Benjamin Franklin Crotts, Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Crotts, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at 93 years of age. 

A service to celebrate Ben’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Prentis Harris. A graveside service will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

He is survived by a son, Joey Crotts (Deborah), and 3 daughters, Brenda McAdams (Jimmy), Gwen Cole (Larry), and Sharon Arnold (Randy). He has 5 grandchildren, Jim McAdams, Nathan McAdams, Jeremy Cole, Brittney Lambert, and Jonathan Crotts; 7 great-grandchildren, Chase, Kenna, Brantley, Jameson, Sam, Jacen, and Elizabeth. His late parents were Benjamin Franklin Crotts and Virginia Lucinda Miller Crotts. He was predeceased by his brother, Bobby Crotts, and sister, Lucille Summey. Also surviving is his sister, Rosa Lee Garren.

Mr. Crotts' great grandmother is Frances Ellen Briles Miller

Johnny Ray Parrish Dies

Johnny Ray Parrish, 62, born November 23, 1959, passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2022 with family by his side. There will be a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Johnny is proceeded in death by his parents, Ray Parrish and Esther McDowell Parrish; sister, Peggy Boggs; and brother, Tony Parrish.

Johnny is survived by his son, Terry Ray Roberts of Star; two sisters, Judy Parrish York (husband Danny York) and Linda Parrish Dunn both of Asheboro; companion, Gisela Gwen Rabon of the home; granddaughter, Michaela Barnes of Ohio; and several nieces and Nephews.

Five generations back to Fannie Briles Miller

Carr Max Parrish

Carr Max Parrish, age 81, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.

The Parrish Family will receive friends Sunday, February 6, 2022, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC.

Max was born at home on May 4, 1940 to the late Carr and Mary Elizabeth Miller Parrish in Farmer, NC.

Max was preceded in death by his infant son, Todd Max Parrish, his parents, siblings: Ester Cox, Hilda Robbins, Frances Hill Wall, Peggy Parrish, L.C. Parrish, Ray Parrish, Clegg Parrish, Ike Parrish and Arthur Parrish.

He is survived by his wife: Jane Sanders Parrish of the home; daughters: Tammy Jane (Jose) of Rockingham and Kellie Jo (Scott) McDowell of Jackson Creek, son: Carr Max “Chuck” Parrish, Jr., of Trinity; grandchildren: Joseph (Felicia) Miller of Denton, Brain (Stephanie) Anderson of Burlington, Curtis (Amanda) Anderson of Randleman and Roxanne Parson of Asheboro; and 22 great grandchildren.

Four generations back to Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller

Cynthia Mae “Sissy” Miller Cooper, 61, Dies

SEAGROVE - Cynthia Mae “Sissy” Miller Cooper, 61, of Seagrove passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Randolph Health.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 from 1-1:45 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. 

A memorial service will follow on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel.

Born in Randolph County on June 30, 1959, preceded in death by her mother, Vivian Miller.

She is survived by her husband, James Cooper; sisters, Angie Joyce of Randleman and Penny Wilcox of Asheboro; and brother, Randy Miller of Asheboro.

Mrs. Cooper's great great grandmother is Frances Ellen "Fannie" Briles Miller

Danny Eugene Miller Dies, Great Grandmother is Fannie Briles Miller

Danny Eugene Miller, 69, of Archdale died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 20, 2019.

The family will greet friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church, 6499 NC Hwy 62 in Trinity, followed by a memorial celebration of Danny’s life at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Morris Little officiating.

Born June 11, 1950 in High Point to the late Ernest Allen Miller and Margaret Trexler Miller.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Miller, Sr.

Surviving: his wife of 18 years, Cynthia Frye Miller; daughters Dannielle Miller of Thomasville, Katherine Thompson Wishon and husband, Travis of Archdale; granddaughters, Nikki Miller, Lily Wishon; brothers, Larry Miller, Roger Miller, Sr.; sisters, Phyllis George and companion, Brad Kirby, Marlene Lawson and husband, Ron, Regina Gainey and special K-9 companion Zoe.

Mr. Miller's great grandmother is Frances "Fannie" Briles Miller

Tony Lee Parrish

Tony Lee Parrish, 53, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his home.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2016, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Gearren officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Ridge Funeral Home and other times at the home.

A native of Randolph County, Mr. Parrish was born October 30, 1962, the son of the late Vernon and Esther Parrish. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Boggs; and a son-in-law, Chad Howard.

Mr. Parrish is survived by his wife, Lou Parrish of the home;,daughters, Debbie Lou Parrish, Lisa Mae Zuniga and husband, Martin, all of Asheboro; son, Tony Wayne Parrish and wife, Vanessa of Asheboro; sisters, Judy Marion and Linda Dunn, both of Asheboro; brother, Johnny Parrish of Asheboro; grandchildren, Juanna Zuniga, Martin Zuniga, Alex Zuniga, Matthew Parrish, Ryan Parrish and Ansley Parrish.

Five generations back to Fannie Briles Miller