Ridge Funeral Home

06/06/2026

Kiara Rubi Fuentes

Kiara Rubi Fuentes, of Sophia, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem.

A private graveside service will be held at Bailey's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Asheboro, with Pastor Alberto Velazquez officiating.

Kiara was born on March 7, 2026, in Forsyth County. She was a tough fighter and you could always recognize her from her signature crazy hair. Kiara was loved greatly by her whole family.

Kiara is survived by her parents, Juan Fuentes and Jaqueline Navas; sisters, Yvonne Garcia, Izabella Garcia, Ailani Fuentes, Alex Garcia, Nathanial Fuentes; maternal grandparents, Emboly and Edgar Navas; and paternal grandparents, Bigda Fuentes and Juan G. Fuentes.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Juan and Jaqueline want to give a big sincere thank you to their entire family for the love they shared towards them and Kiara. The family would like to also extend a special thank you to all the NICU nurses at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem.

Memorials may be made to Brenner Children's Hospital, Philanthropy Office, PO Box 571021, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1021

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06/05/2026

Lois Dale Stiles

Lois Dale Stiles, 89, of Asheboro, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Born on July 18, 1936, in Luzerne, PA, Lois was the daughter of the late Hall and Lucille Dale. She was a retired social worker.

In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Stiles, Sr.

Surviving are her children, Thomas Stiles, Jr., Tammy Stiles, Timothy Stiles (Joan), Trisha Valcich; grandchildren, Thomas Stiles, Samantha Stiles, Zachary Stiles, Cody Shinn (Jon), Raine Valcich, Reese Valcich; great grandchildren, Bryce, Jonathan, Ryleigh, Jackson, Hattie, Harley; great-great grandchildren, Willow, Adeline; and dog, Lilly.

The family would like to thank the staff of Cross Road Memory Care for the excellent care provided to Lois in her final years.

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06/05/2026

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06/03/2026

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06/01/2026

Patsy "Pat" Cole

Patsy "Pat" Osolean Cole, 79, of Asheboro, passed away, Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home.

Pat was born on September 19, 1946, in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of the late Fred Herndon and Esther Hatcher Peacock. She was a hard worker who retired from Sara Lee. Most of all, she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were very special to her and she would have done anything for them. Pat and Jackie loved visiting people and going to the beach. Pat was such a giving person and loved sending flowers.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her sisters, Norma Shaw and Callie Hatcher.

Surviving are her husband of almost 60 years, Jackie Cole; daughter, Lisa Sexton of Asheboro; son, Todd Cole; sisters, Edith Wilks (Scott) of Wallace, SC, Ruby Gainey of Wallace, SC, Mae Winstead (Jeff) of Cheraw, SC, Faye Sartor (John) of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Morgan McNeill (Zach), Mason Sexton (Kelsey), Taylor Cole; great grandchildren, McCoy Sexton, Kynley Grace McNeill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Memorials may be made to Asheboro Friends Meeting, 230 E. Kivett Street, Asheboro, NC 27203.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Melissa Edwards, Lily Hathaway, Savannah Avendano, and Debbie Martin.

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06/01/2026

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05/31/2026

Mary Lou Overman Allred

Mary Lou Overman Allred, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery, Liberty, with Pastor Jam Patterson officiating.

Mary was born in Randolph Co., the daughter of the late Jesse Overman, and Kate Collins Overman. She first graduated from Liberty High School, and then graduated from Elon College to get her start as a stenographer and later graduated from High Point College where she began her new career as a teacher which she did for many years until later graduating with her Masters' from NC A&T and began teaching the academically gifted students of Randolph County until her retirement in 2003.

She will always be remembered by her love of teaching and devotion she had to her students. She had a strong faith which was reflected by her her favorite holiday Christmas where she loved to decorate and get into the season. Mary took great pride in her appearance and would dress her best for any occasion. She never knew a stranger and was so gracious to everyone she met. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her family. Mary will be remembered by her strong will and great independence and the legacy that she left, giving others the gift of knowledge.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her 12 siblings.

She is survived by her sons, Alan Allred, Mark Allred; and her beloved grandson, Bradley Allred.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Clapps Convalescent Nursing Home for the special care given to Mary.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741; or to the Humane Society of Randolph County, P.O. Box 4384 Asheboro, NC 27204.

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05/30/2026

Peggy Terry

Peggy June Henry Terry, 82, of Asheboro, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Peggy was born on March 14, 1944, in Lancaster, SC, the daughter of the late William Crawford Henry and Mary Evelyn McGuirt Henry. She loved the outdoors, always looking for an opportunity to go the mountains, Maggie Valley, or sit back and enjoy the greenery and watch the birds fly by. She was devoted wife, a wonderful mother and a very wonderful friend to everyone who knew her. Peggy's name should've been "Google", because she could provide a wealth of knowledge to whoever asked her anything.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Terry; sister, Betty Gillikin; and brother, Melvin Henry.

Peggy is survived by her children, Tanya Hepburn (Kirk), Kim Sparks (Steve), Nicole Kutujian (Bruce), Hank Terry (Heather); sister, Candy Henry; grandchildren, Mason (Alliah), Brandi (Joe), Drew, Meagan, Phillip, Emily, Samantha, Kursten, Chace, Felicity; great grandchildren, Melanie, Jacob, Kalani, Karley, Jordan, Jace, Seifer, Silas, and Sienna.

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05/29/2026

Garland "Bobby" Richardson

Garland “Bobby” Eugene Richardson passed away on May 13, 2026, at his home in Randleman. He was the husband of Ann Wright Richardson, with whom he shared seventy-two years of a loving and happy marriage.

Bobby is survived by his wife Ann, as well as two daughters, Anita Richardson (husband John Riley), and Scarlet Richardson Parenteau. He was the grandfather of four grandchildren—Michelle Marie Parenteau, Matthew Phillip Parenteau, Anna Sophia Riley, and Joseph Richardson Riley. He was also the great-grandfather to Sibyl Sorrell, Helena Sorrell, Beau Sorrell, Emery Sorrell, Raylee Sorrell, and Tyson Riley. He had two sisters, Sheila Henderson and Janet Carter, nieces and nephews, Tammy, Todd, Tracey, Darrin, and Jessica. He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Jewel and Fred Richardson.

Bobby was born in Randleman, North Carolina on July 20, 1931. He spent a happy life there, raising his family.

He attended Randleman High School, but left school early to join the U.S. Navy in 1949 and served during the Korean War. He served as a Gunners Mate on the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. Helena, and finished his Navy career, on the same ship, in 1953 as a Lead Petty Officer of Turret 3. He was grateful the remainder of his life for the opportunity to serve his country during a time of war.

Bobby worked for 25 years at Laughlin Hosiery Mill in Randleman fixing the machines there. He then became a welder for Carolina Steel in Greensboro. After working for many years, he returned to Randolph Community College and earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science and became a Machinist. He spent the remainder of his career as a machinist for Cleveland Twist Drill Company in Asheboro, from where he retired at the age of 78.

Bobby loved horses and spent many years training and showing them with his daughters. He attended farrier school and became the family farrier. He was also an avid sailor who enjoyed quiet time on the water with his wife Ann sailing their beautiful boat Aloha. A lover of music and lyrics, Bobby knew hundreds of songs and played many string instruments. He learned the fiddle later in life and formed his own band, Carolina Bluegrass Partners. He and Ann took the band to numerous venues where they enjoyed playing music, dancing together, and making others smile.

Bobby was a steady, hard-working, supportive husband and Dad and will always be remembered by his family for the love, support, and knowledge they received from him.

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