Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
James Willis Selman
Sep 25, 2021
On September 25, 2021, Bill heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant". Dr. Bill Selman, born March 13th, 1934 grew up in Bradenton, Florida. He attended Mannatee County Schools and that is where he found the love of his life Peggy Jean (PJ) Breeze. Their first date was in the fifth grade and after that date he wrote...
Robert Neal Robson
Sep 24, 2021
Robert Neal Robson of Asheboro, NC passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House on September 24, 2021. He was 91.
Born on June 18, 1930, in St. Albans, NY, the son of Robert H. Robson and Clarice Astwood Robson. Bob enjoyed a rewarding and respected career as a microwave engineer with Western Union and RCA before retiring in 1985. From 1952-1954,...
Margaret Odene Hoover Blake
Sep 24, 2021
Margaret Odene Hoover Blake, age 84, of Franklinville died Friday, September 24, 2021 at Randolph Health Hospital, Asheboro.
Mrs. Blake was born March 6, 1937, the daughter of Andrew Dewey Hoover and Vernie Quinie Blackwood Hoover.
Mrs. Blake was a native of Randolph County and graduated from Farmer High School, Class of 1955. Margaret was a LPN Nurse and retired from Oakwood...
Vicki Joyce Pearce
Sep 23, 2021
Vicki Joyce Pearce passed away on September 23, 2021. She graduated from Seagrove High School in 1970. She was employed with General Electric and Black & Decker until it closed. Before her illness, she enjoyed working in her flowers, cooking, and singing. She was also a member of Seagrove Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Vern Ann...
Odette Gerard Williams
Sep 23, 2021
Odette Gerard Williams, age 85, of Climax passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her daughters' home.
Mrs. Williams was born in France on April 29, 1936 to Louis and Marguerite Couture Gerard. She was retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company after 29 years of service. In addition to her parents, Odette was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Williams.
She...
Dedra Lynn Routh
Sep 22, 2021
Dedra Lynn Cranford Routh, age 68, of Grays Chapel passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Routh was a native of Asheboro and a 1971 graduate of Asheboro High School. She was a 1975 graduate of UNC-G with a major in education and a minor in voice. Mrs. Routh was a teacher for 10...
Rhonda Gayle Swaney Maynard
Sep 22, 2021
Rhonda Gayle Swaney Maynard, age 57, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Maynard was born in Randolph County on March 26, 1964 to Henry and Patricia Allred Swaney and was a graduate of Randleman High School. Rhonda was formerly employed with Rice Hosiery and Acme-McCrary. She had also worked a maintenance supervisor for a...
Wayland Brewer Parker
Sep 22, 2021
Wayland Brewer Parker, age 94, of Asheboro died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions Of Asheboro.
Mr. Parker was born June 11, 1927 the son of George Clayton and Jennie Brewer Parker.
Wayland was a native of Randleman and spent his early life in the Robbins/Eagle Springs area. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and was retired...
Thomas James Frazier
Sep 22, 2021
Thomas James Frazier, age 68, of Troy passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly, Albemarle, NC.
He was raised in Bancroft, Michigan. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force with a tour of duty in Bangkoh, Thailand. He relocated to Florida and retired from Cylinder Gas Industry in 2017. He and his wife retired to Troy,...
Brent Edmonds
Sep 21, 2021
Dallas Brent Edmonds, age 72, of Asheboro died Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Mr. Edmonds was born March 2, 1949 in Galax, VA to Elmer and Mable Edmonds.
Mr. Edmonds grew up in Asheboro and was a graduate of Asheboro High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. and was retired from Piedmont Aviation. Mr. Edmonds loved music and...
Randy Lee Smith
Sep 20, 2021
Randy Lee Smith, age 55, of Randleman went to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021 at Randolph Health, Asheboro.
Randy was a native of NY and served in the US Navy. He was the owner/operator of Shaver Textiles. Randy enjoyed camping and riding side by sides with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years: Kelly Smith...
James Milton "Jim" Walton
Sep 19, 2021
James Milton "Jim" Walton, age 80, of Franklinville passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Walton was born in Randolph County on August 21, 1941 to James and Mildred Milks Walton. Jim served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Captain with the Asheboro Fire Department after over 30...
Robin Renee Kaminski
Sep 18, 2021
Robin Renee Kaminski, known to all as Renee, lost her fight with cancer September 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1968 in Marion, NC to David Hawkins and Alice Jones Hawkins. A 1986 graduate of McDowell (NC) High School, Renee also earned an AAS degree in 1993 and a bachelor of science degree from Gardner-Webb University in 1996 while...
Joseph Earl VanBencoten, Sr.
Sep 15, 2021
Joseph Earl VanBencoten, Sr. age 59, of Asheboro passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Randolph Health.
Mr. VanBencoten was born in Elmira, NY on July 31, 1962 to Earl and Jeanette VanBencoten. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Gilbert and his brother-in-law, Bob Carpenter.
Joseph was a loving husband, father, and grandfather,...
William Roger Rice
Sep 13, 2021
William Roger Rice, age 70, of Asheboro died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mr. Rice was born February 3, 1951 in Randolph County to William Frank and Leta Rice.
Mr. Rice was a 1969 graduate of Seagrove High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Flag Springs United Methodist Church and served on the...
Sheila Dianna McBride McCain
Sep 13, 2021
Sheila Dianna McBride McCain, age 69, of Sophia passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.
Mrs. McCain was born in Randolph County on August 22, 1952 to Willis and Irene Hughes McBride. She was a 1970 graduate of Farmer High School and a graduate of Appalachian State University. Sheila was formerly employed with Randolph Community College. She...
Patsy Ann Saunders Essick
Sep 13, 2021
Patsy Ann (Saunders) Essick, born January 28, 1936, passed peacefully along to be with the Lord with family by her side at Randolph Hospital on September 13th, 2021.
Pat was a true southern woman, called "Princess" by many, as she was always put together, dressed "to the nines", coordinated, and prepared for any occasion. She was just as beautiful on the...
Davis Gordon Rutledge
Sep 13, 2021
Davis Gordon Rutledge, age 22, of Trinity, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.
Davis was a 2017 graduate of Wheatmore High School and employed by Ace Avant of Archdale. He had a great smile and special love for his son. Davis enjoyed being and working outside. He loved being a biker and his grandma Louise's pickles. He also loved gardening and...
Easton Lee Mills
Sep 11, 2021
Easton Lee Mills, infant son of Heather McDuffie went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
In addition to his mother, Easton is survived by his grandmother and grandfather, Pamela McDuffie and David McDuffie of Asheboro; grandfather, Jimmy Maness of Seagrove; grandparents, Joseph and Peggy Reaves of Asheboro; aunt, Stephanie McDuffie Reaves and husband Tyler of Asheboro; uncles,...
Rev. Richard C. Hill
Sep 11, 2021
Rev. Richard Charles Hill, age 86, of Asheboro died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home.
Richard was born November 14, 1934 the son of Paul R. and Hazel Owens Hill.
Richard was a native of Randolph County and had served in the 82nd Airborne Unit of the US Army from 1954-1962. He was the founder of United Missionary Church of Ramseur,...
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