Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
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...
Dorothy Mabe Morse Willard
May 12, 2026
Dorothy Mabe Morse Willard, 97, of Rockingham, passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2026 at Pruitt Health.
Dorothy was born on August 18, 1928 in Richmond County to the late Terry Mabe and Clarice Bennett Mabe. She graduated from Ellerbe High School and worked as a manager for LNL Cleaners. She was longtime member of West Rockingham Methodist Church, where she...
Diana Green Perdue
May 8, 2026
Diana Green Perdue, 63, of Hamlet, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home.
Diana was born February 1, 1963 in Scotland County, a daughter of the late Phillip Dow Green and Anna Cribb Bridges. Diana was a member of the Rockingham Moose Lodge and had been employed with Walmart in the apparel department. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Jimmy Haywood Parker
May 6, 2026
Jimmy Haywood Parker, 72, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Jimmy was born December 29, 1953 in Richmond County, a son of the late Freeman Haywood and Louise Hurst Parker. He was a Nissan Master Technician having worked with Nissan for 44 years, mainly with Griffin Nissan. He enjoyed...
Gertrude Johnson McLean
May 4, 2026
Gertrude Johnson McLean, 93 of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by her loving family.
Gertrude was born on October 4, 1932 in Richmond County to the late Arch and Myrtle Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of Cordova United Methodist Church.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...
Dianne Jones Nutting
May 2, 2026
On May 2, 2026, the beloved Dianne Jones Nutting completed the journey to her heavenly home to be with her lord and savior, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dianne was born on June 1, 1951, the loving daughter of the late Dixie and Lloyd Jones of Richmond County. She loved her family and worked very hard to ensure they...
Mary Louise Carbary
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Louise Carbary, 90, of Rockingham passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven with her family by her side. She was Born on March 29, 1936 to the late James “Mutt” Mirtz Evans and Vera Belle Simmons Evans.
Following high school she joined the United States Air Force where she met the love of her life...
Priscilla Alden Lewis
Apr 18, 2026
Priscilla Alden Lewis, 96, of Marston passed away peacefully on Saturday April 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Moore County to the late Amasa Crawford Alden and Lilia Mae Campbell Alden.
Priscilla loved life, family, friends, fun and hard work. She was married to the love of her life Vogle J. Lewis for...
Hazel Darlene Bryant
Apr 13, 2026
Hazel Darlene Bryant, 53, of Hamlet, NC passed away on Monday April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rockingham to Ida Kay Webb and the late Jessie Webb on May 27, 1972.
Hazel worked for many years at Burlington Industries and attended Heritage Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Celebrating holidays with...
Edna Todd Parker
Apr 9, 2026
Edna Joyce Todd Parker, 91 of Rockingham passed away peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by her family.
Born on January 23, 1935 in Richmond County to the late Olen Quincy and Frances Purvis Todd. Following high school, she worked with Abbott Laboratories in Laurinburg until her retirement. Edna loved church and Jesus, throughout the years...
Phillip Steven Gillis, II
Apr 6, 2026
Phillip Steven “Secret” Gillis, II, 51, of McColl, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Richmond County, North Carolina on January 11, 1975, to Phillip Steven Gillis, Sr. and the late Deborah Ruth Martin.
Steven worked with Rex’s floor covering in Rockingham. Along with his wife, he was an active member...
Edith Whitley Blake
Apr 2, 2026
Edith Whitley Blake, 89, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey and went to be her Lord and Savior on Thursday April 2, 2026.
Mrs. Blake was born January 11, 1937, in Montgomery County, NC, a daughter of the late William Claudy and Ruby King Whitley. At a young age, Edith met the love of her life, Alvin, and followed him around...
Ralph John Raines
Mar 30, 2026
Ralph John Raines, 86, of Rockingham, passed away on Monday March 30, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Ralph was born on October 9, 1939 in Ellerbe, NC to the late John and Cora Noah Raines.
He married the love of his life, Sylvia in 1959, spending 66 years together. A truck driver until he was 81,...
Greg Elmore
Mar 23, 2026
Bennett Gregory “Greg” Elmore, 65, of West End, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Reid Heart Center of FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Greg was born October 8, 1960 in Richmond County, a son of the late Bobby Lavern and Linda Jarrell Elmore. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and Sandhills Community College. He worked...
Keith Lewis Elvis
Mar 19, 2026
Keith Lewis Elvis, 61, of Rockingham passed away unexpectantly on Thursday March 19, 2026. He was born on December 2, 1964 in Hamlet to the late Mitchell Odell Elvis, Sr. and Betty Sue Vinson Elvis.
Keith worked as a carpenter for Southern Builders for over 20 years. He learned to master his carpentry skills from L. C. Hayes who he thought...
Mary Kay Lewis Chapman
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Kay Lewis Chapman, 84, of Rockingham, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Rockingham, North Carolina. Born on April 13, 1941, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Mary Kay’s life was a testament to kindness, dedication, and quiet strength.
Mary Kay devoted much of her life to shaping young minds as a...
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