Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.