Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Lizzie Stuart
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...
Dr. Kevin Ray Craven
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...
Jessica Marie Austin
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...
Roy Neil "Bubba" Dorsett
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...
Barry Warren Hall
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...
Lynn Bryant Sullivan
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...
Wade Ray Trieglaff
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...
Brenda Ann Forbis
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...
Glenn Henry Craven
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...
Louis Edward Wilcoxen
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...
Johnny "Junior" Paul Needham, Jr.
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...
Mary George Pickrell
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...
Eunice Elizabeth Manning
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...
Thomas Edward "Tommy" Sumner
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...
Tammy Swaim
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...
Carolyn Kearns
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...
Arnold Wray Jenkins
May 29, 2017
Arnold Wray Jenkins, age 51, of Randleman died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Jenkins was born September 29, 1965 in Guilford County. Arnold was employed with Deep River Dye in Randleman. He is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Wray Jenkins. He is survived by his wife: Tina Lucas Jenkins of the home; daughter: Mary Abigail...
Geraldine Whitley White
May 29, 2017
Geraldine "Gerry" Whitley White, age 91, of Asheboro died Monday, May 29, 2017 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. White was born July 6, 1925 in Ellerbe to Martin Cager and LouDella Hall Whitley. She attended Guilford College and was a member of Providence Friends Meeting. Mrs. White retired from the Randolph County Public Library where she ran the Book Mobile...



