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Asheboro, NC Obituaries

Charles "Buster" Frye

Charles "Buster" Frye

May 18, 2025

Charles "Buster" Onax Frye, 88, of Asheboro, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Ramseur.

Graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro, with Charles Reeder officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

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Darlene Kindley Smith

Darlene Kindley Smith

May 18, 2025

On May 18, 2025, heaven's gates opened for Darlene Kindley Smith at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Bethel Friends Meeting Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor John Gunter and Pastor Ricky Sessoms officiating.

Born September 1, 1940, in Randolph...

Johnny Burton Tysinger

Johnny Burton Tysinger

May 15, 2025

Johnny Burton Tysinger “Bucky”, 74, passed away at his home in Cape Carteret on Thursday, May 15, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his 3 children during his last moments.

He was born November 16, 1950 in Asheboro to Sulon and Helen Tysinger. He was a premature...

Betty Gillikin

Betty Gillikin

May 12, 2025

Betty Sybil Henry Lambert Gillikin, 83, of Asheboro, passed peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at her home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Born in Lancaster County, SC, on June 26, 1941, Betty was the daughter of the late William Crawford Henry and Mary Evelyn McGuirt Henry. She was...

Carolyn Phillips

Carolyn Phillips

May 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a remarkable soul, Carolyn Threatt Phillips of Asheboro NC, who left this world on May 11, 2025, at the age of 89.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church, with Pastor Jeff Harmon. Burial will follow...

Pauline Sanders

Pauline Sanders

May 10, 2025

Dorothy Pauline Bledsoe Sanders, 93, of Asheboro, died Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Church of Abner Cemetery.

Born on January 14,...

Newbern F. Douglas

Newbern F. Douglas

May 10, 2025

Newbern Franklin Douglas, 80, of Harkers Island, NC, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born in Randolph County, NC on July 1, 1944, Newbern was the son of the late N.T. Douglas and...

Sandra Lambeth Hill

Sandra Lambeth Hill

May 8, 2025

Sandra Lambeth Hill, 71, of Franklinville, passed from this Earth to Heaven, on Thursday, May 8, 2025,  5:00 p.m., at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

A Celebration of Life will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Tuesday May 13, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Dr. Kenneth McNeill and Pastor Boyd Byerly; followed by...

James "Big Jim" Woodard, Sr.

James "Big Jim" Woodard, Sr.

May 7, 2025

James "Big Jim" Francis Woodard, Sr., 82, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donnie Nease officiating.

Jim was born on July 5, 1942, in Montour Falls, NY,...

Molene Russell

Molene Russell

May 6, 2025

Minnie Molene Brown Russell, 99, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at New Hope Community Church, Asheboro, where she was a member, with Pastor Richard Routh officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Gloria Williams

Gloria Williams

May 5, 2025

Gloria Anne Craven Williams, 65, of Seagrove, died Monday, May 5, 2025, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

A funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Pine Mountain Church, 268 Phillips Road, Bennett, where she was a member, with Pastor Frankie Hall and Pastor Garry Reeder officiating. Burial...

Larry Hunter

Larry Hunter

May 3, 2025

Rufus Larry Hunter, 82, of Asheboro, passed away May 3, 2025, at Hospice of Randolph.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Stephen Owen, and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will follow the service at Randolph Memorial Park.

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Carolyn Hill Allred

Carolyn Hill Allred

May 3, 2025

Carolyn Hill Allred, 72, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in Randolph County, NC, on March 25, 1953, Carolyn was...

Roger Robbins

Roger Robbins

May 2, 2025

Roger Arnold Robbins, 81, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Balfour Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Mark Wilburn officiating. A private burial will be held at Flag Springs United...

Ruth Beck

Ruth Beck

May 1, 2025

Margie Ruth Vuncannon Beck, 92, of Seagrove, NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Union Grove Baptist Church, Seagrove, with Dr. Ron Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Donald "Don" Roberts

Donald "Don" Roberts

May 1, 2025

Donald “Don” Clark Roberts

October 25, 1937 – May 1, 2025

Donald “Don” Clark Roberts, 87, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service to honor Don’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,...

Brian Franklin

Brian Franklin

Apr 28, 2025

Anthony Brian Franklin, 48, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Brian was born on May 4, 1976, in McDowell County, WV. He was a kind and selfless person who would gladly give you the shirt off his back....

Roy Dunning, Jr.

Roy Dunning, Jr.

Apr 27, 2025

Roy Albert Dunning, Jr., 71, of Star, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Bietz officiating.

Born in Guilford County, NC, on October 16, 1953, Mr....

Mitch "Speedy" Jenkins

Mitch "Speedy" Jenkins

Apr 26, 2025

We are truly heartbroken to share the passing of a man who was everything to us, a husband, a father, the soul of our family. Robert Mitchell "Speedy" Jenkins, 46, of Asheboro, died Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his residence.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home...

Marie Wray

Marie Wray

Apr 25, 2025

Mae Marie Davis Wray, 95, of Trinity, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at High Point Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Biggers officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Born in High Point,...

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