Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
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...
Lois Lamonds Loflin
Jun 24, 2023
Lois Lamonds Loflin, 88, a longtime resident of Norman, NC, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End.
Mrs. Loflin was born May 31, 1935 in Montgomery County, NC, a daughter of the late Lacy Hadley and Vergie Stewart Lamonds. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother,sister and aunt. In addition to her parents,...
Lila Covington Ussery
Jun 22, 2023
Lila Mae Covington Ussery, 107, formerly of Rockingham, ended her journey here on earth Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Lila was born February 5, 1916, a daughter of the late Jasper Waite and Maie Belle Agle Covington. She retired from Gilead Manufacturing Company and was a member of Saron Baptist Church in Ellerbe where she taught Sunday School. She is preceeded...
Donald Avery "Donnie" Richardson
Jun 22, 2023
Donald Avery Richardson, known as “Donnie”, of Ellerbe, left this earth Thursday, June 22 and joined his heavenly father and many others who passed on before him and is now having that long awaited reunion like no other he’s ever attended.
Donnie was born May 18, 1947, the second son of the late Arthur G. and Gladys Priddy Richardson and...
Peggy Ann Horne Hughes
Jun 17, 2023
Peggy Ann Horne Hughes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 82.
Peggy was born December 4, 1940 in Richmond County, a daughter to the late Burt and Cora Cassidy Horne. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. After working many years in the textile industry, she ended her working...
Virginia Watts Russell-Gee
Jun 13, 2023
Virginia Watts Russell-Gee, 92, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mrs. Russell-Gee was born October 24, 1930 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late R.H. and Hepsy Gore Watts. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church since 1972 , where she had been active in the WMU, sang...
Lois Mabe Thompson Hayes
Jun 10, 2023
Lois Mabe Thompson Hayes passed away on June 10, 2023 at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation in Greensboro, NC.
Lois was born on December 31, 1929 in Greensboro NC to Terry Leonard Mabe and Clarice Bennett Mabe.
Lois worked for many years in retail sales and store management. She was a longtime member of Roberdel Baptist Church. She loved to...
Charlotte Wilson Beck
Jun 8, 2023
Charlotte Wilson Beck, 78, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Mrs. Beck was born October 15, 1944 in Fairfield, Virginia, a daughter of the late Maj. Arthur Nelson Wilson, US Army Ret. And Gertrude Virginia Heavener Wilson. She was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church and had worked as manager of Three Sisters Clothing, Cato...
Velma Mae (Pratt) Hudson
Jun 6, 2023
Velma Mae (Pratt) Hudson, 84, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Ms. Hudson was born February 22, 1939 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Thomas Hudson and Grace Grooms McDuffie. She was a member of Joy Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from Hamlet Federal Credit Union....
Douglas Glenn Roberts
Jun 5, 2023
Douglas Glenn Roberts, 60, of Rockingham passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Doug was born September 5, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana to Bonnie Hirst Roberts and the late Paul Roberts. He was a graduate of Indiana Business College, a handyman and jack of all trades. In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Wanda Chavis Gainey
Jun 4, 2023
With profound sadness the Gainey family announces the passing of Wanda Chavis Gainey on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Rockingham, she was born July 13, 1948 to the late Cosby G. and Dorothy Hendrix Chavis, whom she dearly missed always. She attended First Presbyterian Church and had been the owner and operator of Oldies and Goodies Antiques....
Ruby Russell White
Jun 3, 2023
Ruby Maye Russell White, 95, of Rockingham, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Rock Hill, SC.
Mrs. White was born March 4, 1928 in Rockingham, a daughter of the late James Vanderbilt and Maggie McDonald Russell. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Rockingham, had worked in the credit and accounts...
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