Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Martha Eleanor Bryant
Sep 11, 2026
Martha Eleanor Bryant, 84, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Martha was born on August 5, 1942, in Richmond County to the late Willie Lee Bryant and Pinkie Stogner. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and cherished memories.
Martha was a member of Abundant Life...
Johnathan David Willoughby
Sep 10, 2026
Johnathan David “Johnny” Willoughby, 79, of Hamlet, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
Mr. Willoughby was born June 17, 1947 in Richmond County, a son of the late Leonard and Viola Goins Willoughby. Johnny was a member of Harvest Ministries Congregational Holiness Church and had retired from Richmond County Government as Building and Maintenance Supervisor....
Teresa Raymond Singletary
Sep 5, 2026
Teresa Raymond Singletary, 71, of Cordova, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday September 5, 2026 with her daughter by her side.
She was born on December 19, 1954 in High Point to the late Irene Adcock Smith.
She graduated from Richmond Community College with an Associate Degree in Arts. She owned and operated Broad Street Tapes and Tees for many...
Ronnie Arnold Chappell
Sep 5, 2026
Ronnie Arnold Chappel, 65, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2026 with his family by his side.
Born in Richmond County to the late Bill Parsons Chappell and Delilah Hudson Chappell on November 4, 1960.
He worked for many years in the tire business as owner of Chaps Used Tires and then Superior Cranes. He loved...
Brenda Hayes Peele
Sep 2, 2026
Brenda Hayes Peele, 83, of Hamlet passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Brenda was born September 28, 1942 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Bean Hayes. Brenda was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and servant of the Lord. She was married to her beloved husband, Johnny, for 67...
Jerry Rummage Merritt
Sep 1, 2026
Jerry Kaye Rummage Merritt, 87, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026.
She was born February 13, 1939, in Loris, South Carolina, to Henry and Annie Rummage.Jerry graduated from Ellerbe High School in 1957. She spent her life between Ellerbe and Fayetteville, where she built deep roots and lasting connections. For almost 30 years, she worked at...
Donald "Donnie" Dwight Kranz
Aug 30, 2026
Donald Dwight “Donnie” Kranz, Jr., 70, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 at PruittHealth in Rockingham.
Donnie was born July 11, 1956 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late Donald and Mildred Louise Elvis Kranz. He had retired from Sandhurst/ L’Eggs Hosiery. He enjoyed fishing, playing scratch offs and his cats. In addition to his parents, he...
Patricia McDonald Messer
Aug 20, 2026
Patricia McDonald Messer, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Richmond Pines Health of Hamlet, surrounded by her family.
Patricia was born on November 27, 1946 in Richmond County to the late Robert Lee McDonald and Agatha Lucille Layton McDonald.
Patricia had many interests, from painting classes, sewing and reading to teaching Sunday school at Bethel Baptist...
Curney Locklear
Aug 18, 2026
Curney Locklear, 89, of Hamlet passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at Quail Haven of Pinehurst. He was born on January 20, 1937 in Robeson County to the late Webster and Retha Sampson Locklear.
Curney was a strong-willed, fearless, hardworking man who lived life on his own terms and was proud of the life he built. As a father of...
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...
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