Betty Williams
Mar 24, 2026
Betty Jean Williams, 87, of Thomasville, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation in Thomasville.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Betty was born on December 18, 1938, in Hendersonville, NC, the daughter of the late William Jason Williams and Allie Vaughn Williams Beddingfield. She was formerly employed with Sky City and later retired as a...
Barbara Parsons
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara Louise Parsons, 90, of Randleman, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Brookstone Haven of Randleman.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m.,, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.
Ms. Parsons was born in Montgomery County, NC, on July 13, 1935, the daughter of the late Allen Thomas Parson, Sr., and Carrie May Lamonds Parsons. She enjoyed spending time with...
Benny Ward, Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
Benny Lee Ward, Sr., 77, of Asheboro, died Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home.
Born in March 12, 1949, in Surry County, NC, Benny was the son of the late Lee Holiday and Ida Mae Whitaker Ward. He loved watching westerns on TV, working on old cars, and riding motorcycles. Benny also enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach. Benny was...
Doris Gordon
Mar 19, 2026
Doris Emma Lou Swaney Gordon, 76, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Hoover's Grove Wesleyan Church, with Rev. Sid Stewart officiating.
Mrs. Gordon was born on April 22, 1949, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Taylor Swaney...
Peggy Williamson
Mar 19, 2026
Peggy Ann Bullins Williamson, of Asheboro, NC, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in, Asheboro.
A private graveside service will be held.
Mrs. Williamson was born August 19, 1948, to the late Troy Bullins and Elbia Graves Bullins. She had worked at Burlington Industries, the NC Zoo Society, and retired from City of Asheboro, Public Works Department. Mrs. Williamson...
Aaron Tyler Gibson
Mar 15, 2026
Aaron Tyler Gibson, 30, of Greensboro, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.
A private service will be held.
Aaron was born on March 9, 1996, in Guilford County. A 2015 graduate of High Point Christian Academy, Aaron was widely known for his entrepreneurial spirit. As the President of Aggressive Labz, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision, commanding great respect in his field....
John Griffin
Mar 14, 2026
John Howard Griffin, 59, of Liberty, NC, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Griffin was born February 20, 1967, in Sparta, NC, the son of the late James Raleigh Griffin and Mary Nell Evans Wagoner. He loved following politics, often contacted congressman to give them a hard time. He was also a...
Pastor John Gullett Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Pastor John Gullett, Jr., 68, of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
The homegoing service for John Gullett, Jr. will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Journey Church, with Bishop Jessie Britt officiating.
John Gullett was born on July 6, 1957, in Camden, Alabama, the son of the late...
Steve Freeman
Mar 14, 2026
Steven Daniel "Steve" Freeman, 68, of Franklinville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Jon Shook officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
A native Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Freeman was born April 19, 1957, the son of the...
Michael Dean "Mickey" Kern
Mar 13, 2026
Michael Dean “Mickey” Kern, 80, peacefully entered his heavenly home on March 13, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House, surrounded by his loving children.
A graveside service and burial will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beane Family Cemetery, with Rev. Craig Asbill officiating.
Mickey was born on June 22, 1945, to the late Tim Tewey Kern and...
Ronald A. Shaw, Sr.
Mar 13, 2026
Ronald Allen Shaw, Sr., 83, of Asheboro, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community in Thomasville.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Ronald was born on August 24, 1942, in Randolph County, the...
Violet Ainsley Overman
Mar 12, 2026
Violet Ainsley Overman, infant daughter of Tanner and Aaliyah Carolyne Overman, of Asheboro, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, with Pastor Don Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by...
Amy Lynn Briles
Mar 11, 2026
Amy Lynn Briles, 69, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Oaklawn Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating.
Amy was born on January 2, 1957, in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Wayne Briles and Hilda Hill Briles. She graduated from Asheboro...
Jeanette Laton Russell
Mar 11, 2026
Helen Jeanette Laton Russell, 92, of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Chapel at Coble Creek Healthcare, Twin Lakes Campus, Burlington, NC, with Pastor Nathan Kiser officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Jeanette was born on December 4, 1933,...
Marjorie Willett
Mar 8, 2026
Marjorie Bolton "Marge" Willett, 90, of Asheboro, went to her eternal resting home on March 8, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Born June 26, 1935, in Dunn, NC, Marge was the...
Betty Kearns Zorn
Feb 28, 2026
Betty Rachel Kearns Zorn, 86, of Asheboro, died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Brian Rummage officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Born on March 31, 1939, in Randolph County, NC, Betty was...
Kay Tidwell Ross
Feb 25, 2026
Kay Tidwell Ross, 78, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilkesboro.
A funeral service will be conducted 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Pastor Jody Harrison and Pastor Roger Carr officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Kay was born on July 29, 1947, in Gaston Co.,...
Frank Griffith
Feb 23, 2026
Frank Bertram Griffith, Jr., 89, of Randleman, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at AuthoraCare Collective - Burlington.
A private family celebration of life will be held.
Frank was born on May 27, 1936, in Kenedy, Texas. The son of the late Frank Griffith, Sr. and Aline Hill Griffith. Frank honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was...
Michael "Mike" Mabe
Feb 20, 2026
Michael "Mike" Ray Mabe, 69, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.
Mike was born on December 23, 1956, in Stuart, VA, the son of the late Claude Swanson Mabe and Opal Robertson Mabe. He was a man of Baptist...
Fred Eugene Baker
Feb 19, 2026
Fred Eugene Baker, 90, of Asheboro, died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Keith Less officiating. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Conover,...
