Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Carolyn Hodge McClellan
Mar 2, 2025
Carolyn Virginia Hodge McClellan, age 83 of Benson NC, passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Benson, on March 2,2025.
Carolyn was born in Albemarle, NC to the late John Earnest Hodge and the late Lillian Marie Crenshaw Hodge. She was a graduate of Troy High School and attended Wingate College and graduated from Southeastern Cosmetology School....
James Allen South
Mar 2, 2025
James Allen South died March 2nd, 2025, at the age of 86 at Clapps Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden. James was born at home on May 30th, 1938, in North Kenova Ohio to Enoch South Sr. and Georgia South.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch South and Georgia (South) Wheeler, by his beautiful wife Margaret, his siblings Enoch...
Henry Ray Brown
Mar 2, 2025
Henry Ray Brown went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025.
Ray was born to Henry Ted Brown and Lucy Love McBride on April 8, 1944. Ray loved to buy antique cars and tinker on them in his garage, as well as hunting for antique furniture. He spent over 40 years working for Gas & Oil Companies.
In addition to...
Theodore Joseph "Ted" Bell
Mar 2, 2025
Theodore Joseph “Ted” Bell, age 71, of Asheboro formerly from Chicago, IL passed away on March 2, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House.Ted was employed with Black & Decker for 19 years, where he worked to develop patents for new machinery on which he trained employees on operating and maintaining. He built a long and dedicated career as an owner and...
Joney Lee Tate
Mar 2, 2025
Joney Lee Tate, 73, of Randleman passed away at Clapp’s Nursing Home on Saturday, March 2, 2025. He was born March 22, 1951 in Mt. Airy, NC to Eugene Tate and Elizabeth Faye Tate
Joney will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He loved people, family gatherings, and his faith, finding his salvation as a Christian later in...
Tamela Hooker Cromer
Mar 1, 2025
Tammy Cromer, 61, went to be with the Lord suddenly on March 1, 2025, at Randolph Health Hospital in Asheboro, NC.
Tamela “Tammy” Leigh Hooker Cromer was born on December 26, 1963, to William Clarkston and Ruby Carol Brewer Hooker. She grew up the only girl in a family of three children and was playfully known as “Hook” prior to getting...
Rachel Aileen Cox Davis
Mar 1, 2025
Rachel Aileen Cox Davis, age 96, went to her heavenly home on Saturday March 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 13, 1929, to Percy and Leoline Routh Cox. Rachel was a graduate of Grays Chapel High School.
She was married to the love of her life, Wade R. Davis, for 70 wonderful years. Together, they...
Charles Wayne Willard
Feb 27, 2025
Charles Wayne Willard, age 80, of Sophia passed away on February 27, 2025 at his home.
Mr. Willard was born in Mt. Airy, NC on February 20, 1945 to Edward and Stella Chilton Willard. Charles was employed with The Quantum Group for 24 years where he was the Plant Manager over production of many employees. In addition to his parents, Charles...
Rev. Joseph Elwood Brown
Feb 27, 2025
Rev. Joseph Elwood Brown, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on February 27, 2025 at Brookdale in High Point.
Rev. Brown was born in Randolph County on October 17, 1932, to Orvit and Lillian Brown. He served his country in the U.S.Army. Joseph retired from Wyson and Miles and retired as minister of Hilltop Baptist Church after 23 years of service....
Oris Eugene Harper
Feb 26, 2025
Oris Eugene Harper, age 95, of Asheboro, NC, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Randolph Health.
Oris was born on January 20, 1930, in Asheboro, NC, to Burnie Harper and Daisy Maness. A man of deep faith, he believed in “God-Family- Country”- in that order. He was a proud veteran who cherished his service to his country and carried that...
Charles Ray "CR" Morgan
Feb 25, 2025
Charles Ray “CR” Morgan, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Alpine Health. He was born April 24, 1954 in Randolph County, NC to John Curtis Morgan and Helen Maxine Brown Morgan.
CR will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather; married to the love of his life, Shelia, for 26 years. CR was...
Darrin Evan Hughes
Feb 23, 2025
Darrin Evan Hughes, age 58, of Randleman, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2025.
Darrin was born on May 7, 1966, in Asheboro, NC, to Johnny Hughes and Billie Ann Harrell. He had a deep love for fishing and was a devoted NASCAR fan, with Dale Earnhardt Sr. being his all-time favorite driver. His dogs held a special...
Billy Williams
Feb 19, 2025
Billy Williams, age 60, passed away in his home February 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Penny Williams; their two sons, Matthew and Christopher Williams.
Billy was born in Beloit, WI on 9/28/1964 to Fred and Freida Williams. He was from a large family of 13 brothers and 2 sisters. Billy loved fishing, camping, and hunting....
Rosa Huerta Mendez
Feb 18, 2025
Rosa Mendez Huerta, de 84 años, residente de Asheboro, NC, falleció el 18 de Febrero de 2025. Nació el 24 de Septiembre de 1940 en El Puente De San Isidro, Michoacán, hija de Valentin Huerta y Consepcion Mendez.
Rosa fue una mujer de gran fortaleza, independencia y dedicación inquebrantable a su familia. Era el pilar de su hogar, una líder nata...
Robah Terry Hinshaw
Feb 18, 2025
Robah “Terry” Hinshaw, age 81, of Lexington, NC, passed away on February 18, 2025, at Hinkle House of Davidson County.
Terry was born on July 11, 1943, in Guilford County to Roby Hinshaw and Johnsie Walker. He was a devoted and faithful servant of the Lord, finding joy and purpose in his faith. Terry deeply loved his family, cherishing his parents above...
Helen Routh Campbell
Feb 17, 2025
Helen Routh Campbell, 97, of Sophia passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, February 17, 2025. Mrs. Campbell, born October 10, 1927, the daughter of Claude and Eutha Jean Trotter Routh. Helen was a native of Randolph County and member of Glenola Baptist Church. A Retired cosmetologist and receptionist of Green Oaks Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, LA; she...
Elizabeth "Bibba" Walker Thomas
Feb 15, 2025
Elizabeth “Bibba” Walker Thomas, 82, of Martin County, NC, died peacefully February 15, 2025. Bibba, or “Geemommy” as her grandchildren knew her, was born in Asheboro, NC December 5, 1942, to Judge Hal and Edith Walker. Her family was deeply rooted in Randolph County history and politics. Bibba chose to follow her husband Philip Winston Thomas DDS from Asheboro to...
Bobby Ray Cooper
Feb 14, 2025
Bobby Ray Cooper, 75, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Westchester Manor Nursing Center in High Point, NC.
Bobby was born on April 27, 1949, to Arlie and Beulah (Williams) Cooper. He grew up as one of four children, including two brothers and a sister. Bobby remained close to his siblings throughout adulthood. He was an exceptionally skilled individual...
Paul Joseph Dymek
Feb 14, 2025
Mr. Paul Joseph Dymek 81 of Denton passed away Friday February 14,2025, at Randolph Health in Asheboro after a period of declining health. No services are planned for Mr. Dymek
Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro is serving the Dymek family.
Jerry Wayne Smith
Feb 14, 2025
Jerry Wayne Smith joined the church triumphant on February 14, 2025. In the final days of his life, Jerry was surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry was born on September 28, 1951 in Denton, NC to Olin and Millie (Hill) Smith. Jerry was raised in a community of family with his three brothers, his beloved grandparents and cousins. Jerry spent his...