Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Elaine Burrows Cox

Elaine Burrows Cox

Dec 27, 2016

Elaine Burrows Cox, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Cox was born in Randolph County on April 27, 1933 to Virgil and Ethel West Burrows. She was a 1951 graduate of Asheboro High School. Elaine was a member of Bethel Friends Meeting where for many years she enjoyed teaching...

Kathryn "Dede" Bonner Reese

Kathryn "Dede" Bonner Reese

Dec 26, 2016

Kathryn (Dede) Bonner Reese, 73, passed away peacefully at home December 26, 2016. She is survived by Rob Reese, her husband of 49 years; Sister-in-Law Sara Beth Russell of Banner Elk; Brothers Allan Bonner Jr. of Raleigh and Charles Bonner of Greenville, NC; Nieces Kathy Bonner and Christy Betts of Durham; Nephews Allan Bonner III and Chuck Bonner of Raleigh;...

Dr. George B. Johnston

Dr. George B. Johnston

Dec 26, 2016

Dr. George B. Johnston, age 95, of Asheboro died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Dr. Johnston was born January 24, 1921 in Kelford, NC to Mr. A. C. and Amanda Johnston. Dr. Johnston did his undergraduate work at UNC-Chapel Hill where he attended medical school for two years. He then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia,...

Ruth Ann Farmer Allred

Ruth Ann Farmer Allred

Dec 25, 2016

Asheboro - Ruth Ann Farmer Allred, age 70, of Asheboro died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Allred was born September 8, 1946 the daughter of Samuel Roy and Katherine Bullins Farmer. Mrs. Allred was a native of Rockingham County and of Baptist Faith. She was formerly employed with Landon Furniture. She was a caring and...

Ruby Cox McDowell

Ruby Cox McDowell

Dec 25, 2016

Ruby Cox McDowell, age 85, of Asheboro, went to her heavenly home on Christmas Day following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family at her home. She joined her beloved husband of 67 years, Hal McDowell who preceded her in death in 2015. Ruby was born August 14, 1931 in Randolph County, the daughter of Hayworth and Sarah Ethel...

Audrey Mae Latham

Audrey Mae Latham

Dec 24, 2016

Audrey Mae Latham, age 89, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at North Pointe Assisted Living Community, Randleman. Miss Latham was born August 25, 1927 the daughter of David and Josie Boone Latham. Audrey was born in High Point but spent most of her early life in Snow Camp, NC. She was a graduate of High Point College and...

Judith Gayle Ragel

Judith Gayle Ragel

Dec 23, 2016

Judith Gayle Hancock Ragel, age 77, of Asheboro, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. A native of Randolph County, she was the daughter of Leonard F. Hancock and Dorothy Powers Hancock. A member of Mt. Tabor Community Church, she had served as the pianist. She retired from Arrow Manufacturing. She is survived by one...

Larry Wade Rich

Larry Wade Rich

Dec 23, 2016

Larry Wade Rich, age 69, of Sophia died Friday, December 23, 2016 at his home. Mr. Rich was born June 10, 1947 the son of Wade Talmadge and Audrey Pierce Rich. Mr. Rich was a native of Randolph County and a member of Marlboro Friends Meeting. He was employed by Sears in Greensboro for over 29 years and was a...

Helen Nance Powell

Helen Nance Powell

Dec 22, 2016

Helen Phillips Nance Powell of Asheboro died December 22, 2016 after a long illness. She was 85 years old. Helen was born March 10, 1931 and grew up in Ramseur. Before she retired, she was employed as an optometric assistant. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cladie Treece. She is survived by Gilna Nance and David Allred of...

Carl Clarence Brown

Carl Clarence Brown

Dec 22, 2016

Carl Clarence Brown, age 81, Asheboro died peacefully Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro with his family by his side. Mr. Brown was born April 6, 1935 the son of Clarence Monroe and Ethel Roberts Brown. Carl was a native of Asheboro and co-owner of Fesmire and Brown inc., a firm Carl Brown started in 1959...

Margaret Parker Harris

Margaret Parker Harris

Dec 21, 2016

Margaret Parker Harris, age 84, of Lexington passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Thomasville Medical Center. Mrs. Harris was born in Wilkes County, NC on May 26, 1932 to Flate and Amanda Tedder Parker. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Denton. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband,...

Lori Boudreau Moore

Lori Boudreau Moore

Dec 21, 2016

Lori Boudreau Moore, age 75, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House. Ms. Moore was born in Waterbury, CT on August 9, 1941 to Adrian and Gladys Keeny Boudreau. She was retired from Walmart in Asheboro. Lori was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Jones. She is survived by her children, Mike...

Katherine Tucker Moore

Katherine Tucker Moore

Dec 20, 2016

Katherine Tucker Moore, age 89, of Troy passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Katherine was born January 25, 1927 in Montgomery County, NC, the daughter of James Reid and Ethel Morgan Tucker. Katherine was a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church of Troy. She was a former administrative assistant at Capels, Inc. until her retirement...

George Bernard Fausnett

George Bernard Fausnett

Dec 20, 2016

George Bernard Fausnett, age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Randolph Hospital. Mr. Fausnett was a native of Randolph County and was formerly employed in the textile industry. George was raised by Warren and Effie Trogdon, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lee Fausnett. He is...

Hazel  Trogdon

Hazel Trogdon

Dec 20, 2016

Hazel Surratt Trogdon, age 88, of Randleman died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Trogdon was born August 25, 1928 the daughter of Daniel Harris "Clark" and Letha Smith Surratt. Hazel was a native of Stanley County and formerly employed with Kayser-Roth Hosiery in Asheboro. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in death by her husband...

Ruth Williford Robinson

Ruth Williford Robinson

Dec 19, 2016

Ruth Williford Robinson, age 98, of Asheboro died Monday, December 19, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Robinson was born February 15, 1918 in Wilson to Thaddeus and Mary Sharp Williford. Mrs. Robinson was a member of First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was president of Senior Group. She was retired from Stedman Corporation after 20 years...

Jerry Wayne McCawley

Jerry Wayne McCawley

Dec 18, 2016

Jerry Wayne McCawley, age 69, Randleman died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Jerry was a native of Louisvelle, Ky., but has lived in the Level Cross area since 1996. Jerry served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. In Jerry's younger years he did a lot of hunting, but has taken more of an...

Curtis Roosevelt Gray

Curtis Roosevelt Gray

Dec 18, 2016

Curtis Roosevelt Gray, age 99, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Mr. Gray was born in Stokes County on December 13, 1917 to E.C. and Nina Young Gray. He was formerly employed with Mr. Jeans and was retired from Shapiro and Shapiro. Curtis attended High Pine Wesleyan Church. In addition...

Billy  Goins

Billy Goins

Dec 17, 2016

Billy Goins, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Goins was born in Randolph County on November 10, 1932 to Charles and Amanda Pelfry Goins. Billy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was the recipient of the Bronze Star. Billy was the President...

Blanche D. Lawson

Blanche D. Lawson

Dec 16, 2016

Blanche D. Lawson, 90, of Asheboro, N.C., and formerly of Martinsburg, W.V., died Friday, December 16, 2016 at Hospice of Randolph County in Asheboro, N.C. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg. Graveside services will follow visitation at Pleasantview Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of...