Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Jerry Jeffers
May 17, 2024
Jerry Jeffers, 88, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, at the Randolph Hospice House following a brief illness.
Jerry was born on April 5, 1936, to Nate and Claire Huey Jeffers. He served our country in the United States Air Force for more than 20 years, retiring as Master Sergeant in 1976. Jerry’s lifelong passion was aviation. His...
James "Jim" Palmer Fetner, Sr.
May 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim Fetner on May 17, 2024, at the age of 81. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jim was born on February 1, 1943, in Burlington, NC, to Jack Fetner and Elizabeth “Tib” Austin Fetner. He grew up in Asheboro, NC, and graduated from Asheboro High School...
Pedro Ortiz-Perez
May 16, 2024
Pedro Ortiz-Perez, 16, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.Pedro was born in Chapel Hill on March 9, 2008, the son of Pedro Ortiz Filomeno and Maria Guadalupe Perez Pacheco. Pedro was of the Catholic faith and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Armando Ortiz Solorzono and Lucia Filomeno Antonio.Pedro was...
Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw
May 14, 2024
Cathy Joanne Seabolt Hinshaw, age 67, of Asheboro passed away on May 14, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.Ms. Hinshaw was born in Randolph County on June 16, 1956 to Curtis Reid and Peggy Stine Seabolt. Cathy was formerly employed with Stuart Furniture and Klaussner Furniture and most recently worked as a CNA. Cathy was preceded in death by her son, Curtis...
Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders
May 13, 2024
Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders November 25, 1935 – May 13, 2024 Velna Elizabeth Sumner Sanders, 88, was born in Asheboro, N.C. on November 25, 1935 to George H. Sumner, MD and Velna Welborn Sumner. She adored them and revered her father as a kind soul, loving father, and wonderful doctor. Elizabeth grew up playing paper dolls and admiring her brother...
Jean Mabe
May 13, 2024
Lois Jean Wall Mabe, age 80, of Sophia, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.Ms. Mabe was born on June 14, 1943 in Guilford County to General and Mary Wall. She was retired from the textile industry and was a member of Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting. She enjoyed shopping at K-Mart, collecting red birds, flowers and watching her soaps. She was...
Betty Rose Nelson
May 12, 2024
Betty Rose Nelson, age 85, died peacefully at Randolph Hospital on Sunday, May 12, 2024 after a long battle with respiratory illness. Mrs. Nelson was born October 5, 1938 in Randolph County to John and Nora Rose.Betty was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a friend to many people who loved her. Betty graduated from Seagrove...
Richard "Dick" Bown
May 12, 2024
Richard “Dick” BownAugust 12, 1928 – May 12, 2024Richard "Dick" Charles Bown, Sr. (age 95) was born on August 12, 1928, in Gettysburg, S.D., to Walter Bown and Annetta Ulmer Bown. He passed peacefully at home on May 12, 2024.Dick grew up in South Dakota where his love of cars developed at an early age. He would drive a car...
Curtis Eugene "Gene" Tutterow
May 12, 2024
Curtis Eugene “Gene” Tutterow, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home.Mr. Tutterow was born in Kannapolis on March 23, 1941 to Charles and Ida Mae Whitten Tutterow. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Gene was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. He was formerly employed as...
Carolyn Ann Dixon
May 10, 2024
On May 10, 2024 Mrs. Carolyn Ann Comer Dixon age 77 went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Dixon was surrounded by her loving family as she made her way to her permanent home. Mrs. Dixon worked many years for General Electric in Asheboro which eventually became Black and Decker before closing. Mrs. Dixon then worked and...
Michael Anthony Johnson
May 10, 2024
ASHEBORO – Michael Anthony Johnson, age 52 of Asheboro passed away on Friday May 10th at Baptist Hospital . Mr. Johnson was born in Welch, West Virginia on June 22, 1971 to Bill Ray and Anna Phillips Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; his brother Roger and sisters Gay and Teresa. He is survived by...
Annette McIntyre
May 8, 2024
Annette McIntyre, age 61 of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Annette was born in Lancaster SC to the late William Fred McIntyre, Jr. and the late Louise Walters McIntyre. She was a graduate of West Montgomery High School where she was a cheerleader. She worked in HR for...
Emma Plummer Currie
May 8, 2024
Emma Lou Plummer Currie, age 70, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.Mrs. Currie was born September 1, 1953 in New Jersey to Thad and Christine Plummer. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.Mrs. Currie enjoyed working in her flowers, reading, crocheting and making blankets for her family. She loved her cats, Sissy and...
Lois Holder Wright Tesh
May 7, 2024
Lois Hazel Holder Wright Tesh, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on May 7, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.Mrs. Tesh was born in Salisbury on April 21, 1947 to John and Flora Williams Holder. She was a caregiver, was formerly employed as a CNA, and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Lois was...
Charlene Parrish Harding
May 6, 2024
Charlene Parrish Harding, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on May 6, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.Mrs. Harding was born in High Point on November 27, 1938 to Norman and Minnie Freeman Parrish and was a 1957 graduate of High Point Central High School. She was formerly employed with Belk-Yates. Charlene was active in church her entire life and was a...
David Troy Culler
May 6, 2024
David Troy Culler, 29, of Randleman passed away at home Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born October 20, 1994 in Asheboro, NC to David Lewis Culler and Brenda Little Culler.
Troy was beloved by family and friends and all who knew him. He will be remembered as being a great brother. He loved hunting and fishing, spending time with friends...
Caroline Batten
May 2, 2024
Sarah Caroline Spivey Batten age 94, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home. Caroline was born on August 30, 1929 to the late William Jason Spivey and the late Eula Lee McCaskill in Biscoe, NC. She was a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. She was a graduate of Biscoe High School. She worked as...
Marcelene Vernell Poole Miller
May 2, 2024
Marcelene Vernell Poole Miller, age 84, of Asheboro went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Siler City Center. Mrs. Miller was born in Asheboro on July 2, 1939 to Claude and Bonnie Freeman Poole. She was formerly employed as a realtor and retired from guest services at the North Carolina Zoo. Marcelene was a member of...
Berkley Goal "Butch" Hardee, Jr.
Apr 30, 2024
Berkley Goal “Butch” Hardee, Jr, 69, met his Heavenly Father on Monday evening (4/30/2024), surrounded by his loving family. He was the only son of Berkley G. “Buck” Hardee, Sr. and JoNita Gore Hardee, born on December 8, 1954.Butch was a member of the 1973 graduating class of Asheboro High School, where he developed many good friendships that lasted the...
Melinda Varner Fenton
Apr 29, 2024
Melinda Varner Fenton, age 52, of Asheboro passed away on April 29, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.Ms. Fenton was born in Davidson County on October 15, 1971 to Jerry and Aleta Duckett Varner and was preceded in death by her father. Melinda was a strong lady who always had a positive attitude. She was Godly, forgiving, and loving. Melinda was very...
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