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Asheboro, NC Obituaries

Kathy Craven

Kathy Craven

Jan 23, 2025

Gloria Kathryn "Kathy" Garner Craven, 77, of Randleman, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at New Hope Memorial Gardens with Pastor Steven Nance.

A lifelone resident of Randolph Co. NC, Kathy was...

Blanchie Lewis

Blanchie Lewis

Jan 22, 2025

Blanchie M. Lewis was born on December 23, 1947, in Carthage NC, to the late Edward and Josephine Martin. She passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in Asheboro, North Carolina, at the age of 77 and is now living with the heavenly father.

Blanchie's life was marked by her enduring presence and spirit, leaving...

Melicia Hudspeth

Melicia Hudspeth

Jan 22, 2025

Melicia Faye Newsom Hudspeth, 69, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Randolph Hospital.

She was born on Monday, May 23, 1955, in Asheboro, N.C., the daughter of the late Bryce and Mildred Newsom. Although she had a bone deficiency growing up she never let it slow her down growing up.  She...

Winfred "Redbone" Swaney

Winfred "Redbone" Swaney

Jan 21, 2025

Winfred "Redbone" Ervin Swaney, 90, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Westchester Manor in High Point.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lee Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph...

Eddie Dabbs

Eddie Dabbs

Jan 19, 2025

Eddie Darrel Dabbs, 68, of Asheboro, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Mike McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

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Marvin Davis

Marvin Davis

Jan 17, 2025

Marvin Claudie Davis, 92, of Seagrove, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gene Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be provided...

Jane Russell Chester

Jane Russell Chester

Jan 14, 2025

Jane Russell Chester, 72, of Thomasville, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her sister's home.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born on February 6, 1952, in...

Kristy Dawn Presnell

Kristy Dawn Presnell

Jan 13, 2025

Kristy Dawn Presnell, 36, of New London, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A celebration of Kristy’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel in Asheboro, with Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating. Following the service, she...

Jim Smith

Jim Smith

Jan 12, 2025

James "Jim" Weldon Smith, II, 81, of Asheboro, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Born in Asheboro, NC, on March 17, 1943, Jim was the son of the late James Weldon Smith and Crissie Bell Tysinger Smith. He attended Asheboro City Schools, was a former licensed funeral director with...

Ronnie Harrelson

Ronnie Harrelson

Jan 11, 2025

Ronnie Joseph Harrelson, 79, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Funeral services, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Garry Arnett officiating. Burial will follow Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Born in Lumberton, NC, on June 7,...

Faye Nelson Andrews

Faye Nelson Andrews

Jan 10, 2025

Anita Faye Nelson Andrews, 88, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Justin Curry officiating. A private burial will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born...

Ruth Adams

Ruth Adams

Jan 10, 2025

Anna Ruth Lineberry Adams, 79, of Thomasville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hospice Home at High Point.

A funeral service will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mountain View Church of Asheboro, with Rev. Clint Kearns officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Ruth was...

Brenda Buckner

Brenda Buckner

Jan 10, 2025

Brenda Faye Carter Buckner, 59, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Mrs. Buckner was born in Alamance County, NC on January 7, 1966.. She was a determined, hard worker, a best friend, who was very outspoken and...

Virginia Rea Dunlap Moody

Virginia Rea Dunlap Moody

Jan 9, 2025

Virginia Rea Dunlap Moody, 91, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Balfour Baptist Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Mark Wilburn officiating. A private family burial will be held at Randolph Memorial Park.

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Olin Lee

Olin Lee

Jan 8, 2025

January 08, 2025, 9:25am, Olin Donald Lee, 90, of Asheboro, NC left this life peacefully surrounded by his family at Randolph Hospital.

To honor and celebrate the life of Olin, a service will be held at Central Church, 300 S. Main St. Asheboro NC, Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

A time...

Danny Rhamy

Danny Rhamy

Jan 8, 2025

Daniel Lee Rhamy, 36, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating.

Danny was born March 31, 1988, in Mt. Holly,...

Sue Sparks

Sue Sparks

Jan 7, 2025

Sue Strickland Sparks, 75, of Ramseur, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Benny Smith officiating.

Born November 2, 1949, in Randolph Co., NC, Mrs. Sparks was...

James Chriscoe

James Chriscoe

Jan 5, 2025

James Louis Chriscoe, 65, of Seagrove, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove, with Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Randolph County,...

Kenneth Jarrell

Kenneth Jarrell

Jan 4, 2025

Kenneth Walter Jarrell, 83, of Randleman passed away at High Point Regional Medical Center on January 4, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Pheagin officiating. Burial will follow at Faith Temple Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Billy Steven Cranford

Billy Steven Cranford

Dec 31, 2024

Billy Steven Cranford, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor David Hunt officiating.

Billy was born on March 17, 1950, in Randolph County,...

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