Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Marianne Iacona Nichols

Marianne Iacona Nichols

Feb 21, 2024

Marianne Iacona Nichols, 66 , of Ellerbe, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

 

Marianne was born May 6, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Gasper and Mary Louise Bowman Iacona. She loved being Kenneth’s mother, playing the piano, cooking, tending her flowers and studying God’s word. Those things made her the...

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne

Feb 20, 2024

Kelli Samantha Covington Osborne, 53, of Wingate, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Atrium Hospice in Monroe.

 

Samantha was born March 16, 1970 in Richmond County, a daughter of James Michael Covington and the late Jeanette Humphrey Covington. She was a homemaker and passionate about loving her family and being a stay-at-home mom. In addition to her mother she was...

David Malcolm Baucom, II

David Malcolm Baucom, II

Feb 16, 2024

David Malcolm Baucom, II, 58, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. 



David was born December 18, 1965 in Richmond County, a son of the late David Malcolm Baucom and Arlene Fox Rasberry. He had worked with Oakwood Homes, loved fishing, hunting, riding his dirt bike, racing RC cars and his dogs. In addition to his parents he was preceded...

Daren Steven Grainger

Daren Steven Grainger

Feb 13, 2024

Daren Steven Grainger, passed away on February 13. 2024, at the age of 35 in Hamlet, NC. He was born on July 26, 1988, in Richmond County. Daren was a beloved son, father, and partner who will be deeply missed by his family and numerous friends Daren is survived by his mother. Patrica Renee Lancaster (Steven Hodges), his daughter Elaina...

Alber Fay Singletary

Alber Fay Singletary

Feb 13, 2024

Alber Fay  Henson Singletary, 74 of Rockingham left this world for her Heavenly Home on February 13, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1950 in Richmond County the daughter of the late Albert  Henson and Fayvett Oaks Henson.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Singletary, Sr.; her son Ronnie Singletary and brother...

Donna Joyce Watson Chambers

Donna Joyce Watson Chambers

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Donna Joyce Watson Chambers left this Earthly World for her Heavenly Home on Feb 10. 2024 at Hospice Haven. Donna was born on Oct 21, 1946 in Richmond County, NC to the late Cecil Mills and Mary (Mae) Frances Barber Watson.

Donna was married for 53 years to Larry G. Chambers until his death in 2022. They had 1 son, Larry G. Chambers, Jr., who passed away in 2016 while living in Wilmington, NC. He was only 43 years old. He would always be the biggest part of Donna's heart.

Donna worked a few short jobs over her lifetime, but considered herself mainly a wife, mom and homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her husband and son throughout her married life. Donna took pride in decorating their homes as Larry's job moved them from town...

Carolyn Stovall Gibson

Carolyn Stovall Gibson

Feb 7, 2024

Carolyn Stovall Gibson, 86, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

 

Mrs. Gibson was born June 7, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late Wilbur C. Stovall, II and Mildred L. Jent Stovall Cunningham. She worked as a substitute teacher and later in retail...

Mark James Meland

Mark James Meland

Feb 5, 2024

Mark James Meland, 48, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home. 

 

Mark was born June 21, 1975 in Medina, New York, a son of Gene C. Meland and the late Jean Biernacki Meland. He was a self employed entrepreneur.

 

Surviving are his children, Christian Meland, Kayla Meland, Mark Meland, Jr. and Madison Meland; father, Gene Meland; brothers, Kevin...

Denny Clyde Spivey

Denny Clyde Spivey

Feb 4, 2024

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Denny Clyde Spivey, who resided in Rockingham, North Carolina. Mr. Spivey passed away on February 4, 2024, at 78, leaving a legacy of fond memories and achievements. Born on April 21, 1945, in Richmond County to Thomas and Ethel Spivey, Mr. Spivey was preceded in death by both parents.

 

He...

Curtis Eugene Laxton

Curtis Eugene Laxton

Feb 2, 2024

Curtis Eugene  “Swiper” Laxton, 82 of Rockingham died February 3, 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease.

