7, 1931. She was born in her old home place on a hill in Level Cross...
Ester Small Davidson
Jan 21, 2018
Ester Small Davidson, age 103, of Asheboro, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.
Born June 5, 1914 in Davidson County NC, she was the daughter of Ream H. and Eunice Pierce Small.
Ester was a gifted quilter, baker, and gardener. She received many compliments on her lovely yard and flowers. She retired from Stedman Corp and was...
Joyce Ann Smith Trogdon
Jan 20, 2018
Joyce Ann Smith Trogdon, age 88, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Charlotte. Mrs. Trogdon was born on October 26, 1929 in Inman, SC to William Frank and Lona Gertrude Bryson Smith. She was retired from Acme McCrary Hosiery Mill after 20 years of service. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by...
Betty Mickey Cook
Jan 20, 2018
Betty Mickey Cook of Clapps Nursing Home, formerly of Walker Store Road, Franklinville passed Saturday January 20. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Cook. Mom was a wonderful mother, a homemaker, and she loved to cook. Her children always came first. She was a member of Whites Memorial Baptist Church. In her younger years, she was such...
Mischa Garrett Luther
Jan 20, 2018
Mischa Garrett Luther, age 55, of Asheboro died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mischa Garrett Luther, beloved wife and mother, was a light to all who knew her and made every place better. With a smile that always reached her eyes, she was a selfless encourager and humble servant of her Lord, Jesus Christ. She enjoyed the simple...
Zeola Trotter
Jan 19, 2018
Julia Zeola Gallimore Trotter, age 99, of Denton died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Mrs. Trotter was born February 25, 1918 in Randolph County to Jesse and Eugenia Surratt Gallimore.
She was a member of Pleasant Union Christian Church where she was active in the music program. Mrs. Trotter was a homemaker and a member and past president...
Orelia Morris
Jan 19, 2018
Orelia Robinson Morris, age 90, of Troy died Friday, January 19, 2018 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, Candor.
Mrs. Morris was born October 4, 1927 at Jackson Springs, NC the daughter of the late John Presley Robinson and Fetna Smith.
She was employed as Assistant Clerk to the Clerk of Courts in Montgomery County for 41 years. She was a past member...
Cherrie Lynn Thompson
Jan 19, 2018
Cherrie Lynn Thompson, age 54, of Troy died Friday, January 19, 2018 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Mrs. Thompson was born June 4, 1963 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Robert Liles, and the late Sylvia Cole Turner.
She is survived by her husband: Archie Marvin Thompson; one son, Tyler Koch; father, Robert Liles and step mom, Cyndy Liles; 2...
Ginger Dawkins
Jan 18, 2018
Ginger Dawkins, age 69, of Randleman passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Dawkins was born in Hawthorne, CA on February 25, 1948 to Arthur and Helen Skidmore Wessell. Ginger was active with the Messenger of Hope Ministry through Worthville Baptist Church for 25 years. Ginger was employed with the Randolph County Sheriff Office from...
Saundra Garner
Jan 17, 2018
Saundra "Sam" Brown Garner, age 78, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.
Mrs. Garner was born in Randolph County on December 4, 1939 to Athel Wayne and Juanita McNeill Brown whom preceded her in death. She attended Russell's Grove Baptist Church and was a devoted mother who loved the Lord...
Jack Dempsy Garner
Jan 16, 2018
Jack Dempsey Garner, age 92, of Randleman passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. He was born in Randleman on December 2, 1925 to Colon and Iola Garner. He worked as a carpenter and built many homes and churches throughout his lifetime. He attended Cedar Square Friends Meeting. He was known for his hard work and carpentry...