Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Hector Luis Legrand Ortiz
Aug 15, 2023
Hector Luis Legrand Ortiz, age 91 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Hector was born on February 22, 1932, in Puerto Rico to Julio Legrand and Jesusa Ortiz. Hector was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He proudly served our country in the United States...
Sanford Malcolm Cates
Aug 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of a Remarkable Life: Remembering Sanford Malcolm Cates (February 27th, 1953 – August 15th, 2023)
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved husband and father, an ardent lover of music, an exceptional songwriter, and a dedicated dentist, Sandy Cates, who departed from this world too soon due to a swift battle with cancer. He...
Christian Gage King-Cassidy
Aug 14, 2023
In Loving Memory of Specialist Christian Gage King-Cassidy
It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our dear loved one, Specialist Christian Gage King-Cassidy, who passed away on August 14, 2023. Specialist Christian Gage King-Cassidy’s departure has left an immense void in our lives, but we take solace in the knowledge that he touched the lives...
Hilda Mae Walker Stalker
Aug 14, 2023
Hilda Mae Walker Stalker, 76 of Randleman passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Hilda was born June 12, 1947, in Randolph County, North Carolina to the late Worth and Leah Mae Brown Walker, and was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
Hilda was married to the love of her...
Paul Gregory Davis
Aug 14, 2023
Paul Gregory Davis, age 27, of Asheboro passed away on August 14, 2023.
Mr. Davis was born on October 28, 1995 in High Point, NC. Paul was a free spirit and a very happy and caring man who never met a stranger. He loved to fish, listen to all types of music, eat, and do yard work. Most of...
Herbert William Smith
Aug 13, 2023
Herbert William Smith, 94, of Sophia passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Hospice of Randolph County.
Herbert was born June 12, 1929 in Stokes County, NC to the late Drew and Mariner Smith, is one of 9 children, and was preceded in death by his brother and 4 sisters.
Herbert was an active member of South Plainfield Friends...
Stan Lee Pelehowski
Aug 12, 2023
Stan Lee Pelehowski, 70, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home in Randleman.
Stan was born in Kankakee, Illinois on March 24, 1953, to Albert Lawrence and Charlene Hasemeyer Pelehowski. He graduated in 1972 from Donovan High School. Stan was self-employed as a carpenter which he did for many years.
He was an outdoorsman who loved...
Helen Allred White
Aug 12, 2023
Helen Allred White, age 95, of Asheboro passed away on August 12, 2023 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Helen was born in Franklinville, NC on December 17, 1927 to H.F. Allred, Sr. and Annie Frazier Allred. Helen grew up from age 4 in West Palm Beach, FL moving from there to Baton Rouge, LA at age 13 to Greensboro...
Richard Guy Small
Aug 12, 2023
Richard Guy Small, 72, passed away August 12, 2023 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. He was born February 11, 1951 to Guy Marcus Small and Joy Ruth (Briles) Small.
Richard graduated from Randleman High School, Class of 1969. Mr. Small was a veteran of the US Army and served during Vietnam. He wanted to join the Highway Patrol...
Samuel Wardell Heath, Sr.
Aug 12, 2023
Samuel W. Heath Sr. of Asheboro passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in the early morning hours of August 12 after a brief illness. He was 86 years old.
Sam was a man of faith, a man of fellowship, and a man of family. Born in Grimesland, NC, on February 14, 1937, he lost both of his parents at...
Clifford Dennis "Tripp" Richardson
Aug 10, 2023
Clifford Dennis Richardson18 April 1935 – 10 August 2023
Clifford Dennis “Tripp” Richardson 88 of Asheboro departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by family on August 10, 2023. Beloved father and patriarch, Cliff was born to the late Dennis Clifford and Blanche Simmons Richardson on April 18, 1935. He graduated from Asheboro High School in...
John Daniel "JD" Currin
Aug 9, 2023
John Daniel "JD" Currin, age 54, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
JD was born in Randolph County on October 16, 1968. He was employed as a Quality Technician with Thomas Built Buses for 25 years. JD was preceded in death by his father, Mickey Currin. JD was a people person, never met a stranger, and loved...
Fay Faircloth
Aug 8, 2023
On August 8 , 2023, Fay Faircloth, 89, was called to heaven and went to walk with the angels. She passed away peacefully after a brief illness.
Born in Sophia, North Carolina in the house she grew up in, Fay’s life was centered around her church, Sophia Baptist in Sophia, NC. She began playing piano for her childhood church,...
Tami Lynette Melton
Aug 3, 2023
Tami Lynette Melton, 49, passed away August 3, 2023 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. She was born in Randolph County on February 15, 1974 to Rowland Curtis Melton and Philis A. (Flinchum) Melton.
Tami was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Ms. Melton graduated from Randleman...
Marjorie Meiers
Aug 2, 2023
Marjorie Mae Morris Meiers, age 85, lovingly known as Margie and is affectionately named “Nonnie” by her children and grandchildren, died peacefully early Wednesday morning August 2, 2023 at home in Asheboro, NC.
Margie was born in Niagara Falls, NY to George Benjamin Morris and Lillian Mary Smith Morris.
She was predeceased by her husband of fifty years, Lester...
Roy Newton Williamson
Aug 2, 2023
Roy Newton Williamson, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday August 2, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Roy was born in Randolph County, North Carolina on October 10, 1930 to Jack and Lula Brown Williamson. He graduated from High School and was a veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Roy worked as a knitter...
Willie Mae Bailey Spinks
Aug 2, 2023
Willie Mae Bailey Spinks, age 95, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
She was born February 8, 1928 in Jefferson City, TN to George and Gertie Bailey. Mrs. Spinks was retired from the hosiery industry and was a member of Sunset Avenue Church of God. She was a giving lady who enjoyed helping others and loved to...
Alice Dawson
Aug 1, 2023
(Linda) Alice Dagenhart Dawson, 78, of Asheboro, NC, passed peacefully at her home on August 1st, 2023, in the arms of her daughters, after a brief recurrence of breast cancer. Alice was born on June 20, 1945, in Taylorsville, NC, to Ernest and Hazel Bowman Dagenhart. In 1963, Alice graduated Valedictorian from Taylorsville High School. Alice attended Lenoir Rhyne...
Arnold Craig Russell
Aug 1, 2023
Arnold Craig Russell, 66, passed away August 1, 2023 at his home in Randleman. He was born in Randolph County on February 16, 1957 to Charles Vernon Russell and Peggy Jean (Routh) Russell.
Mr. Russell worked for over 20 years as an assembly lineman for Goodyear Tire. Mr. Russell was a proud member of the Asheboro Masonic Lodge #699 AF...
Brenda Carol Grimsley
Aug 1, 2023
Brenda Carol Freeman Grimsley, age 72, passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Brenda was born in Montgomery County on March 20, 1951, to the late Dwight Freeman and Ruth McCaskill Freeman. She was a graduate of West Montgomery High School and a retired Nurse. Brenda enjoyed playing with her grandchildren. She loved flowers and scrolling...