Obituaries

Asheboro, NC Obituaries

Vernon Wilson

Vernon Wilson

May 10, 2026

Vernon Russell Wilson, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away after a brief illness on May 10, 2026, at the age of 90, at the Randolph Hospice House.

Born on September 14, 1935, in High Falls, North Carolina, Vernon lived a life rich in love, community, and service. He was the son of Gurney and Pauline Wilson, who preceded...

Ronald Eugene Holloway

Ronald Eugene Holloway

May 8, 2026

Ronald Holloway

Ronald Earl Holloway, 68, of Asheboro, NC, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Military honors will be provided at the Salisbury National Cemetery at a later date.

Born in Norfolk, VA, on December 27, 1957, Mr. Holloway was the son of the late Milton Holloway and Margaret Gaye Holloway. Mr. Holloway was a huge sports fan enthusiast...

Joe Gatlin

Joe Gatlin

May 8, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Edward Gatlin, 82, of Asheboro, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home.

A funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026, at Mt. Pleasant Community Church, 2415 Hoover Hill Road, Trinity, with Trellis McDowell and Rev. Bryan Rush officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Joe was born on March 7, 1944 in Randolph...

Toni Routh

Toni Routh

May 8, 2026

Toni Kay Richardson Routh, 72, of Asheboro, died on Friday, May 8, 2026, surrounded by he family at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 1206 Oakland Avenue, Asheboro, with Pastor Neil Poole officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Toni was born on...

Roberta Edmonds

Roberta Edmonds

May 7, 2026

Roberta Auman Edmonds, age 77 of Seagrove, NC, passed away on May 7, 2026.

Born on February 14, 1949, to Robert and Ida Auman, she was a woman whose life was defined by dedication to family, community, and church. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader, Roberta leaves behind a legacy of love. She is survived by her devoted husband...

Ashley S. Fetner

Ashley S. Fetner

May 2, 2026

Ashley Stewart Fetner, 80, of Asheboro, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Cross Road Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Justin Curry and Pastor Rob Burns officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Christian Life Center.

Born on July 22, 1945,...

Bridget Gallimore

Bridget Gallimore

May 1, 2026

Bridget Ferguson Gallimore, 70, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, 908 Albemarle Road, Asheboro, NC 27203, with Rev. Rick McCranie officiating.

Born on December 26, 1955 in Asheboro, NC, Bridget was a 1974 graduate...

Pedro Gonzalez Villaceñor

Pedro Gonzalez Villaceñor

Apr 30, 2026

Pedro Gonzalez Villacenor nació el 27 de enero de 1955 en Chahueto. Fue segundo de trece hermanos. Creció en México, pero a los 17 años emigró a los Estados Unidos en busca de un mejor futuro. Le encantaba asar carne y disfrutar de buena comida, especialmente la comida mexicana.

Se celebrará una misa funeral a las 10:00 a. m. el sábado...

Doris "Jeannie" Smith

Doris "Jeannie" Smith

Apr 30, 2026

Doris Jean "Jeannie" Brown Smith, 88, of Denton, NC passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. Doris entered into the arms of her Lord and savior where she will have eternal peace.



Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Balfour Baptist Church, 1643 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC with Pastor...

Lee Duke

Lee Duke

Apr 29, 2026

Arnold Lee Duke, 65, of Asheboro, NC, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his residence.



A private family service will be held at a later date.



Born December 14, 1960, in Randolph County, Lee was the son of the late Ernest Duke, Jr., and Louise Steed Duke Cox. Lee loved the fast life. Riding his Harley Davidson, hunting, fishing, and entertaining friends...

Brenda Lunsford

Brenda Lunsford

Apr 24, 2026

Brenda Evans Lunsford passed away peacefully at her home on April 24th, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories she cherished throughout her life.



Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Darrell Greene and Ira Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at, Star Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Star.



Brenda was...

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...

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