Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Tina Marie Rushing

Tina Marie Rushing

Mar 25, 2024

 Tina was born on September 27, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late William Franklin Rushing, Jr. and Nolie Coleman Rushing.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister Constance “Connie” Marie Rushing.

 

Tina is survived by her mother Nolie Coleman Rushing; sons, Kevin Lee, David Rushing; brothers, Richard, Clark, James, and Frank Rushing;...

Jack D. Briggs

Jack D. Briggs

Mar 25, 2024

Jack Daniel Briggs, a funeral director serving the communities of Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, and Richmond counties for nearly 65 years, died Monday, March 25 at age 84 after an extended illness.

 

He was born May 11, 1939 in Reidsville to Sidney O. Briggs and Ola Beanblossom Briggs.  After the death of his father in 1942, Briggs and his mother moved back...

Diane Aldridge Lassiter

Diane Aldridge Lassiter

Mar 24, 2024

Diane Aldridge Lassiter, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at home under the care of Gentiva Hospice. To hospice care workers,  Emily Bishop, Rebecca Andrews, Cayce Terry, and Senara Teal, thanks so much for your kindness, compassion and care. 

 

Diane is survived by her husband, John L. Lassiter; sons, Mitchell Hooper and Mark Hooper...

Terry Flavel Lawrence

Terry Flavel Lawrence

Mar 23, 2024

 Terry Flavel Lawrence, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home.

 Mr. Lawrence was born May 31, 1944 in Henry County, Tennesee to the late Louis Flavel and Daisy Novella McDaniel Lawrence. He began his 39 year career at Owens Illinois as a floor sweeper and retired as a supervisor. He had a deep love...

Mary Rainwater Hudson

Mary Rainwater Hudson

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Rainwater Hudson, 86, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. She was born in Richmond County, NC on November 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Herman and Ethel Shaw Rainwater. Mary was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church and retired from the textile industry.

 

Mary was a...

Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Alice Wallace Richardson, 81, of Hamlet went to her Heavenly Home on March 14, 2024. Mary was born on March 14, 1943 in Richmond County, a child of C.J.  and Ruth Wallace.

 

Mary was a homemaker, a baker, seamstress and a lifelong church member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was a WMU member, Sunday School teacher, nursery worker and...

Mary Alice Russell

Mary Alice Russell

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Alice Williams Russell, 79, of Rockingham, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Pruitt Health of Rockingham.

Mary was born February 10, 1945 a daughter of the late Frank Lee and Helen Dunn Williams. She attended Beaver Dam Methodist Church when she could go before sickness struck her body. She worked in the medical field for most of her...

Katie Webb Tyson

Katie Webb Tyson

Mar 13, 2024

Katie Webb Tyson, 76, of Ellerbe, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

Katie was born August 18, 1947 to the late William “Bill” and Geneva Greene Webb. She was loved by many that knew her. She was a homemaker in the later days of her life. She brought joy, laughter...

Bernie Shelton Fulp

Bernie Shelton Fulp

Mar 11, 2024

Bernie Shelton Fulp, 93, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. 

 

Mr. Fulp was born April 3, 1930 in Richmond County, a son of the late Revie Osborne and Ida Elizabeth Shelton Fulp. He served his country in the US Navy, had been a member of Victory Baptist Church and spent 63 years in tile...

Trina Marie Bowman

Trina Marie Bowman

Mar 7, 2024

Trina Marie Bowman, 43, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home. 

 

Trina was born March 19, 1980 in Richmond County, the daughter of Lori Wheeler and Tony Bowman (Alicia). She had worked in retail sales, delivering packages, but her passion was taking care of the elderly. 

 

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Jasmine...

Lydia Rainwater

Lydia Rainwater

Mar 7, 2024

Lydia Dianne Rainwater, 73, of Hamlet went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven surrounded by her family.

Lydia was born July 12, 1950 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Edward and Juanita White. She spent most of her time working as a Human Resources Manager for numerous retail...

Joanne Conyers Heidenreich

Joanne Conyers Heidenreich

Mar 5, 2024

The Carolina blue skies parted to welcome me peacefully home Tuesday, March 5, 2024 while surrounded by my family, who never left my side. I’d like the memories of me to be happy ones, full of love, laughter and wonderful remembrances of invaluable times shared. My hope is to be greeted by my parents, Frederick Ross Conyers, Jr. and Catherine...

Elaine Deal Rankin

Elaine Deal Rankin

Feb 26, 2024



Elaine Deal Rankin, 76, of Ellerbe, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

 

Elaine was born October 3, 1947 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late James H. and Katherine Brock Deal. She worked in Marketing for several years, loved cooking, painting and taking care of animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Marianne Iacona Nichols

Marianne Iacona Nichols

Feb 21, 2024

Marianne Iacona Nichols, 66 , of Ellerbe, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

 

Marianne was born May 6, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Gasper and Mary Louise Bowman Iacona. She loved being Kenneth’s mother, playing the piano, cooking, tending her flowers and studying God’s word. Those things made her the...

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne

Feb 20, 2024

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne, 53, of Wingate, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Atrium Hospice in Monroe.

 

Samantha was born March 16, 1970 in Richmond County, a daughter of James Michael Covington and the late Jeanette Humphrey Covington. She was a homemaker and passionate about loving her family and being a stay-at-home mom. In addition to her mother she was...

David Malcolm Baucom, II

David Malcolm Baucom, II

Feb 16, 2024

David Malcolm Baucom, II, 58, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. 



David was born December 18, 1965 in Richmond County, a son of the late David Malcolm Baucom and Arlene Fox Rasberry. He had worked with Oakwood Homes, loved fishing, hunting, riding his dirt bike, racing RC cars and his dogs. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Daren Steven Grainger

Daren Steven Grainger

Feb 13, 2024

Daren Steven Grainger, passed away on February 13. 2024, at the age of 35 in Hamlet, NC. He was born on July 26, 1988, in Richmond County. Daren was a beloved son, father, and partner who will be deeply missed by his family and numerous friends Daren is survived by his mother. Patrica Renee Lancaster (Steven Hodges), his daughter Elaina...

Alber Fay Singletary

Alber Fay Singletary

Feb 13, 2024

Alber Fay  Henson Singletary, 74 of Rockingham left this world for her Heavenly Home on February 13, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1950 in Richmond County the daughter of the late Albert  Henson and Fayvett Oaks Henson.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Singletary, Sr.; her son Ronnie Singletary and brother...

Donna Joyce Watson Chambers

Donna Joyce Watson Chambers

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Donna Joyce Watson Chambers left this Earthly World for her Heavenly Home on Feb 10. 2024 at Hospice Haven. Donna was born on Oct 21, 1946 in Richmond County, NC to the late Cecil Mills and Mary (Mae) Frances Barber Watson.

Donna was married for 53 years to Larry G. Chambers until his death in 2022. They had 1 son, Larry G. Chambers, Jr., who passed away in 2016 while living in Wilmington, NC. He was only 43 years old. He would always be the biggest part of Donna's heart.

Donna worked a few short jobs over her lifetime, but considered herself mainly a wife, mom and homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her husband and son throughout her married life. Donna took pride in decorating their homes as Larry's job moved them from town...

Carolyn Stovall Gibson

Carolyn Stovall Gibson

Feb 7, 2024

Carolyn Stovall Gibson, 86, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Mrs. Gibson was born June 7, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Wilbur C. Stovall, II and Mildred L. Jent Stovall Cunningham. She worked as a substitute teacher and later in retail...

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