RIDGE FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons


Aaron Luoma

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director
  • Office Manager
Aaron is from Randleman, NC, and has strong ties to family in Michigan. He graduated from Randleman High School and started his career at the funeral home in 2019 as our office manager. He likes to spend most of his spare time with his wife and their pets.

Andrew H. Huffine

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner
Andy was born in Miami, FL, but grew up in Greensboro where he graduated from Dudley High School. He has been with Ridge Funeral Home since 1995 and a licensed funeral director for over 20 years. In his spare time he likes to travel, spending time at the beach and playing golf. He also loves music and animals. Andy is a member of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Asheboro and a former member of Randolph Rotary.

Carson Wright

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director and Embalmer

Charles T. Reeder

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Charles is from Seagrove, NC. He was vice president of Central Chair Company until joining Ridge Funeral Home in 2003. He holds a NC Funeral Service License and earned a Master's degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Charles, and his wife Patsy, are members of West Asheboro Church of God. They have two sons and two grandsons.

Frank Hayes

Job Titles:
  • Greeter
Frank has been a member of Ridge Funeral Home since 2012. He enjoys going to the beach with his wife, Nancy, and their family. In his spare time Frank enjoys playing golf.

Howard Donald III

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Assistant
Howard is a native of Norlina, NC. He and his wife, Sandra, are former owners of two Ace Hardware stores in the Tarboro area. They have three children, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He served in the US Navy and is a member of Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro.

Kirk Goodman

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner
Kirk grew up in Concord, NC, and graduated from Concord High School. He has worked in the funeral business since he was 16 years old and has been with Ridge Funeral Home since 1978. He received his funeral service license in 1980. Kirk is a member of Kiwanis Club of Asheboro and First United Methodist Church in Asheboro.

Mike Sherrill

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Assistant
MIke is the former long time manager at Chick-Fil-A in Asheboro. Mike and his wife, Lorraine, are member of First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Nancy R. Swaringen

Job Titles:
  • Co - Owner
Nancy was born in Concord, NC and moved to Asheboro in her "early" years. She graduated from Asheboro High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University. While in college she decided to follow in her father's footsteps and started working in the funeral business. She began working at Ridge Funeral Home in 1992 and has been a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. In 2006, she attained the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP). When not working, Nancy enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, and shopping with her mother. Nancy is a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Asheboro.

Patsy Yow

Job Titles:
  • Greeter

Roy McNeill

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Assistant
Roy is from Seagrove, NC and is retired from Black & Decker. He has been a member of Ridge Funeral Home for nearly 20 years. He raised chickens commercially and enjoys his garden. Roy and Ruth, his wife, are members of Union Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove, and enjoy time spent with their children and grandchildren.

William Cole

Job Titles:
  • Funeral Director and Embalmer
Will is a graduate Southwestern Randolph High School and Fayetteville Technical Community College and has an associates degree in Funeral Service. He obtained his N.C. Funeral Service License in 2022. In his free time Will enjoys playing sports and exercising.