May 19, 2017

Daisy Pauline Cochran England, age 94, of Asheboro died Friday, May 19, 2017 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community, Randleman. Mrs. England was born September 22, 1922 in Hindsboro, IL, the daughter of the late William Earl and Mary Frances (Kirkendoll) Cochran.  Pauline was one of eight children.

Mrs. England was a Christian woman whose love, compassion and giving spirit was...

May 19, 2017

May 18, 2017

Hazel Ruth Carrick Caldwell, age 85, of Randleman died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Caldwell was born October 10, 1931 the daughter of Mails and Flora Pierce Carrick.

Hazel was a native of Davidson County and a member of First Baptist Church in Randleman. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husbands,...

May 18, 2017

Justiana "Jessie" Quaglia Brantley, age 97, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions of Asheboro.

Mrs. Brantley was born in Birdsboro, PA on November 29, 1919 to Pietro and Maria Fontana Quaglia. She was a graduate of Reading High School. Jessie was employed with 220 Grill for 35 years and was a member of...

May 17, 2017

Jimmy Raeford DeHart, age 68, of Asheboro died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home.

Mr. DeHart was born September 8, 1948 in Asheboro to Claude and Essie DeHart. He graduated from Seagrove High School and served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Mr. DeHart was a jack of all trades who had raised tobacco and worked on farming...

May 16, 2017

Verna Pittillo Lambert, age 82, passed away with peace and grace on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Verna was born in Asheboro in 1934 to Charles and Myrtie Lewallen Pittillo. Verna was retired from Energizer Battery after 29 years of service. She was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church, and participated in the UMW organization for many years....

May 15, 2017

Walter James Dix, age 94, of Asheboro, NC, passed away May 15, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House.

He was born in Schoolfield, Virginia on October 28, 1922, to James Walter and Lucy Lawrence Dix.

After graduation from Schoolfield High School, Jim enlisted in the Army Air Corp where he served for 4 years assigned to the 5th Airdrome Squadron stationed in...

May 13, 2017

William "Bill" Thomas Linebarrier, age 85, of Asheboro died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.

Mr. Linebarrier was born February 18, 1932 at Kannapolis, NC the son of Wade V. Linebarrier and Lillie Furr Linebarrier.

Bill was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. An electrician by trade he had worked for Vick Brothers Electric, Klaussner Furniture, then...

May 11, 2017

Elsie Trogdon Phillips Andrews, age 88, of Seagrove died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro.

Mrs. Andrews was born January 20, 1929 the daughter of William A. and Bythe Catherine Lamb Trogdon.

Elsie was a native of Randolph County, NC and worked in the textile industry. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Andrews was preceded in death by 2 grandsons.

She...

May 10, 2017

Frances Dean Bolick Hurley, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Randolph Health. Mrs. Hurley was born in Burke County, NC on October 4, 1934 to Floyd and Annie Mae Pearson Bolick. She was a 1952 graduate of Morganton High School . Frances was a homemaker most of her life, but was also formerly employed...

May 8, 2017

Kenna Bays Holt, age 83, of Miami, Florida and formerly of Asheboro, NC passed away May 8, 2017.

She was born in Glen Morrison, West Virginia on July 25, 1933 to Kenneth and Wilda Bays. Kenna was a graduate of Sophia High School, graduated from the Medical College of Virginia Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse. She married Harold "Hank"...

May 8, 2017

Oliver Green, age 69, of Jackson Springs passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Durham. Mr. Green was born in Tampa, FL on May 26, 1947 to Oliver Blue and Bertha Green. Oliver served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was the owner/operator of Green Tree Farm. In addition...

May 7, 2017

Josephine Parsons "Jo" Haywood, age 86, of Mt. Gilead died Sunday, May 7, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home. Mrs. Haywood was born April 30, 1931 the daughter of Allan Thomas and Carrie Lamonds Parsons. Mrs. Haywood was a native of Montgomery County, she was a member of Holly Mount Baptist Church where she was very active. Jo...

May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

Walter Robert Beane, 91, of Asheboro died Friday, May 5, 2017 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

He was born in Randolph County on Dec. 14, 1925 to Robert and Effie Beane. Walter was a quiet man, gifted in mechanics with an ability to fix just about anything. He worked at Bossong Hosiery Mills, Inc. for 47 years.

He is survived by his...

May 4, 2017

Mara Sue Allred Bowman, age 86, of Randleman died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Bowman was born June 1, 1930 the daughter of Denver and Faye Giles Allred Mara Sue was a native of Randolph County and a member of Worthville United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of High Point College and retired from...

May 4, 2017

Jonathan Luke "John Luke" Wiggins, infant son of Michael and Kayla Otwell Wiggins, received his angel wings on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Randolph Health in Asheboro. Jonathan is preceded in death by his Great Grandparents; Ernest and Antoinette Roso, and John Wiggins, all from Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by Grandparents, Walter (Tom) Otwell...

May 3, 2017

Sybil Boling Williams, age 80, of Asheboro died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Williams was born October 30, 1936 in Asheboro to William and Eleanor Boling. Mrs. Williams loved to travel especially in the western part of the United States. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crafting. Mrs. Williams also loved to...

May 3, 2017

Bobby Gene Spencer, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Spencer was born in Randolph County on January 6, 1933 to Marvin J. and Lucy Jane Bullins Spencer. Bobby served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He served 7 tours of duty...

May 3, 2017

David Brantley Smith, age 67, of Sophia died Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at his home. Mr. Smith was born August 6, 1949 the son of William Brantley and Mary Elizabeth Marshall Smith. David was born in Washington, DC but grew up in Randolph County. He was a member of Flint Hill Community Church. David raised poultry/cattle on the family farm....