All Obituaries

Keaton Scott Hunt, 20, of Asheboro, NC, went to his heavenly home on June 12, 2019. Keaton was a fine young man and a good boy.  He loved his family, friends and church.  He never missed worship on Sunday.  Everyone who knew him, knew they could count on him to be there for anything they needed. Keaton truly loved the ocean, and felt like scuba diving made everything in life better! Keaton had a servant heart and lived out Christ’s commandment to love one another,...

ASHEBORO — Anita Jean Duckett Bolick, 81, of 1223 Pepperidge Road, Asheboro, N.C., departed this life on June 8, 2019, at home. Anita was a wonderful mother and loving grandmother. She was known as a giver not a taker, being thrifty, speaking her mind and was affectionately nicknamed “Mean Jean” for her toughness. She loved yard work, reading and studying the Bible. She was a native of Burke County, N.C. and a graduate of Hudson High School, Class of 1956, Hudson,...

Asheboro- Brenda Lee Hill, 65, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Randolph Hospice Home. Born January 5, 1954, in Galax, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene & Relda Holdaway. Brenda worked as a combo sewer at ETI for 20 years. She enjoyed bible studies, cooking, watching tv, and crafts. She is survived by her son, Barney Hill (Stevie); grandsons, Tyler Hill and Spencer Holdaway; and brother, Allen Ritch. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Cecil Holdaway Hill;...

Washington- Jerry “Steven” McCrary, 68, passed away, May 25, 2019, at Randolph Hospice Home.  Born December 31, 1950, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late Foster Grant McCrary, and Audrey Hyatt McCrary. Steven graduated from North Davidson High School, and went on to obtain an Associates Degree. He served in the Army National Guard and later worked with McCrary Bros House Movers. He enjoyed reading and studying the Bible and was a part of the Methodist faith....

Siler City- Mark Lee Moody, 58, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at UNC Hospital. Born February 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Dwight Lee Moody and Doris Maness Moody. Mark enjoyed going fishing, gardening and watching old movies. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Mark was saved at a very early age and was a member of the Mount Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his siblings, Kay Spoon (Ricky) and Michael Moody (Anna); niece, Rachel Spoon;...

Asheboro- Michael Allen Nodine Sr, 60, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Born December 16, 1958, in Yorkers, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth Nodine and Theresa Bellantoni Nodine. Michael enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He liked growing plants and enjoyed wood carving. He also liked trucks. Michael graduated from Stratford High School in Stratford, CT and later graduated from Truck Driving School where he received his CDL license. He was of Catholic...

Asheboro- Ralph Joseph DeBari, 79, went to be with Jesus, Monday, May 13, 2019. Born November 18, 1939, in Suffolk County, NY, he was the son of the late, Lawrence Dominick DeBari and Sophie Ohman DeBari. Ralph worked at his family’s restaurant his father built, DeBari’s Pavilion, located in Rocky Point, NY, all through his younger years and through high school. The restaurant served as St Anthony’s Catholic Church on Sundays until the official church was built. Ralph...

Milton Cleveland “Cleve” Small went to be with Jesus on May 11th 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. Cleve lived everyday to the fullest and never failed to make those around him smile. Family and friends will always miss all his jokes and his infectious laugh that seemed to follow him everywhere. Cleve was a proud dad to his 5 children and honored to be called grandpa by his 3 grandchildren. Cleve was head over heels for his wife, Shelly and he made sure everyone knew the...

Asheboro- Josephine Bell Ownsbey, 57, went to be the Lord, Friday, May 10, 2019. She dearly loved her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Robert Fred Ownsbey Jr (Tabitha), and Ann Ownsbey; sisters, Cindy Henderson (Johnny), and Karen Richardson; brother, Thomas Suit (Hazel); grandchildren, Megan Hayes, Joseph, Chase and Robert Ownsbey III; several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Stubby.  She was...

West End- Nubie Clarence Burns, 84, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at First Health Hospice. Born October 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Cauley Linzie Burns and Jeanette “Nettie” Fiskeaux Burns. He is survived by his Burn's siblings, Virgil (Annie Ruth), Harold, Roy, Harvey, Richard (Faye), Billy and Judy. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church, 619 Brown’s Chapel Rd, Robbins, NC. Services...