Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Dianne Allred

Dianne Allred

Dec 23, 2024

Bobbie Dianne Allred (née Andrews) peacefully returned to our Lord on December 23rd after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, a disease she and her devoted husband, Tom, fought stoically for over 10 years. 

Born on January 15, 1947, she was the daughter of James Andrews and Frances Disharoon. Dianne grew up in the Randleman area where she was raised by her...

Vester Trotter, Jr.

Vester Trotter, Jr.

Dec 22, 2024

Vester Trotter, Jr., age 94, of Randleman passed away on December 22, 2024.

Mr. Trotter was born in Asheboro on June 1, 1930 to Jonathan and Pearl Hill Trotter. Vester was employed as a brick mason for 40 years and was saved at Unity Baptist Fellowship. In addition to his parents, Vester was preceded in death by his wife of 50...

Margarita Salinas Hernandez

Margarita Salinas Hernandez

Dec 22, 2024

Margarita Salinas Hernandez

October 17, 1961- December 22, 2024

 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margarita Salinas Hernandez, age 63, on December 22, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1961, in Mexico. She dedicated her life to pursue happiness in her family. Margarita is survived by her mother Elena Salinas, husband Carlos Hernandez, three children, Virginia...

Lorrene Gayle Williams

Lorrene Gayle Williams

Dec 22, 2024

Lorrene 'Gayle' White Williams passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House. 

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 10, 1942, Gayle spent her early years in Randleman, North Carolina, where she built a life filled with love and dedication to her family and community. She graduated High Point University in 1964. For 60 years, she was the beloved...

Vasiliki Hondros Kanos

Vasiliki Hondros Kanos

Dec 21, 2024

Beloved in Christ, 

It is with sadness but hope in the Resurrection that we inform you our beloved sister in Christ, Vasiliki “Koula” Hondros Kanos, age 77, passed unto the Lord on Saturday, December 21st.

Vasiliki is survived by her brother James Hondros (Elaine), and sister Maria Pappas (Jimmy); son, Dennis Kanos (Collins) and her daughter Maria Kay Kanos Phillips (James); ten...

Grovena Earnhardt Johnson

Grovena Earnhardt Johnson

Dec 21, 2024

On the morning of December 21st, 2024, Grovena Earnhardt Johnson, 79, of Sophia North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Grovena was a loving mother and sister and nana. She loved spending time doing puzzles. One of her favorite things to do was to cook for those that she loved. Everyone would always say that she...

Mary Kay Lippert

Mary Kay Lippert

Dec 19, 2024

Mary Kay Lippert, 79, wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Lippert, died Thursday December 19, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph.

Kay was born December 5, 1945 in Williamsburg County, SC, the daughter of Leon Tanner and Eva “Jake” Dennis.

Surviving are son, Kevin “KC” Cribb and grandson, Jesse Cribb of Jackson Creek, NC; granddaughter, Josie Alexander of Sydney, Australia; brother, Dennis Tanner...

James Lester Trogdon, Jr.

James Lester Trogdon, Jr.

Dec 19, 2024

James Lester Trogdon, Jr., 77, of Randleman was called home by his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was born May 9, 1947 in Wilmington, NC to James Lester Trogdon, Sr. and Evelyn Hinshaw Trogdon.

Jim was a graduate of Randleman High School class of 1965 where he met the love his life, Linda Herrin. Married for 57...

Jane Bouldin Strother

Jane Bouldin Strother

Dec 18, 2024

Jane Bouldin Strother, age 72, of Asheboro passed away on December 18, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Strother was born in Oxford, NC on November 24, 1952 to Joseph and Avis Keene Bouldin. Jane was a graduate of East Carolina University and Campbell University. She taught History at Central Carolina Community College and later at Campbell University. She was very...

Johnie Mack Pinkley

Johnie Mack Pinkley

Dec 14, 2024

Johnie Mack Pinkley, age 78, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2024.

Johnie was born on October 14, 1946, in Greensboro, NC, to William Pinkley and Inez Jones. A proud Navy veteran, Johnie carried a deep love for his family and the simple joys of life. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Darsel, with...

