Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Betty Phillips Eaddy
Aug 14, 2026
Betty Jean Eaddy, 93, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Betty was born September 16, 1932 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Clara Wrape Sellers. Betty had worked with Carolina Paper Mill for 15 ½ years and retired from Bowater Timber Company after 30 years of service. She was a longtime member of Pine Grove...
Kathryn McInnis Greene
Aug 13, 2026
Kathryn “Kathy” Isabelle McInnis Greene, 80, of Norman, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Kathy was born September 24, 1945 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late William Angus and Jessie Rush McInnis. She retired from food services at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Betty Louise Wolfe
Aug 9, 2026
Betty Wolfe, 72, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9, 2026 at Quail Haven of Pinehurst.
Betty was born on November 11, 1953 in Newport, Tennessee. She spent her younger yeas in the mountains before relocating to Rockingham. She was a baker who loved being in the kitchen. She also enjoyed gardening.
Surviving are her daughter Tonya Roscoe; grandchildren: Matthew...
Sylvia Wagner Leviner
Aug 7, 2026
Sylvia Wagner Leviner, 60, of Rockingham, passed away on Friday August 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 20, 1965, in Richmond County to the late Fred Wagner and Bonnie Caulder Wagner.
Sylvia spent many years working at Wal-Mart in the money center. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband...
Melba Bolton Lassiter
Aug 3, 2026
Melba Bolton Lassiter, 85, formerly of Cordova passed away on Monday August 3, 2026 at SECU Hospice in Yadkinville surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on September 12, 1940 in Erie County, New York to the late Claude Almond Bolton and Ruth Cutting Bolton. Following high school she joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving for 3 years....
Danny Eubanks
Aug 1, 2026
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.”— Matthew 25:23
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luther “Danny” Daniel Eubanks, who passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.
Known simply as Danny, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Above all, he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His...
Maisie Marie Sheffield
Jul 30, 2026
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Maisie Marie Sheffield was born sleeping and tasked with being a guardian angel to all those who loved her.
She was the daughter of Noah Sheffield and Kaleigh Strickland, sister to Theo Sheffield and granddaughter of Amanda Pate, Jenny Sheffield and Pamela and Roger Beachum.
She will forever live in our hearts and memories.
Doris Witherspoon Hamilton
Jul 29, 2026
Doris Witherspoon Hamilton, 99, of Raleigh passed away peacefully at The Cypress of Raleigh on Wednesday July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born in Richmond County on January 14, 1927 to the late Franklin Thomas Witherspoon and Willie Alice Haywood Witherspoon.
She attended Meredith College and played field hockey. Doris was a faithful member of First Baptist Church...
Audrey Snuggs Chance
Jul 27, 2026
Audrey Snuggs Chance, 89, of Rockingham, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Audrey was born on October 2, 1936, in Rockingham to the late Benjamin Floyd Snuggs and Lyndell Arenda Hayes Snuggs. A lifelong resident of Rockingham, she devoted her life to her family and her faith.
She was a faithful member of West...
Sherry Mae Alfano
Jul 25, 2026
Sherry Mae Parsons Alfano, 69, of Ellerbe passed away on Saturday July 25, 2026 at First Health Richmond. She was born on July 9, 1957 in Richmond County to the late Sherrill Leon and Edith Gainey Parsons.
Sherry attended Lanier Technical College earning her associate’s degree in accounting. She spent many years as an administrative assistant in Buford, Georgia before returning...
Leo Warburton Poole
Jul 21, 2026
Leo Warburton Poole, 68, of Rockingham passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven Surrounded by his loving family.
Leo was born on March 27, 1958 in Richmond County to the late Cicero Pleasant “Pleas” Poole and Farrell Elaine Hardin Poole. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He loved racing, whether behind the wheel, spectating...
Paulette Mabe McKenzie
Jul 15, 2026
Paulette Mabe McKenzie, 82, of Biscoe, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Autumn Care in Biscoe.
Mrs. McKenzie was born August 5, 1943 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Paul William and Helen Josephine Young Mabe. She had been a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Candor and had worked with Autumn Care in Biscoe. In addition to...
Harold Wayne McDonald
Jul 10, 2026
Harold Wayne McDonald, 81, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home.
Harold was born March 2, 1945 in Richmond County, a son of the late William and Grace Dunn McDonald. He had worked as a Mechanic and also with Pepsi Cola and Merita Bread Company. He loved cars, motorcycles, fishing and spending time with...
Kimberly Suzanne Parsons
Jun 17, 2026
Kimberly “Kimmy” Suzanne Parsons, age 29, passed away on June 17, 2026, at her home in Ellerbe, NC.
Kimmy was known for her bright spirit, infectious laugh, and the joy she brought to those around her. She had a way of making people smile, lighting up a room with her presence, and creating memories that would last a lifetime. Whether spending...
Linda Allen Meggs
Jun 16, 2026
Linda Allen Meggs, 75, of Rockingham, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Linda was born March 9, 1951 in Marlboro County, SC, a daughter of the late Howard and Myrtle Black Allen. Early in her adult life she did secretarial work and was very proud of her shorthand and typing skills. Later she...
Ronald Stevenson Shaw
Jun 10, 2026
Ronald Stevenson “Steve” Shaw, 71, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham.
Steve was born April 8, 1955 in Guilford County, NC, a son of the late Martin Hoyle and Paulene Collins Shaw. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, was a machinist by trade and later taught his...
Leonard Eugene Miller
Jun 8, 2026
Leonard Eugene “Len” Miller, 56, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at Pruitt Health.
Len was born January 8, 1970 in Richmond County, the son of the late Leonard and Alice Sale Miller. He worked with FirstHealth Richmond Memorial as a Phlebotomist, CNA and in the cafeteria. He was a huge fan of Elvis Pressley, knew all of his...
Ryan Collins
May 27, 2026
Patrick Ryan Collins, 31 of Hamlet, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Ryan was born September 7, 1994 in Richmond County, son of Ronald Collins and the late Shirley Unger Collins. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 2012 and Richmond Community College. He was employed by Campbell Soup Company. Ryan enjoyed playing golf and playing video...
Linda Bayne McLester
May 19, 2026
Linda Bayne Inman McLester, a devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 19, 2026, at Scotia Village, Urban House in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
Born on September 16, 1937, in Robeson County, NC, Linda's life was distinguished by her dedication to family, faith, and service.
A proud graduate of Lumberton High School and the University of North Carolina...
Danny Terry
May 19, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Ray Terry, 64, of Rockingham, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, passed away on May 19, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, North Carolina. Born on June 16, 1961, in Richmond County, NC, Danny led a life marked by commitment, faith, and family.
A proud graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of...
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