 

Curtis was born April 17, 1941 in Charlotte, NC to Fornie Moore and Anne Belle Little Laxton.

 

Curtis spent his younger years in Lexington, NC., He was a graduate of Lexington High School, after high school he worked in the Lexington furniture industry. Curtis...

Casey Brandon Woolard

Casey Brandon Woolard

Jan 31, 2024

Casey Brandon Woolard, 40, of Rockingham, passed away on January 31, 2024.

 

Casey was born September 20, 1983 in Richmond County to Larry Thomas “Bo” Woolard and Sylvia Yvonne “Von” Grady. He would make anyone smile and brighten their day by finding out what was wrong or just by seeing them not smile, he would make them smile. He never met...

Franklin Edward Floyd

Franklin Edward Floyd

Jan 30, 2024

Franklin Edward Floyd, 92, of Ellerbe, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. 

 

Mr. Floyd was born October 10, 1931 in Richmond County, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin “Benny” and Eva Stephens Floyd. He proudly served his country in the US Army (Airborne) and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He began a career in law enforcement...

Elaine Dawkins Shelton

Elaine Dawkins Shelton

Jan 27, 2024

Elaine Dawkins Shelton, 81 of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

 

Mrs. Shelton was born October 2, 1942 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Pearson Hill and Gladys Pierce Dawkins. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church until its closing, when she joined the congregation of Zion United Methodist Church. She worked...

Robert Meredith McInnis

Robert Meredith McInnis

Jan 23, 2024

Robert Meredith McInnis, 65, of Ellerbe, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 



Robert was born July 14, 1958 in Moore County, the son of Barbara Russell McInnis and the late John Meredith “Rig” McInnis. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1976 and attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. He worked with Superior Cranes,...

Elaine Spivey Oliver

Elaine Spivey Oliver

Jan 20, 2024

Elaine Spivey Oliver, 91, went to her eternal home on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham.  Elaine was born on July 10, 1932 in Richmond County.

She was preceded in death by Earl Dewey Spivey (father), Daisy Jenkins Spivey Talbert (mother) and Jack Dewey Spivey (brother).

Surviving are sons Bruce Wayne Oliver of the home, Robert (Bobby)...

Carrie Thorpe Mabe

Carrie Thorpe Mabe

Jan 20, 2024

Carrie Lynn Thorpe Mabe, 45, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, January 20, 2024. 



Carrie was born June 25, 1978 in Richmond County, a daughter of Vicky Clark Thorpe Schaner and the late William Bryan Thorpe. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, a member of Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church and worked in home health care as...

Bobby Eugene Grooms

Bobby Eugene Grooms

Jan 8, 2024

Bobby Eugene Grooms, 59, of Rockingham, North Carolina passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024 at home in Rockingham, North Carolina.  Bobby was born. March 24, 1964 in Rockingham, North Carolina to Lee Roy Grooms and Virginia Kerns Grooms who preceded him in death. 

He is survived by his wife, Dana Crenshaw Grooms of the home, sons, Joshua Grooms and wife...

Thomas Ray Lynch

Thomas Ray Lynch

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas  Ray Lynch, 78, of Cordova passed on to his Heavenly Home on January 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at Richmond County Hospice Haven. Ray was born on November 19, 1945 in Richmond County the son of Caleb Lynch and Daisy Jernigan Lynch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Trey Malakhi Moore.  

Ray...

Michael Dean Goodwin

Michael Dean Goodwin

Jan 3, 2024

Michael Dean Goodwin, 59, of Aberdeen, son of the late Fred and Marie Webb Goodwin,  passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home. 

Sherry Saunders Boyd

Sherry Saunders Boyd

Dec 31, 2023

Sherry Dawn Saunders Boyd, 66, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her home.   

Ms. Boyd was born October 7, 1957 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Lee Royce and Edna Mae Carpenter Saunders. She had worked in child day care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jerry...

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