All Obituaries

Trinity- Darlene Gray Bumgardner Wagoner, 72, passed away August 21, 2019 at her home. Born November 30, 1946 in Thomasville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lee & Hazel Younts Bumgardner. Darlene attended Tabernacle Elementary and later graduated from Farmer High School in Asheboro, NC. She was a member of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. She was employed with Randolph County as a Sergeant Jailor for 6 years and later with Lowes Foods in the Deli for 15 years. Darlene liked...

Biscoe- Barney Wayne Brady, 54, passed away August 18, 2019. Born, May 18, 1965 in Asheboro, NC, he was the son of the late Pete & DeEtte Brady. Mr. Brady accepted Christ as his savior. He was employed with Lancer as a frame builder and enjoyed fishing. A memorial service will be held with a 1:00 visitation and a 2:00 service, Saturday, August 24, 2019, at South Asheboro Church of God, 4640 US Hwy 220 BUS S, Asheboro, NC 27205.  Mr. Brady is survived by his wife of 34 years,...

Troy- Brenda Hussey, 57, passed away August 17, 2019. Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation and Funeral Service. 

Bennett- Cole Steele Jessup, 20, passed away, Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born July 15, 1999, in Chapel Hill, NC, he was the son of Reggie Jessup and Tonda Phillips. Cole enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He liked working on cars and going fast. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, 5946 Pleasant Grove Church Rd, Bennett, Nc 27208. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Dexter and Wyatt Jessup; his sisters Joni...

Asheboro- Sylvia Sue Sewell Boyles, 79, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Born July 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Jean Sewell Jr and Genevieve Smith Sewell. She enjoyed raising dachshund, shih-tzu, and poodles. She loved dogs. She is survived by her sons Greg Boyles, & Tracy Boyles (Tammy); daughter, Kara Broyles (Scott); grandchildren, Travis Boyles (Jen), Tricia Boyles, Bradley Broyles, Nathan Broyles, Nicole Broyles, & Kendall Boyles; and 2 great...

Asheboro- Melba Bridger Bunting, 84, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at Randolph County Hospice. Born September 8, 1934, in Bladen, NC, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Edwards and Addie Russ Edwards. Melba Jean was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She has always loved and dwelt on her church work. She loved her husband, William, the Lord and her Pastor Brett Davis. She was a member of the East Laurinburg Church of God. She was a unique and outspoken person that loved...

Randleman- James "Jim" L Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 4, 2019 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. Born, April 13, 1940, in Troy, NC, he was the son of the late Colon Frank Johnson, and Ernestine Sadler Johnson.  Jim loved his family and enjoyed NASCAR. He will be greatly missed.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Johnson; daughter, Rhea (Andy); son, Mark (Melanie); grandchildren, Reanna, Kevin &...

Gladys Louise Maness of Star, NC, passed peacefully on to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1945 to parents Herbert Maness and Ruby Hazel Kearns Maness Shelton and was the youngest sister of Donnie Maness, Mary Faye Leonard, and Laura Asbil. Gladys was proceeded in death by siblings Ellen Chriscoe and Ernest Maness. Gladys leaves behind her three children, Buddy Caviness, Jamie Steffey, and Patti Glover. She was also the beloved “Maw-Maw” of 10...

Mrs. Carrie Lucille Parsons, daughter of the late Frederick Greer and Fern Ruth Deberry Greer was born on 9 March 1944 in Austin, TX. She was a graduate of Overbrook High School, in Philadelphia, PA.  She was united in holy matrimony to Richard “Billy” Parsons, on 8 November in 1973. Carrie was an active member of the Methodist Ministers and acted as Lay Speaker, always ready to serve and lend her services to Methodist Churches and any who needed prayer and a light along...

Eagle Springs- Patricia Steiert Greene, 82, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, at her home. Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service.