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Asheboro, NC Obituaries
Betty Jean Younts
Jun 22, 2024
Betty Jean Younts, born on July 4, 1935, went to her eternal home on June 22, 2024. She was the adored wife of the late Thomas Lee Younts and amazing, super Mom to four children: Risa Desko (Barry), Kerry Loewen (Steve), Shanna Younts, Lee-Brady Younts. Grandmother of six: Lindsey Loewen, Kailey Walker (Travis), Torey Lanier (Dillon), Brady Desko, Allie...
Dr. Robert E. Williford, Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
Dr. Robert Earl Williford passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, at his residence.
Bob was born on April 7, 1929, in Sampson County, North Carolina to Robert Earl Williford, Sr., and Mable McDaniel Williford Darden. He attended Wake Forest College when it was located in the town by that name. There he made...
H. Ferree Miller, Iii
Jun 20, 2024
Henry Ferree Miller III, 81, of Asheboro, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Dave Cash officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Born in Portsmouth,...
Jesse Raiford Brown
Jun 19, 2024
Jesse Raiford Brown, 87, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2024, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church, Asheboro, with Rev. Jeff Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born on October 8,...
Paul Chriscoe
Jun 18, 2024
Paul Grant Chriscoe, 73, of Thomasville, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his residence.
Funeral services will conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Stephen Ashby and Preacher Darrell Cartrette officiating. The burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the...
Beverly Penkava
Jun 17, 2024
Beverly Caldwell Penkava, 84, of Asheboro, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at her residence.
Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Mrs. Penkava was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mattie Walton Caldwell. After high school she went to work for Southern Bell Telephone Company. In the late 1960's, she was transferred to Atlanta, GA,...
Jerry Lee Trotter
Jun 17, 2024
Jerry Lee Trotter, 81, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Timothy Mahoney
Jun 15, 2024
Timothy Francis Mahoney, 92, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Born in the Bronx, NY, on November 22, 1931, Mr. Mahoney was the son of the late Timothy Francis and Catherine Danaher Mahoney. He had...
Lonnie Woods, Jr.
Jun 15, 2024
Lonnie Dale Woods, Jr., of Franklinville, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home.
Memorial services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro.
Mr. Woods was born in Guilford Co., NC, on July 1, 1972. He was a truck driver for...
Rachel Manring
Jun 14, 2024
Rachel Edna Newsom Manring, 62, of Franklinville, died Friday, June 14, 2024 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 14, 1961, Rachel was the daughter of the late Jesse Bryce Newsom and Mildred Cook Newsom. She loved being outside working in her yard, fishing, camping, and swimming. She also enjoyed doing...
Ruth Cox Hollingsworth
Jun 12, 2024
Janie Ruth Cox Hollingsworth, 94, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024, at Rushwood Church with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Ruth was born on...
Roger Gatlin
Jun 9, 2024
Junie Roger Gatlin, Sr., 77, of Asheboro, died Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
He is survived by his son, J.R. Gatlin, Jr. of Asheboro; grandson, Kenneth Gatlin of Sophia; former wife, Debbie Gatlin of Asheboro; sister, Ann Cranford and husband Tommy of Asheboro; brothers, Joe Gatlin of Asheboro, Donald Gatlin and...
Ashlee Denette Martin
Jun 8, 2024
Ashlee Denette Martin, 31, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home.
A private service will be held.
Ashlee was born on October 8, 1992, in Asheboro, NC. She attended Central Davidson High School, was a member of the volleyball team and played bass clarinet in band. Ashlee...
Wade Huggins
Jun 6, 2024
Wade McIver Huggins, 88, of Asheboro, died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2024, at First Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Charles Moses and Rev. Mark Beane officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, with military honors provided by...
Linda Moody
Jun 4, 2024
Linda Sue Moody, 83, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Sandy Ridge Memory Care in Candor.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at Asheboro Friends Meeting, Asheboro, with Rev. David Millikan officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Born in Montgomery County, NC...
Peggy Dunn Cox
Jun 3, 2024
Peggy Smith Dunn Cox, 88, of Asheboro, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nathan Kiser officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Peggy was...
Charles Chisholm
Jun 1, 2024
Charles Edward Chisholm, 84, died June 1, 2024, in Asheboro, NC.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Kim Snyder officiaing. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park, with miltary honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
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Vivian Wright
Jun 1, 2024
Vivian M. Staton Wright, 80, of Asheboro, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Terra Bella Asheboro.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Dr. Rob Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.
Vivian was born on July...
Gerald Spaulding
May 31, 2024
Gerald Johnson Spaulding, 75, of Randleman, died Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence.
Memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Community Church, Trinity, with Rev. Bryan Rush officiating.
Born May 23, 1949, in Robeson Co., NC, Mr. Spaulding was the son of...
Betsy Reavis
May 29, 2024
Betsy Neal Kern Reavis, 93, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jeff Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Seagrove.
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