Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Robert Worth McFayden

Robert Worth McFayden

Dec 2, 2025

Robert Worth McFayden, 87, of Ellerbe, a cherished husband, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and steadfast friend, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, North Carolina. He was born on May 8, 1938, in Richmond County, North Carolina, and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a passion for the great outdoors.

Robert dedicated...

Joanne M. Walker

Joanne M. Walker

Dec 2, 2025

Joanne M. Walker, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at her home in Richmond County, North Carolina, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on June 22, 1940, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and her life was a testament to faith, love, and dedication.

Joanne dedicated much of her career as a...

Patricia Greene Smith

Patricia Greene Smith

Nov 29, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Greene Smith, 74, of Statesville, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday November 29, 2025. Formerly of Ellerbe, NC, she was born on April 10, 1951 in Hampton, Virginia to the late Calvin Cooledge and Phyllis McQueen Greene.

Patsy was a longtime member of Jones Springs UMC in Ellerbe before relocating to Statesville. She retired after working many years with...

Helen Danette "Danni" Stogner

Helen Danette "Danni" Stogner

Nov 27, 2025

Helen Danette “Danni” Stogner, 68, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at The Hermitage Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Rockingham.

Danni was born December 2, 1956 in Richmond County, the only child of the late Daniel M. Stogner, Jr and Helen Grace Little Stogner.

Graveside services will be at 11 am Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Northam Cemetery in Rockingham...

Ralph Edward McLean

Ralph Edward McLean

Nov 24, 2025

Ralph Edward McLean, 94 of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Monday November 24, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by family.

Ralph was born in Richmond County on November 1, 1931, son of the late Edward and Essie Kennedy McLean. He retired from Burlington industries, where he spent many years as a fixer. He was a member of Cordova United...

Dwelda Brown Smith

Dwelda Brown Smith

Nov 10, 2025

Dwelda Ann Brown Smith, 69, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at her home.

Dwelda was born March 7, 1956 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late Foster Jackson and Mary Frances Oliver Brown. She had worked with Richmond Yarns and as assistant manager of Food King in Rockingham for 16 years. She enjoyed spending time...

Bobby James Ewing

Bobby James Ewing

Nov 9, 2025

Bobby James Ewing, 49, of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2025.

Affectionately known as “BJ”, he was born to Donald Ewing, Sr. and Kaye Coble on April 19, 1976 in Richmond County. Bobby graduated from Richmond Senior High School and completed several professional certifications including welding. He spent many years working in construction and was a member of St. Paul...

Edward Allen Henry

Edward Allen Henry

Oct 31, 2025

Edward Allen Henry,79, of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Pruitt Health in Rockingham.

Mr. Henry was born on September 24, 1946 in Buffalo, New York, a son of the late Thomas Leroy and Betty Althen Henry. He retired as an aviation machinist with Scott Aviation. He was a scout master with the Boy Scouts in Cheektowaga, New...

Stephen Carl Solomon

Stephen Carl Solomon

Oct 29, 2025

Stephen Carl Solomon, born on December 27, 1955, in Richmond County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockingham on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was a dedicated individual whose life was marked by commitment to family, passion for his work, and a variety of interests that enriched his years.

Retiring as an engineer from CSX Railroad, Stephen enjoyed...

Patricia Denise Pittman Raines

Patricia Denise Pittman Raines

Oct 26, 2025

Denise Pittman Raines, 66, of Ellerbe passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Rockingham location after battling many years with her illness.

Denise was born on November 27, 1958 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Boyd Franklin and Mary Lucille Brock Pittman. A member of Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for...

Shirley Robert Prevatte Stevens

Shirley Robert Prevatte Stevens

Oct 25, 2025

Shirley Robert Prevatte Stevens, a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Richmond Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet, North Carolina. Born on May 5, 1935, in Richmond County, North Carolina, she lived a life woven with kindness and love, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts...

Jonathan Kerry James

Jonathan Kerry James

Oct 23, 2025

Jonathan Kerry James, 38, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2025. Kerry was a strong and loving man who valued his family above all else. He built a life and family that he absolutely treasured. He resided in Shallotte, NC with his son, Jonathan Kerry James II, grand dog, Abel, and the love of his life, Heather Ann James. Kerry...

Sheila Lyde Perhealth

Sheila Lyde Perhealth

Oct 21, 2025

Sheila Lyde Perhealth, a loving soul who devoted her life to caring for others, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, North Carolina. Born on February 24, 1956, Sheila enriched the lives of all who knew her as a registered nurse, providing compassion and assistance in the most critical moments.

Sheila was not only...

Nancy Louise Bostick

Nancy Louise Bostick

Oct 18, 2025

Nancy Louise Bostick, 64, of Hoffman, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025. She was born May 11, 1961, in Richland County, South Carolina, to the late Cecil S. and Dorothy Thomas Bostick. Having lost both parents, she and her siblings moved to North Carolina and were raised by very special relatives, Brice and Martha Bostick Rushing and Richard and...

Ronald Darrell Rorie

Ronald Darrell Rorie

Oct 14, 2025

Ronald Darrell Rorie, 68, of Wadesboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his home.

Ronald was born August 21, 1957 in Hoke County, NC, a son of the late Harvey Alexander and Katie Lee Wright Rorie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Roger Rorie and Wanda Coble.

Surviving are his children, Lorie Rorie...

Gary Franklin King

Gary Franklin King

Oct 14, 2025

Gary Franklin King, 71, of Ellerbe, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2025 at his home.

Gary was born September 26, 1954, in Moore  County, a son of the late Herbert Franklin and Hazel Gertrude Ritter King. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and hunting and had worked with Southeastern Tool and Die. In addition to his parents,...

Sally Shelton Beaman

Sally Shelton Beaman

Oct 13, 2025

Sally Brigman Shelton Beaman, 88, of Ellerbe, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Mrs. Beaman was born February 26,1937 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel Holder Brigman. She had worked with Commonwealth Hosiery, White’s Poultry/Perdue from where she retired and later, she and her husband Johnny raised chickens. She was a member of Mt....

Eugene Carroll Bagby

Eugene Carroll Bagby

Oct 12, 2025

Eugene Bagby, a beloved figure and a steadfast pillar of his family, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Hospice Haven in Richmond County. Born on May 5, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Eugene lived a life to its fullest.

As a retired Navy serviceman, Eugene showcased dedication not only to his country but also to the values of loyalty and...

Edith A. Grant

Edith A. Grant

Oct 12, 2025

Edith A. Hollingsworth Grant, a beacon of kindness and love, embarked on her final journey on October 12, 2025, at the Richmond County Hospice Haven. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Richmond County, North Carolina, where she spent her early years surrounded by the love of her parents, Gilbert Charles Hollinsworth and Mima Virginia Steen Hollingsworth.

Edith dedicated many...

Marlene White Kemble

Marlene White Kemble

Oct 10, 2025

Marlene White Kemble, 77 of Rockingham, born on January 17, 1948, in Richmond County, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Richmond. A steadfast educator, Marlene devoted her professional life to nurturing young minds, teaching in both Richmond and Scotland County Schools. Her passion for education was matched only by her dedication to her...