Clarenza "Clara" Young Green

Clarenza "Clara" Young Green

Dec 13, 2024

Clarenza “Clara” Young Green age 79 of Jackson Springs, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Clara was born in Montgomery County, NC on July 13, 1945 to Doyle Simmons and Pothiner Young. Clara was one of twelve children. She was the type of person that never met a stranger and would help anyone. Clara had a huge heart and was...

Lois Bonkemeyer Rumbley

Lois Bonkemeyer Rumbley

Dec 13, 2024

Lois Delacy Bonkemeyer Rumbley, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on December 13, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mrs. Rumbley was born in Asheboro on June 13, 1935, the middle child of 7 children, to Lucian and Corda Underwood Bonkemeyer. Lois was formerly employed in the textile industry and was the co-owner of her family’s businesses, Bonk’s Cleaners and Rumbley Brothers...

Richard John Behr

Richard John Behr

Dec 10, 2024

Richard John Behr, 72, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Westwood Health in Archdale, NC. He was born November 11, 1952 in Beechhurst, NY to William Frederick Behr and Claire Grace Power Behr. 

Richard loved the ocean and spent most of his life on the water. He was manager and handyman of the fishing pier in Ft. Lauderdale.

Richard...

Ralph "Sparky" Groce

Ralph "Sparky" Groce

Dec 10, 2024

The family of Ralph “Sparky” Groce is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 10, 2024.Sparky was born on October 15, 1936, to Martha and Arthur Groce in Worthville, NC. After high school, he proudly served in the US Army before continuing his commitment to service as a deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department until his retirement in...

Catherine Yvonne Mackeraghan

Catherine Yvonne Mackeraghan

Dec 9, 2024

Our dearest Catherine Yvonne Mackeraghan, 56 of Pleasant Garden, NC sadly passed away on Monday December 9th, 2024. She was born on May 8th, 1968 in Alamance County, NC to Larry Douglas Allred and Diane Marie Powell. 

She is survived by her father Larry Allred of Greensboro NC, Mother Diane Powell (Jerry Powell) of Gibsonville, NC, her husband and lifelong partner...

Anne Wright Auman

Anne Wright Auman

Dec 8, 2024

Anne Wright Auman, age 86, of Seagrove passed away on December 8, 2024 at TerraBella of Asheboro.

Mrs. Auman was born in Seagrove on October 16, 1938 to Hoyt and Annie Weeks Wright. She was a graduate of Seagrove High School and was formerly employed with GE/Black & Decker, from which she retired. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded...

Jerry Lance McAllister

Jerry Lance McAllister

Dec 7, 2024

Jerry Lance McAllister, 65, of Randleman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2024 in Asheboro. He was born December 19, 1958, in Statesville, NC, to Charles McAllister and Bernice Holland McAllister.

Jerry was a loving and caring husband, father, paw-paw and pops. He was a pillar of strength for his family. He was a man...

Phillip Lynn May

Phillip Lynn May

Dec 6, 2024

Phil May went home to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at High Point Regional Hospital. 

Phillip Lynn May was born on May 2, 1947, to Mimie Drake May and Wade May. After college Phil served our country in the United States Army in the 101 First Airborne Division during the Vietnam war, from 1967...

Granville Dean Thornton

Granville Dean Thornton

Dec 6, 2024

Granville Dean Thornton, 79, of Randleman passed away at home Thursday, December 5, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 7, 1945 in Sparta, NC to Bass Thornton and Myrtle Evans Thornton.

Dean was a devoted and caring husband and father. He was married to his beloved, Margaret Rabon Thornton, for 57 years. Dean loved to tinker with...

Lorenzo Cruz Fuentes

Lorenzo Cruz Fuentes

Dec 4, 2024

Lorenzo Cruz Fuentes, 3-month-old son of Yonathan Fuentes Benitez and Cruz Sanchez Filomeno, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Brenner's Children Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. 

Lorenzo was born on September 3rd, 2024 in Guilford county. Lorenzo loved to eat and suck his pacifier. He filled everyones heart with joy and happiness. His time was short but was loved by...