All Obituaries

Sophia- Billy “Bud” Jones, 60, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Randolph Hospice Home. Born August 7, 1958, he was the son of the late Billy Jones and Virginia Jennings Jones. Bud enjoyed riding his bike, and horses. He loved his animals (Smutt) and playing with his grandkids. He worked for 17 years at Randolph Packing, and at Jones Roofing for 15 years. Bud is survived by his wife Judy Ann McDowell Jones, of the home; his children, Crystal Potts of Asheboro, NC,...

Clyde Edward Henderson, age 78, went to be with his Savior and Lord while at his home, on Monday, April 8, 2019.  Clyde was born June 8, 1940 and is the son of the late Earl Douglas Henderson and the late Lessie Juanita Montgomery Henderson of Virginia. He is preceded in death by his infant sister- Shirley Henderson, sister, Sue Henderson Dawson (Delmar Dawson), brother Emmett Henderson (Geraldine).  He has one surviving sister, Dixie Henderson Musselwhite (late James...

Asheboro- Amber Leigh Cox, 29, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00am at Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Rd, Asheboro, NC. Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service. 

Sophia- Forrest Ray Smith, 62, passed away, Thursday, March 28, 2019. A Funeral will be held, Friday, April 12, 2019 at Midstate Cremation and Funeral Service, 304 Lanier Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203, with a 11:00 visitation and a 12:00 service. Burial will follow immediately after at Holly Hill Cemetery in Thomasville, NC. Funeral services entrusted to Midstate Cremation and Funeral Service. 

Sophia- Steve McCoy Caughron, 83, passed away, Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Born August 29, 1935, he was the son of the late William Otey Caughron and Mattie Pearl Crotts in Randolph County, NC. He attended Poplar Ridge School. He was an active member of the Hillsville Civitans for many years and instrumental in the development of the Hillsville Ball Field. He enjoyed raising cows, growing vegetables and working outdoors. He worked in construction for most of his life. At one time, he...

Asheboro- John S Richards, 68, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service. 

Randolph NC- Fatimate “Babs” Chardanoff of Asheboro died peacefully on Friday, March 22.  She was 84 years old.  Born in France, Babs’ childhood was spent under Nazi occupation, which steadied her faith and motivated her to always be a beacon of light and love.  In 1956 she moved to the United States, settled in Asheboro, and became a U.S. citizen in 1960, an accomplishment in which she took extraordinary pride.  Babs was a fixture around Asheboro,...

Harold Edward Smith January 7, 1954 – March 21, 2019.Harold Edward Smith passed away on March 21, 2019 in Asheboro, NC. Harold was born January 7, 1954 to Harold and Agnes Smith in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Washington High School and earned an Associates Degree from Edgecombe Community College. Harold was retired from a 46-year career in injection molding. Harold adored his family and loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved riding his motorcycles and exploring the...

SEAGROVE — Raymond Rorie Thompson, 79, of Seagrove died Wednesday, March 20, 2019, surrounded by his family at Hospice House of Randolph. He served 30 years in both the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, retiring as a first sergeant. He was retired from General Electric and Black and Decker. He was preceded in death by mother, Affie Lilly Thompson; father, Claude Alexander Thompson Sr.; brothers, Robert Thompson, Claude Alexander Thompson Jr. and Harold Thompson; and sisters, Vera Carter,...

Asheboro- Cassie Lyn Johnson, 36, passed away Tuesday, March 19,2019 at UNC Hospital. A celebration of life was held Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service, 304 Lanier Ave, Asheboro, NC 27203.