Claude Gary Hodges
Jan 21, 2026
Claude Gary Hodges, 75, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Gary was born on December 18, 1950, in Richmond Co., NC, the son of the late Bennie Ray Hodges and Jessie Norton Hodges. Gary honorably served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in...
Betty Nance
Jan 21, 2026
Betty Lou Kepley Nance, 80, of Asheboro, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Nance was born February 18, 1945, in...
Larry Wright
Jan 20, 2026
Larry Wilton Wright, 82, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at TerraBella Asheboro.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Rob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military Honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Born on March 30, 1943, in Randolph...
Linda Beane
Jan 19, 2026
Linda Ratliff Beane, 68, of Asheboro, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Antioch Baptist Church with Pastor Allan Albright officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born January 2, 1958, in El Paso, TX, Mrs. Beane was the daughter of the late Robert Lee...
Crystal Snider
Jan 17, 2026
Crystal Beth Snider, 42, of Denton, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Tom's Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Crystal was born on October 17, 1983, in Davidson County. She had a big open heart to all animals....
Virginia "Deebie" Thompson
Jan 17, 2026
Virginia "Deebie" Gayle Cox Thompson, 85, of Asheboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor David Millikan officiating.
Born on March 14, 1940, in Randolph County, NC, Deebie was the daughter of the late Thomas Diffie Cox...
Andrew "Andy" Carter
Jan 15, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Carter, born on May 18, 1990, passed away on January 15, 2026, leaving a warm and joyful legacy.
Andy faced many challenges early in life, having a difficult birth and various health problems. However, after reaching the age of 5, he turned a corner and enjoyed a stable health and life.
Andy was known for his playful spirit and love...
Robert Ward Bell
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Ward Bell, 79, of Star, NC, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Montgomery Senior Living in Star, NC.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Mr. Bell was born in Wilmington, DE, on July 20, 1946. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William Bell and Erma Elizabeth Ward Bell.
Lindsey Lambert
Jan 10, 2026
Mr. Lindsey Arthur Lambert, 88, of Asheboro, NC, died on January 10, 2026 at the Hospice of Randolph.
A native of Randolph County, Mr. Lambert was born February 16, 1937. He was the son of the late Johnny Arthur Lambert and Mary Lee Tysinger Lambert.
Lindsey never met a stranger. He loved genealogy and exploring his Native American heritage. He enjoyed reading—especially...
Roy Lautenschleger
Jan 9, 2026
Roy Lautenschleger, 77, of Seagrove, North Carolina, departed from this world peacefully, and rejoined with his wife, Donna, of 58 years on the morning of Friday, January 9, 2026.
Roy was born August 10, 1948, in Muskegon, Michigan. At the age of 10, his father passed away. The dairy farm was sold and he and his mom, Lillian, moved to N.C....
Bobby Nixon
Jan 7, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Terry Nixon, 67, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ed Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Grays Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.
Bobby was born on October 20, 1958, in Randolph Co., the son of the...
Earl DeLooze
Jan 7, 2026
Earl Allan DeLooze, 78, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence.
A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church where he attended with Rev. Dr. Keith Less officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Mr. DeLooze was born in Seneca Falls, NY,...
John Hinson
Jan 6, 2026
John Everette Hinson, 81, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Dr. Jody Harrison, Rev. Claudie Harrison and Rev. Brian Cole officiating. Burial will follow at North Bend Cemetery, Denton, with military honors being provided...
Timmy Boone
Jan 4, 2026
Timmy Boone, 66, of Asheboro passed away January 4, 2026, at his home.
A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Boone Family Cemetery.
Born to the late John Raeford and Estherleen Boone on September 19, 1959 in Randolph County, Timmy was a great brother and...
Louise McNeill Elrod
Jan 4, 2026
Ruby Louise McNeill Elrod, 74, of Asheboro, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with Jason Hulin officiating.
Born on February 3, 1951, in Randolph County, NC, Louise was the daughter of the late Arlie Jefferson NcNeill and Frances...
Ernest R. Russell
Jan 3, 2026
Ernest R. Russell, 89, of Asheboro, passed away, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at New Hope Memorial Gardens, Asheboro, with his son, Dale Russell, officiating.
Born on December 27, 1936, in Randolph County, NC, Ernest was the son of the late Robert F....
Melynda Davis
Jan 2, 2026
Melynda Ann Hill Davis, 60, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at High Point Medical Center in High Point.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Farmer Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating.
Born on April 8, 1965, in Randolph County, Melynda was the daughter of the late David Harrison...
Colon Green
Jan 1, 2026
Colon Wesley Green, 91, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Sarah Grooms and Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Born on December 14, 1934, in Randolph County, NC, Colon was the son...
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
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...
