Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Susan Marie Charles

Susan Marie Charles

Aug 22, 2007

Susan Marie Charles, age 47, of 1034 Breeze Hill Rd., #19-A, Asheboro died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. As the darkness of night departed to make room for the coming day: so went with it our beloved Susan, also on her way; to a place of eternal peace, far from this world of pain. May we all...

Ernestine Sadler Johnson

Ernestine Sadler Johnson

Aug 22, 2007

Ernestine Sadler Johnson, age 86, of 1021 N Main St, Randleman, formerly of Troy, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Mrs. Johnson was born April 5, 1921 at Richmond County, NC, the daughter of the late James Kenneth and the late Lizzie (Spivey) Sadler. She was of the Baptist faith and a former employee...

Harry Lee Markwood

Harry Lee Markwood

Aug 20, 2007

Harry Lee Markwood, age 55, of 421 Brookwood Drive, Asheboro died Monday, August 20, 2007 at Wesley Long Community Hospital, Greensboro. Harry was a native of Randolph County, was a 1969 graduate of Asheboro High School and a US Army Veteran. He was a self-employed auto body repairman and former owner of V & M Motors of Asheboro. He is...

Ronnie Dale Hunt

Ronnie Dale Hunt

Aug 19, 2007

Ronnie Dale Hunt, age 55, of 1093 Lee Layne Rd., Ramseur went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2007. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Parks Cross Roads Christian Church, 2057 Parks Crossroads Rd., Ramseur with Rev. Randy Kelley and Rev. James Turner officiating. Burial will follow in...

Howard Calvin Strider

Howard Calvin Strider

Jun 14, 2007

Howard Calvin Strider, of Asheboro, NC died Thursday, June 14, 2007 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 16, 2007at Randolph Memorial Park Asheboro with Rev. Marion Smith officiating. Mr. Strider was a native of Randolph County and attended Neighbor's Grove Wesleyan Church. He owned and operated Strider's Grocery, Strider's...

Robert William Martin, Sr.

Robert William Martin, Sr.

May 28, 2007

Robert William Martin, Sr., age 62, of 222 Tall Pine St., Asheboro died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at 2:00 Pm at Bethel Church of God, 1183 Chrisco Rd., Seagrove with Rev. Bruce Harry officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Memorial Gardens, Asheboro. Mr. Martin was...

James West Matthews

James West Matthews

Mar 2, 2007

James West Matthews, age 76, of 4761 Old Walker Mill Road, Randleman died Friday, March 2, 2007 at his home.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, Randleman with Rev. Don Hurlburt officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Mr. Matthews was a native of Forsyth Co, a US Marine...

Susan Kinney Mills

Susan Kinney Mills

Sep 24, 2006

Susan Kinney Mills, age 61, of 3873 Tarrant Trace Circle, High Point, NC passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006 at UNC-Hospitals, Chapel Hill with both of her children by her side. Susan was born April 23, 1945 in Charlotte, the daughter of the late Odell William Kinney and the late Margaret Hester Kinney. She was a retired school teacher. She...

Paul Albert Smith

Paul Albert Smith

Aug 9, 2006

Paul Albert Smith, age 89, of 326 Cannon Court, Asheboro died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. A Georgia native, Young-Harris College and University of Georgia graduate (class of 1940), Paul came to North Carolina in 1940 as Assistant Scout Executive for the General Greene Council. He had been involved in scouting since the age of 12. He...

Billy Joe  Leach Sr.

Billy Joe Leach Sr.

May 31, 2006

Billy Joe "Bill" Leach, Sr., age 69, of 1618 Plantation Circle, Asheboro died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at his home.

Mr. Leach was a native of Randolph County and a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. He was formerly employed with Seagrove Lumber Company and was retired from Jimmy Ward Hardwood.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Hammond Leach; three daughters,...

Claude Edward Morris

Claude Edward Morris

May 16, 2006

Claude Edward Morris, age 103, of 721 Crouch St., Troy died Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at his home.

