All Obituaries

Biscoe- Brenda Green Hewett, also lovingly known as “Bibee,” 67, of Biscoe, died Thursday, January 16th at Autumn Care in Biscoe, NC. Brenda was a native of Robeson County, a graduate of North Moore High School, and spent many years working in the textile industry. She was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas Jake Green and Hettie Hickman Green, brother, Ernest Hoyt Green, sister, Glenda Green Clark, half sisters, Ruby Egan, Gladys Rose, and...

Liberty- Daniel Richard Garrett, 77, unfortunately and very unexpectedly, suffered a stroke on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, and passed away at 7:15am, Saturday, January 11, 2020 following complications from surgery. Born March 22, 1942, in Liberty, he was the son of Cora Moffitt Garrett and Henry Garrett Sr. One of six boys, he remained in Liberty, NC where he raised his own family with his wife Brenda. They had two children; Lisa Garrett and the late, Patrick Lynn Garrett. Daniel proudly...

Randleman- Joe “Jo-Jo” Anthony Zepeda, 41, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Born July 24, 1978 in Texas, he was the son of Sofia Reyes Zepeda and Raphael Reyes & Roberto and Tamara Villasenor. Jo-Jo enjoyed gardening, fishing, and grilling. He worked as a painter with Yoder Wallcoverings for 8 years, and for Tom Keener Inc for 17 years. Jo-Jo is survived by his wife of 13 years, Wanda Hicks Zepeda; sons, Christopher Poore and Jacob Watson; parents, Sofia Reyes Zepeda...

Christine Elizabeth Purnell, passed away on January 11, 2020, in the loving arms of her parents, after a long term illness.  Christine was born April 28, 1987 in Detroit,  Michigan.  At the age of 5 she moved to Asheboro, NC with her family where she has resided since the move.  She attended Southwest Randolph High school and graduated with a GED from Randolph County Community college and continued her education there with the goal of an Associate's...

Asheboro- Harvey Richard Swaim, 73, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Randolph Hospital. Born October 1, 1946, in North Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas Swaim and Edith Ireland Swaim. Harvey is survived by his wife, Laura Reams Swaim; children, Chad and Tammy Swaim; grandchildren, Christian Burns, and Leeah Richards; siblings, Judy Kennedy (Robert), Barbara Everette (Wilbur), and Tommie Brown (Jesse); as well as a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death...

Donald Richard Monroe, 85, of Asheboro, peacefully died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hospice of Randolph County surrounded by his family and friends. A service celebrating the life of Mr. Monroe will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, January 11 at the First Presbyterian Church, 419 West Walker Avenue, Asheboro, North Carolina. Mr. Monroe was born January 12, 1934, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Claude Cornelius Monroe and Lucy Luanna Britain Monroe.  In 1948, following his father’s...

Asheboro- Vickie Davine Corum Pack, 68, passed away at her home, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Born January 27, 1951, in Asheboro, she was the daughter of the late James & Georgia Irene Corum. Vickie attended Randleman High School in Randleman, NC. She worked as a CNA and was a member of the Sophia Support Club. She enjoyed helping others. Vickie accepted Christ as her savior at a young age and attended Farmer Missionary Baptist Church in Asheboro, NC. The funeral will be held Saturday,...

Asheboro- Alton “Eugene” Lambeth, 71, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, at Randolph Health. Born June 28, 1948, he was the son of the late Lewis Lambeth and Cynthia Dunn. Eugene accepted Christ as his savior at a very early age. He worked in production for Hooker’s Furniture as well as other jobs before losing his eye sight. He liked Nascar, the Tarheel’s, and spending time with his family. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 1, 2019 at Whites...

Asheboro- Robert Ira Murray, 55, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Moses Cone Hospital. Born February 26, 1964, he was the son of Frances Davis Murray and the late Robert Lewis Murray Jr. Robert enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He liked Nascar and Football. He is survived by his wife of the home, Helen Murray; sons, Derek Bell and Ethan Murray; granddaughter, Virginia Bell; siblings, Scott Murray, Jim Murray, Gina Murray, Crystal Murray, and Susan Smith; mother, as well as a...

Ramseur- Spencer Reid Conrad, 49, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Born March 24, 1970, in Randolph County, NC, he was the son of Thomas Conrad & Patsy Spencer Conrad. Spencer graduated from Southwestern Randolph High School and was a long-distance truck driver. He is survived by his parents; sister, Donna Conrad Long (Reggie); niece and nephews, Colton Long (Mary), Chelsey Long Cox (Ethan), and Carter Long; great nephew, Reid T Long as well as a host of friends. He was...