Recent Obituaries from Asheboro, North Carolina
Joyce Anita Smith
Sep 5, 2025
Joyce Anita Smith, 90, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on September 5th.
Joyce was born on July 9, 1935, in Randolph County, the third of seven children to the late Lucille Allred Smith and Roy Lester Smith. She was a graduate of Coleridge High School.
Joyce was a longtime member of Gospel Chapel, where she served...
Jan Paxton Way
Sep 4, 2025
On September 4, 2025, Jan Paxton Way, age 77, went home to be with her Heavenly Father.
Cremation will be performed by Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman, NC.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, Amos Way and Margaret (Maggie) Way. She was also preceded in death by her siblings LaRue Whittemore, Max Way, and Jerry Way.
Jan is survived by her...
Maria Del Rosario Lopez Cervantes
Sep 2, 2025
María Del Rosario López Cervantes, de 71 años, residente de Asheboro, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 2 de Septiembre de 2025 en Forsyth Medical Center.
Nació el 3 de Diciembre de 1953 en México, hija de Gumercindo López Rochín y María Elisa Cervantes Caárez. Será recordada como una mujer de fe y devoción que amaba profundamente a su familia y que...
Wanda Elizabeth Cole Brown
Sep 1, 2025
Wanda Elizabeth Cole Brown, age 79, of Asheboro passed away on September 1, 2025 at Cross Road Memory Care.
Mrs. Brown was born in Randolph County on February 17, 1946 to Ervin and Ida Cornelison Cole. Wanda was a 1964 graduate of Seagrove High School and a graduate of Asheboro Commercial College. She was a member of Center Cross Baptist Church...
Larry Allen Kearns
Aug 29, 2025
Larry Allen Kearns, 80, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 2, 1945, in Asheboro, NC, and spent his life rooted in faith, family, and fellowship.
Larry leaves behind his devoted companion of 33 years, Barbara Jo Gallimore. He is also survived by his son David Eric Kearns of Asheboro, NC; Phillip...
Michael Eugene Pugh
Aug 28, 2025
Michael “Mickey” Eugene Pugh, 74, of Swansboro, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC.
Born on December 17, 1950, Mickey grew up in Randleman, NC, with his early teenage years spent in Kansas City, MO before returning back to his hometown. He graduated from Randleman High School in 1969 and...
Betty Cox Gunter
Aug 28, 2025
Betty Jean Cox Gunter, 84, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Betty was born on October 11, 1940, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Pearlie Hayworth Cox and Sarah Ethel Hicks Cox. She worked at Bossong Hosiery and General Electric in her younger years and then worked at Ruby...
James John Poupalos, Jr.
Aug 26, 2025
James "Jim" John Poupalos, Jr. of Troy, NC, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Poupalos, of the home; his parents, James Poupalos, Sr. and Dorothy Poupalos of Anderson S.C;
No services are planned.
Pugh Troy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Poupalos.
Maura Diaz Flores
Aug 26, 2025
Maura Díaz Flores, de 50 años, residente de Asheboro, Carolina del Norte, falleció en paz el 26 de Agosto de 2025 en Randolph Hospice House.
Maura nació el 18 de Diciembre de 1974 en La Peña Isla Veracruz, México, hija de Mauro Díaz y Victoria Flores. Fue una mujer hermosa cuya sonrisa iluminaba cualquier lugar. Como madre, compañera y abuela dedicada,...
Robert Edward Schweigert
Aug 25, 2025
Robert Edward Schweigert, age 80, of Asheboro passed away on August 25, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.
Mr. Schweigert was born in Stafford, VA on January 16, 1945. On June 29, 1955 Robert was adopted by Ralph and Grace Schliebe Schweigert, who preceded him in death. He was baptized in Spencer, NC. Robert served his country in the U.S....
Kay Butcher
Aug 24, 2025
Ms. Kay Butcher 48 of Asheboro passed away suddenly Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home. No services are planned.
Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro is serving the Butcher family.
Wilhelmina Mae Morris
Aug 23, 2025
Wilhelmina “Will” Mae Morris, 77 of Asheboro passed away on August 23, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
Will was born in Durham, NC on June 7, 1948, to the late Frances and Zelma Morris. Family was everything to Will. She was a caregiver to everyone. Will was a Ward Secretary at Randolph Hospital, she then earned her Master’s in Nursing from...
Steven Edward Irvine
Aug 20, 2025
Steven Edward Irvine, age 71, of Asheboro passed away on August 20, 2025 at the Piedmont Hospice House.
Mr. Irvine was born in Asheboro on August 16, 1954 to Edward and Nellie Jordan Irvine, who preceded him in death. He was a 1972 graduate of Asheboro High School. Steve retired, as a rural mail carrier, from the U.S. Postal Service. Steve...
Derek Lee Young
Aug 19, 2025
Derek Lee Young was born on April 1, 1985, in Baltimore City, Maryland to Lisa Vanboskerck and Eric Young. He leaves behind his five children: Alayna, Madison, Gunner, Lillian, and Evelyn of Utah. He also leaves behind his father, Eric Young (Sandy); sister, Alisha Tevebaugh (Steven); and brother, Brian Young; he left behind 2 stepsisters, Stephanie Clodfelter and Katrina Floyd,...
James Walton Routh
Aug 19, 2025
James Walton Routh, 85, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.
No services are planned.
Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the Routh family.
Cynthia Marie Foster Norris
Aug 18, 2025
Cynthia Marie Foster Norris, age 66, of Asheboro passed away on August 18, 2025 at Randolph Hospital.
Mrs. Norris was born in Asheboro on January 4, 1959 to Albert and Virginia Matthews Foster. She retired from Technimark after 30 years of service. Cynthia was a very loving person, who loved going to the beach and the zoo. In addition to her...
Nancy Lane Lippard
Aug 18, 2025
Nancy Lane Lippard, 77, of Randleman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was born March 3, 1948 in Greensboro, NC to John Edward Lane and Frances Rebecca Wilson Lane.
Nancy was a 1966 graduate of Ben L. Smith High School and then earned her Nursing degree from GTCC. She was a...
Bobbie Fentress Davis
Aug 18, 2025
Bobbie Jean Fentress Davis, 84, of Seagrove, passed away on August 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Bobbie was born on July 24, 1941, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Charles Way Fentress and Wilma Hanner Fentress. She lived a life full of energy, love, and adventure. Family was always at the center of her heart, and she was a...
Lian Jose Moses Jimenez Gomez
Aug 15, 2025
Lian Jose Moses Jimenez Gomez, infant son of Eddie and Miriam Jimenez passed away on August 15, 2025 at Brenner Children's Hospital.
In addition to his parents, Lian is survived by his brother, Aziel Jimenez Gomez; paternal grandparents, Heriberto Jimenez, Sr. and Elitania Pulido Garcia; maternal grandparents, Jose Resendiz and Elda Gomez; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A graveside service will...
Rhonda Sue Freeman
Aug 15, 2025
Rhonda Strider Freeman, 56, of Asheboro, went home to be with Lord on August 15th,2025 at Baptist Hospital surrounded by her family that she loved and cherished so very deeply.
She was born and raised in Randolph County and served as an LPN for many years. She loved her job but more than anything, she loved her family. She was a...
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