Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Roderick Stewart Fletcher

Roderick Stewart Fletcher

Jul 5, 2016

Roderick "Rory" Stewart Fletcher, age 56, of Pleasant Garden died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Rory was born in Roslyn, New York and grew up in South Florida. He was fun loving, gregarious, and enjoyed being outdoors. Rory never met a stranger and was a friend to many. He is survived by his wife: Dina Barborini Fletcher...

James  Steward "Jim" Harriman

James Steward "Jim" Harriman

Jul 4, 2016

James Steward "Jim" Harriman, age 81, of Asheboro died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Harriman was born January 17, 1935 the son of Charles Steward and Cecile James Harriman. Jim was a native of Cleveland, OH and served in the US Army after the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High...

Deborah Sue Jones

Deborah Sue Jones

Jul 3, 2016

Deborah "Debbie" Sue Jones, age 53, of Randleman died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Jones was born October 29, 1962 the daughter of James and Christine Skinner Jones. Debbie was a native of Randolph County and attended Freedom Life Church of God in Asheboro. In addition to her father Debbie is preceded in death by...

Rachel Davis Lewis

Rachel Davis Lewis

Jul 1, 2016

Rachel Davis Lewis, age 81, of Asheboro, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro. Mrs. Lewis was born July 28, 1934, the daughter of Glendon and Addie Morgan Davis. She was a native of Randolph County and was a member of West Chapel United Methodist Church and was retired from Black and Decker, Inc. She...

Priscilla Ann Jarrell

Priscilla Ann Jarrell

Jun 30, 2016

Priscilla Ann Jarrell, age 73, of Asheboro departed this life on June 30, 2016. Miss Jarrell was born in Asheboro on March 13, 1943 to Roland and Lucy Jarrell. She was a member of Central Wesleyan Church. She is survived by her sisters, Melvia Powell of Liberty, NC and Lois Jean Boswell of Burlington, NC, and brothers, David Jarrell, Bobby...

Mabel Auman Yow

Mabel Auman Yow

Jun 29, 2016

Mabel Auman Yow, age 97, of Seagrove died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her daughters' home in Charlotte. Mrs. Yow was born in Seagrove, NC on April 4, 1919 to Jesse Kelly and Lillie Blanche McNeill Auman. She was formerly employed with Holly Hill Candle and Graves Pottery and was a member of Asbury Baptist Church. In addition to her...

David Don McIe

David Don McIe

Jun 29, 2016

RANDLEMAN--David Don McIe, age 68, of Randleman died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. McIe was born February 23, 1948 the son of Willie and Gay Fisher McIe. David served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the Army National Guard. He was one of fourteen children. He is survived by his wife:...

Ray Louis Trogdon

Ray Louis Trogdon

Jun 29, 2016

Ray Louis Trogdon, age 89, of Clover, SC died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, NC. Mr. Trogdon was born in Asheboro on March 13, 1927 to Joseph and Maise Louise Lassiter Trogdon. Ray served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was retired from Burlington Industries in Asheboro after 40 years...

Carl Dennis Toomes

Carl Dennis Toomes

Jun 28, 2016

Carl Dennis "Babe" Toomes, age 83, of Randleman died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Carl was born November 25, 1932 the son of Thadeus and Bertha Vickrey Toomes. He was a native of Randolph County and a brick masonry. He is survived by his daughter: Carla Toomes Brown and her husband Bill of Randleman;...

Dr. Gregory Nelson Ervin

Dr. Gregory Nelson Ervin

Jun 27, 2016

Dr. Gregory Nelson Ervin, age 66, of Asheboro died Monday, June 27, 2016 at Randolph Hospital. Dr. Ervin was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 22, 1949 to Francis and Shirley "Lee" Nelson Ervin. He was employed with SK Corporation and was the Founder and Medical Director of the Turn-A-Frown Around Foundation. Dr. Ervin was a member of the Church...

Catherine "Katie" Raines

Catherine "Katie" Raines

Jun 27, 2016

Catherine (Katie) Elizabeth Raines, 38 peacefully departed this life June 27 at Beacon Place as a result of brain tumor first diagnosed in 2000. She was born in Durham on January 27, 1978 the daughter of the late Nancy Griffin and Thomas Haywood Raines. She was a graduate of Ledford High School and attended UNC on a Teaching Fellows scholarship....

Larry Duane York

Larry Duane York

Jun 24, 2016

Larry Duane "Hollywood" York, age 77, of Asheboro died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Born August 2, 1938, Mr. York was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with Pugh Oil Company in their convenience stores. Larry was also formerly employed by Dog & Suds, Sir Pizza (north of town) and Food World. He loved music...

Ellen Marie Flinchum

Ellen Marie Flinchum

Jun 24, 2016

Marie B. Flinchum, age 73, of Asheboro died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Marie retired from Technimark with 10 years of service. She enjoyed fishing, singing and being around people. She is survived by her husband: Billy Flinchum of Trinity; sons: Darrell Rich and his wife Pam of Randleman and Billy Rich and his...

Jerome  Davidson

Jerome Davidson

Jun 23, 2016

Jerome Davidson, age 72, of Asheboro died on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at his home. Mr. Davidson was born in Randolph County on April 22, 1944 to James Wilson "Monk" and Virginia Lucille Brown Davidson. He attended Asheboro High School and was employed with the Clarence Smith Service Station during his high school years. Jerome served his country in the...

Calvin Donald Cox

Calvin Donald Cox

Jun 23, 2016

Calvin Donald Cox, age 80, of Randleman died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Cox was born in Guilford County on October 13, 1935 to William Alton and Louise Cleveland Cox. Don was a Boy Scout. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Along with his wife Sylvia,...

Jane Henley Smith

Jane Henley Smith

Jun 21, 2016

Jane Henley Miller Smith, age 71, of Asheboro died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Smith was born November 19, 1944 in Asheboro. She loved children and always wanted to grow up and be a teacher. In 1963 Jane entered Application State Teacher's College, her best friend, Della Rose Ryan, went with her. Friends since the first grade,...

Angela Faith Kinney

Angela Faith Kinney

Jun 21, 2016

Angela Faith Kinney, age 58, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at her home. Ms. Kinney was born in Wilmington on August 4, 1957 to Ellis Ray and Virginia Robinson Lockamy. Angela was an outgoing, loving, and giving lady. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and dancing. In addition to her parents, Angela was preceded in death by her...

James Chris "Jibo" Martin

James Chris "Jibo" Martin

Jun 21, 2016

James Chris "Jibo" Martin, age 64, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Martin was a native of Salem, MA, a U. S. Marine veteran and retired from the Wake County school system. He was an avid softball player who was inducted into the USSA Hall of Fame for softball. He played in and won...

Lucy Frazier Maness

Lucy Frazier Maness

Jun 18, 2016

Lucy Frazier Maness, age 88, of Asheboro died Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Genesis Meridian Center of High Point, NC. Born November 24, 1927, Mrs. Maness was a native of Randleman where she graduated from Randleman High School and attended Kings Business College. Lucy was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she served a term on the...

John David Allred

John David Allred

Jun 18, 2016

John David "Johnny" Allred, age 72, of Franklinville passed away quietly at his home early Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by his family. Johnny was a native of Randolph County and retired from Cranford Iron and Metal where he worked as a truck driver for more than 30 years. He also owned and managed several properties throughout Randolph County. In...