Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Brenda Lou Kirk
Jan 22, 2024
Brenda Lou Walters Kirk, age 81, of Mt. Gilead, NC, passed away at her home on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Ms. Brenda was born on January 12, 1943, to the late Robert Forrest Walters and Donnie Viola Walters in Lumberton, NC. Ms. Brenda was a devoted wife, loving mother (Ma), and doting grammie and GiGi. Ms. Brenda was a Pre-K...
Larry Gene Cole
Jan 21, 2024
Larry Gene Cole, age 74, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.
Larry was born July 2, 1949 in Galax, VA to Lewis Cole and Sue Moody. He served in the US Marines and was a member of Mountain View Church of Asheboro.
Larry enjoyed playing pool and watching sports. He loved his family, the Lord and...
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton
Jan 21, 2024
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton was received into heavenly fellowship with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends and leaves a legacy of faith, loyalty, and service to his God, his family, and his community. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be his role in instilling his Christian faith...
Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore
Jan 21, 2024
Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on January 21, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Gilmore was born in Randolph County on May 13, 1946 to Arlie and Grace Roberts Cooper. She was a member of Richland Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Peggy was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company and Maid Aid...
Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre
Jan 21, 2024
Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at FirstHealth Montgomery Hospital.
Elvin was born in Montgomery County on January 1, 1935, to Fred and Eula Morris McIntyre. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was the Maintenance Superintendent for the Department of Corrections for 10+ years. Elvin loved his...
Wade "Tuck" Shamburger Page
Jan 20, 2024
Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger PageAugust 18, 1929—January 20, 2024
Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger Page, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Tuck was a lifelong resident of Asheboro, NC; a graduate of North Carolina State University; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; and co-owner of P & P Chair Company which manufactured the...
Patricia Cox
Jan 19, 2024
Patricia Cox passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Pat was born March 24, 1938 in Haywood County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton Cox, and her mother, Christine Arrington.
Pat was devoted to both her Christian faith and to her family and close friends. She enjoyed cooking and gathering for meals...
Donna Faye Troyer Ellison
Jan 18, 2024
Ms. Donna Faye Troyer Ellison, 67 of Sophia passed away Thursday night at the Moses Cone Hospital Greensboro after a brief illness. Ms. Ellison worked many years in the textile industry doing various jobs during her career. She cared very much for her family and spent much of her time helping care for the kids and grandkids.
Ms. Ellison is survived...
Warren William Gilliamsen
Jan 18, 2024
Warren William Gilliamsen, 85, of Randleman passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 1, 1938 to William Gilliamsen and Caroline Cora Neithardt.
Warren and Mary retired to Randleman 20 years ago. Warren’s main occupation was manufacturing supervision in New York, Colorado, Arkansas, Mississippi, and finally...
David Lee Graves
Jan 17, 2024
David Lee Graves, age 86, of Asheboro died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Brookdale Asheboro. Mr. Graves was born in Randolph County to Harwood Leach Graves and Alice Hunt Graves. He graduated from Seagrove High School in 1954 and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina in 1958. He served in the United States...
Patrick Glenn Cooper
Jan 17, 2024
Patrick Glenn Cooper, age 63, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.Pat was born in Randolph County on September 15, 1960 to the late Darrell and Virginia Howell Cooper. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1978 and later obtained several technical degrees. His occupational history included the Courier Tribune, Brian Center, and Piedmont...
Worth Gordon Surratt
Jan 17, 2024
Worth Gordon Surratt, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Surratt was born in Thomasville on August 22, 1950 to James and Lucy Lambeth Surratt and attended Farmer School. He was a member of Mt. Shepherd Church. Gordon was formerly employed with Cattleman Steakhouse, Golden Corral, Western Steer, Pugh Lubricants, Briles Oil...
Sue Lanier Connor
Jan 17, 2024
Sue Lanier Connor, 88, of Randleman went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Randolph County, NC on September 1, 1935 to Everette O. Lanier and Hallie Scarboro Lanier.
Sue was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, married to the love of her life, Neal Connor, for 55...
Gail Ann Plum
Jan 16, 2024
Gail Ann Plum died peacefully at home on Jan. 16, 2024. She led a wonderful life filled with love and adventure along with her husband of 68 years, Lowell Wendell Plum.
She loved to travel. She traveled all over the US, plus many places in Europe, Asia, and South America. She also loved to camp and sail. She and Wendell would...
Johnny Everett Auman
Jan 15, 2024
Johnny Everett Auman, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on January 15, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Mr. Auman was born in Asheboro on June 20, 1946 to Arthur Claude and Jewell Callicutt Auman, who preceded him in death. Johnny was well educated, received his bachelor’s in business from UNC-Chapel Hill, and retired as a school teacher. He loved the works of...
Billy Wayne Leavy
Jan 14, 2024
Billy Wayne Leavy, age 64, of Siler City passed away on January 14, 2024 at High Point Medical Center.
Mr. Leavy was born in Buffalo, NY on September 29, 1959 to John and Elizabeth Burke Leavy. He was employed with TV Show Toy Makerz for 10 years. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his siblings, Pam...
Joyce Elaine Browne Blackwelder
Jan 14, 2024
Joyce Elaine Browne Blackwelder, age 68 of Denton, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield in High Point.
Joyce was born on September 7, 1955 in Randolph County to Carlyle and Dot Smith Browne. Joyce graduated from Eastern Randolph High School and Guilford Technical Community College with a degree in dental hygiene. She worked as a...
Loretta Lee Lassiter
Jan 10, 2024
Loretta Lee Gray Lassiter, age 78, of Troy, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst, NC.
Loretta was born on March 25, 1945 to the late Claude Gray and Clara Hunsucker Gray. She was a graduate of West Montgomery High School and loved attending...
Alfred Thomas "Tommy" Harris
Jan 9, 2024
Alfred Thomas “Tommy” Harris, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on January 9, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Harris was born in Alamance County on February 21, 1942 to Alfred and Iris Cox Harris, and in his youth, was a newspaper boy. Tommy was employed as a truck driver for 57 years. Tommy was a Godly man and read...
Linda Mae Tyler Benton
Jan 9, 2024
Linda Mae Tyler Benton, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Columbus County, NC on April 28, 1947.
Linda was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She and her husband of 51 years, David Benton, were the owner/operators of Benton Steps & Decks. She was...