Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Jerry Winfred Tew
Aug 30, 2023
Jerry Winfred Tew, 85, of Rockingham passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
Jerry was the son of the late William Claude and Elsie Upchurch Tew. He fought for our country as a member of the U.S. Navy. After spending his time in the Navy, he went on to do various jobs; a musician,...
Meredith Nicole McBride
Aug 26, 2023
Meredith Nicole McBride, 30, of Ellerbe, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.
Meredith was born April 12, 1993 the daughter of Phillip Warren McBride and the late Tammy Linne Wright. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and attended Saron Baptist Church. She had lived with and been cared for by her...
James Ralston Benson
Aug 24, 2023
James Ralston “JR” Benson, 97, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Benson was born August 28, 1925 in Bladen County, NC, a son of the late David and Pearl Walker Benson. He had served his country in the US Army and worked in maintenance with Martha Baum Plant, JP Stevens and Beaunit Manufacturing....
Jon Fredrick Vinroot
Aug 14, 2023
Jon Fredric Vinroot, 64, of Candor, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mr. Vinroot was born February 9, 1959 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Fred William and Lee Warner Vinroot. He worked with the State of North Carolina Environmental Services for many years prior to his retirement.
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Larry Branson Conyers
Aug 13, 2023
Larry Branson Conyers, 83, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Mr. Conyers was born November 5, 1939 in Richmond County, a son of the late Elijah and Frances Brady Conyers. He had served his country in the United States Air Force, retired from Sara Lee Hosiery and was a member of Jefferson Park Church. In...
Jimmy Lynn Watts
Aug 12, 2023
Jimmy Lynn Watts, 66, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Watts was born February 20, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late James Norman and Beatrice Wright Watts. He was a member of New Beginnings Christian Ministries, an instructor with the Dungeon Boxing Club and a longtime employee of Southern Builders. ...
Harold Shepherd
Aug 12, 2023
Harold Kenneth Shepherd, 62, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mr. Shepherd was born October 27, 1960 in Richland County, SC a son of Ada Ruth Sellers McArthur and the late Harold Lloyd Shepherd. He served his country in the US Navy and had worked in remodeling with Lowe’s.
Surviving are...
Coleman O'Neal
Aug 9, 2023
Edward Coleman O’Neal, 96, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Mr. O’Neal was born December 30, 1926 in Camden, SC, a son of the late Murray and Estelle O’Neal. He was a DJ for 70 years, worked in radio ad sales and was a country music artist. In 1963 he had an album that...
Terry Alexander Ginter
Aug 7, 2023
Terry Alexander Ginter, 54, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Ginter was born January 16, 1969 in Richmond County, a son of William Terry Ginter and Margaret Ann Hudson Hinson. He worked in construction with Highway Constructors in Apex and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his sons, Terry Alexander Ginter,...
William Leo English, Jr
Aug 6, 2023
William Leo English, Jr., 63, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home.
Mr. English was born September 14, 1959 in Richmond County, a son of the late William Leo and Bernice Fowler English. He enjoyed being employed with Tartan Marine and also as an inkman in printing and loved auto racing. In addition to his...
Elsie Bittle Callahan
Aug 4, 2023
Elsie Bittle Callahan, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Daughter of Ed and Willie Victoria Simpson Bittle, she was born on June 13th, 1935.
Mrs. Callahan attended Zion Community Church. She loved spending time with her friends and family; especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also fond of traveling, with the beach being...
Shannon Brian Brigman
Aug 3, 2023
Shannon Brian Brigman, 52, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.
Shannon was born April 3, 1971 in Richmond County, a son of Samuel O Brigman and the late Muriel Anne Cribbs Brigman. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, obtained his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Richmond Community College and was...
Obira Ravernail Griggs
Jul 18, 2023
Obira Ravernail Griggs, 89, of Rockingham passed away on July 18, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Richmond Campus.
He retired from CSX where he served as a conductor. His desire was to have a large family which was evident with his seven Children. He liked to fish, hunt and travel. He especially liked to travel with his family.
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Jimmy Monte Warner
Jul 17, 2023
***This obituary is placed as a courtesy to the Warner family***
Jimmy Monte Warner, 73 of High Point passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday July 29, 2023 at Arrington Heights Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Doug McGee officiating. A committal service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday at...
Eva King Jarrell
Jul 9, 2023
Eva Louise King Jarrell, 88, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Jarrell was born April 8, 1935 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Roland Vester and Geneva Mae Culler King. She had been a member of Roberdel Baptist Church for over 50 years and currently a member of Sweet Haven Church....
Theresa Faye Faulkner
Jul 8, 2023
Theresa Faye Barnhill Faulkner passed away on July 8, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin a daughter of the late Jerry Devon Barnhill and Tina Tyler. She was a seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy Faulkner, of Murphy.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Barnhill, Donnie Barnhill, Stanley...
Catherine Frances McMahon
Jul 7, 2023
Catherine Frances McMahon, 55, of Ellerbe passed away Friday July 7, 2023 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Catherine was born December 13, 1967 in Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Joan Ott McMahon. She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Frances...
Margaret Ussery Brookshire
Jul 6, 2023
Margaret Ussery Brookshire, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mrs. Brookshire was born October 18, 1932 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late William Floyd and Grace Graham Ussery. She was a lifelong active member of Saron Baptist Church where she served as recording secretary for many years. She was as...
Lorene Mallard Chappell
Jul 5, 2023
Lorene Mallard Chappell
Evie Lorene Mallard Chappell, 79, of Jackson Springs, passed away on July 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 1, 1943 in Moore County a daughter of the late Rudolph and Evie Inez Garrison Mallard. She was a clerk in the Richmond County tax office and worked for the Richmond...
Richard "Joe" Joseph Bailey
Jul 3, 2023
Richard Joseph “Joe” Bailey, 42, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Joe was born March 13, 1981 in Scotland County. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and had worked with Fire & Data Systems for 20 years.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Briana Kaye Bailey; parents, Mike...
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