Asheboro Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina

Darryl Todd Martinez

Darryl Todd Martinez

Aug 2, 2022

 

Darryl Todd Martinez passed away far too soon on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of lung cancer. He was 56 years young.

He was born to parents Leonard and Margaret Martinez on July 25, 1966 in Thomasville, NC. Todd is survived by his mother Margaret, his sister Donna, sister Diane, brother David,...

Margaret Thomas Sanders

Margaret Thomas Sanders

Jul 31, 2022

Margaret Isabel Thomas Sanders

Surrounded by her family, the beloved mother of six daughters, Margaret Isabel Thomas Sanders, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2022.  She was loving and devoted to all whose lives she touched and will be greatly missed for her gentle, caring spirit.

Margaret, age 94, was born in Cameron, North Carolina, to...

Benjamin "Ben" Renny Harding

Benjamin "Ben" Renny Harding

Jul 31, 2022

 

Benjamin "Ben" Renny Harding, age 85, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Harding was born in Yadkin County on June 27, 1937 to Thomas Leonard Harding and Ruth Hudspeth Harding.  Ben was a 1958 graduate of UNC-CH.  While at UNC-CH he played baseball as a left-handed pitcher, Captain/Co-Captain, and first base...

Rev. Calvin Mitchell Walker

Rev. Calvin Mitchell Walker

Jul 30, 2022

 

Reverend Calvin "Mitchell" Walker passed  away Saturday, July 30th 2022 at his home in Asheboro.  Before retiring Reverend Walker had been a minister for over 50 years serving various churches.  He was a faithful follower of Christ.  He was known as a devoted husband, a loving father-grandfather and a "forever" friend.

Funeral services for Reverend Walker will be held...

William "Willie" Lee Hankins

William "Willie" Lee Hankins

Jul 30, 2022

William “Willie” Lee Hankins, age 60 of Sophia, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home.

Willie was born in Guilford County on January 27, 1962 to Robert Lee and Betty Janny Hankins. Willie worked for 35 years at RCR Custom Frames as a machine shop supervisor. He enjoyed gardening vegetables, watching westerns and listening to music....

Elsie Edward "Ed" Reeder

Elsie Edward "Ed" Reeder

Jul 29, 2022

 

Elsie Edward "Ed" Reeder, age 92, of Seagrove, NC was called home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2022.  He was born on April 5, 1930, to the late Alfred Isley Reeder and Ada Owen Reeder of Seagrove, NC.

Mr. Reeder's career was in textiles.  He worked with Burlington Industries as a weaver and retired from Ramtex,...

Jimmy Yow ,Jr

Jimmy Yow ,Jr

Jul 29, 2022

Mr. Benford Jimmy Yow , Jr of Asheboro passed away Friday , July 29th. 2022 at Randolph Health surrounded by his family.  Jimmy loved spending time in West Virginia, at his cabin in "God's Country" as he so loved to call it.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  Throughout his life he never met a stranger and was...

Kenneth Eugene Daniel

Kenneth Eugene Daniel

Jul 28, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Daniel , age 45 of Asheboro passed away suddenly Thursday , July 28th 2022 at his home.  Kenneth had worked in the construction industry his entire career enjoying to drywall and paint.  Kenneth loved fishing , watching Sifi shows , cartoons and the enjoyment of drinking coffee.

Mr. Daniel is survived by his wife, Lori of...

Brenda Suggs Powers

Brenda Suggs Powers

Jul 28, 2022

 

Brenda Ruth Suggs Powers entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

She was born April 22, 1943 at Barnes & Griffin Clinic, Asheboro to the late Price Adam and Hattie Owenby Suggs.  She was the granddaughter of the late Bessie Suggs Richard.

Brenda was also preceded in death by the...

Joseph "Joe" Ivan Cox

Joseph "Joe" Ivan Cox

Jul 28, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Ivan Cox, age 72 of Pleasant Garden, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home. 

Joe was a native of Randolph County and was born on October 6, 1949 to Edgar and Louise Crawford Cox. Joe was a very strong willed, dependable, hardworking provider who never met a stranger. He was a graduate of Randleman High...

