Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Margaret Joyce Nichols
Sep 5, 2025
On Friday, September 5, 2025, following her battle with cancer and surrounded by her family, Margaret Joyce Strickland Nichols, completed her earthly journey and entered into rest.
Joyce was born on January 8, 1946, in Guilford County, a daughter of the late Rev J.W. and Marie Murdock Strickland. She obtained an associate’s degree from Richmond Community College and later her bachelor’s...
Mary Ann Covington Thomas Carlton
Aug 31, 2025
Mary Ann Covington Thomas Carlton, a cherished soul and beloved member of her community, passed away on August 31, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on April 10, 1939, in Richmond County, North Carolina, Mary Ann's life was a testament to kindness, love, and dedication.
A proud graduate of Rohanen High School, Mary Ann fostered a deep...
Gene Gardner Barnes
Aug 29, 2025
Gene Gardner Barnes, a beloved family man and dedicated public servant, made his final journey on August 29, 2025, at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on December 13, 1938, Gene led a life marked by his fun-loving spirit, kindness, and unwavering love for those around him.
After graduating from Stedman High School, Gene proudly served his...
Timothy Garrett Jacobs
Aug 27, 2025
Timothy Garrett Jacobs, affectionately known as Tim, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockingham on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on August 18, 1962, in Darlington County, South Carolina, Tim was a cherished member of his family and community, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, dedication, and accomplishment.
Tim was proud to be the...
Rev. Kenneth Eugene Benoist
Aug 24, 2025
Rev. Kenneth Eugene Benoist, 92, of Rockingham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2025.
Kenneth was born December 12, 1932 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late Clyde L. Benoist and Nancy Watts Benoist. He retired from JP Stevens, and was Pastor of the East Rockingham Congregational Holiness church for many years. He...
Hester Goins Goodwin Dillon
Aug 20, 2025
Hester Goins Goodwin Dillon, 89, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Mrs. Dillon was born March 26, 1936, in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Willie Elmer and Rosa Culler Goins. She had farmed tobacco, worked with Tartan Boat Company and with Super Dollar. She was also a member of Joy Free Will Baptist Church....
Karen McKay Greene
Aug 14, 2025
Karen Ann McKay Greene, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully at her Ellerbe home on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her children.
She was born on November 26, 1962, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Junior and Virginia McKay. Growing up, she called Marston home. After graduating from Richmond Senior High School, she pursued a career in mathematics education by obtaining...
Jimmy McArthur Melton
Aug 12, 2025
Jimmy McArthur Melton, 83 of Hamlet, NC passed away surrounded by family at Richmond County Hospice Haven on Tuesday August 12, 2025.
Born to the late John and Ollie Carpenter Melton on April 9, 1942 in Richmond County. He is preceded in death by siblings Mitchell Melton, Janice Hogan, Rodney Melton, Donnie Melton, Bill Pope and J. B. Pope.
Affectionately known as...
Charles Edward Brown
Aug 11, 2025
Charles Edward Brown, 67 of Rockingham, NC passed away peacefully with his wife Becky by his side on Monday August 11, 2025.
Born to the late C. T. and Delois Brown on November 14, 1957 in Warwick Georgia. He is also preceded in death by his son Edward Charles “Anthony”.
Charles leaves behind his loving wife Becky Brown of the home, daughter...
Mazeleen Richardson Stewart
Aug 8, 2025
Mazeleen Richardson Stewart (Maw), a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the Richmond County Hospice Haven, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born on April 30, 1947, Mazeleen was a beacon of kindness, laughter, and love in the lives of her...
Cecil Wallace Parker
Aug 1, 2025
Cecil Wallace Parker, 96 of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Friday August 1, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven surrounded by family.
Born on May 22, 1929 in Richmond County to the late Roy H. and Ruth Snead Parker. He served in Korea with the United States Army before returning to Rockingham, he then spent several years in the National Guard....
Donnie Edward Wallace, Sr.
Jul 30, 2025
Donnie Edward Wallace, Sr., 54 of Rockingham passed away Wednesday July 30, 2025 at his home.
Donnie was born in Richmond County to the late Walter Ray and Brenda Ward Wallace on October 23, 1970. He worked for 15 years at Sealed Air.
Surviving are his wife Jana Wallace of the home, Children Donnie Wallace, Jr., Dustin Wallace, Dylan Wallace, Austin Wallace...
Brenda Chavis Snyder
Jul 25, 2025
Brenda Kaye Chavis Snyder, 78, of Rockingham, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025 at her sister Carol’s home.
Brenda was born September 27, 1946 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Cole L. and Beulah May Smith Chavis. She had worked with Raytheon in Arlington, VA and following her retirement she and her...
James "Buddy" White
Jul 13, 2025
James Bradford “Buddy” White 73, of Rockingham, NC passed away Sunday July 13, 2025 at First Health Richmond in Rockingham. Born in Richmond County on April 22, 1952, he is the son of the late William Franklin and Margaret Grice White. He enjoyed 47 wonderful years with his late wife Patty before her death in 2020.
Buddy worked as a supervisor...
Aaron Alexander Crouch
Jul 13, 2025
Aaron Alexander Crouch, 28, of Rockingham, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2025.
Born on June 12, 1997, Aaron was the beloved son of Robert and Sheila Crouch and the cherished younger brother of Emily Grant. From the moment he entered this world, Aaron brought with him a heart full of compassion, a spirit of generosity, humor, and a...
Drucilla Wilson Benoist Taylor
Jul 8, 2025
Drucilla “Drue” Wilson Benoist Taylor went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday July 8, 2025. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy of serving her Heavenly Father. One of her greatest joys was to be in her church, Faith Free Will Baptist Church and fellowship with her church family. Drue rarely missed church services and her love...
Kevin O'Bryant Harris, Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
On July 3, 2025 a young man with a big smile and an even bigger heart went home to become an Angel. Kevin O’Bryant Harris Jr, KJ to friends and family, left us for a much better place surrounded by friends and family.
KJ had caught fish, played baseball with his older brother, hacked through nine holes of golf, and had...
Pamela Henderson Lowdermilk
Jun 30, 2025
Pamela Henderson Lowdermilk, 73, of Rocky Point, North Carolina, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Lowdermilk was born February 13, 1952 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Fred and Ethel Reynolds Henderson. She had retired from the US Postal Service after 21 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Roger Dale Webster
Jun 23, 2025
Roger Dale Webster, 67 of Hamlet, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2025, in Hamlet, North Carolina. Born on July 2, 1957, in Richmond County, North Carolina, Roger was a man whose life was marked by dedication to both his career and family.
Roger had a varied professional background, having worked with Clark Equipment prior to...
Faye Swails Webb Boger
Jun 14, 2025
Faye Swails Webb Boger, age 96, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet, NC, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 29, 1929, in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Claude Cecil Swails and Elma Anderson Swails.
Faye was a wonderful and beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend....
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