Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Elizabeth "Libby" Rose Marshall Clapp
Jan 3, 2021
Elizabeth Rose Marshall Clapp, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Ms. Clapp was born in Mt. Airy, NC on July 19, 1940 to Myron "Mike" and Stella Key Marshall. She became an LPN in April 1960 and was an Administrator with Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home. She was a member...
Doris Onez Ford Hudson
Jan 3, 2021
On Sunday, January 3, 2021, long time Asheboro resident Doris Onez Ford Hudson passed away in Birmingham, Alabama. She was reunited with her loving husband Desso Hudson and her two sons, Steve and Phillip who preceded her in death. Doris was born on February 25, 1929 in Blount County, Alabama, and after graduating from high school she attended business school...
Mabel Whisenant Williamson
Jan 1, 2021
Mabel Whisenant Williamson, age 88, of Asheboro died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Woodland Hill Center, Asheboro. Mrs. Williamson was born December 26, 1932 the daughter of Tillman and Addell Navy Whisenant. Mabel was a native of Morganton, NC and a homemaker. She was an artist and loved to paint. She enjoyed square dancing and furthered her education, taking several...
Odell Hiram Pugh
Jan 1, 2021
Odell Pugh, 92, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Odell was born in High Point, NC, on April 1, 1928. He attended Bethel Friends School through the eighth grade and graduated from Asheboro High School in 1945. He served in the US Army in the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart in 1951. He...
Juanita Pritchard
Dec 30, 2020
Juanita Hill Pritchard passed away of natural causes, at River Park Senior Living in Little River SC on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was 95 years of age. Mrs. Pritchard was born in Asheboro on May 11, 1925 to Julius Edgebert Hill and Gertrude May Webb Hill. On September 6, 1945, she married the love of her life, David McKinley...
Fred Velpo Allmon
Dec 30, 2020
Fred Velpo Allmon, Sr. 81, of Asheboro, NC passed away on December 30, 2020 at Woodland Hill Center of Asheboro. Due to COVID restrictions, a private service for family only will be held with Rev. Joe Edwards officiating. Fred was born in Randolph County to Wilma and Thad Allmon on July 27, 1939. He drove a spreader truck for over...
Robert Darrell Hall
Dec 29, 2020
Robert Darrell Hall, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hall was born in Altavista, VA on October 24, 1940 to Henry and Ida Hall. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Robert was formerly employed with Asheboro Building Supply and Stock...
Joseph Hillard "Joe" Cannon, Jr.
Dec 28, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Hillard Cannon, Jr., age 87, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Green Valley Hospital in Greensboro. Mr. Cannon was born in Montgomery County on September 25, 1933 to Joseph and Ellie Britt Cannon. He was a 1953 graduate of Asheboro High School. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War,...
Shirley Ann Wiseburn
Dec 28, 2020
Shirley Ann Huffman Wiseburn, age 84, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House. Ms. Wiseburn was born in Lambertville, NJ on May 23, 1936 to Orville and Margaret Knechel Huffman. She was formerly employed with Kings Department in Greensboro and retired from Tyco. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by...
Inh Phonchone
Dec 27, 2020
Inh Phonchone, age 44, of Mt. Gilead passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. Mr. Phonchone was born September 1, 1976 in Laos, the son of the late Heuon Keosouma and Phoy Phonchone. He was employed by IAE as a Forklift Operator. Along with his mother, Phoy and father figure, Onh, he is survived by two daughters:...
Stephanie Michelle Townsend
Dec 26, 2020
Stephanie Michelle Townsend, age 44, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Ms. Townsend was born March 9, 1976 the daughter of Francisco and Donna Paneda. Stephanie was born in Johnson City, TN, and a member at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Asheboro. She was a very family-oriented lady, who loved spending time cooking...
Jessica Ascencio Lopez
Dec 26, 2020
Jessica Ascencio Lopez, age 24, of Troy passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord. Ms. Lopez was born July 1, 1996 in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico the daughter of Yesenia Ascencio Bautista of Troy. She was a manager at Quik Chek in Troy. She is survived by her husband: Orbelin Jaimes; one son: Francisco Gerardo Jaimes;...
Carole Jean Perdue Thornburg
Dec 26, 2020
Carole Jean Perdue Thornburg, age 85, of Asheboro died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Thornburg was born in Asheboro on November 2, 1935 to Willie and Nellie Morris Perdue. Carole was a 1954 graduate of Asheboro High School where she played basketball. She was formerly employed with B.B. Walker Shoe Company. In addition to her parents, Carole...
Sarah Pauline Pugh Robbins
Dec 25, 2020
Sarah “Pauline” Pugh Robbins, age 93, of Asheboro died Friday, December 25, 2020 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Robbins was born October 3, 1927 the daughter of Joe and Carrie Smith Pugh. Mrs. Robbins was a native of Randolph County and co-owner of Robbins Used Auto Parts. She was formerly employed by Bossong Hosiery and Jockey International. Pauline...
Coble "Jack" Maness
Dec 23, 2020
Coble Jack Maness, 67, of Asheboro, died peacefully at the home of his sister, with his family present, on December 23, 2020. Jack was a lifelong resident of Asheboro. In his teens and early twenties, he played bass guitar in several bands, including 21st Century and Clockwork. Jack attended Appalachian State University and was retired from Klaussner Furniture as Materials...
Shirley Jean Florence Ferguson Dickens
Dec 23, 2020
Shirley Jean Florence Ferguson Dickens, age 85 of Asheboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro. Mrs. Dickens was born February 25, 1935 to Lloyd W. and Rose Demeter Ferguson. Shirley was employed with Randolph Hospital as an OR Tech for 40 years before retiring. She enjoyed...
Laura Kathryn Bradford Chrismon
Dec 23, 2020
Laura Kathryn Bradford Chrismon went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2020. She was 94 years old. “My chains are gone. I’ve been set free. My God, my Savior has ransomed me. And like a flood His mercy rains. Unending love. Amazing grace.” A memorial graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at...
Wayne Alan Del Grosso
Dec 22, 2020
Wayne Alan Del Grosso died unexpectedly on December 22, 2020. He was born on October 28, 1958 in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus Ohio with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Wayne and Tamara married in 1988 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Lorain, Ohio. Wayne and his wife moved to...
Leona Searls Mosher
Dec 21, 2020
Leona Searls Mosher, age 84, of Sophia died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Mrs. Mosher was born June 20, 1936 the daughter of Norman Searls and Ida Baird Searls. Mrs. Mosher was born in Sempronius, New York and was a member of Randleman Church of God. She was formerly employed in textiles and enjoyed...
Annie Lou Carol Dorton
Dec 21, 2020
Annie Lou Carol "Cookie" Stokes Dorton, age 78, of High Point passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Meridian Center Of High Point, High Point. Mrs. Dorton was born December 8, 1942 the daughter of Samuel and Belva Hatfield Stokes. Cookie was a native of Wyoming County, W. VA. She was the owner and operator of "Cookies Place" in Coal...