Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Theodore Frederick Moran

Theodore Frederick Moran

Oct 5, 2009

Theodore Frederick (Ted) Moran, 86, of 1306 Old Cox Road, died on October 5, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro, NC. A native of Freeport, NY, he migrated south after completing his military service, to attend High Point College on a basketball scholarship, graduating in 1949. Upon graduation, he was recruited by Acme-McCrary to work in the Shipping Department and to...

John Wayne Millikan

John Wayne Millikan

Oct 5, 2009

John Wayne Millikan, age 60, of 3308 Creek Ridge Country Rd., Randleman died Monday, October 5, 2009 at his home.Mr. Millikan was born June 27, 1949 in Asheboro, the son of John Allen and Emma Powell Millikan. Mr. Millikan was a native of Randolph County. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his sister, Stacy Freeman...

Louise Cooke Moore

Louise Cooke Moore

Oct 5, 2009

Louise Cooke Moore, age 72, of 108 S Russell St., Troy died Monday, October 5, 2009 at 87 Nantahala Drive, Badin.Mrs. Moore was born July 17, 1937 in Montgomery County, NC, the daughter of Ray and Etta (Bruton) Coggins. She was a member of Troy Presbyterian Church and a retired unit secretary with 23 years of service with FirstHealth Montgomery...

Lee Rock Groce

Lee Rock Groce

Oct 3, 2009

Lee " Rock " Groce, age 76, of 1362 Whispering Pine Dr., Randleman died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Mr. Groce was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Navy in the Korean War. He graduated from Danville Community College, retired as maintenance supervisor with Randolph County and a former instructor with RCC. He was...

Pfc. Alan Howard Newton, Jr.

Pfc. Alan Howard Newton, Jr.

Oct 2, 2009

Alan Howard Newton, Jr., age 26 of Star died Friday, October 2, 2009.Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Big Oak Church of God with Rev. Billy Chriscoe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery .Pfc. Newton grew up in Randolph County where he attended Seagrove Elementary School and graduated from Southwestern Randolph...

Ruby Smith Winslow

Ruby Smith Winslow

Sep 30, 2009

At 7:10 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro NC , the immortal soul of Ruby S. Winslow passed gently from her earthly body to her eternal home in Heaven. Born in Perquimans County, NC, her parents were Lewis Anderson and Geneva Jackson Smith. A service of worship and memorial will be held in Asheboro Friends Meeting,...

Judith Booe Younts

Judith Booe Younts

Sep 30, 2009

Judith Booe Younts, age 64, of 1117 Old State Hwy., Asheboro died Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at her home.Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Road Baptist Church Cemetery.Ms. Younts was a native of Mocksville, NC, was...

James Braxton Harris

James Braxton Harris

Sep 29, 2009

James "Jimmy" Braxton Harris, age 67, of 135 West River Dr., Randleman died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at McGuire Medical Center, Richmond.Mr. Harris was a native of Chatham County, but spent most of his life in Randolph County. He served as a firefighter in the US Navy Aviation. He was retired from Henredon as an upholster with 30 years of...

Charles Clark Small

Charles Clark Small

Sep 29, 2009

Charles Clark Small, age 90, of Sophia died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at his home. Mr. Small was a native of Randolph County and was a WWII veteran. He retired from Globe Parlor/ Burlington House Furniture Company and was a member of Marlboro Friends Meeting in Sophia. Mr. Small was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was...

Jessica Lynn Whitman

Jessica Lynn Whitman

Sep 26, 2009

Jessica Lynn "Jessie" Whitman, age 14, of Pleasant Garden died Saturday, September 26, 2009. Jessie was born January 8, 1995 the daughter of Kenneth Maness and Laura Whitman. Jessie lived most of her life in Randolph County and was a freshman at Randleman High School. She is survived by: her father: Kenneth Maness of Pleasant Garden, NC; mother: Laura Whitman...

Mary C. York

Mary C. York

Sep 26, 2009

Mary Clodfelter York, age 66, of 883 Gallimore Dr., Randleman died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at her home.Mrs. York was born February 12, 1943 the daughter of Ernest C. Williamson and Alma Clodfelter.Mary was a native of Guilford County but spent most of her life in Randolph County. She worked for many years at Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman and...

Helen Staley Hunsucker

Helen Staley Hunsucker

Sep 26, 2009

Helen Marie Staley Hunsucker, age 88, of , Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Asheboro died Saturday night, September 26, 2009 at McCall Hospice House of Greenville located in Simpsonville, SC.A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 11:00 am at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Mark Beane officiating.She was born in Randolph County to the late Ernie and Walter...

Frances McCaskill Hogan

Frances McCaskill Hogan

Sep 25, 2009

Frances McCaskill Hogan, age 92, of Autumn Care Of Biscoe, formerly of 112 Hogan Dr., Candor, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at Autumn Care.Mrs. Hogan was born Febuary 24, 1917 in Montgomery County, NC, the daughter of Norman C. and Minnie (Green) McCaskill. Mrs. Hogan was a member of First Baptist Church of Troy and a former textile worker. In...

Janette  Smith

Janette Smith

Sep 24, 2009

Janette Hendrix Smith, age 108, of Asheboro died Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Carillon Assisted Living Of Asheboro, Asheboro.The funeral will be Monday, September 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Holder and Rev. George Roberson officiating. Burial will be in Asheboro City Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was a native of Randolph County, a member...

Eva  Cooper

Eva Cooper

Sep 23, 2009

Eva "Billie" Dorrity Cooper, age 86, of 103 Fogleman Lane, Randleman died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Cooper was a native of Randolph County, member of Midway Wesleyan Church and worked with the Sophia Support Club. She had worked at Randleman Restaurant, Acme McCrary, Laughlin Hosiery, Circle Inn and retired from Asheboro Elastic. Mrs. Cooper is preceded...

Julius Gordon Massey

Julius Gordon Massey

Sep 22, 2009

Julius Gordon Massey, age 77, of 102 Burgess Ave., Randleman died Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Massey was a native of Sampson County and served in the US Army Reserves. He attended the Salvation Army Church in Asheboro and was a former Baptist Pastor in Randolph County. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ellen Massey;...

Alma Spillman Turner

Alma Spillman Turner

Sep 22, 2009

Alma Spillman Turner, age 92, of Randleman, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Mrs. Turner was born in Stokes County, a resident of Randolph County, and a member of Old Union United Methodist Church since 1935. She was both a homemaker and dairy farmer (with her late husband Charles) for many years. Recently she enjoyed...

James Howard Simpson

James Howard Simpson

Sep 22, 2009

James Howard Simpson, age 87, of 579 N. Oakdale St., Asheboro died Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at his home.Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Billy R. Self officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park.Mr. Simpson was born on June 23, 1922 in Alamance County,...

John Wayne Neal

John Wayne Neal

Sep 22, 2009

Randleman - John Wayne Neal, age 66, of 102 Weaver St., Randleman died Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Mr. Neal was a native of Randolph County and served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He was employed by Klopman Mills and Galey and Lord for over 40 years and was currently employed with the Randolph County Schools. Also, he...

Reggie Altus Cole

Reggie Altus Cole

Sep 22, 2009

Reggie Altus Cole, age 88, of Spero Road, Randleman died Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.The funeral will be Friday, September 25, 2009 at 4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Hugh Spaulding officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.Mr. Cole was a native of Randolph County, a member of South Plainfield Friends Meeting and...