Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Patrick (Pat) Allen Henry
Apr 21, 2023
Mr. Patrick Allen (Pat) Henry, age 75 of Asheboro passed away at his home on Friday, April 21,2023. Pat was born in Anson County on March 5, 1948 to Patrick and Pauline Henry.
Pat graduated from Asheboro High School in 1967 and from Asheboro Commercial College in 1969. He served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division of the...
Virginia Mae Hancock
Apr 21, 2023
Virginia Mae Hancock, 85, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home.
Virginia was born on July 29, 1937, to June and Cassie Morgan Davis. She was a resident of Asheboro, where she retired from Elastic Therapy, Inc. Virginia was an avid reader and greatly enjoyed quilting. She loved the Lord.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Alfred Burns Saunders
Apr 21, 2023
Alfred Burns Saunders (“PaPa”), age 95 of Troy, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Atrium Health in Albemarle with his family by his side. Alfred was born in Montgomery County on March 17, 1928 to the late Herman Saunders and Myrtle Burns Saunders. He was the valedictorian of the 1947 graduating class of Troy High School and attended...

Ronald McKinley Whiteside
Apr 21, 2023
Mr. Ronald McKinley Whiteside, age 70 of Randleman passed away Friday morning, April 21,2023 at his home. Mr. Whiteside is survived by 2 brothers, Donnie ( Carolyn) Whiteside of Trinity and David Whiteside of Denton. 1 sister-in-law Brenda Baldwin of Midlothian, Va. No services are planned for Mr. Whiteside.
Kathleen V. Boyle Harris
Apr 19, 2023
Kathleen V. Harris (nee Boyle), age 77 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her daughter's home.
Kathleen was born on August 10, 1945, in New Orleans, LA to James and Josephine (nee Landry) Boyle. Kathleen was a very devout Catholic and member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Asheboro. She was very active in her...
Robert Lyle Stover, Jr.
Apr 17, 2023
Robert Lyle Stover, Jr., age 73 of Asheboro, N.C. passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 17, 2023, with family by his side. His health had been declining for the past two years.
Robert was born on December 9, 1949, in Siler City, N.C. to Robert Lyle Stover, Sr. and Marie Ellis Stover. He was...
Mary Ellen Parsons Spivey
Apr 17, 2023
Mary Ellen Parsons Spivey, 73, of Franklinville passed away April 17, 2023 at Universal Healthcare of Ramseur.
She was born in Greensboro, NC to parents, Harold Wright Parsons and Verla Mae Patterson Parsons. Mary Ellen was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church and was retired from Fidelity National Title Insurance Company.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald...
Jimmy Lee Stevens
Apr 16, 2023
Mr. Jimmy Lee Stevens, age 80 of Randleman passed away Sunday morning, April 16th., at the Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. Born in Randleman on May 16th, 1942 to Robert and Virginia Stevens. Jimmy was a member of Forest Park Baptist Church, the Balfour Masonic Lodge # 188 where he was past Master in 1982. He became a member of...
Doris Samuels Trogdon St. Onge
Apr 15, 2023
Doris Samuels Trogdon St. Onge, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away on April 15, 2023 at Rose Tara Senior Services in King, NC.
Doris was born in Asheboro, NC to Lessie & Reuben Trogdon on May 3, 1928. Doris lived most of her life in Madison, NC. Doris was married to the late Peter St. Onge and they spent most...
Dorothy Ann Willcox
Apr 15, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Creel Willcox, age 90 of Asheboro passed away Saturday, April 15th 2023 at the Hospice House of Randolph , Asheboro NC. Born September 13 th. 1932 in Mobile , Alabama to Ben and Gladys Creel. A graveside service for Mrs. Willcox will be held Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro by...
Israel Jaiman Aguirre
Apr 14, 2023
Mr. Israel Jaiman Aguirre, age 88 of Asheboro passed away Friday, April 14th, 2023 at the Hospice House of Randolph. Mr. Aguirre worked as a skilled carpenter in the construction industry for his entire career.
Mr. Aquirre is survived by 3 sons, Ivan Jaiman of Asheboro, Osvaldo Jaiman of Boynton Beach, Fl. and Carlos Jaiman of New York. 2 Daughters,...
Edward "Ed" Lacy Spivey, Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
Edward Lacy Spivey, Jr., age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home.
Mr. Spivey was born in Randolph County on October 6, 1937 to Edward Lacy Spivey, Sr. and Margaret Messick Spivey. Ed served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of Northside Barber and Beauty Salons. Ed...
Beverly Noell New
Apr 13, 2023
Beverly Noell New, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home.
Ms. New was born in Danville, VA on October 3, 1939 to Dewey and Bessy Mae Reed New. She retired from Black & Decker, Asheboro City Schools, and Walmart.
She is survived by her daughters, Teresa Bruno (Kevin) of Asheboro and Stephanie...
Charles Ronald "Ronnie" Ocheltree
Apr 13, 2023
Charles Ronald "Ronnie" Ocheltree, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Randolph Hospital.
Mr. Ocheltree was born in Nicholas County, WV on May 17, 1951 to Bazil and Pauline Browning Ocheltree. Ronnie served in the National Guard for 6 years where he guarded underground missiles in Washington, DC. He was the owner/operator of Branch...
Dora Mae Markwood Clodfelter
Apr 13, 2023
Mrs. Dora Mae Markwood Clodfelter, age 78, of Asheboro passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Dora Mae Clodfelter was born on January 22nd, 1945, to W.D. and Ella Mae Markwood. She was the eldest of 4 children. Dora Mae was a born leader and helped bring out the best in those around her....
Bobby Ray Williams
Apr 12, 2023
Bobby Ray Williams, age 83, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his home.
Bobby was born in Moore County, in the Westmoore community, on August 22, 1939 to the late Elmer and Flora Williams. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, and he worked for Union Carbide / Energizer Battery for...
Janice Vickers Ward
Apr 12, 2023
Janice Vickers Ward, age 86, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. Ward was born in Moore County on August 21, 1936 to Robert and Iris Dunlap Vickers. Janice was a graduate of North Moore High School and was of the Baptist faith. She was formerly employed with Bossong Hosiery and...
Evelyn A. Young
Apr 11, 2023
Evelyn Alexander Young, age 92 passed on Tuesday April 11, with her family by her side.
Evelyn was born on August 13, 1930 in Arcadia, Fla., and is the daughter of the late Harold George and Olive Andersen Alexander. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dale Young and her sister, Tressie Carney.
She is survived by...
Rev. Avon Kent Craven
Apr 10, 2023
Rev. Avon Kent Craven, age 82, of Browns Summit, NC, died April 10,2023 at his home.
Rev. Craven was born February 2, 1941 to Roland and Elizabeth Craven. He served in the National Guard for 2 years and was a Pastor for 45 years with the Church of God and served on various boards. Rev. Craven never met a...
Wilma King McKenzie
Apr 10, 2023
Wilma King McKenzie, age 94, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Wilma was born in Randolph County on June 30th, 1928 to James Monroe and Bessie Hill King. She was a homemaker and was formerly employed with Bossong Hosiery Mill. Wilma was a member of Fayetteville Street Baptist Church but was...