All Obituaries

Fatima Anne Alston gained her angel wings on September 26th at her home in Asheboro, North Carolina. Fatima was 68 years old. Fatima was born to the late Eula Mae and Colon Alston on May 3rd 1954 in Siler City, North Carolina.   Fatima dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother and grandmother who loved life and did not meet any strangers. Fatima had a passion for art and cooking, when she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found...

Tiona Rena Sesmas departed this life on September 28, 2022. She was a blessing to her mother Felisha L. Alston and father Timoteo Torres on March 1, 1989. Tiona was a loving wife, mother, daughter and granddaughter. She attended Asheboro High School and was employed at Sunrise Homecare and Energizer. Tiona enjoyed cooking, cleaning and spending time with her family, she loved her husband, kids, mother, grandmother unconditionally. She is proceeded in death by: Fleta Alston (grandmother);...

Donna Matthews Ledwell was born to the late Wilbert Matthews and Hattie Pearl Isley on July 13, 1961.  On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Donna peacefully transitioned from this life to one of eternal rest at State Employee’s Credit Union Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care in Pittsboro, NC. She joined Emmanuel Fellowship COGIC of Siler City, NC where she was very active.  She served as an usher  and was a vital part of the music department as a Praise and...

Jeffery Stiltner, age 51, of Asheboro, North Carolina, left this world too soon on July 17, 2022. Jeffery was born in Grundy, Virginia on October 31, 1970. He went on to manage Hugh’s Furniture and obtain a certification in welding. He was such a great leader he even taught his own self how to play the guitar beginning at the age of 16 years old. Playing music was his language when he didn’t quite know how to put his feelings into words, and led to many friendships that will...

Maria Blanca Veronica Torres Herrera was a mother of 2 and adoring wife to husband Antolin Rabadan, vero passed away in the early hours of July 5, 2022. Maria (vero) was born May 22, 1977 in Asiento Aguascalientes, Mexico. She left behind two wonderful parents: Jose Torres and Manuela Torres and 7 siblings that loved and cared for her. She has a grandchild: Cataleya who she loved and adored to death.  My mother was one of a kind, she could light up a whole room with her smile and joy....

Vincent “Vince” Antonio Love was born February 25, 1984 to Vincent Coble and Yvonne Cheek. Vince loved pitbull dogs, snakes and all animals. He especially loved his Grandma. He also enjoyed fishing at his favorite fishing spot. He was loved deeply by his family and they will miss him every day for the rest of their lives. Vince leaves to morn his passing his parents, Vincent Coble and Yvonne Cheek. Stepparents, Rodrick Cheek and Angela Coble. Siblings, Rodrick Cheek, Jr. (Emily),...

Oliver Ray Barnes, better know as “Ollie”, was born on May 30, 1939 to the late Johnny Barnes, Sr. (stepfather) and Mary Lency Barnes in Wilson County.   He departed this life on Friday evening, April 15, 2022. On August 25, 1974, Oliver Barnes was joined in holy matrimony to Pearley Ledwell. He was employed with Ramtex in Ramseur, NC for over 25 years. Ollie moved from Wilson and stayed with his Aunt Cleo and his Uncle Brim for 10 years then moved out on his own in...

Erick Keyshawn Herring was born January 13, 1990 in High Point, NC to Marcella “Marcie” D. Hill and Roger D. Herring. Erick transitioned into eternal life on March 23, 2022. Erick was educated in Randolph County Schools and earned his GED through Job Corps in Kittrell, NC. Erick’s artistic personality was evident through his love for music, drawing, culinary, and the ability to make people laugh. In addition to his jovial persona; he also enjoyed spending time with the...