Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Betty Jane Sparks Hoover
May 29, 2024
Betty Jane Sparks Hoover, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on May 29, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.Mrs. Hoover was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 12, 1940 to Emory and Margaret Morris Sparks and was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hoover, Jr.,...
Devin Alexander Finn
May 26, 2024
In Loving Memory Devin Alexander Finn was born on October 3rd, 1997, in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at the age of 26. Devin was preceded in death by his Grandfather Brendan Hooks. He is survived by his parents Jason & Sarah, his brother Logan, his Grandparents Elizabeth Hooks, and Herman & Patricia Finn. As...
Jean Hinesley Routh
May 26, 2024
Jean Hinesley Routh, 74, of Randleman passed away at Randolph Hospice House Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born June 19, 1949 in Asheboro, NC to William Joseph Hylton and Rachel Davis.
Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her friends and family, especially her fur-baby; a Shih Tzu named Lucy Rose.
Her family would like to...
Johnny "John" Delbert Jones
May 25, 2024
Johnny “John” Delbert Jones, age 79, of Denton passed away on May 25, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.John was born in Long Acre, WV on June 7, 1944 to Hayward and Edith Fridley Jones. John was a business owner and entrepreneur. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty, Bob, Pete, Sandy, and Jimmy,...
Megan Starr Clifton
May 25, 2024
Megan Starr Marley Clifton was called to heaven on May 25, 2024. Megan, born March 20, 1992 to Hugh and Mandy Marley, was an avid traveler, often spending time at the beach or at Disney. She loved her dog Maddox, doing home projects with her husband Chad, and was May to Peyton, Lyla, and Jaxon. She was well loved by...
Wayne Joseph Bunting
May 24, 2024
Wayne Joseph Bunting, age 65, formerly of Seagrove passed away on May 24, 2024 at Oak Forest Health & Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem.Mr. Bunting was born on September 24, 1958 and attended Eastern Randolph High School. Wayne was a member of Seagrove Christian Church and was a retired tree trimmer. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Raeford and Marie...
Louis Ray Maness
May 22, 2024
Louis Ray ManessJune 7, 1936 – May 22, 2024Louis Ray Maness passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2024, with his family by his side.Louis was born on June 7, 1936, in Asheboro, NC, the youngest of five children to Daniel Alexander and Etta Belle Lewis Maness. Louis had a terrific childhood, living with his grandparents, Angus and Lydia...
Henry Leaton Delk
May 21, 2024
Henry Leaton Delk, age 84, of Denton passed away on May 21, 2024 at his home.Mr. Delk was born in Denton on March 6, 1940 to Astor and Lyde Delk. Henry served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He was the owner of H.L. Delk Construction, Inc. as a General Contractor, specializing in industrial, concrete, steel, and...
Bill Allen Kirby
May 21, 2024
Bill Allen Kirby, age 68, of Asheboro passed away on May 21, 2024 at home with his wife and children by his side after a short illness. He was born July 22, 1955 in Washington County, Virginia. Bill graduated in 1974 from Alleghany County High School of Covington, Va. Bill was a dedicated roofer for over 45 years and took pride...
Angela Looney
May 19, 2024
Angela “Angie” Denise Looney, age 64, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.If you knew my mom, you knew she loved to sing and dance. My fondest memories of my mom involved those two things, singing and dancing. Many Saturday nights were spent moving the furniture, hairbrush microphones in hand, complete with choreographed moves to a Motown hit....
Jerry Jeffers
May 17, 2024
Jerry Jeffers, 88, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the Randolph Hospice House following a brief illness.
Jerry was born on April 5, 1936, to Nate and Claire Huey Jeffers. He served our country in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years, retiring as Master Sergeant in 1976. Jerry’s lifelong passion was aviation. His...
James "Jim" Palmer Fetner, Sr.
May 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Fetner on May 17, 2024, at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born on February 1, 1943, in Burlington, NC, to Jack Fetner and Elizabeth “Tib” Austin Fetner. He grew up in Asheboro, NC, and graduated from Asheboro High School...
Pedro Ortiz-Perez
May 16, 2024
Pedro Ortiz-Perez, 16, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.Pedro was born in Chapel Hill on March 9, 2008, the son of Pedro Ortiz Filomeno and Maria Guadalupe Perez Pacheco. Pedro was of the Catholic faith and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Armando Ortiz Solorzono and Lucia Filomeno Antonio.Pedro was...
Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw
May 14, 2024
Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw, age 67, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.Ms. Hinshaw was born in Randolph County on June 16, 1956 to Curtis Reid and Peggy Stine Seabolt. Cathy was formerly employed with Stuart Furniture and Klaussner Furniture and most recently worked as a CNA. Cathy was preceded in death by her son, Curtis...
Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders
May 13, 2024
Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders November 25, 1935 – May 13, 2024 Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders, 88, was born in Asheboro, N.C. on November 25, 1935 to George H. Sumner, MD and Velna Welborn Sumner. She adored them and revered her father as a kind soul, loving father, and wonderful doctor. Elizabeth grew up playing paper dolls and admiring her brother...
Jean Mabe
May 13, 2024
Lois Jean Wall Mabe, age 80, of Sophia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.Ms. Mabe was born on June 14, 1943 in Guilford County to General and Mary Wall. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting. She enjoyed shopping at K-Mart, collecting red birds, flowers and watching her soaps. She was...
Betty Rose Nelson
May 12, 2024
Betty Rose Nelson, age 85, died peacefully at Randolph Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2024 after a long battle with respiratory illness. Mrs. Nelson was born October 5, 1938 in Randolph County to John and Nora Rose.Betty was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a friend to many people who loved her. Betty graduated from Seagrove...
Richard "Dick" Bown
May 12, 2024
Richard “Dick” BownAugust 12, 1928 – May 12, 2024Richard "Dick" Charles Bown, Sr. (age 95) was born on August 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, S.D., to Walter Bown and Annetta Ulmer Bown. He passed peacefully at home on May 12, 2024.Dick grew up in South Dakota where his love of cars developed at an early age. He would drive a car...
Curtis Eugene "Gene" Tutterow
May 12, 2024
Curtis Eugene “Gene” Tutterow, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home.Mr. Tutterow was born in Kannapolis on March 23, 1941 to Charles and Ida Mae Whitten Tutterow. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Gene was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. He was formerly employed as...
Carolyn Ann Dixon
May 10, 2024
On May 10, 2024 Mrs. Carolyn Ann Comer Dixon age 77 went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Dixon was surrounded by her loving family as she made her way to her permanent home. Mrs. Dixon worked many years for General Electric in Asheboro which eventually became Black and Decker before closing. Mrs. Dixon then worked and...