Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Donald Ray Connor, 71, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Hopewell Friends Meeting in Asheboro, with Rev. Ricky Sessoms, Rev. James Pendell, and Rev. Andy Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Sep 6, 2023

Anthony Rodriguez Hernandez passed away on September 6, 2023 at Randolph Health.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Ridge Funeral Home.

Sep 5, 2023

Brenda Faye Lawson Trotter, 77, of Asheboro, passed Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tommy Kidd officiating.

Mrs. Trotter was born October 21, 1945, in Randolph Co., NC, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Athalee Bray Ausley, 93, of Sophia, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Born in Randolph County, NC on July 16, 1930, Athalee was the daughter of the...

Sep 1, 2023

Louise Culberson Micka, 90, of Asheboro, died Friday, September 1, 2023 at Hospice Home at High Point.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Rushwood Church with Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Born on October 30, 1932 in Alamance Co.,...

Sep 1, 2023

James "Jim" Albert Cross, 78, of Asheboro, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, and it will be conducted by Kevin Hicks and Danny Woody. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Aug 20, 2023

Dewayne Ivan Lee Thomas, 44, of Asheboro, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home.

Dewayne was born on September 9, 1978 in Randolph County, NC. He loved spending time with his family, and watching his kids play sports. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing.

Dewayne was preceded in death by...

Aug 16, 2023

Johnny Newton Dawkins, Sr., 73, of Randleman, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Billy Myers officiating. A private burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Johnny was born on...

Aug 15, 2023

Teresa Jeanette Hinson Phillips, 72, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Richland Baptist Church, Asheboro, where she was a member, with Rev. Tommy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Aug 15, 2023

Benny Keith Welch, 80, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Connie Weaver and Rev. Brian Rummage officiating.

Born in Charleston, WV, on...

Aug 14, 2023

Faye Carolyn Overton Johnson, 73, of Thomasville, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at Lexington Health Care Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Charles Reeder officiating.

Mrs. Johnson was born on June 4, 1950, in Randolph County to the...

Aug 14, 2023

Martha Sue Christopher McNeill, 80, of Raleigh, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at Sunrise At North Hills in Raleigh.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m, Friday, August 18, 2023, at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove, with Rev. Farrell Hussey and Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Aug 13, 2023

Ruby Jewell McNeill Hoover, 97, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Terra Bella in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 18, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Dr. Jody Harrison and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial will...

Aug 7, 2023

George Danny Smith, 81, of Asheboro, died Monday, August 7, 2023, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

No services are scheduled.

Aug 6, 2023

Daisy “Mawmaw” Caviness was a caring wife, loving mother, nurturing grandmother, fun-loving sister, and a supportive friend to everyone.

She peacefully left this world surrounded by her family at her home in Asheboro, NC on August 6, 2023 at age 93.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2023,...

Aug 6, 2023

Bennie Lee Williamson, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

A private graveside service will be held.

Mr. Williamson was born on July 26, 1949, in Moore County, to the late James Williamson and Berlie Spivey Williamson. He honorably served in the...

Aug 3, 2023

Jerry Don "Coach" Swaney, 71, of Staley, died Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 6,2023, at Rushwood Church with his nephew, Dr. Brent Tysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Born on July 20,...

Aug 2, 2023

Ballard Frank "Doc" Hibbs, 78, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Cross Road Baptist Church, with Pastor Justin Curry officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by The Randolph County Honor Guard....

Aug 2, 2023

David William Boone, 75, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Heartland Living & Rehab in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Victory Baptist Church, with Rev. Gene Davis and Rev. Bill Simpson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Jul 31, 2023

En memoria de:

Cipriano Torres Vargas

Nació el 11 de Julio del 1962 en Balderrama, Guerrero. Falleció a los 61 años de edad el 31 de Julio del 2023, en el Hospital de Wesley Long en Greensboro, NC.

Lo que siempre recordaremos de nuestro querido Cipriano es...