All Obituaries

Doyle Gene Calvin Allred, 76, of Ramseur, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Graveside Services, 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Ramseur. Officiating, Rev. Mark Beane. Doyle was a native of Randolph County, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Pleasant Ridge Christian Church. He loved his church family where he had previously served as a Deacon and in other capacities. Doyle was a...

Peggy Ruth Moran Gray, 83, of Asheboro, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Funeral Services, 2:00 PM, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Central Falls Baptist Church, Asheboro. Officiating, Rev. Gerald Hussey, Rev. Howard Moffitt. Entombment, Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Peggy was born May 7, 1937 in Randolph County to Edman and Beatrice Bowman Moran. She lived her whole life in Randolph County and was formerly employed with Stedmans and AVS....

Jeffrey Neal Craven, 62, of Greensboro, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence. Memorial Graveside Services, 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Seagrove with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.. Officiating, Chaplain Hillary Irusta. Jeff was a native of Randolph County and employed as a commercial photographer for 23 years with Visual Concepts Commercial Photography. He also worked for 15 years for Etc. Express Estate...

Kelvin Dean Wright, 86, of Staley, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Private Graveside Services, Saturday, February 20th at Shady Grove Baptist Church, Staley. Officiating, Rev. Steven Duncan.. Kelvin was a native of Randolph County and a longtime resident of Staley. He was a self employed farmer. Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Alee York Wright. Survivors: wife, Magdalene Langley Wright, of the home, son, Allen Wright, and...

Evie Hill Reynolds, 102, of Robbins, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Peak Resources-Pinelake in Carthage. Graveside Services, 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Robbins. Officiating, Rev. Sam Grist, Rev. Robert Kidd. Evie was a native of Chatham County and a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. She is remembered by her friends and family as an advocate to her church, community, and loved ones. Her strong morals and Christian values...

Alton Van Mills, III, 45, of Asheboro, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at High Point Regional Medical Center in High Point. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Loflin Funeral Home, Ramseur. Alton was a native of Guilford County and a resident of Asheboro. He was a graduate of High School and was employed as a pipe fitter. Survivors: fiancee, Mandy Wall, of Asheboro, daughters, Sabrina Mills, and fiance, Wesley Gregory, of...

Brenda Kaye Morrison "Ward" Thompson, 58, of Ramseur, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Brenda was a native of Menifee County Kentucky and a resident of Ramseur. She was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of Free Pilgrim Church in Thomasville. Brenda enjoyed music and played numerous instruments. She loved animals,growing roses, and being outdoors. Brenda was a...

Charles Raye Shores, Sr., 83, of Asheboro, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his residence. Funeral Services, 11 AM, Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Franklinville with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family requests that all attendees please wear masks and practice social distancing at the service. Officiating, Pastor Terry Warren, Pastor Jeff Harmon. Entombment, Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro. Charles...

Denise "Dede" Miles Bower, 62, of Seagrove, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Randolph Health in Asheboro. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Dede was a native of Prince George's County, MD and a resident of Seagrove.  She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Miles. Survivors: husband, Dennis W. Bower, of the home, daughter, Dana Bower, of Seagrove, sons, David Lynch, of Baltimore, MD, Dillon Bower, of Seagrove, mother, Georgia Miles, of Randleman,...

Harold Lloyd "Eddie" Edmondson, Jr., 62, of Franklinville, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Randolph Health in Asheboro. Funeral Services, 11 AM, Monday, February 15, 2021, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur. Officiating, Rev. Jarrod Davis. Eddie was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and a longtime resident of Franklinville. He was employed by Champaign Dye where he worked in maintenance. Eddie was a loving father, brother, uncle and grandfather. He made friends wherever he...