Laverne Bunting Hayes

Laverne Bunting Hayes, age 92, passed away on April 10,2026, at Copperfield Health and Rehabilitation in Concord, North Carolina.

No formal services are planned currently. Interment will be private at Asheboro City Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her great grandparents Soloman and Louisa Bunting and her great, great grandparents William and Abigail Bunting.

Born in Asheboro, North Carolina on January 26, 1934, to Winfred Cox Bunting and Hazel Hill Bunting.

Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don Hayes, a son Don Hayes Jr. and daughter Kyra Hayes, and brother Michael Bunting.

Mrs. Hayes is survived by her daughter: Dana Camille Hayes Jones and her husband Thomas Craig Jones of Charlotte, and her grandson Keegan Hayes Jones of Charlotte.

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JoAnn Barnes Rogers

JoAnn Barnes Rogers, 91, of Asheboro, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at the Hospice Home of High Point.

A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at New Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Thomas Rogers officiating.

Born in Randolph County, NC on June 27, 1933, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Lee and Lydia Barnes. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Houston Thomas "H.T." Rogers; sisters, Jewell Barnes, Leta Morton, Mary Louise Barnes; and brothers, Morrison Barnes and John Wesley Barnes.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammie Rogers Swaim (Randall) of Thomasville; son, Thomas Anthony "Tony" Rogers (Ann) of Monroe; grandchildren, Chad Rogers (Melissa) of Weddington, Ashley Swaim Morgan (Tyler) of Maiden, Scott Swaim of Thomasville, Steven Clayton, Shawna Clayton both of Wingate, Chad Herd, Ashley Herd, both of Florida; great grandchildren, Dela Rogers, Maya Rogers, Chloe Rogers, Waylon Chase Morgan, Caden Herd, Dylan Herd, and Sander Clayton.

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JoAnn Barnes Rogers

Mother: Lydia Mae Hussey Barnes

Grandmother: Nancy Ann "Wincie" Hoover Hussey

Great, grandmother: Rachel Whisenhunt Hoover

Great, great grandmother: Rachel Briles Whisenhunt 

Great, great, great, grandfather: John Briles 

Billy Ray Bunting

 

Billy Ray Bunting, 80, of Asheboro, died Sunday, November 19, 2023 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home, and other times at the home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Randolph Memorial Park, with Pastor Phillip Talton officiating.

Born March 29, 1943, in Randolph Co., NC, Mr. Bunting was the son of the late Samuel and Clara Ozment Bunting.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Bunting was preceded in death by his sons, Billy Bryson, Ricky Bryson; brothers, Buck Bunting, Gene Bunting; sisters, Kat Kennedy, Ruby Parkin, Margie Palmer, and Faye Austin.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sisk Bunting of the home; stepdaughter, Lisa Tylicki of Asheboro; stepson, Mark Baker of Asheboro; sisters, Pansy Harrington (Barry), Sue Allen (Larry), Deb Murray (Johnny), all of Asheboro; grandchildren, Michael Tylicki, Tim Tylicki, Ashley Baker, Jesse Bryson; and his fur baby, "Buffy."

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Lawrence Edward Hoover

Lawrence Edward Hoover, 83, of Franklinville, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Funeral Services: 1:30 PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel, Ramseur, Officiating, Rev. Brian Pierce. Visitation: 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, Wednesday, Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur. Burial will be in the Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.

Lawrence was a native of Randolph County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Hoover and Mary Brewer Hoover Barber, step son, Michael Lewis Spencer, and step father, Tommy Barber.

Survivors: wife, Mildred Cox Spencer Hoover, of the home, daughter, Penny Hoover, of Asheboro, stepson, Mitchell Alex Spencer, and wife, Sandra, of Asheboro, stepdaughter-in-law, Fay Spencer, of Randleman, grandchildren, Chris Spencer, and wife, Beth, of Trinity, Celeste Spencer Long, and husband, Josh, of Asheboro, Vivian Spencer Holt, and husband, Tony, of Aberdeen, great-grandchildren, Ali Spencer, Kayla Lett, both of Trinity, Lillian Henson, Kaynah Long, both of Asheboro.

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Clarence Holt Bunting

Clarence Holt Bunting, age 91, of Asheboro passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home, Asheboro.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 1:30 - 2:45 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, prior to the funeral service in the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 pm with Rev. Ray Luther officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro.

Born July 21, 1928 in Asheboro, NC the son of Clarence Holt Bunting and Ada Merritt Bunting. In addition to his parents; Clarence is preceded in death by his wife: Pauline Bunting.

