Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Carolyn  Tarlton

Carolyn Tarlton

May 16, 2012

Carolyn Elmore Tarlton, age 63, of 904 E. Naomi St., Randleman died Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mrs. Tarlton was born June 20, 1948 in Shelby, NC. She enjoyed the mountains, the beach, listening to music and dancing. She also loved to cook and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Ken Tarlton; daughter, Angela Adams and...

Lucille Ward Jenkins

Lucille Ward Jenkins

May 15, 2012

Margaret Lucille Ward Jenkins died May 15, 2012 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born February 14, 1914 in Randolph County, the second of four children of Lou (Nixon) and Ross W. Ward. Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Benjamin P. Jenkins Jr. in 1999, her sisters Edna Marie Ward and Verel Ward...

Ginger  Lee

Ginger Lee

May 15, 2012

Ginger Nelson Lee, age 49, of 200 S. Bunker Hill Rd., Colfax died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Ginger lived in Guilford County and was a member of Shady Grove Wesleyan Church. She was a paramedic for 18 years and most recently was employed as a Medical Examiner transporter. She loved her...

Clifton Leon Allen

Clifton Leon Allen

May 15, 2012

Clifton Leon "Cliff" Allen, age 83, of 465 Hwy 42 South, Asheboro died at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett St., Asheboro with Rev. Ken Thames, Rev. Pat Thames, and Rev. Leslie N. Winslow officiating. Mr. Allen was a native of Ramseur and...

Richard Dewey Brower

Richard Dewey Brower

May 14, 2012

Richard Dewey Brower, age 82, of Asheboro died Monday, May 14, 2012 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Seagrove. Mr. Brower was born...

Lounette  Upchurch

Lounette Upchurch

May 14, 2012

Lounette Harper Upchurch, age 85, of Asheboro died Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Upchurch was born December 13, 1926 in Chatham County to Tandy Calvin and Fleta Bray Harper. She graduated as valedictorian of Bennett High School class and a member of Asheboro United Church of Christ. She retired from Burlington Industries in Asheboro after 40 years...

Dorothy  Smeed

Dorothy Smeed

May 14, 2012

Dorothy Wilkinson Smeed, age 88, of Asheboro died Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 3:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Ms. Smeed was born in Biglerville, PA on August 17,...

Annie Cornelia Newby

Annie Cornelia Newby

May 14, 2012

Annie Cornelia Robbins Newby, age 88, of Sophia passed from this life to be with her Jesus Monday, May 14, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Newby loved her family and her God. One of her favorite pastimes was canning vegetables grown by her husband Garland and her son Jerry. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Alma...

Ronald Shields Little

Ronald Shields Little

May 13, 2012

Ronald Shields Little, age 87, of Franklinville died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Little was a WWII Veteran and retired from Leach & Wagner Grocery. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. Ronald is preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Lee Little and sister Bonnie Caudle. He is survived by his wife: Edith...

Frances Evelyn Smith

Frances Evelyn Smith

May 11, 2012

Frances Evelyn Jordan Smith, age 63, of 115 Church St., Randleman died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Smith was born February 10, 1949 the daughter of Rosevelt and Jewel Jordan. Frances was a native of Randolph County and a member of First Baptist Church of Randleman. In addition to her parents she is preceded in...

Neal Alexander Routh

Neal Alexander Routh

May 9, 2012

Neal Alexander "Alex" Routh, age 62, of 113 Neal St., Randleman died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at his home. Mr. Routh was a native of Randolph County and is preceded in death by his parents Neal and Julia Presnell Routh. He is survived by his sons: Harley Routh and his wife Alisha of Black Mountain, and Eli Routh of Raleigh;...

Eva Juanita Scott

Eva Juanita Scott

May 7, 2012

Eva Juanita Scott, age 88, of 321 Maple Ave., Asheboro died Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. No services are planned. Mrs. Scott was born in Guilford County, NC on March 4, 1924 to Lewis Clyde and Mary Smith Waynick, who preceded her in death. She was a long time employee of the A&P Grocery...

Randy Earl Lail

Randy Earl Lail

May 7, 2012

Randy Earl Lail, age 61, of 176 Canyon Loop Rd., Mt. Gilead died Monday, May 7, 2012 at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Lail was born in Asheboro, NC on April 22, 1951 to Earl and Mary Elizabeth Heath Lail. He was a 1970 graduate of Asheboro...

Patrick Joseph DePalma, Jr.

Patrick Joseph DePalma, Jr.

May 6, 2012

Patrick Joseph DePalma, Jr., age 66, of Asheboro died Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. DePalma was a native of Patterson, NJ and an Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, having served in the 82nd Airborne. He was a substance abuse counselor and martial arts instructor. He had some interesting experiences in his life including living...

Stewart Douglas McKee

Stewart Douglas McKee

May 4, 2012

Stewart Douglas "Doug" McKee, age 69, of Asheboro died Friday, May 4, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. McKee was born February 12, 1943 to Charles and Marie McKee in Loudon, TN. Doug was a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church, a former Sunday School teacher and deacon at Forest Park Baptist Church. He was retired from Asheboro Elastics Corporation where...

Elizabeth Caroline Simmons

Elizabeth Caroline Simmons

May 4, 2012

Elizabeth Caroline "Betty" Simmons, age 81, of 241 E. Walker Avenue, Asheboro died Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:30 PM at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro with Dr. John S. Rogers and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will follow in...

Daniel Wayne Lovell

Daniel Wayne Lovell

May 3, 2012

Daniel Wayne Lovell, age 72, of 151 King Rd., Ramseur died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Lovell was a native of Randolph County and was a retired manager with Hardee's. He was a loving father and grandpa who loved his family deeply. Mr. Lovell enjoyed sitting on his front porch talking with friends and neighbors. His...

Derrick Louis Stewart

Derrick Louis Stewart

May 3, 2012

In loving memory, Derrick Louis Stewart, age 20, of 4221 Stewart St., Sophia died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his home. Derrick was a native of Randolph County. He loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and four wheeling. Derrick also enjoyed spending time with his daughter Kaylee "his little princess". Derrick was known for his "big heart" and...

Edith Ann Dunn

Edith Ann Dunn

May 3, 2012

Edith Ann Dunn, born on February 20, 1954, of Asheboro, NC went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, May 3, 2012, with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Dunn received her salvation at Soul Saving Station Church and later attended Covenant Christian Center. She was a graduate of Johnston High School in Smithfield and Guilford Community College...

Maurice Edward Pion

Maurice Edward Pion

May 3, 2012

Maurice Edward "Frenchie" Pion, age 89, of 2378 Okeeweemee-Star Road, Troy died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his home. Mr. Pion, a native of St. Albans, Vermont was born February 20, 1923. He was the son of Florimond and Rosilda Blain Pion. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Arkansas National Guard. In...