Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Louise Sikes Payne
Nov 2, 2016
Ethel Louise Sikes Payne, passed away Wednesday morning November 2, 2016 after an extended illness. Mrs. Payne was born May 7, 1928 in Seagrove, NC to John and Ethel Sikes. She is preceded in death by her husband Mayberry Payne and son Paul M. Payne, brothers Nixon Sykes, Elbert Sykes and Woodrow Sykes and sisters Evelyn Sikes, Lillian Owens, Thelma...
John David Brown
Nov 2, 2016
John David Brown, age 68, of Randleman passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Brown was born in Greensboro on January 14, 1948 to Edward and Ethel Rickman Brown. John served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed as a welder and was a member of All...
Myrtle Faye Marshall
Nov 1, 2016
Myrtle Faye Marshall, daughter of the late James Thomas (Tom) and Lena Ruth Harris Marshall, passed away on November 1, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House of Pinehurst following an illness. She was 62. She was born in Montgomery County, NC, the ninth of twelve children. Her passing occurred in the autumn season which was her favorite time of the year....
Don Lee Essick, Sr.
Oct 31, 2016
Don Lee Essick, Sr. 72 years old of Asheboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully on October 31, 2016. He was born on November 9, 1943 the son of the late Eunice and Ralph Burke Essick. He is survived by 2 sons, Lee Essick and wife Jennifer and Scott J. Essick of Asheboro; and his sister, Annette Ivey and husband William...
Virgil Garfield Britt
Oct 30, 2016
Virgil Garfield Britt, age 95, formerly of Troy died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehab Center, Albemarle. Mr. Britt was born September 29, 1921 in Montgomery County, NC, the son of Arthur Garfield and Nancy Margaret Dunn Britt. He was a former machine operator in the textile industry and a US Army veteran. He enjoyed reading,...
Jordan Whitney Baldwin
Oct 30, 2016
Jordan Whitney Baldwin, age 29, of Asheboro died Sunday, October 30, 2016. Jordan was a native of Randolph County and a 2005 graduate of Asheboro High School. She attended Central United Methodist Church. Jordan volunteered at the Big Dipper Restaurant, CUOC and Randolph County Animal Shelter. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeremy Lee Baldwin and grandparents, John...
Walden "Walt" Onslow Starling
Oct 29, 2016
Walden "Walt" Onslow Starling, age 74, of Randleman died Saturday, October 29, 2016 at his home. Mr. Starling was born June 21, 1942 in Monroe, NC the son of Preston Onslow and Edith Iris Keciah Starling. Mr. Starling was a native of Randolph County and attended Church of God in Franklinville. He was formerly employed with the maintenance department of...
Vickie Sands Rich
Oct 28, 2016
Vickie Sands Rich, age 51, of Asheboro died Friday, October 28, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Rich was born May 23, 1965 in Stokes County. She was employed with Mayflower Seafood. Vickie was an energetic lady, a real firecracker, with a heart of gold. She was preceded in death by her father, Doris Sands and granddaughter, Shianne Mickey. She...
Roy Crockford Oldham
Oct 26, 2016
Roy Crockford "R.C." Oldham, Jr., age 62, of Trinity died Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation Center in Archdale. Mr. Oldham was born February 4, 1954 to Roy and Pauline Moore Oldham. He was a retired construction worker. In addition to his parents, Mr. Oldham was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne Oldham. He is survived...
Malcolm Hughes
Oct 25, 2016
William Malcolm Hughes, age 75, of Asheboro died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Hughes was born January 5, 1941 in Randolph County to Troy and Ama Luther Hughes. He was a lifetime brick mason and avid motorcycle rider. Mr. Hughes was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy...
Walter Keith Johnson
Oct 24, 2016
Walter Keith Johnson, age 56, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Randolph Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a native of Clinton, NC. He had been employed with Wells Hosiery for 18 years. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee and Ina Pearl Richardson Johnson and brother, Jackie Bass formerly of Spivey's Corner, NC. He...
Dr. James "Jamie" W. Stitt
Oct 24, 2016
Dr. James "Jamie" Wilson Stitt, age 71, of Asheboro, died peacefully in his home from a short illness. James W. Stitt was born in Fayetteville, NC to Reverend and Mrs. W.M. Stitt. He graduated from Louisburg College in 1965 and High Point College in 1967. He received his doctorate in British History from the University of South Carolina in 1976....
W.R. Thomas
Oct 24, 2016
William Raymond "W.R." Thomas, age 61, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Thomas was born in Asheboro on August 11, 1955 to Chesley and Bertha Williams Thomas. He was employed with the Randolph Vocational Workshop for 42 years. W.R. was a member of East Side Baptist Church where...
Marjorie Etta Adams
Oct 23, 2016
Marjorie Spillman Adams, age 92, of Randleman died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Clapp's Nursing Center, Inc., Pleasant Garden. Marjorie was a long time resident of Randolph County. She was a member of Old Union United Methodist Church and attended Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Marjorie was a homemaker who took great pride in serving her family. Marjorie is preceded...
Larry Vernon Wright
Oct 21, 2016
Larry Vernon Wright, age 71, of Asheboro died Friday, October 21, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Mr. Wright was born December 9, 1944 in Asheboro the son of Oran Vance and Lena Odell Wilson Wright. Mr. Wright was a native of Randolph County, served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a life member...
Jewell Helen Kirkman
Oct 20, 2016
Jewell Helen Glasgow Kirkman, age 96, of Asheboro died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Kirkman was born October 30, 1919 in Asheboro, NC, daughter of Charles and Lula Williams Glasgow. Jewell was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was retired from Randolph Hospital after 30 years of service. She was a member of Central Falls...
Charles Glass, Sr.
Oct 19, 2016
Charles Glass, Sr. affectionately known as Charlie and Pa., age 88, of Asheboro died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Glass was born in Surry County on November 6, 1927 to Charlie N. and Leliar Johnson Glass. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Balfour Baptist church. Mr. Glass was the former...
Dr. John "Jack" Chester Bukowski
Oct 16, 2016
Dr. John "Jack" Chester Bukowski, 80, of Randleman, NC and Snowmass, CO passed away peacefully, Sunday October 16th at the Randolph Hospice House. A celebration of life will be held at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro, NC on Friday October 21th at 2:00 pm for friends and neighbors. The family is planning a private ceremony for a later date. In...
Albert Eugene Haddock
Oct 13, 2016
Albert Eugene Haddock, age 68, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Haddock was a native of Greenville, NC and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as an electrician and worked for the U.S. Government from 2003-2014 as an electrician in Afghanistan. He is survived by his...
Jo Ann Clay
Oct 13, 2016
Jo Ann Satterfield Clay, age 67, went home to be with her Lord on October 13th at 4:50pm surrounded by her family and friends. She was born December 10th 1948 in Rocky Mount, NC the daughter of Oscar Billie and Emilie Taylor Satterfield. After moving from Rocky Mount to Gretna Virginia she found the love of her life, Kenny Clay,...