Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

George Mullins Byrum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...