Mike Hunt

Mike Hunt

Jul 27, 2022

 

Michael Brent "Mike" Hunt, age 61, of New Port Richey, FL passed away on July 27, 2022 at his home.

He was born on August 12, 1960 to Walter Franklin Hunt, Jr. and Mozelle Hill Hunt in Asheboro, NC. Michael worked as an IT Systems Manager for Nokia. Michael was predeceased by: father: Walter Franklin Hunt, Jr.; all of...

David Ray Williamson

David Ray Williamson

Jul 27, 2022

 

David Ray Williamson, age 44, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Mr. Williamson was born in Randolph County on October 19, 1977.  David was employed by Ultracraft.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracey Hunt and grandmother, Hilda Miller.  David had a great sense of humor and was funny, sweet,...

Thomas "Tommy" Troy Nance, Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Troy Nance, Jr.

Jul 26, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Troy Nance, Jr., age 68 of Randleman, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro.

Tommy was born in Randolph County on March 19, 1954. Tommy was always smiling, picking, and cutting up. He had a huge heart and was always helping others. Tommy was a 1974 graduate of Eastern Randolph High...

John "Tom" Thomas Richardson

John "Tom" Thomas Richardson

Jul 26, 2022

John Thomas “Tom” Richardson, age 90 of Sophia, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Tom was born in Randolph County on February 7, 1932 to Grady and Annabelle McCain Richardson. Tom was a laid back, quiet gentleman who loved to mow grass. He worked for Guilford Dairy and later PET Dairy for 41 years...

Matthew Craven

Matthew Craven

Jul 24, 2022

Mr. Matthew Craven, age 90, of Sophia, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

A Veteran of the Army, Mr. Craven worked as a carpenter for 50 years.  Matthew loved carpentry.  He had the mind of an innovative craftsman when it came to projects he would work on.  He was always staying busy working with his hands, seeing what he...

Blanche Goodman Hill

Blanche Goodman Hill

Jul 24, 2022

­­Blanche Goodman Hill, 90, passed away on July 24, 2022 at Universal Healthcare, Ramseur.

Blanche was born on May 2, 1932 to Harry and Edna Batten Goodman in Montgomery County. Blanche is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Junie Harris Hill, her parents, sister Joyce Lemmons, brother Junior Goodman, brother David “Pete” William Goodman, and brother “Red...

Marjorie Florence Krueck

Marjorie Florence Krueck

Jul 23, 2022

Mrs. Marjorie Florence Krueck passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Graybrier Nursing Center, Trinity NC.  Mrs. Krueck received her Bachelors Degree from East Carolina and her Masters of Education from UNCG.  She was a member of the National Teachers Association and also served as a Missionary to Korea and Costa Rica.  She was a member of the First...

Ingrid Vanessa Alvarez Salas

Ingrid Vanessa Alvarez Salas

Jul 22, 2022

Ingrid Vanessa Alvarez Salas, 19, of Asheboro, passed away on  July 22, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.    She was born on May 17, 2003 in Mexico. She attended McCrary Elementary School and North Asheboro Middle School, and graduated from Asheboro High School in 2021.  Vanessa was employed with David's Restaurant.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends...

Alice Grey Sewell

Alice Grey Sewell

Jul 22, 2022

 

Alice Grey Sewell, age 96, formerly of Asheboro passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Universal Healthcare of Ramseur.

Ms. Sewell was born in Clinton, NC on July 13, 1926 to Ernest and Foy Cashwell Sewell, who preceded her in death.  She was formerly employed with Randolph Health & Rehabilitation and Holiday Inn.  

She is survived by...

Shirley Ann Mabe

Shirley Ann Mabe

Jul 22, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Ann Mabe , age 79 of Asheboro passed away Saturday, July 22, 2022 at the Woodland Hills Center in Asheboro.  She is survived by 2 daughters, Nancy Gail Martinez of Asheboro and Winona Martinez (Francisco) of Randleman.  1 Sister, Nancy Jackson of Goldsboro.  Four grandchildren and twenty three great-great grandchildren.  No services are planned.