Stephen Russell

Stephen Eugene Russell, 64, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Denton, with Mr. Charles Reeder officiating.

Born on June 6, 1958 in Randolph County, NC, Stephen was the son of the late Houston Gene Russell and Nancy Marie Greene Hill. He was an artist, enjoyed gardening and loved his cats.

In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his niece, Ashley Bumgarner.

Surviving are his life partner, John McAlister of the home; sister, Tammy Bumgarner of Warsaw; niece, Latisha Crotts and husband Charles of Lexington; great nephews, Tyler and Cameron; great nieces, Dasie and Karisma; one uncle and numerous aunts; and special friends, Mark Earnhardt and Melissa Earnhardt Murry.

Stephen will lie in repose from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203; or to Cone Cancer Center, donations page at  https://cloud.communication.conehealth.com/make-a-donation  .