He is survived by two sons: Scott Bunting of Asheboro, Steve Bunting and his wife Christi of Randleman; grandchildren: Melissa Bunting of Troutman, Kathryn Sowers and husband Trent of Statesville, Ben Bunting and wife Allison of New Bern; 4 great grandchildren; sister: Shelby Harris and husband Gene of Asheboro; 2 brother-in-law's: G. R. Kindley, Jr. of Rockingham and David Dunn of Asheboro.

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Mona Louise Hoover Stout Dies

Mona Louise Hoover Stout, age 77, of Asheboro passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Back Creek Friends Meeting Cemetery, Back Creek Church Road, Asheboro with Pastor Michael Fulp, Jr. officiating. Born in Asheboro on June 24, 1939 to Lee and Dora Johnson Hoover. In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Stout and brother, Dempsey Hoover. Survived by her niece, Joyce Steelman of Surfside Beach, SC; and sister-in-law, Josephine Hoover of Asheboro; and several other nieces and nephews.

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Harvey Ellis Rich Dies

Harvey Ellis Rich, 65, of Sophia, NC, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at The Randolph Hospice House. Wake: 11:00am to 11:30am, Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Ridge Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Mt. View Independent Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Pugh officiating.

 Native of Randolph County, NC, born April 5, 1949. He was the son of late George Rich and Miranda Hoover Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Rich and sister, Ruby Rich Cagle. Survived by his cousins, Charles Bulla and wife, Ann, Virginia Lilly and husband, Earl, Grace Humble and husband, Harvey, Doris Bulla; special friends, Farrell Turner, Alvin Hoover, Susan Farmsworth, Ray Satterfield, David Kenyon, seven employees of the Mountain View Market, and faithful friend, “Bandit”. Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. 

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Charles Evans Hoover Dies in Hawaii

Charles Evans Hoover passed June 15, 2014 in Kapalua Bay, Maui, Hawaii.  A memorial service will be held in memory of Charles Hoover at First Wesleyan Church in High Point at 3:00 on Sunday, June 22nd. Born April 8th, 1937 in Randolph County to Joseph Hobson and Lanie Johnson Hoover.  Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Hobson Hoover; his mother, Mary Layton Hoover; and his brother, Dale Johnson Hoover. Survived by his wife, Shirley Murrow Hoover; his son, Michael Charles Hoover of King and his wife, Sherry; his daughter, Melanie Hoover Patton of Kernersville, and her husband, Kevin. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Jordan Michael Hoover, Kaley Ann Patton, Connor Evans Patton and Quinn Bryant Patton; and one brother, Joseph Neal Hoover of Colfax.

Great Great grandmother is Rachel Briles Whisenhunt. Also great, great, great grandson of Rachel Briles Hoover.

Husband's Line has Briles Ties!

Genevieve Laura Danz Hepler died on April 10, 2013 in Greensboro, NC. A graveside service will be held at Floral Garden Memorial Park on Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 pm. Born March 14, 1927 in Manor, Texas, the daughter of Felix and Ruby Danz. On October 21, 1944, she married Raymond Calvin Hepler Sr. and moved to High Point, NC. Survived by four children, Carol Dills and her husband Orville of Randleman, NC; Raymond Hepler Jr. and his wife Mary Ann of High Point, NC; Rebecca Apergis and her husband Steve of Burke, VA; and Elizabeth Rich of Greensboro, NC. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Theresa Rodriguez and husband Luis, Yvette Dills, Raymond Hepler III and wife Susie, Sarah Martin and husband Randy, Andrew Hepler and wife Genny, Jason Apergis and wife Catherine, Justin Apergis, and Kevin Rich and wife Lisa. She is also survived by her thirteen great-grandchildren: Karen Rodriguez, Ramon Rodriguez, Adam Rodriguez, Raymond Hepler IV (Cal), Ellie Hepler, Alex Martin, Jackson Martin, Oliver Hepler, Ethan Apergis, Caroline Apergis, Hailey Doan, Deven Tidwell, and Jonah Rich. She is also survived by her brothers Robert Danz and sisters Ruth Anderson and JoAnn Baldridge.

Raymond Calvin Hepler Sr. died in 1998 and is buried at Floral Garden. His mother, Gulie Hoover Hepler is buried at Back Creek Friends Cemetery in Asheboro, NC. First Briles line is Rachel Briles Whisenhunt born 1800 (Married to David), then Rachel Briles Hoover born 1750 (married to Jonas Hoover.