Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Geraldine Turner Huffman
Feb 14, 2026
Geraldine Turner Huffman, 81, of Hamlet, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Mrs. Huffman was born January 12, 1945 in Dillon County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Willie Edward and Lucille Williams Turner. She was a longtime member of Highland Pines Free Will Baptist Church and had attended The ROC Church (Church of God of Prophecy)....
Donald Ray McFayden
Feb 12, 2026
Donald Ray McFayden, 76, of Ellerbe passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his home.
Don was born October 15, 1949 in Richmond County, a son of the late Colon Edward and Gladys Ballard McFayden. He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army. A charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Ellerbe and former deacon. Along with...
Berchal Lee McNeely, Jr.
Feb 8, 2026
Berchal Lee McNeely, Jr. born on September 21, 1924, in Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Rockingham, North Carolina. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Berchal served as a medic during World War II, a commitment that earned him the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous other medals and ribbons. His...
Helen Taylor Brown
Feb 4, 2026
Helen Taylor Brown, 91, of Florence, SC passed away peacefully at McLeod Hospice House on Wednesday February 4, 2026. Helen was born on March 20, 1934 in Richmond County to the late Jesse and Lela Gillis Taylor.
After graduating from Rockingham High School, she began her career in banking as a teller, before becoming a loan officer. She was a member...
Thomas Randolph Curtis
Feb 1, 2026
Thomas Randolph Curtis, 86, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Tom was born July 27, 1939, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Elbert James “Jack” and Aura Doris Strickland Curtis. The son of a professional wrestler, Tom followed in his father’s footsteps wrestling under the name Randy Curtis. From 1969 to 1973 Tom would wrestle 547 matches professionally under...
Larry Glenn McCroskey
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Glenn McCroskey, 87, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, January, 28, 2026.
Larry was born April 26, 1938 in Richmond County, a beloved son of the late Theodore and Juanita Parker McCroskey. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a longtime faithful member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, where faith and values...
Glenn Speight
Jan 28, 2026
Glenn William Speight, 91, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey and entered into heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Mr. Speight was born June 20, 1934 in Richmond County, a son of the late Eli Ashworth and Rosa Terry Speight. He attended Crestview Baptist Church and had retired from TNS Mills. He loved spending time with his family especially attending his...
Fred A Fletcher
Jan 26, 2026
Fred Alvin Fletcher, 64, of Ellerbe, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Fred was born October 23, 1961 at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, the son of the late Marvin Joe and Janell Ruth Edwards Fletcher. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He retired from Albemarle Correctional...
Brenda Whitaker Therrell
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Whitaker Therrell went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. Brenda was born on September 1, 1951 in Rockingham, North Carolina.
She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 57 years, Curtis Therrell; her two nephews, Gary Alvin Williams (Jada), and Michael Lee Williams (Mendy); her great nephew ,...
Lori Carol Richardson
Jan 25, 2026
Lori Carol Henry Richardson, 64, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Richardson was born July 30, 1961 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Bobby Lewis Henry and Geraldine Faye Kelly. She had worked with Cafco Industries as an upholsterer, later in life advocated for the disabled and was a bocce and bowling coach...
Rachel Cycotte
Jan 24, 2026
Rachel Joann Powell Cycotte, 65 of Hamlet, NC, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 21, 1960, in Richmond County, North Carolina.
With a passion for helping others, Rachel dedicated 44 years of her life to serving as a...
Thomas Wayne Coble
Jan 19, 2026
Thomas Wayne Coble, 83, of Rockingham passed away surrounded by family on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven. He was born on June 2, 1942 in McColl, South Carolina. Son of the late William Thomas and Reba Louise Jones Coble.
Thomas graduated from Laurel Hill High School, and joined the United States Air Force. After his time in...
Virginia "Betsy" Currie
Jan 19, 2026
Virginia “Betsy” Elizabeth Williams Currie, 65, of Rockingham, passed away unexpectantly on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in Richmond County on December 5, 1960, she was a daughter of the late John and Norma Spivey Williams.
Betsy spent many years working in textiles at Burlington Industries. She had a love for all animals, especially dogs, cats and deer. She enjoyed taking...
Nancy Bennett Kelly
Jan 19, 2026
Nancy Bennett Kelly, 75, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by family at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
Ms. Kelly was born October 15, 1950, in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Ether and Myrtle Ledbetter Bennett. She was a lifelong member of Shining Light Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed her outings with the ladies...
Barbara Ann Litton
Jan 12, 2026
Barbara Ann McDonald Litton, 83 of Rockingham passed away at her home on January 12, 2026. She was born January 13, 1942 to the late Colon McDonald and “Jence” Belk McDonald in Richmond County.
Following High School, Barbara Ann spent 3 years and 7 months in the United States Army. She and her husband owned and operated Riverbridge Lounge for many...
Charles "CW" Walker Dulin, Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Charles “CW” Walker Dulin, Jr., 85 of Hamlet passed away on January 12, 2026 at Richmond Pines Health and Rehab with his son by his side. Charles was born on August 11, 1940 in Mecklenburg County to the late Charles Dulin, Sr. and Rachel Martin Dulin.
After graduating from East Mecklenburg High School, he worked as a juvenile counselor at Samarkand...
Therese Barnica Gathings
Jan 6, 2026
Therese Barnica Gathings, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 6, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, North Carolina. She was born on August 23, 1959, in San Francisco, California. Therese had a spirit that was as vibrant as her favorite garden blooms, exuding love and kindness that touched everyone she met.
For many years,...
Kyhiem Leonard Harrington
Jan 6, 2026
Kyhiem Leonard Harrington, age 5, more lovingly known as Kyhiem Quinton Rhyne, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, surrounded by his family.
By the world’s standards, it may have appeared that Ky entered this world unwanted—but God had other plans for his life. Though Ky experienced pain no child should ever know, he also knew love,...
Billy Ray Dunn
Jan 4, 2026
Billy Ray Dunn, a dedicated member of the Ellerbe community and a retired employee of the CSX railroad, passed away peacefully at his home on January 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on August 28, 1935, in Richmond County, North Carolina, Billy lived a life marked by service, passion, and his unwavering commitment to family and friends.
Billy’s career...
Lucille Carpenter Bullard
Dec 31, 2025
Lucille Carpenter Bullard, 77, of Cordova passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2025 at Richmond Pines Health and Rehab in Hamlet. Lucille was born on January 4, 1948 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Frank and Lulamae Hammonds Carpenter.
She loved her church, Highland Pines Baptist and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her...
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