Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

William Edward Thomas

William Edward Thomas

Mar 15, 2018

 William Edward "Billy" Thomas, Jr., age 63, of Winston- Salem died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was born December 11, 1954 in Richmond County to William and Shirley Thomas.

He was formerly employed as a painter. Billy loved going fishing, pitching horseshoes and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Billy was...

Linda  Ray

Linda Ray

Mar 15, 2018

Linda Russell Ray, age 75, of Troy died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.

Mrs. Ray was born September 3, 1942 in Albemarle, NC the daughter of the late Jacob Charles and Hazel Maxine Cooke Russell.

Linda retired as an Assistant Clerk to the Montgomery County Clerk of Court after 28 years.

Linda is survived by her husband:...

Violet Ashworth Rush

Violet Ashworth Rush

Mar 15, 2018

Violet Ashworth Rush, age 91, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Rush was born in Seagrove on November 4, 1926 to W.R. and Priscilla Williamson Ashworth.  She was a longtime member of Cross Road Baptist Church where she was active in the Wednesday night dinners and her Sunday School class.  In addition to her...

Thomas Randall Perry

Thomas Randall Perry

Mar 12, 2018

Thomas Randall "Tommy" Perry, IV, age 28, of Kernersville died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro.

Tommy was a native of Huntington, W. Va. and he attended Randleman High School. Tommy was a "gentle giant" with a huge heart and great sense of humor, which could be why he was known to be a good story...

Catherine  Miller

Catherine Miller

Mar 12, 2018

Catherine Reinhart Miller, age 98, of Asheboro died Monday, March 12, 2018 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro.

Jane Ashburn King

Jane Ashburn King

Mar 12, 2018

Jane Ashburn King, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. King was born in Pine Hall, NC on December 1, 1936 to A.L. Ashburn, Jr. and Ruby Carter Ashburn.  She was a graduate of Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem. Jane was a member of Seagrove United Methodist Church. Jane was the former president...

Archie Lincoln Parnell

Archie Lincoln Parnell

Mar 11, 2018

Archie Lincoln (A.L.) Parnell, age 94, of Troy died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Parnell was born September 13, 1923 in Mt. Gilead, NC the son of the late Adam Lincoln and Kate Elizabeth (Blue) Parnell.

He served in the Army during World War II.

A.L. Parnell was a native of Montgomery County. He was a member of Laurel Hill...

Larry Dale Hogan

Larry Dale Hogan

Mar 10, 2018

Preacher Larry Dale Hogan, age 66, of Troy, NC, died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living, Candor.

Preacher Hogan was born March 9, 1952 in Troy, NC the son of the late James (Bill) Madison and the late Verlie (Freeman) Hogan.

He was employed by Republic Waste.

Larry loved his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting....

David Wayne Holder

David Wayne Holder

Mar 10, 2018

David Wayne Holder, age 71, of Franklinville passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation in Biscoe.

Mr. Holder was born in Randleman, NC on March 25, 1946 to Charlie and Maxine Allred Holder, who preceded him in death.  He was retired from T&A Transportation in Randleman.  David hauled furniture for several companies, where he was...

Richard Lee Johnson

Richard Lee Johnson

Mar 9, 2018

Richard Lee Johnson, a resident of Plainfield Road, Sophia passed away at home surrounded by his family and four legged friend Skippy on Friday, March 9, 2018.  He was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Hubert Pink and Annie Cole Johnson on March 17, 1945.

Richard served the citizens of Randolph County for 28 years in Law Enforcement.  His career...

Moses Lee Luther

Moses Lee Luther

Mar 9, 2018

Moses Lee Luther

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Moses Lee Luther, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Moses Lee Luther was born on September 29, 1931 in Eleazer, NC.  He always told people that he attended the Eleazer Church 9 months before he was born, and he remained a faithful and active member until his death on March...

Betty Stout Albright

Betty Stout Albright

Mar 9, 2018

Betty Stout Albright, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Albright was born in Snow Camp, NC on September 3, 1937 to Walter Coy and Virginia Stout, who preceded her in death.  Betty was retired from Kayser-Roth and was a member of Back Creek Friends Meeting.  Betty loved her family, her church,...

Mark Hugh Goodson

Mark Hugh Goodson

Mar 8, 2018

Mark Hugh Goodson, age 57, of Franklinville died Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Goodson was born September 1, 1960 the son of Nathan and Janice Phillippi Goodson. Mark was a native of Danville, VA. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed collecting things. Mark was a true car guy, probably why being a mechanic came easy...

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson

Mar 8, 2018

Violet Elizabeth Allred Johnson, age 98, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Randolph Health.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Franklinville, NC on May 6, 1919 to Issac and Bessie Davis Allred.  She was retired from Klopman Mills/Burlington Industries and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.  In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death...

William Gary Kinney

William Gary Kinney

Mar 6, 2018

William Gary Kinney, age 61, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Kinney was born in Davidson County on January 8, 1957 to Warren and Susie Hughes Kinney.  He worked for The Timken Company for 19 years.  Gary was preceded in death by his father, Warren Kinney, brothers, Wayne and David Kinney, and sister, Dorothy. ...

Richard Frank Niedbalski

Richard Frank Niedbalski

Mar 5, 2018

Richard Frank Niedbalski, age 70, of Randleman died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Niedbalski was born January 2, 1948 the son of Arthur and Hildegard Kaeser Niedbalski. Richard was a native of Germany and served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War . He received honors in the military including National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action...

William  Glendon "Glen" Dotson

William Glendon "Glen" Dotson

Mar 5, 2018

William Glendon "Glen" Dotson, age 29, of Randleman died Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Glen was a native of Randolph County and a graduate of Randleman High School. He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing and sports. Glen was formerly employed with Kirkman's Flooring

He is survived by his son Diezel; mother, Bonnie Dotson of Randleman; father, William Lacy York of...

Gary Orian "Buddy" Duncan

Gary Orian "Buddy" Duncan

Mar 5, 2018

Gary Orian “Buddy” Duncan, age 52, of Trinity passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Duncan was born in Baltimore, MD on December 20, 1965 to Billy Richard and Brenda Gaynell Wright Duncan.  He was a 1983 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Gary was retired from the...

Carolyn M. O'Kelley Fischer

Carolyn M. O'Kelley Fischer

Mar 3, 2018

Carolyn Murphy O’Kelley Fischer of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Fischer was born February 17, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA to Stephen Booker and Frances Maddox Murphy.

She is a former member of Rhett Avenue Christian Church, Charleston, SC; and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Clearwater, FL; and attended Palm Lake Christian Church, St...

Karen  Smyre

Karen Smyre

Mar 2, 2018

Karen Hill Smyre, age 62, of Randleman died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Karen was a native of Randolph County and a member of Whitehall Evangelical Methodist Church. She loved children and animals and enjoyed quilting. Karen is preceded in death by her father Daniel Hill.

She is survived by her daughter: Starla Tracey and husband Eric of...