Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Barbara Pankey Poston

Barbara Pankey Poston

Mar 28, 2021

Barbara Pankey Poston, 65, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Barbara was born March 18, 1956 in Darmstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Walter Daniel Pankey, Jr and Elsbeth Piwonski Pankey. She had retired from Rexam where she worked as an inspector. Barbara was a special lady. She had a great love of life...

James Edward Bullion

James Edward Bullion

Mar 27, 2021

SFC James E. Bullion (US Army-Retired)

James Edward Bullion, 89, answered his final call to duty Saturday, March 27, 2021, at his home in Rockingham. A native of Kingsport, TN, he was born June 2, 1931, a son of the late Allen Harveston Bullion and Myrtle Evans Bullion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Betty Pankey Layton

Betty Pankey Layton

Mar 26, 2021

Betty Pankey Layton, 72, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Mrs. Layton was born September 25, 1948 in Moore County, NC, a daughter of Kenny and Odessa Blakely Pankey. She attended First Assembly in Rockingham and had retired from Welding Supply Company. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons,...

Christopher Kyle Miller Hatcher

Christopher Kyle Miller Hatcher

Mar 25, 2021

Christopher Kyle Miller Hatcher, 34, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Christopher was born December 4, 1986 in Scotland County to Paulette Miller Hawkins and the late Tom Hatcher, III. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and was employed with UPS in Pinehurst.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother and step-father, Paulette...

J. B. Jeffery

J. B. Jeffery

Mar 24, 2021

J.B. Jeffery, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. He was born January 8, 1952, a son of the late Eli Jeffery and Ruth Barrington Jeffery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Levi, Randolph and Joe Jeffery.

J.B. worked with the Water & Sewer Department for the City...

Jack B. Swink

Jack B. Swink

Mar 24, 2021

“Give the World a Smile”. . . .That was the theme song for the Carolina Quartet. Jack Swink was the pianist for the quartet and that is exactly what he did everyday of his 93 years.

Jack Bristow Swink was born on June 7, 1927 to Clyde Swink and Cornie Frye Swink in Rockingham, North Carolina of which he was...

Richard Glenn Phillips

Richard Glenn Phillips

Mar 23, 2021

“We are confident I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.” II Corinthians 5:8

Richard G. Phillips, Sr., age 84, of Rockingham, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 after several years of declining health, culminating in a brief but valiant bout with cancer. Thankfully, he was able to pass...

Charles "Jeff" Jeffrey Love

Charles "Jeff" Jeffrey Love

Mar 20, 2021

Charles Jeffrey Love, known to family and friends as “Jeff,” departed this life Saturday, March 20, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at the age of 57. A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Walter E. Love, Jr. and Susan Stewart Love. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kevin E. Love.

He...

Charlotte Quick Grant

Charlotte Quick Grant

Mar 20, 2021

Charlotte Quick Grant, 83, of Ellerbe completed her earthly journey Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Mrs. Grant was born February 8, 1938 to Everett and Mary Shankle Quick. She was a member of Ellerbe First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for many years. Charlotte owned the H&R Block franchise in Rockingham and Ellerbe for many years and currently...

Arthur Kelly

Arthur Kelly

Mar 20, 2021

Arthur Kelly, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Rockingham.

Mr. Kelly was born September 2, 1930 in Bourbon County, KY. He had served his country for over 29 years in the US Navy. Following his retirement from the US Navy, he worked with Carolina Steel and Valley Protein. He was preceded by his...

Willie Richard Cagle

Willie Richard Cagle

Mar 20, 2021

Ellerbe, NC Willie Richard Cagle, 58 of Ellerbe, passed away on March 20, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was born on November 29, 1962 in Montgomery County, NC a son of Audrey Blackmon Cagle and the late Melvin Cagle, Sr. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday at the Ellerbe Cemetery. Facial coverings...

Phillip Clinton Davis

Phillip Clinton Davis

Mar 16, 2021

 Rockingham, NC

 

 

Phillip C. Davis, known fondly as PC, of Rockingham, NC passed peacefully after a series of heart failures at Reid Heart Center on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, he was 74.

 

He is survived by his children, Lynette Locklear, Brian Davis and Israel Davis.

 

He was an Army Veteran, jack...

Ashley Grey Yarbrough

Ashley Grey Yarbrough

Mar 11, 2021

Ashley Grey Yarbrough, Jr., 71, departed this life suddenly Thursday, March 11, 2021, from his home in Willow Spring, NC. He was born in Randolph County on November 17, 1949, a son of the late Ashley Grey and Betty Jean Morgan Yarbrough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Kristen Rankin.

He was a...

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II

Mar 11, 2021

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II, 72, of Marietta, Ga. passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Gerringer was born August 23, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Sidney Thomas and Edna Pittman Gerringer.

He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Eastside Cemetery in Rockingham.

Irene Hunsucker Robinson

Irene Hunsucker Robinson

Mar 2, 2021

Irene Hunsucker Robinson, 89, of Ellerbe died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Born in Richmond County on October 19, 1931, she was the daughter of David Carson and Nanny Lockhart Hunsucker and the widow of William Martin Robinson, who died September 23, 2011. She attended Jones Springs United Methodist Church and was a bookkeeper with Dewitt...

Fred "Bo" Spencer Caudle, Jr.

Fred "Bo" Spencer Caudle, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Fred “Bo”Spencer Caudle, Jr., 83, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mr. Caudle was born October 7, 1937 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late Fred and Augusta Johnson Caudle. He had served his country in the US Air Force, worked for Clark Equipment and retired from Atlas...

Ralph "Dicky" Foster Garner, Jr.

Ralph "Dicky" Foster Garner, Jr.

Feb 27, 2021

 

Ralph Foster Garner, Jr., known to family and friends as “Dicky,” went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the age of 79 following a period of declining health. He was born June 7, 1941, the son of the late Ralph Foster Garner and Alma Blake Garner. He was also preceded in death by his...

Dorothy Evans Smith

Dorothy Evans Smith

Feb 20, 2021

Dorothy Evans Smith, 101, of Hamlet went to her Heavenly Home on February 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on September 25, 1919 in Richland County, South Carolina  a daughter of the late John Jefferson Evans and Ruth Irene Derrick Evans. She was a Faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents...

William "Bud" Jacobs

William "Bud" Jacobs

Feb 18, 2021

 

Pastor William “Bud” Jacobs, a beloved Husband, Father and Minister, went to his Heavenly home on February 18, 2021, after a brave fight with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in the Lord supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held...

Dennis Ray Singletary

Dennis Ray Singletary

Feb 17, 2021

Dateline: Rockingham, NC 

Dennis Ray Singletary 69, of Rockingham passed away on February 17, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1951 in Richmond County a son of the late Elmer and Gladys Melton Singletary.  

A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2021 at SonShine Valley Church with the Reverend Steven Millen officiating....