Obituaries

Mar 14, 2025

Sylvia Ann Hartsell Kearns, 85, of Asheboro, went to her heavenly home with her Lord, Friday, March 14, 2025, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jon Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at West Bend...

Mar 14, 2025

Jo Ann "Jody" Cotner Hamlet, 79, of Grays Chapel, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Clapp's Nursing Center in Pleasant Garden.

A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Grays Chapel Methodist Church, with Pastor Johnny Lord and Pastor Michael Spector officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy Carolyn Wham Tucker, 83, of Asheboro, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Born on July 29, 1941, Nancy was the daughter of the late Joseph Marion Wham & Nannie Welborn Wham. She was a beloved member of her community and a long-time active member of Oakhurst Baptist...

Mar 13, 2025

Dolen Williams, 93, of Asheboro, died Thursday, March 13, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Arnold Luther and Rev. Robert Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

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Mar 12, 2025

James Richard Bauguess, 84, of Asheboro, passed away on March 12, 2025, at his home.

Born in Wilkes County, NC on August 2, 1940, Richard was the son of the late James Dewey Bauguess and Janie Rose Bauguess. He was a retired teacher. He liked listening to bluegrass music and was a avid collector of...

Mar 8, 2025

Raymond Doyle Hunt, 92, of High Point, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his daughter's home.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Randolph Memorial Park with pastor Bo Wansley officiating.

Born October 25, 1932, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Hunt was the son of...

Mar 6, 2025

Nancy Ann Freeman Robbins, 85, of Asheboro, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the home of her daughter.

A celebration of Nancy's home going will be held on her birthday at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years, with Dr. Jody Harrison and...

Mar 5, 2025

Edward Lee Johnson, II, 80, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at High Point Medical Center.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lonnie Pittman and Rev. Fred Huffstetler officiating.

Lee was born on November 30,...

Mar 4, 2025

Walter Bruce Hunt, 86, of Randleman, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Randleman Friends Meeting, with Pastor Ray Luther officiating. A burial will be held at Abbotts Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Military honors will...

Mar 4, 2025

Billy Joe "BJ" Brewer, 71, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his residence.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at New Hope Methodist Church, Denton with Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor...

Mar 4, 2025

James Causey "J.C" Bryant, 92, of Randleman, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his daughter's home in Southern Pines.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Dr. Harold Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery,

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Mar 4, 2025

John Parsons "J.P." Kearns, 85, of Asheboro, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

Per J.P.'s request, there are no services scheduled.

J.P. was born on November 14, 1939, in Montgomery County; the family thinks, but they are sure he was born in a cabbage...

Mar 2, 2025

Brenda Lee Shortsleeve Bumgarner, 74, of Asheboro, went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Browers Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Bryant Madren officiating. Burial will follow in the Bumgarner Family Cemetery.

Born in Randolph County, NC,...

Feb 25, 2025

Nancy Jane Cox Snyder, 77, of Biscoe, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Norman McCaskill and Pastor Chris Mabe officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

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Feb 25, 2025

Baltazar Pacheco Gutierrez, 84, of Randleman, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home.

Funeral mass will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Asheboro, with Father Philip Kollithanath officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in Mexico.

Born in Zacatecas, Mexico,...

Feb 24, 2025

Kimberly Amanda Ahonen Luther, 53, of Asheboro, went home to be with The Lord, Monday, February 24, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Foster Street Wesleyan Church, Asheboro, with Pastor Charles Moses officiating. The family kindly requests that guests wear cheerful and uplifting colors.

Feb 23, 2025

Jerry Wayne Southard, age 67, of Asheboro, peacefully passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Born on November 19, 1957, in Randolph County, NC, Jerry was the beloved son of the late J.W. and Verda Cagle Southard. He embarked on an impressive 53-year journey in the restaurant industry, starting at the young...

Feb 22, 2025

Doris Evelyn Hurley Shaw, 90, of Asheboro, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious baby girl. Marci Joanna Riehl was born and passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Marci Jo is the daughter of Chad and Julia (Callicutt) Riehl of Asheboro. She is survived by her big brother, Everett “Rett” Nathan Riehl. She is also survived by her Grandparents,...

Feb 22, 2025

James Harvey Ferree, 85, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Born January 14, 1940, in Franklinville, NC, Mr. Ferree was the son of the late Alton and Eva Hooker Ferree. He proudly served his...