Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Cherrie Lynn Thompson

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

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

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

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...

George Stephen "Steve" Henley

George Stephen "Steve" Henley

Jan 16, 2018

George Stephen Henley, age 70, of Asheboro died Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 at the W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury NC.

Mr. Henley was born August 9, 1947 the son of Samuel Milton and Frances Louella Ledwell Henley. Steve was a native of Randolph County, a 1965 Graduate of Farmer High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree...

Jo Anne Claxton Dalton

Jo Anne Claxton Dalton

Jan 13, 2018

Jo Anne Claxton Dalton, age 79, of Asheboro, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her daughter and family's home in Greenville, SC.

Mrs. Dalton was born September 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Lewis Asbury and Daisy Belle Clark Claxton. Jo Anne was a long-time member of Oakhurst Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and...

Jeffrey Franklin Hill, Jr.

Jeffrey Franklin Hill, Jr.

Jan 12, 2018

Jeffrey Franklin Hill, Jr., age 31, of Asheboro died Friday, January 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 10, 1986 in Asheboro the son of Jeffrey Franklin and Deborah Lynn McBride Hill.

Jeffrey was a native of Randolph County and in addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his grandfather, John Edgar Henderson.

Mr. Hill is survived...

Minnie Catherine Needham

Minnie Catherine Needham

Jan 12, 2018

Minnie Catherine Beane Needham, age 95, of Asheboro died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Mrs. Needham was born April 27, 1922 in Asheboro, NC the daughter of Robert Lee and Effie Luck Beane. 

She was the retired owner of Needham's Curb Market in Burlington.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jennifer  Causey

Jennifer Causey

Jan 9, 2018

Jennifer Robbins Causey, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC Tuesday, January 9, 2018.

Jennifer was born on July 25, 1946 in Asheboro, NC to the late James Willard Robbins of Randleman, NC and Evelyn Visotsky Robbins of Passaic, NJ. Raised in Randleman, she graduated from Randleman High School...

Elvira  Marquez De Torres

Elvira Marquez De Torres

Jan 9, 2018

Elvira Marquez De Torres, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Randolph Hospice House. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Salud Torres Marquez, Maria Irma Torres Marquez and Silvia Torres Marquez; and sons, Migel Torres Marquez and Antonio Torres Marquez. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 6:00 pm...

Wayne Michael Toomes

Wayne Michael Toomes

Jan 7, 2018

Wayne Michael Toomes, age 77, of Franklinville died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Toomes was born October 10, 1940 the son of Edison and Dorothy Toomes. Wayne was a native of Randolph County and retired from the Randolph County School System. He was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. Wayne was an...

Martha  Kendrick

Martha Kendrick

Jan 7, 2018

Martha Dunovant Kendrick, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Kendrick was born in Ridgeway, VA on July 29, 1932 to Wade and Martha Newman Dunovant. She was formerly employed with First National Banks in Leaksville and Lincolnton. She was also a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for others. Through the years, Martha...

Rickie Charles Cox

Rickie Charles Cox

Jan 7, 2018

Rickie Charles Cox, age 64, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home.

Born on February 22, 1953 in Randolph County, Rickie was the son of Joyce Frye.

Mr. Cox was a veteran of the US Marines and a retired surveyor. Rickie was a loving father who enjoyed canoeing, camping, hunting and spending time with his wife of 47...

Jettie Jo  Lovell

Jettie Jo Lovell

Jan 6, 2018

Jettie Jo Allred Lovell, age 81, of Randleman died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Mrs. Lovell was born April 23, 1936 the daughter of Graydon and Mary Glasgow Allred. Jettie Jo was a native of Randolph County and worked at Commonwealth Hosiery and retired from Black & Decker in Asheboro. She was a member of Fayetteville Street...

Betty Anne Cox

Betty Anne Cox

Jan 6, 2018

Betty Anne Hurley Cox, age 80, of Asheboro died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.

Mrs. Cox was born March 20, 1937 the daughter of Carl Carson and Annie Elizabeth Saunders Hurley.

Betty was a native of Randolph County and had worked as an inspector at Pinehurst Textiles and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded...

Anne Sigman Shaffner

Anne Sigman Shaffner

Jan 4, 2018

Anne Adella Sigman Shaffner of Asheboro, North Carolina died at home early on January 4th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS. Anne was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Jack and Evelyn Whitlock Sigman.

Anne married Bob Shaffner while they were working at Wachovia Bank. The couple moved several times before...

Wesley Allen Kish

Wesley Allen Kish

Jan 4, 2018

Wesley Kish, 64, of Randleman entered the gates of heaven on January 4, 2018 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Wesley was born in Suffern, New York on November 8, 1953 and grew up in Butler, New Jersey. In 1972 he moved to Asheboro, NC to raise a family and recently just moved to Randleman to be close...

Bessie Lee Jordan

Bessie Lee Jordan

Jan 2, 2018

Bessie Lee Hill Jordan, age 90, of Asheboro died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.

Mrs. Jordan was born July 1, 1927 in Moore County to Gutherie and Blanche Hill. She was a homemaker and a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Sanford. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jordan was preceded in death by her...

Linda York Harton

Linda York Harton

Dec 29, 2017

Linda Lou York Harton, a longtime resident of Asheboro, died Friday evening the 29th of December at The Laurels of Pittsboro, NC.

Linda was born in 1936 in Staley, NC to the late Toy Leonard York and Elizabeth Holt York.  Linda received an Associate of Arts degree from Campbell College in 1955 and continued her education at East Carolina College, from...

Henry Eugene Morris

Henry Eugene Morris

Dec 29, 2017

Mr. Henry Eugene Morris, 83, of Asheboro passed away at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home on Friday, December 29, 2017 and after a brave battle he went home to be with his Lord. Mr. Morris was born July 11, 1934 in Laurinburg, NC to the late Henry W. Morris and Delia B. Morris. The family will receive friends on Friday, January...