Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Ada Frances Hill Mize
Oct 13, 2012
Ada Frances Hill Mize, age 84, of Denton passed away on October 13, 2012. Frances was retired from the textile industry and was a member of Greater Vision Baptist Church. She was born twice and died once! Her earthly life began on January 1, 1928, the daughter of Causey Jones Hill and Amelia Frances Overton (Hill). Her spiritual life began...
James Edward Mills
Oct 13, 2012
James Edward Mills, age 82, of 239 Trotter Lane, Asheboro died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Mr. Mills was born February 18, 1930 the son of James Alexander and Agnes Gertrude Ledbetter Mills. Mr. Mills was a native of Montgomery County and US Navy veteran. He is a retired electrician after 25 years of service...
Charles Donald Cox, Sr.
Oct 12, 2012
Charles Donald "Don" Cox, Sr., age 74, of 2683 Marsh Mountain Rd., Sophia died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Mr. Cox was born November 27, 1937 the son of John Wesley and Mary Emma Woods Cox. Mr. Cox was a native of Randolph County and of Baptist Faith. He retired after 44 years of service from...
Teresa Faye Blake
Oct 11, 2012
Teresa Faye Blake, age 52, of Asheboro died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at her home. Teresa was a resident of Asheboro for most of her life and was a 1978 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School. She was a former employee of Bossong Hosiery and was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Blake, Jr. Teresa was a caring...
Carlis Lee Straughan
Oct 9, 2012
Carlis Lee Straughan, age 81, of Randleman died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Straughan was a native of Alamance County. Carlis was retired from Prestige Fabricators and a member of Marlboro Friends Meeting. He is survived by his wife: Lynda Ann Straughan of the home; brother: Linwood Straughan and his wife Ruth of Burlington; sister-in-law:...
Betty Royal Johnson
Oct 9, 2012
Betty Royal Johnson, age 84, of 248 Ballpark Rd, Biscoe died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Betty was born February 29, 1928 at Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of Amos and Mary Ann Lambeth Royal. Although born in Georgia, she lived the majority of her life in Montgomery County. She was a member of Lomax Memorial Baptist...
Beatrice Haithcock Rich
Oct 9, 2012
Beatrice Haithcock Rich, age 85, of 643 S. McCrary St., Asheboro died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice House. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev....
Jerry Fredrick Droege
Oct 8, 2012
Jerry Fredrick Droege, age 79, of 156 E. Academy St., Asheboro died Monday, October 8, 2012 at Randolph Hospital. Mr. Droege was born in Washington on May 15, 1933 to Norman and Irene Magill Droege. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was formerly employed with Wells Fargo and Avco. In addition to his...
Marvin Terrell Caviness
Oct 7, 2012
Marvin T Caviness, age 98, of Asheboro died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Caviness was a Moore County native, a graduate and senior class president of Elise Academy and attended Guilford College. He served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Cowpens in the Pacific theater. He worked at Cone Mills...
Karleen Horner Tutterow
Oct 6, 2012
Karleen Horner Tutterow, age 68, of 330 West Presnell Street, Apt 26, Asheboro died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Mrs. Tutterow was retired from Klaussner Furniture Industries as a supervisor in the accounts receivable department. A long time member of Cross Road Baptist Church she maintained her strong faith throughout her long...
W.R. Cox
Oct 5, 2012
William Russell "W.R." Cox, age 87, formerly of 208 Hawthorne Dr., Asheboro died Friday, October 5, 2012 at Randolph Hospital. The family will receive friends Sunday, October 7, 2012 from 12:30-2:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neil Crowell...
Ernest Hinesley, Jr.
Oct 4, 2012
William Ernest Hinesley, Jr., age 81, Asheboro died Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House. Mr. Hinesley, Jr. was born June 6, 1931 in Lenoir to William Ernest and Texie Pierce Hinesley. Mr. Hinesley was retired from Walker Shoe Company after 35 years of service and was a member of Mt. Shepherd United Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing...
Carlene Miller Lamb
Oct 3, 2012
Carlene Miller Lamb, age 81, of 944 Bray Blvd., Asheboro died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Randolph Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 300 South Main Street, Asheboro with Dr. Terry L. Matthews and Dr. Mark J. Key officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Mrs....
Frances Bernell Damron
Oct 2, 2012
Frances Pike Damron, age 66, of 4986 Cherrywood Rd., Randleman died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Mrs. Damron was a native of Surry County and a member of Mt. Olive Wesleyan Church in Sophia. Frances was a former employee of Fox Apparel in Asheboro. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Damron....
Barney Raymond Powers, Jr.
Oct 1, 2012
Barney Raymond Powers, Jr., age 66, of 2463 Tot Hill Farm Rd., Asheboro died Monday, October 1, 2012 at his home. Mr. Powers was a native of Virginia and a Vietnam veteran. He was retired from Times Fiber in Liberty and enjoyed motorcycles and welding. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Collins Powers; son, Lance Powers of Asheboro; daughter,...
Harriett Roberta Silvers
Sep 30, 2012
Harriett R. Silvers, 90, of Rumson, NJ died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her son's home in North Carolina. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Roberta is survived by her sons, George Ernest Silvers and his wife Sharon and Clinton J. Silvers and his wife Susan; 5 grandchildren and 3 great...
Stella Spivey Spencer
Sep 30, 2012
Stella Spivey Spencer of Asheboro died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Spencer was born July 1, 1931 to Eli and Ethel Spivey in Robbins, NC She was the mother of three daughters, three sons and two step-daughters. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 3, 2012 from 12:30 - 1:30 PM...
Katie Victoria Stout
Sep 28, 2012
Katie Victoria "Vicky" Dawkins Stout, age 88, formerly of Northview Drive, Asheboro died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Randolph Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mrs. Stout was born June 21, 1924 the daughter of John Riley and Pattie Jane Andrews Dawkins. Mrs. Stout was a lifelong resident of Randolph County, was retired from Pinehurst Textiles, and was formerly employed with the...
Reba Lynn Marie Ryan
Sep 28, 2012
Reba Lynn Marie Ryan, age 4, of 3206 Ledbetter Road, Ellerbe died Friday, September 28, 2012 at her home. Reba was born November 19, 2007 at Stanly County, NC, the daughter of Anthony Milton Ryan, Jr. of Ether and Monica Rae Dawn Eddins Ryan of Ellerbe. She loved playing outside, country music, playing spoons, her dog Taz, and her mama...
Farrell Carson Upton
Sep 27, 2012
Farrell Carson Upton, age 76, of 432 Hancock Rd., Seagrove died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Peak Resources in Carthage. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 2:30 pm at the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 7912 Union Grove Church Road, Seagrove with Dr. Ronnie Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends following the service....