Jun 8, 2017

Mary Louise Rich Nixon passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

Louise was born on November 30, 1947 in Randolph County. She was the daughter of the late Cyrus Redding Rich and Mary Frances Hughes Rich. She was also preceded in death by brothers David Cyrus Rich and Joe Lynn Rich.

She is survived...

Jun 7, 2017

On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Alexander Charles "Charlie" LaPrade, surrounded by family, friends and his care team passed away peacefully in his mother's arms. Charlie was born May 23, 2017 to Al and Lynn LaPrade. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Kimberlee McCurry. In addition to his parents Charlie is survived by his maternal grandmother, Joyce Fleming of...

Jun 7, 2017

Lizzie Keeling Stuart, age 95, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community, Randleman.

Mrs. Stuart was born November 18, 1921 the daughter of James and Elizabeth Ellison Keeling.

Lizzie was a native of Randolph County and a member of First Wesleyan Church in Randleman. In addition to her parents, Lizzie is preceded in death by her...

Jun 6, 2017

Dr. Kevin Ray Craven, age 36, of Randleman passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his home. Never grow up and Kevin never did. Kevin was born in Greensboro, NC on January 24, 1981. He was an associate pastor at Friendship Independent Church in Ramseur and a teachers' assistant for Asheboro City Schools working with special needs children. Kevin...

Jun 5, 2017

Jessica Marie Austin, age 28, of Asheboro died Monday, June 5, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Jessica was a native of Randolph County and a 2010 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School. She had a big heart and loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Debra and Chris Cox of the...

Jun 5, 2017

Roy Neil "Bubba" Dorsett, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Dorsett was born in Biscoe, NC on September 20, 1945 to Hosey Lee and Florencie Spivey Dorsett. He was a member of Russell's Grove Baptist Church. Bubba was retired from Stout Trucking in Greensboro. In addition to his...

Jun 5, 2017

Barry Warren Hall, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Hall was born in Asheboro on October 16, 1945 to Otis and Lois Sands Hall. Barry served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church. Barry was a...

Jun 5, 2017

Lynn Bryant Sullivan, age 78, of Rameur peacefully passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Siler City Center.

Lynn was born in Durham, NC on September 28, 1938 to Lt. Colonel William "Goodie" and Mildred Sullivan. She earned her bachelors degree from the University of Texas where she was an active member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority. Lynn enjoyed watching Spaghetti Westerns and Collegiate sports, especially SEC Football...

Jun 5, 2017

Jun 4, 2017

Wade Ray Trieglaff, age 48, of Thomasville died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home.

Wade was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with Hunts Paving. Wade is preceded in death by his mother: Brenda Forbis and his brothers: Bobby Simmons and Carl Trieglaff.

He is survived by his daughters: Raechelle Lynn Trieglaff of Trinity, and Brandy Lynn Trieglaff of...

Jun 4, 2017

Brenda Ann Davis Forbis, age 69, of Thomasville died Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Forbis was born October 20, 1947 the daughter of Ray and RV Roberts Davis.

Brenda was a native of Davidson County and formerly a clerk at a grocery store. She was a big Elvis fan and enjoyed her flower garden. Brenda will be greatly missed...

Jun 1, 2017

Glenn Henry Craven, age 64, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Randolph Health.

Mr. Craven was born in Asheboro, NC on October 29, 1952 to Seth and Nonevieve Cox Craven. He was retired from GE, Black & Decker, and Randolph Vocational Industries and was currently employed with United Brass of Randleman. Glenn loved his church and was...

Jun 1, 2017

Louis Edward Wilcoxen, age 76, of Randleman passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wilcoxen was born in Maryland on September 30, 1940 to Harry and Alma Vance Wilcoxen. He was the owner/operator of an industrial flooring company. He is survived by his son, Kevin Wilcoxen and wife Tracy of Randleman; half son, Larry Weber of...

Jun 1, 2017

Johnny Paul "Junior" Needham, Jr., age 74, of Asheboro died Thursday, June 1, 2017.

Mr. Needham was born September 28, 1942 in Asheboro to Johnny and Lula Needham. He was a 1960 graduate of Asheboro High School. Mr. Needham owned and operated Junior's Body Shop on Hwy 42 in Asheboro for 16 years. Also, he was a former Auto Body instructor...

May 31, 2017

Mary George Pickrell, age 73, of Sophia passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Pickrell was born in Austinville, VA on June 5, 1943 to Mayden and Anna Belle Davidson Poole. She was formerly employed with Unifi Textiles of Archdale for 25 years and Wal-Mart of Randleman. In addition to her parents, Mary was...

May 31, 2017

Eunice Elizabeth Blocker Manning, age 96, of Thomasville died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Thomasville. Mrs. Manning was born March 15, 1921 in Huntsville, AL the daughter of Lester and Mattie Newby Blocker. Elizabeth owned a store "Johnny's Corner" in Gretna, LA. She was a member of the Eastern Star and member of Daughter...

May 31, 2017

Thomas Edward "Tommy" Sumner, age 61, of Asheboro died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Mr. Sumner was born October 30, 1955, the son of Charles Wayne Sumner and Florence Crotts Sumner. Mr. Sumner was a native of Randolph County. Tommy spent 20 years at the O'Berry Center in Goldsboro, NC where he lived, worked and flourished. While...

May 30, 2017

Tammy Deline Swaim, age 46, of Randleman died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Randolph Health, Asheboro. Tammy was a native of Randolph County and had worked for several years as a CNA for Brookstone Haven of Randleman. She enjoyed her computer and had friends the world over because of the internet. She created many computer generated images for friends and...

May 30, 2017

Carolyn Brown Kearns of Asheboro died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at her residence.

Carolyn was born July 16, 1942 in Montgomery County, the daughter of James (Jim) and Aileen Brown.

She attended Oakhurst Baptist Church, Asheboro, NC.  She was an excellent cook who loved crocheting and arts and crafts. 

She is survived by two sons:  David Eric Kearns of...

May 30, 2017