Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Billy Joe "Bill" Essick
Jan 27, 2024
Billy Joe “Bill” Essick, born February 27, 1933, passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House to be reunited with the Lord and his loving wife, Pat, in the early hours of January 27, 2024. Bill was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, affectionally called Poppy. He was gifted with a grand sense of adventure, determination, work ethic,...
Carolyn Elliott Link
Jan 27, 2024
Carolyn Elliott Link, 89, of Asheboro passed away peacefully in her home on January 27, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on March 26, 1934 to Samuel Henry and Ruth Burleson Elliott.
She was a graduate of Boyden High School. She married the love of her life, Charles “Bunny” Link in 1951 and they were together for 72 years.
Carolyn worked...
Alan Edwin DeRatt, Jr
Jan 27, 2024
Alan Edwin DeRatt, Jr. age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at his home.
Born March 21, 1959, in Rocky Mount, Louisiana, Alan was the son of Alan Edwin DeRatt and Elizabeth Stokes DeRatt.
He was a graduate of Asheboro High School and attended college at Gardner-Webb. He was formerly employed with Olympia Steel Mfg. and a member of...
Stephen Randall "Randy" Cornelison
Jan 25, 2024
Stephen Randall “Randy” Cornelison, 65, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2024.
Randy was born on April 28, 1958 to Harvey and Alice Lax Cornelison. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps and worked for many years in home improvement. Randy was known as a “jack of all trades”, having the ability to figure out just about anything...
Dennis Ronald "Dink" Sink
Jan 25, 2024
Dennis Ronald “Dink” Sink, age 84, of Randleman passed away on January 25, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Sink was born in Randleman on March 10, 1939 to Kenneth and Martha Gentry Sink, who preceded him in death. Dink was a 1957 graduate of Randleman High School where he played varsity football, baseball, and basketball. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Judy Anne Queen Richardson
Jan 23, 2024
Judith “Judy” Anne Queen Richardson, 83, of Randleman was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, just 10 days shy of her 84th birthday. She was born in High Point, NC on February 2, 1940 to John Coyt Queen and Gladys Ethel Harvel Queen. Judy lived most of her life in Randleman,...
Roman Aleksander Stobnicki
Jan 23, 2024
Roman Aleksander Stobnicki, age 83, of Asheboro passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Mr. Stobnicki was born on April 4, 1940 in Warsaw, Poland. He was employed as an electronic engineer for 60 years and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Stobnicki was preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Irena Stobnicki.
Roman is survived by his wife, Jolanta...
TImothy Franklin Brower
Jan 23, 2024
Timothy Franklin Brower, age 57, of Seagrove passed away on January 23, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Brower was born in Asheboro on June 2, 1966, the son of Brenda Dell Brower.
He is survived by his son, Timothy Franklin Brower, Jr.; daughter, Jenny Michelle Anthony and husband Chris; and sisters, Cynthia Cole and Rexie “Angela” Cobbler.
A memorial service will be held...
Brenda Lou Kirk
Jan 22, 2024
Brenda Lou Walters Kirk, age 81, of Mt. Gilead, NC, passed away at her home on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Ms. Brenda was born on January 12, 1943, to the late Robert Forrest Walters and Donnie Viola Walters in Lumberton, NC. Ms. Brenda was a devoted wife, loving mother (Ma), and doting grammie and GiGi. Ms. Brenda was a Pre-K...
Larry Gene Cole
Jan 21, 2024
Larry Gene Cole, age 74, of Asheboro passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.
Larry was born July 2, 1949 in Galax, VA to Lewis Cole and Sue Moody. He served in the US Marines and was a member of Mountain View Church of Asheboro.
Larry enjoyed playing pool and watching sports. He loved his family, the Lord and...
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton
Jan 21, 2024
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton was received into heavenly fellowship with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends and leaves a legacy of faith, loyalty, and service to his God, his family, and his community. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be his role in instilling his Christian faith...
Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore
Jan 21, 2024
Peggy Jean Cooper Gilmore, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on January 21, 2024 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Gilmore was born in Randolph County on May 13, 1946 to Arlie and Grace Roberts Cooper. She was a member of Richland Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Peggy was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company and Maid Aid...
Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre
Jan 21, 2024
Elvin Ernest "Mac" McIntyre, age 89, of Troy, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at FirstHealth Montgomery Hospital.
Elvin was born in Montgomery County on January 1, 1935, to Fred and Eula Morris McIntyre. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was the Maintenance Superintendent for the Department of Corrections for 10+ years. Elvin loved his...
Wade "Tuck" Shamburger Page
Jan 20, 2024
Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger PageAugust 18, 1929—January 20, 2024
Wade (“Tuck”) Shamburger Page, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Tuck was a lifelong resident of Asheboro, NC; a graduate of North Carolina State University; a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; and co-owner of P & P Chair Company which manufactured the...
Patricia Cox
Jan 19, 2024
Patricia Cox passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House. Pat was born March 24, 1938 in Haywood County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanton Cox, and her mother, Christine Arrington.
Pat was devoted to both her Christian faith and to her family and close friends. She enjoyed cooking and gathering for meals...
Donna Faye Troyer Ellison
Jan 18, 2024
Ms. Donna Faye Troyer Ellison, 67 of Sophia passed away Thursday night at the Moses Cone Hospital Greensboro after a brief illness. Ms. Ellison worked many years in the textile industry doing various jobs during her career. She cared very much for her family and spent much of her time helping care for the kids and grandkids.
Ms. Ellison is survived...
Warren William Gilliamsen
Jan 18, 2024
Warren William Gilliamsen, 85, of Randleman passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Randolph surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Manhattan, NY on March 1, 1938 to William Gilliamsen and Caroline Cora Neithardt.
Warren and Mary retired to Randleman 20 years ago. Warren’s main occupation was manufacturing supervision in New York, Colorado, Arkansas, Mississippi, and finally...
David Lee Graves
Jan 17, 2024
David Lee Graves, age 86, of Asheboro died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Brookdale Asheboro. Mr. Graves was born in Randolph County to Harwood Leach Graves and Alice Hunt Graves. He graduated from Seagrove High School in 1954 and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina in 1958. He served in the United States...
Patrick Glenn Cooper
Jan 17, 2024
Patrick Glenn Cooper, age 63, of Asheboro passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House.Pat was born in Randolph County on September 15, 1960 to the late Darrell and Virginia Howell Cooper. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1978 and later obtained several technical degrees. His occupational history included the Courier Tribune, Brian Center, and Piedmont...
Worth Gordon Surratt
Jan 17, 2024
Worth Gordon Surratt, age 73, of Asheboro passed away on January 17, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Surratt was born in Thomasville on August 22, 1950 to James and Lucy Lambeth Surratt and attended Farmer School. He was a member of Mt. Shepherd Church. Gordon was formerly employed with Cattleman Steakhouse, Golden Corral, Western Steer, Pugh Lubricants, Briles Oil...
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