All Obituaries

Faustino Jaramillo Olvera passed away October 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.  Arrangements are entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service of Asheboro, NC. 

Dennis Patrick Jr., 28, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He is survived by his fiancé Sarah Laney of the home, mom Maureen Orcutt, daughter Maggie Patrick, sisters; Amanda Orcutt and Andrea Patrick, brother; Aaron Patrick and wife Tara, uncle Max Kerr, Mitchell Kerr, aunt; Mary Adams. A herd of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Tamara Lee Holmes of Ramseur passed away on October 13, 2019. Arrangements are entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service of Asheboro, NC.   

Asheboro- Sandra Kay Newman, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Randolph Hospice Home. Born January 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the late, Clarence “Junior” McPherson and Carrie “Maxine” Lamb McPherson. She attended Randleman High School, and was a member of the Pleasant Garden Church in Pleasant Garden, NC. She is survived by her daughters, Missy Brooks, Amy Needham, and Sherry Richardson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Deweese, and William and Isabella...

    Dr. Robert J. Mead, Jr. departed this life on October 8th, 2019 at his home in Asheboro, NC after a brief illness.  He was born on December 13, 1945 to the late Robert J. Mead, Sr. and Lois Brown Mead in Wilmington, Delaware.  He is survived by his wife, Carol; three children, Ashlee and partner Nate, Philip and wife Rebecca, Trisha and husband Michael; & grandchildren, Monroe and Walker.  Also surviving him are his three siblings, twin brother Richard,...

Asheboro- Jimmy Lee Callicutt, 59, passed away at the Randolph Hospice Home, Friday, October 4, 2019. Born February 11, 1960, he was the son of the late, John “Albert” Callicutt, and Versie Mae Hill Callicutt. Jimmy enjoyed reading, and liked looking after his pets, Blackie, his dog, and his 2 cats. He attended West Montgomery High School in Mt. Gilead. Jimmy is survived by his brothers and sisters, Charlie “Buddy” Callicutt, Joann Graves of Tennessee, Kathy...

ASHEBORO, NC — Bryan A Manzer died suddenly in a plane accident in Asheboro, NC. Resident of Asheboro, NC since 2015. December 8, 1957 - October 4, 2019 Memorial services will be held in Asheboro, Wed. (Oct 16) at the NC Airport Museum and in New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to NC Aviation Museum and Randolph County SPCA in Asheboro, NC. Born in Geneva, N.Y. Graduate of Midlakes HS, Phelps, N.Y. Attended US Air force Academy in Colorado for 3 years...

Shallotte- Charles Leon Tuttle, 64, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019, at his home. Born December 24, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles Lindbergh Tuttle, and Mary Inez Patton Tuttle. Charles enjoyed grilling, fishing and kayaking. He was a fan of Nascar and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He worked in maintenance for Union Carbide and Energizer for 48 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, October 7, 2019, at Midstate Cremation &...

Asheboro- Wanda Woods Johnson, 65, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019. A service will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, October 5th, 2019, at Sheraton Park Freewill Baptist Church, 175 E Sheraton Park Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406 with fellowship to follow after. Cremation services entrusted to Midstate Cremation & Funeral Service. 

Asheboro- Willard James Roberts Sr, 90, passed away at Randolph Hospice Home, Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Born January 15, 1929 in Asheboro, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas George Roberts and Martha Collins Roberts. Willard is survived by his wife of more than 55 years, Sara Lucille Roberts; his children, Willard James Roberts Jr(Patricia) of NC, Jo Anne Roberts DePriest(Bill) of NC, Rick Roberts(Marta) of Texas, and Dean Roberts of NC; and his brother, Leonard Roberts; as well as...