Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Raymond Everett Thompson
Aug 14, 2025
                                ASHEBORO- Raymond Everett Thompson, 84, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital August 14th , 2025 in Greensboro, NC.
Raymond was born and raised in the Farmer-Asheboro area. He was born March 15, 1941, to Howard Kelly Thompson and Vergie Lenora Rollins Thompson. He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was easy- going and fun to be around. Everybody...
                                
Hilda Mae Auman
Aug 14, 2025
With peace and love, we announce the passing of a dear Mother, Granny, Great-Granny and friend whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Hilda left this world on August 14, 2025, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by love, leaving behind treasured memories that will forever be cherished by family and...
Kathleen Lovette Baggett
Aug 14, 2025
                                Kathleen Lovette Baggett, 97, of Randleman passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC. She was born December 5, 1927 in Randleman to Charles Robert Lovette and Mary King Lovette.
Kathleen will be remembered as caring and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. One of eight siblings, she was a lifelong resident...
                                
Janie Irene Callicutt
Aug 14, 2025
                                Janie Irene Saunders Callicutt, age 77 of Troy, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Biscoe on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Janie was born in Montgomery County on August 13, 1948 to the late James Saunders and the late Mildred Hamilton Saunders. Janie was a teacher and bus driver for Montgomery County schools for many years. Janie loved to shop. She...
                                
Gary Dale Routh
Aug 11, 2025
                                Gary Dale Routh, 62, of Sophia passed away at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 11, 2025, after a long battle with illness. He was born June 5, 1963, in Guilford County to Franklin Dee Routh and Shelby Jean Pierce.
Gary was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was a skilled craftsman...
                                
Deborah Lynn Drake Warren
Aug 10, 2025
                                Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Drake Warren, age 69 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Debbie was born on November 29, 1955, in Greenville, KY to Robert and Gladys Gregory Drake. Debbie loved her Lord and Savior above all else and loved talking about the bible. She was a member at Calvary Pentecostal Church...
                                
Mary "Bernice" Cockerham
Aug 8, 2025
                                Mary “Bernice” Jester Cockerham, age 97, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Born on October 28, 1927, in Trinity, NC, she was the daughter of the late V.A. And Lizzie Jester.
Bernice graduated from Trinity High School in 1944 as valedictorian, earning the superlative “Best All Around” in her yearbook, which read, “If...
                                
Catherine Allred Bean
Aug 6, 2025
                                Catherine Allred Bean, age 89, of Asheboro passed away on August 6, 2025 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Bean was born in Franklinville to Carl and Viola Allred. She was employed with Acme-McCrary Corporation for over 20 years. Catherine was a devout Christian in her belief and behavior. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she taught...
                                
Larry Thomas Luck, Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
                                Larry Thomas Luck ,77, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro, NC surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 21, 1947 in Randolph County to Roland Taft Luck and Sarah Etta Henson Luck.
Larry will be remembered as a devoted, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His...
                                
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry
Aug 5, 2025
Helen Margaret Haynes Pendry, died peacefully in her home on August 5th, 2025. Helen was born on July 17, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Dewey Russell Haynes and Lucy Mae Ingle Haynes. She was raised in Caldwell County. Helen married William Philip Pendry of Wilkes County in 1961 and later they moved to Randolph...
Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett
Aug 4, 2025
                                Garland Franklin (Frank) Barrett, age 83 of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be held at Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Rd., on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with nephew, Mike Thompson, and Pastor John Gunter officiating. Burial will follow the service at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro....
                                
Laymon L. Cruthis
Aug 1, 2025
                                Laymon Cruthis, 79, of Franklinville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. A devoted husband, cherished father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, Laymon will be fondly remembered for his unwavering loyalty to his beliefs and his steadfast faith.
Born on October 11, 1945, in High Point, North Carolina, Laymon was the son of Robert and Martha Cruthis. He grew...
                                
Irene "Rene" Stroud Swaim Isley
Aug 1, 2025
                                Irene “Rene” Stroud Swaim Isley, 80, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, North Carolina.
Rene was born on August 28, 1944, to Clarence Roddy and Pauline Christine Stroud Swaim. Born and raised in Asheboro, she was a beloved school teacher, adored by many throughout her more than 30-year career. Rene’s wicked sense of...
                                
Marty Routh
Jul 30, 2025
                                Marvin “Marty” Clayton Routh, 63, of Asheboro, passed away on July 30, 2025.
Born on December 27, 1961, in Asheboro to Larry and Sally Maness Routh, Marty was a man who worked hard, loved deeply, and lived life on his own terms. Whether he was welding, fixing an engine, laying stone with the precision of a true craftsman, or racing at...
                                
Robert Clifford Nelson
Jul 29, 2025
                                Robert “Bobby” Clifford Nelson, age 77 of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.
Bobby was born on March 11, 1948 in Randolph County NC, to James and Dorothea Stout Nelson. Bobby worked for 30 years in different capacities in the construction industry. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a...
                                
Gloria Lynn Tickle Brown
Jul 26, 2025
                                Gloria Lynn Tickle Brown, 69, of Greensboro passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Burlington, NC surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Guilford County, NC on November 27, 1955, to Marvin Tickle and Dora Mae Brown Tickle.
Gloria was a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She retired from the Guilford County School...
                                
Leola Evelyn Wilsey
Jul 26, 2025
                                Leola Evelyn Hug Wilsey, age 85, of Randleman, NC, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Randolph County.
She was born on May 15, 1940, in Williams County, Ohio, to the late Herman Hug and Inez Leatherman.
Leola was a passionate sports enthusiast who found joy in nearly every sport—from basketball and football to racing. She was a devoted fan of Duke...
                                
Betty Donese Norman
Jul 23, 2025
                                Betty Donese Carden Norman, age 70, of New London, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Betty was born in Thomasville, NC to the late Jessie James Carden and the late Ruth Maebelle Wilson. Betty grew up in Thomasville. She was a seamstress and sewed furniture fabric samples. She first sewed for Carolina Underwear in Thomasville...
                                
Chad Douglas Wilson
Jul 21, 2025
                                Chad Douglas Wilson, 45, of Randleman passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born February 7, 1980, in Guilford County to Jimmy Douglas Wilson and Brenda Jane Routh Wilson.
Chad was a character from the day he was born. He loved hard and played harder. Chad loved his boys, the Tarheels, and his mom. His favorite pastime was to...
                                
Minerva Walker Moffitt
Jul 21, 2025
                                
Minerva Walker Moffitt
July 9, 1929 – July 21, 2025
Asheboro- Minerva Walker Moffitt passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 96.
Mrs. Moffitt was born in Robbins, NC. Upon graduating from Elise Academy and marrying Harold Vickers Moffitt, she embarked on several interesting jobs until she found her passion as a cosmetologist. She operated a salon for...
                                



