All Obituaries

Randleman- Nicholas James Toomes, 29, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022. Born July 18, 1992 in Asheboro, he was the son of Joyce Lucas Toomes and the late Paul Allen Toomes. Nicholas received his high school education from Brittain Academy. He received further education in the fields of agriculture as well as electrical and wiring. He enjoyed gardening and being outside; watching movies with his mom, and spending time with his daughter Talyn. Nicholas is survived by his mother, Joyce;...

Asheboro- Rachel Davis Butterworth, 86, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Woodland Hills. Born October 13, 1935 in Moore County, she was the daughter of the late Ronna “Ronnie” Davis Mozelle Chriscoe. Rachel attended Church of God in Asheboro. She enjoyed putt-putt; fishing; card games; bingo; and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her mother; daughter, Patricia Powers; and her two late husbands, Rufus Henderson and Walter Butterworth. Rachel is...

Franklinville- Liam Lamar Miller, infant son of Michael Miller and Jasmine Kye, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his home. Liam enjoyed morning cuddles and playing with his mommy. He loved to admire himself in the mirror. He will be greatly missed by his parents; big sister, Mila Miller; grandma, Catherine Kye; aunt, Lily Kye; and uncle, Ethan Kye. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Ricky Kye.

Asheboro- Colt Harrison Seawell, 32, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. Born September 10, 1989 in Orange County, NC; he is the son of Donna Stuckey Gardner and her husband Chris, and Rex Seawell and his wife Kathy Tysinger. Colt was baptized at an early age at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in New Hope, NC. He attended Southwest High School in Asheboro. He worked at various jobs including Koffman’s, as a welder; CID, as a welder; and GHS where he did land scaping and mowing. He enjoyed...

Randleman- Joyce Lefler Tucker, 71, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born January 12, 1951 in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Lefler and Ellen Weadon Lefler. Joyce gave her life to the Lord in 1977 and served him through local churches. She loved to sing old gospel hymns, cook and spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Joyce worked for Black and Decker for many years as well as Noah's Ark Playschool. She loved children...

High Point- Janette "Jan" Mabe White, 87, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Westchester Manor. Born in Albemarle, NC on November 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Mabe and Treva Lawrence Mabe. Jan was a member of Sunset Avenue Church of God. She worked for Wachovia Bank for 30 years until her retirement and after Klaussner Furniture for 10 years. She enjoyed cooking, knitting and quilting. She was an avid reader and loved vacationing at Myrtle Beach. Jan loved...

Mary Elizabeth Kizer Dix, 96, of Asheboro, NC, passed away, April 23, 2022 at Mount Vista Health Park in Denton N.C.  She was born in Schoolfield, Virginia on October 15, 1925 to Stephen Grady and Jennie Belle Kizer.   Liz married her sweetheart, James Dix in 1946.  The couple moved to Asheboro in 1948 to raise their family.  They joined First Presbyterian Church where she served as Deacon, Bible Study Leader and an usher.  She also volunteered in the...

Randleman- Theresa “Louise” Lillard Miller, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on March 14, 1941 to the late William Avery Lillard and Theresa Wright Lillard. Louise lived the majority of her life in Randleman NC with her loving family. She lived a fulfilling life with her children; grandchildren; and great grandchildren; who were all her life’s joy. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ted...

Asheboro- Frederick Blaine Moore Sr, 72, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at High Point Regional. Born November 10, 1949 in Troy, he was the son of the late Garrett Blaine Moore and Sallie Mae Harris Moore. Frederick graduated from Asheboro High School in the Class of 1968. He then entered the United States Air Force where he furthered his education. He was honorably discharged in 1975. He worked until his retirement with Klaussner Furniture in Asheboro. Frederick was a member of...

Asheboro- Heather Abigail Caswell, 31, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Born October 2, 1990, she is the daughter of Brenda Caswell Smith. Heather is loved flowers and dressing up. She was passionate about animals and wanted to save them all. She would pick them right up off the streets and rescue them. Heather loved her Momma and always made sure to check in with her and up on her. Heather is survived by her son, Caleb Caswell; mom, Brenda Caswell Smith; brothers, Justin...