Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2023

Doyle Monroe Vaughn, 76, of Asheboro, passed away on July 31, 2023 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Asheboro Friends Meeting, where he was a member with Rev. David Millikan, Rev. Chris Wilson, Rev. Robert Kidd, and Rev. Pat Thames officiating. Burial will...

Jul 29, 2023

Judith Anne Smithey Montgomery, 79, of Denton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Farmer Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Jul 27, 2023

Larry "Boobie" Duboyce Goldston, 48, of Ramseur, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted on 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023,at Covenant Christian Church with Rev. Samuel A. Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland-McCrary Cemetery.

Larry was born on August 13, 1974...

Jul 24, 2023

Clyde Thomas Spencer, of Asheboro, NC transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home, on Monday, July 24, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Clyde was born in Randolph County on December 20,...

Jul 22, 2023

Michael "Mike" Elam Prescott, 79, of Richfield, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Todd Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by The Randolph...

Jul 18, 2023

Kenneth Lee Davis, 78, of Denton, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Thomasville Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Chapel Mausoleum at Floral Garden Park Cemetery, High Point, with Charles Reeder officiating. Entombment will follow. Military honors will be provided by The Randolph County...

Jul 17, 2023

Eugene "Darrell" Lucas, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, from complications due to the MRSA virus. He died peacefully with family by his side at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Chriscoe...

Jul 15, 2023

"Tim" John Kenneth Presnell, 66, of Asheboro, completed his race on earth and entered Heaven on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, at Randleman First Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Stephen Barnes officiating. The family is requesting that visitors wear bright...

Jul 13, 2023

John Edward Hurley, 61, of Gibsonville, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Flag Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery, Asheboro, with Mr. Charles Reeder officiating.

Mr. Hurley was born March 27, 1962, in...

Jul 12, 2023

Jack Alton Webster, 83, of Asheboro, died peacefully Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the home of his son and daughter in law, Brian and Danielle Webster.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Rev. Mark Wilburn.

Born May 4, 1940,...