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Asheboro, NC Obituaries

David Jarrell

David Jarrell

Nov 20, 2024

David Ray Jarrell, 70, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC.

A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Bryant Madren officiating.

David was born in Randolph Co.,...

Julia "Judy" Nelson

Julia "Judy" Nelson

Nov 20, 2024

Julia "Judy" Glee Walker Nelson, 87, of Sophia, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Judy was born in Randolph Co., NC, on June 13, 1937, the daughter of the late Charles Walker and Mildred Thornburg Walker. She graduated from Trinity High School in 1955, attended Mt. Gilead Church...

Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson

Nov 18, 2024

Mrs. Christine Samantha Johnson, 57, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at Randolph Health, Asheboro, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Brian Santos officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

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Coy Hoover

Coy Hoover

Nov 17, 2024

Mr. Coy Oscar Hoover, 92, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Rabon officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Mr. Hoover was...

Juana Medina Gallegos

Juana Medina Gallegos

Nov 17, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Juana Medina Gallegos, 88, of Asheboro, at her home on November 17, 2024.

She was born on December 30, 1935 in Aguascalientes, MX to her parents, Jesus Medina Dueñas and Amparo Zavala Esquivel. She devoted her life to faith, family, and the beauty of nature....

Earlene Vestal Ward

Earlene Vestal Ward

Nov 17, 2024

Earlene Vestal Ward, 93, of Asheboro, N.C. died in Hospice care on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1931, in Asheboro, N.C. to F. Earl and Daisy Ragsdale Vestal.

Earlene attended Asheboro's public schools. At Asheboro High School on Fayetteville Street she met her future husband, Walter Lee Ward. They were...

Robert "Bobby" Cooper, Sr.

Robert "Bobby" Cooper, Sr.

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Dennis Cooper Sr., 77, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Cooper was born in Randolph Co., NC, on August 25, 1947, the son of the late Warren Cooper and Maxine Cranford Cooper. He attended West Asheboro Church of God. He served in the U.S. Army...

Wayne D. Thomas

Wayne D. Thomas

Nov 16, 2024

Wayne D. Thomas, of Asheboro, passed away on November 16, 2024 at Hospice House of Randolph, after a week-long illness.

Wayne was born in Asheboro on September 16, 1941, the third of Cecil and Lois Thomas' seven children. He was proud of being raised in the Balfour area of Asheboro and graduated from Asheboro High...

Donna Lautenschleger

Donna Lautenschleger

Nov 16, 2024

Donna Kay Lautenschleger, 76, of Seagrove, North Carolina, departed from this world peacefully after battling illness in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Donna attended high school at Seagrove High School. She remained friends and have fond memories of former classmates to this day. She soon met the love of her life...

Paul Linebarrier

Paul Linebarrier

Nov 15, 2024

Mr. Paul Edgar Linebarrier, 88, of Liberty, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC.

No services planned at this time.

Mr. Linebarrier was born in Rowan Co., NC, on December 16, 1935, the son of the late Rev. Wade Linebarrier and Lillie Furr Linebarrier....

Shirley Saunders

Shirley Saunders

Nov 15, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Kinley Saunders, 80, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro, NC.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 18, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. James P. Upton III officiating. Burial will follow at Back Creek Friends Meeting...

Kelly Dean Bennett

Kelly Dean Bennett

Nov 15, 2024

Kelly Dean Bennett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 64.

A celebration of Dean's life will be held at a later date.

Born on April 23, 1960, in Randolph Co., Dean was the son of the late Mattie Ruth...

Matthew Summers

Matthew Summers

Nov 12, 2024

Matthew Allen Summers, 42, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his mother and father by his side, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC.

Matthew was born in Washington, DC, on August 25, 1982, the son of Jim and Michelle Summers. He was a...

Christine Cox

Christine Cox

Nov 11, 2024

Virginia Christine Cox, 89, of Randleman, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC.

Graveside Service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Pastor Jonathan Shook officiating.

Mrs. Cox was born in Henry Co., VA, on March...

David Davis

David Davis

Nov 11, 2024

Mr. David Matthew Davis, 39, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.

A private funeral service will be held.

Mr. Davis was born in Siler City, NC, on December 2, 1984. He was a 2003 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School. Mr. Davis proudly served in the US...

Helen Freeman

Helen Freeman

Nov 10, 2024

Helen Louise Biven Freeman, 85, of Asheboro passed away at her home on November 10, 2024.

The family will hold a service at the Beaufort National Cemetery at a later date.

Mrs. Freeman was born on October 24, 1939 in Louisville, KY to the late Walter and Florence Curtsinger Biven. She...

Ronnie Chapman

Ronnie Chapman

Nov 9, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward Chapman, 59, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro, NC.

Ronnie was born in Guilford Co., NC, on December 24, 1964, the son of the late Donald Chapman, Sr. and Ruby Jean Luck Chapman. He grew up in Randolph County and married his wife,...

Pattie Harrison

Pattie Harrison

Nov 7, 2024

Pattie Jo Lomax Harrison, 71, of Asheboro went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024 at Greybrier Nursing Home, Trinity, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12:00 pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Bishop Clarence Laney.

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Paul Cornelison

Paul Cornelison

Nov 6, 2024

Paul Wayne Cornelison, 81, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his residence.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Mr. Mike Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Suggs Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery

Mr. Cornelison...

Naureen Ione Nitardy

Naureen Ione Nitardy

Nov 6, 2024

Ms. Naureen Ione Anderson Nitardy, 82, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Asheboro, with Pastor Stephen Owen officiating. Due to allergies in the family, we...

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