Obituaries

Asheboro, NC Obituaries

Glen Hiatt, Sr.

Glen Hiatt, Sr.

Apr 23, 2026

Today we celebrate the life of Glen Elwood Hiatt, Sr., 68, of Asheboro, he passed away at Randolph Hospital, April 23, 2026, at 3:44 p.m.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Lawrence Nicholson, III officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Glen was born in Lexington,...

Carol DiNatale

Carol DiNatale

Apr 23, 2026

On April 23rd at 9:40 p.m. Carol Ann DiNatale took her last breath with her children by her side.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Carol was born on September 3, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York. Carol has been a resident of North Carolina triad area for about 21 years. She moved up here from Clearwater Florida and stayed with...

Douglas Proctor

Douglas Proctor

Apr 20, 2026

Douglas "Doug" Randolph Proctor, 66, of Kernersville, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.

Born June 15, 1959, in the Hoopers Creek Community, NC, Doug was the son of the late Benny and Betty Jean Williams Proctor. He attended High Point Central High School. He was formerly employed with Salem Leasing as a diesel mechanic and later retired from...

Bronna Merritt

Bronna Merritt

Apr 19, 2026

Bronna Dale Deaton Merritt, 90, of Charlotte, passed Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union in Monroe.

Graveside services, 3:00 PM, Saturday, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor Greg Baker officiating.

Born September 3, 1935, in Stanly Co., NC, Mrs. Merritt was the daughter of the late Carroll Floyd Deaton and Grace Morris Robbins. After graduating from...

Judy Taylor Richardson

Judy Taylor Richardson

Apr 18, 2026

Judy Kay Taylor Richardson, 64, of Asheboro, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church Asheboro, with Pastor Stephen Owen officiating.

Born in Richmond Co., NC, on April 18, 1962, Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late George Morgan Taylor and Edna Rebecca...

Gloria Collins

Gloria Collins

Apr 17, 2026

Glory "Gloria" Dine Marshall Collins, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026 at her home.



A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Tim Huffman officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.



Gloria was born on October 19, 1945, in Forsyth County, the daughter of...

Linda Hill

Linda Hill

Apr 17, 2026

Linda Gail Lambeth Hill, 74, of Asheboro, NC, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Dr. Jody Harrison and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Denton, NC, Mrs. Hill was born October 6, 1951, the daughter...

Johnny Lowe

Johnny Lowe

Apr 14, 2026

John "Johnny" Sydney Lowe, 89, of Denton, died Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at Farmer Baptist Church where he was a faithful member, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will follow at Farmer Methodist Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Johnny...

Neomia Daisy Spencer

Neomia Daisy Spencer

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Neomia Daisy Spencer, formerly of Asheboro, NC transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on April 13,2026 in her current home of Florida.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 23, 2026 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Neomia was born in Chatham County on July 13, 1944 and was the daughter of...

Carol Tillman Bullins

Carol Tillman Bullins

Apr 13, 2026

Marie Carol Tillman Bullins, age 83, passed away peacefully at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Carol was born on December 15, 1942, in Asheboro, North Carolina, to the late Horace Hubbard Tillman and Evelyn Lovell Tillman. She was predeceased in death by her brother, John S. Tillman, and her sister-in-law, Judy B. Morgan.

At the center of...

Rosa "Betty" Toledo

Rosa "Betty" Toledo

Apr 11, 2026

Rosa Toledo, 68, of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sunset Avenue Church of God, Asheboro, with Pastor Jose Leo Melara and Pastor Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Betty was born in El Salvador on January 30, 1958, and...

Sue Boling

Sue Boling

Apr 11, 2026

Martha Sue Coble Boling, 77, of Randleman, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with Pastor Zach Rich officiating.

Born on December 10, 1948, in Randolph Co., NC, Sue was the daughter of the late Paul Eugene Coble...

Shirley Mae Steele Potts

Shirley Mae Steele Potts

Apr 6, 2026

Shirley Mae Steele Potts, 76, of Sophia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at High Point Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by her niece, Tammy Potts-O’Kelley. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro.

Shirley was...

Wendell Atlas Seawell

Wendell Atlas Seawell

Apr 6, 2026

Wendell Atlas Seawell, 67, of Asheboro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Garry Reeder officiating, as well as Ricky Martinez and Ben Staley sharing memories. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Wendell was born on...

Debbie Moore

Debbie Moore

Apr 5, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Cheryl Cockman Moore, 71, of Holly Springs who died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Debbie was born on March 2, 1955, in Asheboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Colon Cockman, Sr. and Edith Sharpe Cockman. Debbie grew up in Asheboro and lived...

Geoffrey "Jeff" Buxton

Geoffrey "Jeff" Buxton

Apr 5, 2026

Geoffrey "Jeff" Peter Buxton, 54, of Asheboro, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2026. at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro.

Jeff was born on April 8, 1971, in Champaign County, IL. He was a carpenter, who was also mechanically apt. There was...

Dennis York

Dennis York

Apr 5, 2026

Dennis Wayne York, 75, of Sophia, NC, died Sunday, April 5, 2026. at his home.



Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at South Plainfield Friends Meeting, Sophia, with Pastor Alvin Battle and Pastor Steve Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Meeting's Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.



A native...

Evelyn C. Kivett

Evelyn C. Kivett

Apr 2, 2026

Evelyn Cora Kivett, 76, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.



A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Liberty Road Baptist Church where she was a faithful member for 45 years, with Rev. Don Ashley, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.



Evelyn was born...

Michael Dean Watson

Michael Dean Watson

Apr 1, 2026

Michael Dean "Mike" Watson, 78, of Randleman, NC, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Born in Lunenbury Co., VA, on June 6, 1947, Mr. Watson was the son of the late Albert Watson and Nancy Owens Watson. He was retired from Klaussner Furniture, as a truck mechanic, and proudly served...

Hilda Strider Smith

Hilda Strider Smith

Mar 31, 2026

Hilda Strider Smith, a devoted mother, pioneering entrepreneur, and lifelong bridge enthusiast, passed away peacefully on March 31st at the age of 85.

The family will be gathering to celebrate Hilda at the Flying Pig in Asheboro on Friday, April 3 from 2-4pm. Please feel welcome to attend.

Born in 1941, Hilda lived a life defined by her commitment to her family,...

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