Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Nellie Luther Miller
Feb 14, 2018
Nellie Alene Luther Miller, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Cross Road Retirement Community. Mrs. Miller was born in Asheboro on December 12, 1920 to William Rufus and Fleta Alice Lucas Luther. She retired from the textile industry with over 40 years of service. Nellie was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church. In...
Tony Ray Neeley
Feb 14, 2018
Tony Ray Neeley, age 69, of Mt. Gilead, NC died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Northeast Medical Center, Concord.
Mr. Neeley was born October 27, 1948 in Central, SC the son of the late Coley Neeley and Gaynelle Kay.
He was employed in the textile industry for over 21 years. After retirement he became the owner of Matts Convenience Store.
He is survived...
Harper Grace Edwards
Feb 14, 2018
Harper Grace went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She left behind her mother, Cori Nicole, sisters, Coley Skhy and Ivy Renee, grandma Erica, Grandpa Mick, grandma Kay, great grandma Patsy, great grandpa Steve, uncle Kollin and many other family members that love her dearly. Even though you were only with us for a short time sweet...
Margaret Viola Robertson
Feb 13, 2018
Margaret Viola West Robertson, age 89, of 4936 Walker Mill Road, Sophia died Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.
Mrs. Robertson was born October 29, 1928 the daughter of Sidney F. and Rosa N. Abbott West.Margaret was a native of Vance County and of Baptist faith. She retired from Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman. Margaret enjoyed working...
Gordon Curtis "Curt" Bodiford, Jr.
Feb 13, 2018
Gordon Curtis "Curt" Bodiford, Jr., age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Bodiford was born in Lumberton, NC on June 17, 1943 to Gordon and Edith Perry Bodiford. He was formerly employed with Walker Shoe Company and was retired from Wal-Mart in Asheboro. In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded...
Darrell Lee Cooper
Feb 13, 2018
Darrell Lee Cooper, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Cooper was born in Randolph County on December 27, 1934 to Harry P. and Ella Mae Routh Cooper. Darrell served his country in the Army National Guard. He was formerly employed with C.C. "Red" Howell & Sons Paint Contractors, where...
Michael T. Coggins
Feb 12, 2018
Michael T. Coggins, age 73, of Troy died Monday, February 12, 2018 at his home.
Mr. Coggins was born February 24, 1944 in Troy, NC the son of the late Tom Frank Coggins and Ruby Aileen Richardson Coggins. He served in the United States Army.
He was a machine set-up technician and was employed by Jordan Lumber, North Carolina Lumber and retired...
Carlos Ruben Alverio
Feb 12, 2018
Carlos Ruben Alverio, age 62, of Thomasville died Monday, February 12, 2018.
Mr. Alverio was a native of Puerto Rico and operated an auto body repair shop in Thomasville. He was an artist, musician and part-time comedian. Mr. Alverio was a wonderful father and grandfather and was blessed with many life-long friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Victor Alverio...
Claude "Billy" Ray Edwards
Feb 12, 2018
Claude Ray "Billy" Edwards, age 73, of Trinity died Monday, February 12, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.
Mr. Edwards was born April 21, 1944 the son of Claude and Onnie Wooley Edwards.
Billy retired from Burlington Industries with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Barn Raisens. Billy enjoyed playing golf, going fishing, and watching NASCAR. A...
Carmen Fox Jurgensen
Feb 9, 2018
Carmen Fox Jurgensen, 71, of Asheboro passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 at Hospice Home in High Point following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Jurgensen was born November 4, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church where she was an usher for many years. Mrs. Jurgensen worked as secretary for First Baptist Church for 9...
Beatrice "Cricket" Faye Saunders York
Feb 9, 2018
Beatrice Faye "Cricket" Saunders York, age 62, of Asheboro passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. Ms. York was born in Randolph County on May 5, 1955 to Eldridge and Almeta Glasgow Saunders. She was formerly employed with Luck's Beans, Inc. and Cranford Iron & Metal. In addition to her parents, Beatrice was preceded in...
Edna Perdue Cox
Feb 8, 2018
Edna Perdue Cox, age 87, of Asheboro, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Mrs. Cox was born in Guilford County on November 2, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Martin Rufus and Mary Kallam Perdue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Olen Cox, and her twelve brothers and sisters, including...
Wendell Lane Kennedy, II
Feb 3, 2018
Wendell Lane Kennedy, II, age 18, of Randleman died Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 11:30 AM- 12:45 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm in the chapel.
Hersey Ray (Hershey) Stevens
Feb 2, 2018
Hersey Ray (Hershey) Stevens, Jr., age 52, of Asheboro died Friday, February 2, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
Hersey was born December 9, 1965 the son of Hersey Ray Stevens, Sr. and Drema Kay Redmond.
Hersey was a native of Montgomery County and worked as an upholsterer in the furniture industry. He was a spontaneous, loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed...
Frances Nutter
Feb 1, 2018
Sophia - Frances Crocetti Nutter, age 74, of Baltimore, MD. died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point.
Mrs. Nutter was born July 21, 1943 the daughter of Vincent and Lena Crocetti. Frances was a native of Baltimore, MD, and a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and mom mom to her grandchildren.
She is survived by...
Janet Sykes Williams
Jan 31, 2018
Janet Sykes Williams, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Mrs. Williams was born in Asheboro on May 14, 1925 to Will and Mary Ellen Rich Sykes. She was a graduate of Thomasville City Schools. Janet was retired from Belk's and was formerly employed with Acme-McCrary. She was an Avon representative...
Rev. Wilkes Dendy Macaulay
Jan 30, 2018
The Rev. Wilkes Dendy Macaulay, age 91, of Colfax, formerly of Asheboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at River Landing at Sandy Ridge in Colfax, NC.
Wilkes was born in Seneca, SC on December 4, 1926 to Hugh Holleman and Josey Dendy Macaulay. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College and a Bachelor of Divinity from Louisville...
Frances Monroe Brown Brewer
Jan 30, 2018
Frances Monroe Brown Brewer, age 93, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Brewer was born in the Erect Community of Randolph County on April 3, 1924 to Benjamin and Nettie Monroe Brown. She was employed as an LPN for 35 years. She retired from Randolph Hospital and was formerly employed with...
William Lee Delk
Jan 28, 2018
William Lee Delk, age 59, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home. Mr. Delk was born in Asheboro, NC on August 20, 1958 to Dempsey Lee and Anna Poole Delk, who preceded him in death. He was the co-owner of Delk's Army Navy Surplus. William had a passion for working at "the store" and fishing...
Clarence Humble
Jan 28, 2018
Clarence Humble, age 92, of Asheboro died Sunday, January 28, 2018 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community.
Mr. Humble was born August 7, 1925 in Randolph County to Carl and Linnie McMasters Humble.
He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany and a retired diesel mechanic. Mr. Humble was a member of First E & R United Church of Christ....