Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Roy Lee Blake

Roy Lee Blake

Oct 13, 2014

Roy Lee Blake, age 72, of Asheboro died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Blake was born June 20, 1942 the son of Lonnie Calvin and Lula Ann Thompson Blake. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, 2014 from 6 - 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. The funeral will...

M. Paula Long Stewart

M. Paula Long Stewart

Oct 11, 2014

M. Paula Long Stewart, age 91, of 101-F Wesleyan St, Troy died Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Paula was born August 11, 1923 at Richmond County, NC, the daughter of John Oliver and Ruby Gertrude Monroe Long who precede her in death. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Troy and a former...

Barbara Ann Robinson

Barbara Ann Robinson

Oct 9, 2014

Barbara Ann Robinson, age 71, of Ramseur died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Liberty Road Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Don Ashley officiating. Barbara was a native of Guilford County. She is survived by her husband, Timmy Wayne Robinson, daughters, Robin Marie...

Thomas Garland Norwood

Thomas Garland Norwood

Oct 9, 2014

Thomas Garland Norwood, age 66, of Asheboro died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at his home. No funeral services will be held. Mr. Norwood was a native of Greensboro and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Wal-Mart as a truck driver. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Jefferson of Greensboro and...

Annie Mae Saunders

Annie Mae Saunders

Oct 9, 2014

Annie Mae Smith Saunders, age 71, of Asheboro died Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Randolph Hospice House. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro and other times at the home of her brother Bill Smith, 4869 Reeder Rd., Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Saturday...

Maxine Allred Canipe

Maxine Allred Canipe

Oct 8, 2014

Maxine Allred Canipe, age 86, of Asheboro died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House. Mrs. Canipe was born July 11, 1928 in Asheboro to Charlie and Lillie Allred. She was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church and retired from Burlington Mills. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Canipe was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Sidney...

Justin Holt Bunting

Justin Holt Bunting

Oct 6, 2014

Justin Holt Bunting, age 31, of Asheboro was found deceased at his residence on October 6, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Goodwill Fellowship, 1748 Jim Elliott Rd., Denton with Rev. Melvin Morton officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. Justin was a...

John David Garner

John David Garner

Oct 5, 2014

On Sunday, October 5, 2014 John David "JD" Garner, age 81, of Franklinville, NC went home to be with the Lord after several years of declining health. A native of Randolph County, Mr. Garner was of the Baptist faith and a Navy Veteran. He was formerly employed at Klopman Mills, then with Deep River Dye, and Myers Quality Machine. He...

Walter Raymond Craven

Walter Raymond Craven

Oct 4, 2014

Walter Raymond Craven, Jr., age 81, of Randleman died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Craven was born January 17, 1933, the son of Walter R. and Ollie Inez Beane Craven. Mr. Craven was a native of Randolph County and was a member of Clear View Baptist Church. He was a retired salesman for Metropolitan Life...

Leonard John Cox

Leonard John Cox

Oct 4, 2014

Leonard John "L.J" Cox, age 82, of Asheboro died Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Cox was born July 30, 1932 the son of Lester Lloyd and Mary Ann Humble Cox. Mr. Cox was a native of Randolph County and member of Bethel Friends Meeting where he was faithful to God, family, church and friends. He...

Wilma Hash Thomas

Wilma Hash Thomas

Oct 3, 2014

Wilma Hash Thomas, age 91, of Asheboro died Friday, October 3, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Thomas was born October 3, 1923 the daughter of Hobson and Notra Graybeal Hash. Mrs. Thomas was a native of Grayson County, VA and retired from First National Bank as Branch Manager after 25 years of service. She was a very devoted...

Iris Barnes Stockner

Iris Barnes Stockner

Sep 30, 2014

Iris Barnes Stockner, age 93, of Asheboro died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 6, 2014 from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. A graveside service will follow on Monday at 1:00 PM at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North,...

Loleta Campbell Prevo

Loleta Campbell Prevo

Sep 27, 2014

Loleta Campbell Prevo, age 79, of Asheboro died Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation in Asheboro. Mrs. Prevo was born June 12, 1935 in Chesterfield, SC, the daughter of Marcus Evan and Lelia Curtis Campbell. She was formerly employed with Mr. Jeans and was retired from Black & Decker in Asheboro. She was a member of First...

Oscar Albert Sowers

Oscar Albert Sowers

Sep 25, 2014

Oscar Albert Sowers, 97, of Asheboro died on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Drew McIntyre officiating. Burial will be in the West Bend United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was a native of Thomasville, the son of Albert and Elena...

Nathan Gene Rush

Nathan Gene Rush

Sep 25, 2014

Nathan Gene Rush, age 26, of Randleman died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Nathan was a native of Randolph County and attended Randleman High School. He was employed by Technimark and enjoyed the outdoors. Nathan is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Rush; maternal grandparents, Edward and Lula Lunsford. He is survived...

David Oscar Cooper, Jr.

David Oscar Cooper, Jr.

Sep 25, 2014

David Oscar Cooper, Jr, age 93, of Asheboro, died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Cooper was born July 26, 1921 in Randolph County to David and Mary Cooper. He retired from General Electric as purchasing manager. An avid sports fan, Mr. Cooper was a wonderful father and grandfather whose joy in life was spending time with...

Johnny Ray Knowles, Sr.

Johnny Ray Knowles, Sr.

Sep 24, 2014

Johnny Ray Knowles,Sr. age 75, of Randleman died Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at his home. Mr. Knowles was a native of Duplin County and Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sapona, retiring after 35 years of service. Johnny was a caring man and devoted to his family and career, but family was the utmost important. He enjoyed playing golf...

Jason Jay Thornburg

Jason Jay Thornburg

Sep 23, 2014

Name for Heading: Jason J. Thornburg ASHEBORO - In the late evening hours at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10:33 PM, Jason Jay Thornburg , at the age of 80 slipped peacefully away into the arms of Jesus. He was surrounded by the love of his family during this time. Jason was born on November 4, 1933...

Darlene Ellen Vachula

Darlene Ellen Vachula

Sep 23, 2014

Darlene Ellen Kunkle Vachula, age 61, of Asheboro died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Vachula was born November 27, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA to Albert and Elizabeth Kunkle. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was employed as a respiratory therapist at Chatham Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert Vachula; son, Chris...

Emily Burns Norris

Emily Burns Norris

Sep 22, 2014

Emily Burns Norris, age 87, of Carson St, Troy died Monday, September 22, 2014 at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation, Biscoe. Emily was born April 6, 1927 in Candor, grew up there and loved her surroundings. She was the daughter of Causey Clinton and Mary Bessie Hicks Burns. She was a member of Troy Presbyterian Church. Emily was a retired...