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Asheboro, NC Obituaries

Lynne Ann Scofield

Lynne Ann Scofield

Dec 30, 2025

Lynne Ann Melvin Scofield, 80, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Born on February 10, 1945, in Flushing Queens, NY, Lynne was the daughter of the late James Francis Melvin and Velma Martha Fuchs Melvin. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her sons, William Burlum (Lisa), Frank Scofield (Regina), Matthew Scofield (Melissa), James Scofield (Misty); ten...

Claire Hulon Thomas

Claire Hulon Thomas

Dec 29, 2025

Claire Ellen Hulon Thomas, 76, of Ramseur, formerly of Vinton, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, VA, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Born on May 17, 1949, in Dillon County SC, Claire was the daughter of...

Paul David Cambe

Paul David Cambe

Dec 28, 2025

Paul David Cambe, affectionately known as ‘Pop-Pop”, 79, of Franklinville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a strong man and fought hard but lost the battle with sickness. He is now walking on streets of gold with Nana!

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January...

Jimmy Voncannon, Sr.

Jimmy Voncannon, Sr.

Dec 27, 2025

Jimmy Bryant Voncannon, Sr. 81, of Seagrove, died Saturday, December 27, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Ed Carter officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens, Asheboro.

Born in Asheboro, NC on July 17, 1944, Jimmy was the...

Sandy Comer

Sandy Comer

Dec 26, 2025

Sandra Annette Bright Comer, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.,m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Central Falls Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Gerald Hussey officiating.

Born on March 5, 1951, in Blacksburg, SC, Sandy was the daughter of the late...

Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson

Dec 25, 2025

Amy Colista Hames Jackson, 45, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at her residence.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Amy was born in Goldsboro, NC, on March 11, 1980. She was a hard worker and loved reading in her spare time. Paranormal and mystery novels were...

Dr. Swaruparani Gullapalli

Dr. Swaruparani Gullapalli

Dec 24, 2025

Swaruparani Mulukutla Gullapalli, 82, of Asheboro, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Last rites will be performed privately, with a visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Decemeber 30, 2025 at Ridge Funeral Home. A private cremation will follow the service.

Dr. Swaruparani Gullapalli -- proud mother of three daughters, beaming grandmother of two grandsons and loving companion to five...

Betty Strain

Betty Strain

Dec 21, 2025

Betty Louise Beach Strain, 96, of Asheboro, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Asheboro Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Services will be updated in coming days.

Betty was born on October 2, 1929, in Essex Co., New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Beach and Clara Blum Beach.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son,...

Randy Major

Randy Major

Dec 21, 2025

Randal "Randy" Eugene Major, 62, of Asheboro, died Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. , with Dr. Rob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park.

Randy was born on September 24, 1963, in Randolph County, NC. He was a graduate of...

Linda Hoffman

Linda Hoffman

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Catherine Scheffer Hoffman, 75, of Asheboro, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Siler City Center in Siler City.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Fred Huffstetler officiating. Burial will be at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born on July 9, 1950, in Cass County, Indiana, Linda was the daughter...

Lillie York

Lillie York

Dec 20, 2025

Lillie Mae Routh York, 72, of Franklinville, NC, died Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Jeff Joyce officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in Randolph County, NC on August 31, 1953, Lillie was the daughter of...

Kaye Lynn Guinn

Kaye Lynn Guinn

Dec 19, 2025

Kaye Lynn Clark Guinn, 58, of Ramseur, passed by Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.

Kaye Lynn was born on May 13, 1967, to her loving parents, Robert and Patricia Clark. She grew up alongside her siblings; sisters, Leslie and Dena Clark, and brother, Robert Lee Clark, Jr and his wife Christy Clark, forming bonds that lasted a lifetime.

Kaye was,...

Nathan Ryan Leonard

Nathan Ryan Leonard

Dec 18, 2025

Nathan Ryan Leonard, 32, of Asheboro, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Jon Shook and Noah Galarza officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Born on May 31, 1993, in Guilford County, NC, Nathan was the son of...

Gloria Auman

Gloria Auman

Dec 18, 2025

Gloria Marilyn Miller Auman, 89, of Archdale, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home with dignity and peace surrounded and cared for by her five loving daughters.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born in Randolph County, NC on November 4, 1936, Gloria was the daughter of the late Clarence Lee Miller and Josie Hancock Miller. She was an...

Walter "Pete" Luther

Walter "Pete" Luther

Dec 17, 2025

Walter “Pete” Franklin Luther, 73, of Asheboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so fiercely, after a long and determined fight with lung cancer.

Pete was happiest outdoors—hunting, fishing, farming, or heading off on some new adventure. He loved working with his hands and was a talented woodworker, a craft he proudly learned from...

Rhonda Odom

Rhonda Odom

Dec 17, 2025

Rhonda Gaye Overman Odom, 66, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Pleasant Cross Christian Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Jeff Maness officiating. A private burial will be held in the church cemetery.

A native of Tarpon Springs, FL, Rhonda...

Jose Manuel Fernandez

Jose Manuel Fernandez

Dec 15, 2025

José Manuel Fernández, “El Güero”, 28, falleció el 15 de diciembre de 2025 en su residencia en San Antonio, Texas.

Se celebrará una misa fúnebre el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025 a las 11:00 a. m. en la Iglesia Católica de San José. El sepelio tendrá lugar el miércoles 24 de diciembre a las 10:00 a. m. en el Cementerio...

Martha Sams Russell

Martha Sams Russell

Dec 14, 2025

Martha Jane Sams Russell, 93, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Asheboro Rehab and Healthcare Center in Asheboro.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with her grandson, Nathan McCrorey, officiating.

Born on January 25, 1932, in Parkersburg, WV, Martha was the daughter of the late Calvin Sams...

Betty Jo Hogan

Betty Jo Hogan

Dec 12, 2025

Betty Jo Cagle Hogan, 85, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Pisgah Church, Asheboro, where she was a lifetime member, with Rev. Arnold Luther officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Randolph Co., on August 23, 1940,...

Edna Cole Hayes

Edna Cole Hayes

Dec 12, 2025

Edna Cole Hayes, 87, of Asheboro, passed away December 12, 2025, at the Randolph Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Christian Church Cemetery, Seagrove.

Born on December 30, 1937, to the late Columbus and Ethel Cole....

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