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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Richard M. Hornback
Mar 30, 2026
Richard M. Hornback, 63, of Randleman, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home.
Richard was born on April 5, 1962, in Columbus, IN, the son of the late Milburn and Reyburn Heath Hornback. He was retired from the United States Postal Service. He found great enjoyment with fixing things and learning how things work. Mr. Hornback was an avid...
Ralph Cooper, Sr.
Mar 30, 2026
Ralph Hinson Cooper, Sr., 76, of Asheboro, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home, 549 Tall Pine Street Ext., Asheboro.
Born in Guilford Co., NC, on June 2, 1949, Mr. Cooper was the son of the late Fenley Randolph Cooper and Ora Gladys Taylor...
Kirby Ray Burroughs
Mar 30, 2026
Kirby Ray Burroughs, 76, of Star, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Asbury Baptist Church, Seagrove, where he was a member. Private burial will be at Tucker Freeman Cemetery in Star.
Born on August 29, 1949, in Montgomery County, NC, Kirby...
Louise Martindale
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Louise Frye Martindale, 84, of Seagrove, NC, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by her family, at her residence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Tommy Kidd officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Seagrove.
Born in Thomasville, NC, on April 20, 1941, Louise...
Elizabeth Brooks
Mar 27, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Wieters Brooks, 79, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Dr. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Hoover's Grove Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
Elizabeth was born on February 2, 1947, in Bryson City, NC....
Fayetta Miller Craven
Mar 27, 2026
Gloria Fayetta Miller Craven, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, and went to be with the Lord.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Garry Reeder officiating. A burial will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Fayetta was born on April 14,...
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...
