All Obituaries

Sophia- Thomas Lee Allen, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at High Point Regional Medical Center. Born October 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Roy Jackson Allen, and Carrie Ford Allen. Thomas was a proud veteran of the Marines where he served from 1962 until 1968 when he was disabled in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary “Faye” Allen; children, Misty Sapp, Tina Kirkman, Tonya Allen-Holder, Cathy Allen, Christy Allen, Janice Hampton, Joy Ivan and...

Robbins- Kenneth Jay Lyston, Sr. (A.K.A. Cowboy), 65, formerly of St Louis, Missouri passed quietly on April 13th at his home outside of Robbins. He’s survived by his wife Noreen Keith Lyston and son Mister Dillion Coyote Lyston of Robbins. He also has a son Kenneth Jay Lyston, Jr. of Magnolia Springs, Alabama and a daughter Amanda Sue Lyston of Immokalee, Florida. He’s also survived by 7 granddaughters, 2 grandsons and 2 great grandkids. There are also many friends. Services...

Roy Kletti, aged 93, died peacefully in his sleep of bacterial pneumonia on April 12, 2021. He was a psychologist, an artist and author, and beloved dad. Highly intelligent, Roy had an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the world. It was hard to come up with a question he couldn't answer. His interests were wide-ranging but focused on science, nature, philosophy, classical music, history and parapsychology. Those who knew him were taken with his kind and gentle nature, his wise...

Biscoe- Robert Wilcher Taylor, 83, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Born October 3, 1937 in Surry County, NC, he was the son of the late Roy Lee Taylor, and Ilene Simons Taylor. Robert enjoyed fishing and watching old westerns on TV. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Lester Taylor. Robert is survived by his children, Robin Neas of Randleman, Pam (Darrell) Rich of Randleman, Grant Taylor of Sophia, and Donna Hedgecock of Randleman; 8...

Michael Howard Sease, 64 passed away in his home on April 10 in Asheboro. Born Oct. 16,1956 in Charleston S.C. and a lifelong resident of James Island, SC. Michael recently relocated to NC to be closer to family.  He graduated from the University of Charleston, with a bachelors in Accounting. Most of his career was spent within the automotive industry. One of Michael’s passions included the study and accumulation of coins. He enjoyed researching the historic...

Asheboro- Dwight Lacy Lamb, 61, passed away Saturday April 10, 2021 at his home. Born April 13, 1959, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Charles Lamb and Helen Viola Lovette Lamb. Mr. Lamb was self employed as a handy man before becoming diabled. Mr. Lamb enjoyed working on lawn mowers and fishing. He is survived by his siblings, Walter Clay Lambe and Mary Helen Tate (Robert “Junior”); ex-wife and friend, Narcia Lamb; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was...

Bennett- Reggie Arlee Jessup, 57, passed away Friday April 2, 2021. Born December 31, 1963 in Siler City, he was the son of Thurman Jessup and the late Alice Moran Dunlap. Reggie was a farmer of his own land, Jessup Farms.  He enjoyed working on the farm and riding four wheelers. Reggie is survived by his father, Thurman Jessup (Donna); children, Joni Jessup Wright (Terry), Dexter Jessup (Brittany), Harlee Jessup (Tim) and Wyatt Jessup (Sierra); grandchildren, Carlee Wright and Allen...

Jerry Joseph Worrick, 68, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at Randolph Hospice. Born March 5, 1953 in New York, he was the son of the late Arthur Charles Worrick Sr, and Marie Uhler Belmont. Jerry was retired and enjoyed writing short stories, listening to music, and drawing. Jerry is survived by his fiancé, Erin Nelson; step children, Autumn Nelson and Jacob Nelson; children Gerri Worrick Reith and Neil Worrick; brother Arthur C. Worrick Jr; and numerous friends and family....

Asheboro- Steven Bruce Lytton, 53, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021. Born January 17, 1967 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Harry Lytton and Elaine Davis Lytton. Steven received his high school diploma from Chatham Central High School and later attended CCCC. He attended Harvest Field Baptist Church where he was saved at the age of 33. He worked for Tim Garris Design Construction as a carpenter for 20 years. Steven loved keeping his brother’s Michael and Robert on their...

Heather Christine Phillips, 48, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House. Heather was born September 29, 1972 to the late Bernard (Bernie) Phillips and Artie Poole Phillips. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Ruth Wright Phillips and Glen (Monk) Phillips and her maternal grandparents Louise and Colvin Poole. Heather graduated from Asheboro High School and was employed by the Randolph County Tax...