Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Loretta Lutman

Loretta Lutman

Jun 3, 2024

Loretta Lutman, age 80, died peacefully at home on Monday after a 10-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, to Charles and Bernadette Heffner, who preceded her in death.Loretta graduated as an LPN from the University of Missouri in 1962. She married George in 1963 and they began their incredible 62-year marriage.Known as the Butterfly Lady,...

Brian Keith White

Brian Keith White

May 30, 2024

Brian Keith White, age 52 of Randleman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 30, 2024. 

Brian was born on November 3, 1971 in Guilford County, to Earley Ray Mabe and Violet Earlene Beasley. Brian loved race cars and watching football and college basketball. He enjoyed playing his computer games and working on his 68’ Mustang. Brian had...

Betty Jane Sparks Hoover

Betty Jane Sparks Hoover

May 29, 2024

Betty Jane Sparks Hoover, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on May 29, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.Mrs. Hoover was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 12, 1940 to Emory and Margaret Morris Sparks and was a graduate of West Portsmouth High School.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hoover, Jr.,...

Devin Alexander Finn

Devin Alexander Finn

May 26, 2024

In Loving Memory Devin Alexander Finn was born on October 3rd, 1997, in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at the age of 26. Devin was preceded in death by his Grandfather Brendan Hooks. He is survived by his parents Jason & Sarah, his brother Logan, his Grandparents Elizabeth Hooks, and Herman & Patricia Finn. As...

Jean Hinesley Routh

Jean Hinesley Routh

May 26, 2024

Jean Hinesley Routh, 74, of Randleman passed away at Randolph Hospice House Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born June 19, 1949 in Asheboro, NC to William Joseph Hylton and Rachel Davis. 

Jean was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved her friends and family, especially her fur-baby; a Shih Tzu named Lucy Rose.

Her family would like to...

Johnny "John" Delbert Jones

Johnny "John" Delbert Jones

May 25, 2024

Johnny “John” Delbert Jones, age 79, of Denton passed away on May 25, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.John was born in Long Acre, WV on June 7, 1944 to Hayward and Edith Fridley Jones.  John was a business owner and entrepreneur.  In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty, Bob, Pete, Sandy, and Jimmy,...

Megan Starr Clifton

Megan Starr Clifton

May 25, 2024

Megan Starr Marley Clifton was called to heaven on May 25, 2024.  Megan, born March 20, 1992 to Hugh and Mandy Marley, was an avid traveler, often spending time at the beach or at Disney.  She loved her dog Maddox, doing home projects with her husband Chad, and was May to Peyton, Lyla, and Jaxon.  She was well loved by...

Wayne Joseph Bunting

Wayne Joseph Bunting

May 24, 2024

Wayne Joseph Bunting, age 65, formerly of Seagrove passed away on May 24, 2024 at Oak Forest Health & Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem.Mr. Bunting was born on September 24, 1958 and attended Eastern Randolph High School.  Wayne was a member of Seagrove Christian Church and was a retired tree trimmer.  Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Raeford and Marie...

Louis Ray Maness

Louis Ray Maness

May 22, 2024

Louis Ray ManessJune 7, 1936 – May 22, 2024Louis Ray Maness passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2024, with his family by his side.Louis was born on June 7, 1936, in Asheboro, NC, the youngest of five children to Daniel Alexander and Etta Belle Lewis Maness. Louis had a terrific childhood, living with his grandparents, Angus and Lydia...

Henry Leaton Delk

Henry Leaton Delk

May 21, 2024

Henry Leaton Delk, age 84, of Denton passed away on May 21, 2024 at his home.Mr. Delk was born in Denton on March 6, 1940 to Astor and Lyde Delk.  Henry served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division.  He was the owner of H.L. Delk Construction, Inc. as a General Contractor, specializing in industrial, concrete, steel, and...

Bill Allen Kirby

Bill Allen Kirby

May 21, 2024

Bill Allen Kirby, age 68, of Asheboro passed away on May 21, 2024 at home with his wife and children by his side after a short illness. He was born July 22, 1955 in Washington County, Virginia. Bill graduated in 1974 from Alleghany County High School of Covington, Va. Bill was a dedicated roofer for over 45 years and took pride...

Angela Looney

Angela Looney

May 19, 2024

Angela “Angie” Denise Looney, age 64, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.If you knew my mom, you knew she loved to sing and dance.  My fondest memories of my mom involved those two things, singing and dancing.   Many Saturday nights were spent moving the furniture, hairbrush microphones in hand, complete with choreographed moves to a Motown hit....

Jerry Jeffers

Jerry Jeffers

May 17, 2024

Jerry Jeffers, 88, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the Randolph Hospice House following a brief illness.

Jerry was born on April 5, 1936, to Nate and Claire Huey Jeffers. He served our country in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years, retiring as Master Sergeant in 1976. Jerry’s lifelong passion was aviation. His...

James "Jim" Palmer Fetner, Sr.

James "Jim" Palmer Fetner, Sr.

May 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Fetner on May 17, 2024, at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim was born on February 1, 1943, in Burlington, NC, to Jack Fetner and Elizabeth “Tib” Austin Fetner. He grew up in Asheboro, NC, and graduated from Asheboro High School...

Pedro Ortiz-Perez

Pedro Ortiz-Perez

May 16, 2024

Pedro Ortiz-Perez, 16, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.Pedro was born in Chapel Hill on March 9, 2008, the son of Pedro Ortiz Filomeno and Maria Guadalupe Perez Pacheco. Pedro was of the Catholic faith and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Armando Ortiz Solorzono and Lucia Filomeno Antonio.Pedro was...

Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw

Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw

May 14, 2024

Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw, age 67, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.Ms. Hinshaw was born in Randolph County on June 16, 1956 to Curtis Reid and Peggy Stine Seabolt.  Cathy was formerly employed with Stuart Furniture and Klaussner Furniture and most recently worked as a CNA. Cathy was preceded in death by her son, Curtis...

Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders

Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders

May 13, 2024

Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders November 25, 1935 – May 13, 2024    Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders, 88, was born in Asheboro, N.C. on November 25, 1935 to George H. Sumner, MD and Velna Welborn Sumner. She adored them and revered her father as a kind soul, loving father, and wonderful doctor. Elizabeth grew up playing paper dolls and admiring her brother...

Jean Mabe

Jean Mabe

May 13, 2024

Lois Jean Wall Mabe, age 80, of Sophia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.Ms. Mabe was born on June 14, 1943 in Guilford County to General and Mary Wall. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting. She enjoyed shopping at K-Mart, collecting red birds, flowers and watching her soaps. She was...

Betty Rose Nelson

Betty Rose Nelson

May 12, 2024

Betty Rose Nelson, age 85, died peacefully at Randolph Hospital on  Sunday, May 12, 2024 after a long battle with respiratory illness. Mrs. Nelson was born October 5, 1938 in Randolph County to John and Nora Rose.Betty was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a friend to many people who loved her. Betty graduated from Seagrove...

Richard "Dick" Bown

Richard "Dick" Bown

May 12, 2024

Richard “Dick” BownAugust 12, 1928 – May 12, 2024Richard "Dick" Charles Bown, Sr. (age 95) was born on August 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, S.D., to Walter Bown and Annetta Ulmer Bown. He passed peacefully at home on May 12, 2024.Dick grew up in South Dakota where his love of cars developed at an early age. He would drive a car...