Mr. Morris was born June 15, 1902 in Montgomery, NC, the son of the late Pressley M. and the late Martha Vuncannon Morris. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, member of the church choir and an avid fox hunter. He...

Billy Richard Duncan

Billy Richard Duncan

Apr 29, 2006

Billy Richard Duncan, age 67, of 1033 Luck Rd., Asheboro died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at his home. Mr. Duncan was born August 30, 1938 in Whiteville, NC the son of the late Mayo and the late Carrie E. (Robinson) Duncan. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset...

Odell William Kinney

Odell William Kinney

Apr 22, 2006

Odell William Kinney, age 86, formerly of Woodcrest Drive, Asheboro died Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mr. Kinney was born April 14, 1920 in Franklinville, NC the son of William Lacy and Maude Allred Kinney. He was former owner of Asheboro Dry Cleaners, and was a member of First E&R United Church of Christ. He...

Lola Hamilton Hill

Lola Hamilton Hill

Jun 25, 2005

Lola Grace Hamilton Hill, age 96, of 3754 Old Courthouse Road, Sophia, formerly of Troy died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston- Salem. Mrs. Hill was born March 2, 1909, the daughter of the late Nathan Spencer and the late Lydia (Callicutt) Hamilton. Mrs. Hill was a native of Montgomery County , a homemaker...

Sammy  Long

Sammy Long

Mar 21, 2004

Samuel Lee Sammy Long, age 77, of 2248 US Highway 64 E, Asheboro died Sunday, March 21, 2004 at his home. Mr. Long was born October 15, 1926, the son of the late George Herman and the late Pearl (Andrews) Long. Mr. Long was a native of Durham County, a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, and owned and operated Sammy...

Myrtle Walker Smith

Myrtle Walker Smith

Mar 9, 2004

Asheboro--Myrtle Walker Smith, age 83, of Asheboro died Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at Mariner Health Care, Asheboro. Mrs. Smith was born in Ridgeway, VA and was previously employed with General Electric, Stedman Corporation, and Carolina Canvas. She was a former member of Seagrove United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert William Walker and Robert Smith....

Margaret Hester Kinney

Margaret Hester Kinney

Oct 15, 2003

Margaret Hester Kinney, age 78, of 824 Woodcrest Dr., Asheboro died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at her home. A very loving mother and mawmaw, Mrs. Kinney was a graduate of Wingate College, a member of First E&R United Church of Christ and was retired from Acme-McCrary Corporation after 37 years of service. She is survived by her husband of 59...

Jesse Thomas Pugh Jr.

Jesse Thomas Pugh Jr.

Sep 30, 2003

Jesse Thomas Jack Pugh, Jr., age 81, of 330 W. Presnell St., Asheboro died Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at his beach home in Little River, SC.

Mr. Pugh was born December 16, 1921 in Asheboro, NC, the son of the late Jesse Thomas and the late Mary A. (Fox) Pugh.

An Asheboro native, Jack was past president and owner of Pugh Funeral...

Brian  Nance

Brian Nance

Aug 25, 2003

Jerry Brian Nance, age 37, of 1003 Sunburst Lane, Greensboro died Monday, August 25, 2003 at his home. Mr. Nance was born March 3, 1966 in Randolph Co. the son of Joseph Thurston and Shirley Ann (Tiner) Nance. Mr. Nance was a native of Randolph County and formerly employed with Butler Trailer in Level Cross. Brians passion in life was...

Lloyd  Frye

Lloyd Frye

Jun 19, 2003

Henry Lloyd Frye, age 74, of 335 Mack Rd., Asheboro died Thursday, June 19, 2003 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro. Mr. Frye was a native of Randolph County, attended West Bend United Methodist Church and was a former member of Asheboro Home Builders Association. He was a retired former owner of Asheboro Well Company and West 49 Mobile Home Park. He...