Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Margaret Zgainer Eakin

Margaret Zgainer Eakin

Apr 21, 2016

Margaret Zgainer Eakin, age 88, of Jamestown, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Center in Jamestown. Margaret was born in Washington, PA on June 2, 1927, daughter of Katherine Katrenich and Florian Michael Zgainer, who preceded her in death. Margaret married the love of her life, Fay Kendall Eakin, Jr., on June 24, 1950, lost him at...

Levonia Ann Caughron Reeder

Levonia Ann Caughron Reeder

Apr 21, 2016

Levonia Ann Caughron Reeder, age 73, of Asheboro died Thursday, April 21, 2016. Ms. Reeder was born July 8, 1942 in Randolph County to William Otey and Mattie Crotts Caughron. She was formerly employed with Rampon and Elastic Therapy and attended First Assembly of God. In addition to her parents, Ms. Reeder was preceded in death by her step-father, Earl...

Audrey Kern Wright

Audrey Kern Wright

Apr 19, 2016

Audrey Kern Wright, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. Ms. Wright was born in High Point, NC on August 3, 1926 to Sankey and Mary Belle Cagle Kern. She was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church. Audrey was formerly employed with Klaussner Furniture. In addition to her parents, Audrey...

Barbara Jean McNeill

Barbara Jean McNeill

Apr 17, 2016

Barbara Jean McNeill, age 75, of Asheboro died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Barbara was retired from Jockey International in Randleman with 17 years of service. She was a member of Worthville Baptist Church and loved her church family. Barbara was the best southern cook the family ever knew and enjoyed helping others and volunteering at...

Wendell Norris Whatley, Jr.

Wendell Norris Whatley, Jr.

Apr 17, 2016

Wendell Norris Whatley, Jr., age 49, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at his home. Mr. Whatley was a born in Montgomery County on July 21, 1966 to Wendell Norris and Sue Spivey Whatley. He was a 1984 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School and a graduate of Guilford Technical Community College. He was a member of...

Dr. Turner Stephen Davis

Dr. Turner Stephen Davis

Apr 15, 2016

Dr. Turner Stephen Davis, 92, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016 at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia. He was a resident of Somerby of Peachtree City, Georgia. Dr. Davis was born in Sanford, North Carolina on March 10, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Stephen Davis and Sarah Ann Fuquay Davis. He was preceded in death...

Linda Gail "Gay" Taylor Davis

Linda Gail "Gay" Taylor Davis

Apr 12, 2016

Linda Gail "Gay" Taylor Davis, age 55, of Seagrove died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Linda was born December 11, 1960 in Scotland County, North Carolina, the daughter of Hervey and Bobbie Clubb Taylor. She was a member of the New Birth Church of the Living God and a former shipping supervisor at Longworth Industries....

James "Sonny" Charles Pugh

James "Sonny" Charles Pugh

Apr 11, 2016

James Charles "Sonny" Pugh, age 81, of Asheboro died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Pugh was born July 8, 1934 in Asheboro to James and Sarah Pugh. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pugh was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Neal Pugh. He is survived...

James Robert Weary, Sr.

James Robert Weary, Sr.

Apr 11, 2016

James "Jim" Robert Weary, Sr., age 74, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. Mr. Weary was born in Bradford, PA on December 6, 1941 to John Weary, Sr. and Gladys Deming Weary. He was retired as a livestock salesman and attended Rock of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Jim...

Helen Brown Phillips

Helen Brown Phillips

Apr 10, 2016

Helen Brown Phillips of Asheboro passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family and by those who knew her. She had a consistently positive outlook and enthusiasm that she maintained throughout her life. Helen was the classic "southern lady" who enjoyed a good laugh...

Lowell Ellis Lanier

Lowell Ellis Lanier

Apr 8, 2016

Lowell Ellis Lanier, age 80, Sophia died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Mr. Lanier was born September 22, 1935 the son of Edgar Ellis and Lora May Williams Lanier. Mr. Lanier was a native of Randolph County, a member of Marlboro Friends Meeting and a retired chicken farmer. In addition to his parents Lowell is preceded...

John Thomas Jarrell

John Thomas Jarrell

Apr 8, 2016

John Thomas "Tommy" Jarrell, age 62, of Asheboro died Friday, April 8, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem. Mr. Jarrell was born March 15, 1954 in Randolph County, NC, the son of Walter Franklin and Dora Leah Little Jarrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Franklin "Pete" Jarrell...

Polly  Key

Polly Key

Apr 7, 2016

Polly Marshall Key passed in the loving hands of her children and family on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Key was born August 15, 1927 at White Plains, NC to Myron and Stella Key Marshall. She was retired from Weeks Construction Company. Polly is remembered by her children for her lifelong love and devotion...

Brenda Lou Siers

Brenda Lou Siers

Apr 6, 2016

Brenda Lou Dotson Siers, age 54, of Sophia died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Mrs. Siers was born February 4, 1962. the daughter of James Thomas and Thelma Frances . Dotson. Brenda was a native of Randolph County and employed with Bossong Hosiery of Asheboro. She attended Worthville Baptist Church of Randleman and Destination...

Nina Jane Spectorman

Nina Jane Spectorman

Apr 4, 2016

Nina Jane Kennedy Spectorman, age 85, of Burlington died Monday, April 4, 2016 at Oaks Of Alamance, Burlington. Arrangements by Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.

Edward Ray Royal

Edward Ray Royal

Apr 3, 2016

Edward Ray Royal, age 75, passed away at his home April 3, 2016. Ed was a life-long member of Long Hill Baptist Church where he taught the Adult Men's Class for many years. Ed was owner/operator of Ed's Auto Racing & Repairs. In 1992, Ed began building a 1966 Ford pickup to show. In 1997, he finished and had a...

Evelyn Hancock Wall

Evelyn Hancock Wall

Apr 2, 2016

Evelyn Hancock Wall, age 84, of Asheboro died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at High Point Regional Hospital, High Point. Mrs. Wall was born September 3, 1931 the daughter of Kelly Hancock and Katie Parrish Hancock. Mrs. Wall was a native of Randolph County and of Methodist Faith. She enjoyed being a poultry farmer and was a quiet person who was...

Mildred  Frazier

Mildred Frazier

Apr 2, 2016

Mildred Frazier, age 81, of Asheboro, NC passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. There are no surviving relatives. A graveside service will be held at Randolph Memorial Park at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 with Dr. Terry Matthews officiating. No formal visitation is planned. Per Mildred's request, no flowers are desired but...

Landy  Sweatt

Landy Sweatt

Apr 2, 2016

Landy Sweatt, age 79, of Seagrove passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Sweatt was born in Bennettsville, SC on May 5, 1946 to Robert Lee and Mae Leviner Sweatt. Landy served his country in the US Army for 9 years and was an avid contributor to the Wounded Warriors Project. He retired from...

Frank Owen Pugh

Frank Owen Pugh

Apr 1, 2016

Frank Owen Pugh, age 81, of Franklinville died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Pugh was born March 10, 1935 the son of Jake C. Pugh and Ruth Johnson Pugh. Mr. Pugh was a native of Randolph County and a veteran of the US Army. Frank retired from Pike Electric Company and was of Methodist Faith. He...