Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
George Mullins Byrum
Feb 6, 2024
George Mullins Byrum, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on February 6, 2024 at his home. George was born at home in Randolph County on July 4, 1929 to Rev. William James and Christine Marshall Byrum. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, James Byrum, and sisters, Barbara Russell and Nancy Gann.
George graduated from...
Alice Henry Snell
Feb 5, 2024
Alice Beatrice Henry Snell, age 92 of Asheboro, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.
Alice was born in Limavady, Northern Ireland on January 26, 1932 to William and Mary Neely Henry. Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved to travel and has been to all fifty states, as well as...
Cynthia Muscato
Feb 5, 2024
Cynthia Jane Mason Muscato, age 74, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.
Mrs. Muscato grew up in Springfield, OH, later moving to Sarasota, FL and then moved to Denton, NC to be with her family. She was formerly employed with Bell South, GTE and Verizon. Mrs. Muscato loved her family, particularly her great grandchildren. She enjoyed senior bingo, traveling and going...
Joseph Guy "Josh" Miller
Feb 3, 2024
Joseph Guy “Josh” Miller, age 51, of Greensboro passed away on February 3, 2024 at his home.
Josh was born in Asheboro on September 14, 1972 and was a graduate of Westchester Academy. Josh’s home away from his North Carolina home was Scotland. He was a graduate of Saint Andrews University in Saint Andrews, Scotland. He was very proud of his...
Evelyn "Dolly" Robbins Hames
Feb 3, 2024
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Evelyn “Dolly” Robbins Hames age 93, formerly of The Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, North Carolina died peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Brookdale Assisting Living of Asheboro.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 9, 2024 at The Cross Road Baptist Church, 1566 Old Cox Road, Asheboro, North Carolina with Pastor Gary Mason, Pastor Greg Arnold...
Rev. Nellie Mae Bescher
Feb 2, 2024
Nellie Mae Bescher, born 12/24/1930, passed away 2/2/24 in her favorite purple robe. She is survived by her nephew Michael Bescher of Missouri, her cousin Wilma Hadley of Greensboro and several other cousins.
By all accounts, Nellie was a sparkler. She was an engaging, loving and generous person who led a colorful life. Beginning at the age of 16 her music...
Darryl Allen "Butch" Hendrix
Feb 2, 2024
Darryl Allen "Butch" Hendrix, age 75 of Asheboro passed away on Friday February 2, 2024 at his home.
Darryl was born in Randolph County, North Carolina on July 26, 1948 to Darrel and Carolyn Carlton Hendrix Newby and was a graduate of Asheboro High School. Darryl worked as a sales manager for United Brass Works until his retirement. In addition to...
Arnold P. Smith
Feb 2, 2024
Arnold P Smith, 86, passed away peacefully at his beloved home on Friday February 2nd.
Born October 16, 1937, in Montgomery County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Pinkney and Emma Smith.
Arnold cherished time with his family, farming, and telling tall tales. Arnold was a dedicated employee for B.B Walker’s for over 30 years as Vice President of...
Jeffrey Dean Cockman
Feb 1, 2024
Jeffrey Dean Cockman, 60, of Randleman passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Asheboro, NC on September 19, 1963 to Clyde Milford Cockman, Jr and Wilma Whittington Secrest Cockman.
Jeff was a loving, caring husband, father, and friend. In 1993, Jeff met the love of his life and soulmate, Sharon. They married April...
Daniel "Danny" Neal Simmons
Jan 31, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Neal Simmons, 61, of Randleman, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 31st at High Point Medical Center with his loved ones by his side. Danny was born in High Point, NC on June 22, 1962, but grew up in Asheboro. He later moved to Randleman.
Danny was a loving husband, father, “PawPaw”, son, brother and friend. He spent many years...
Mary Ann Trogdon
Jan 31, 2024
Mary Ann Trogdon, 79, of Randleman passed away peacefully at home thanks to her caregivers and Amedisys Hospice of Burlington. She was born February 20, 1944 in Chesterfield County, SC to Leslie Duncan Atkins and Margaret Ruth Campbell Atkins.
Ann is survived by her daughter, Lori Ester (Johnny) of Randleman; sons, Chris Trogdon (Tina) of Randleman, Jeff Trogdon (Sue Duggins) of...
Charlie Leroy Wilson, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
Charlie Leroy Wilson Jr., age 60 of Troy, NC passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Charlie was born in Randolph County, NC to the late Charlie Leroy Wilson Sr. and Millie Sneed. He grew up in Sophia, NC and attended Randleman High School. He later graduated from Surry Community College. He enjoyed fishing and spending time...
Billy Joe "Bill" Essick
Jan 27, 2024
Billy Joe “Bill” Essick, born February 27, 1933, passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House to be reunited with the Lord and his loving wife, Pat, in the early hours of January 27, 2024. Bill was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, affectionally called Poppy. He was gifted with a grand sense of adventure, determination, work ethic,...
Carolyn Elliott Link
Jan 27, 2024
Carolyn Elliott Link, 89, of Asheboro passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on March 26, 1934 to Samuel Henry and Ruth Burleson Elliott.
She was a graduate of Boyden High School. She married the love of her life, Charles “Bunny” Link in 1951 and they were together for 72 years.
Carolyn worked...
Alan Edwin DeRatt, Jr
Jan 27, 2024
Alan Edwin DeRatt, Jr. age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home.
Born March 21, 1959, in Rocky Mount, Louisiana, Alan was the son of Alan Edwin DeRatt and Elizabeth Stokes DeRatt.
He was a graduate of Asheboro High School and attended college at Gardner-Webb. He was formerly employed with Olympia Steel Mfg. and a member of...
Stephen Randall "Randy" Cornelison
Jan 25, 2024
Stephen Randall “Randy” Cornelison, 65, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2024.
Randy was born on April 28, 1958 to Harvey and Alice Lax Cornelison. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps and worked for many years in home improvement. Randy was known as a “jack of all trades”, having the ability to figure out just about anything...
Dennis Ronald "Dink" Sink
Jan 25, 2024
Dennis Ronald “Dink” Sink, age 84, of Randleman passed away on January 25, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Sink was born in Randleman on March 10, 1939 to Kenneth and Martha Gentry Sink, who preceded him in death. Dink was a 1957 graduate of Randleman High School where he played varsity football, baseball, and basketball. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Judy Anne Queen Richardson
Jan 23, 2024
Judith “Judy” Anne Queen Richardson, 83, of Randleman was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, just 10 days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born in High Point, NC on February 2, 1940 to John Coyt Queen and Gladys Ethel Harvel Queen. Judy lived most of her life in Randleman,...
Roman Aleksander Stobnicki
Jan 23, 2024
Roman Aleksander Stobnicki, age 83, of Asheboro passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Mr. Stobnicki was born on April 4, 1940 in Warsaw, Poland. He was employed as an electronic engineer for 60 years and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Stobnicki was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Irena Stobnicki.
Roman is survived by his wife, Jolanta...
TImothy Franklin Brower
Jan 23, 2024
Timothy Franklin Brower, age 57, of Seagrove passed away on January 23, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Brower was born in Asheboro on June 2, 1966, the son of Brenda Dell Brower.
He is survived by his son, Timothy Franklin Brower, Jr.; daughter, Jenny Michelle Anthony and husband Chris; and sisters, Cynthia Cole and Rexie “Angela” Cobbler.
A memorial service will be held...