Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


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....

William "Willie" Daniel Holmes

William "Willie" Daniel Holmes

Feb 12, 2021

William Daniel Holmes, 62, known to family and friends as "Willie", passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. A native of Richmond County, he was born June 25, 1958, a son of the late William Cash Holmes and Beatrice Guinn Holmes Saunders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife,...

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright

Feb 12, 2021

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright, 79, formerly of Pinebluff, completed her earthly journey on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Raleigh.

Mrs. Cortright was born December 10, 1941 in Dumbarton, Scotland, a daughter of the late John and Mary Sweeney McMenamin. She worked as a secretary with the Ideal Toy Company and retired as a concierge with the...

Barbara Ann Day

Barbara Ann Day

Feb 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Day, age 88, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2021. 

Barbara was born on August 1, 1932 in Mountain City, TN.  Her parents, Morris and Geneva Eckard eventually moved to Norfolk, VA where she graduated from Norview High School in 1950.  It was in Norfolk that she met...

Robert Laney Benton, Jr

Robert Laney Benton, Jr

Feb 10, 2021

Robert Laney Benton, Jr., 52, of Cordova, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Mr. Benton was born May 6, 1968 in Richmond County, a son of Joyce Duncan Benton Hodges and the late Robert L. Benton. He worked as an electrician with Vulcan Material Company and was a graduate of Richmond Community College. He loved spending time...

Audrey Sue (Freeman) Scott

Audrey Sue (Freeman) Scott

Feb 9, 2021

 

Audrey Sue Freeman Scott, 65, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born June 8, 1955, in Thomasville, NC, a daughter of the late Ray Lee Freeman and Lourita Kimsey Freeman. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Bullard.

Audrey graduated from Richmond...

John Wilson Yates

John Wilson Yates

Feb 6, 2021

John Wilson Yates, 78, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond in Rockingham.

John was born October 7, 1942 in Richmond County, a son of the late Floyd and Kathleen Collins Yates. He had retired from UCO (formerly Fruit of the Loom) in Rockingham. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed...

James Terrry Watson

James Terrry Watson

Feb 6, 2021

 James T. Watson, Sr., 85, of Rockingham, NC departed this earthly life on February 6, 2021, at Richmond County Hospice House.  Jimmy, as he was affectionately known to all who knew and loved him was the oldest son of the late James Lee and Mary Viola Terry Watson born on May 31, 1935.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Albert Yates, Jr.

Albert Yates, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

 

Albert Yates, Jr.

Albert Yates, Jr, 84, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 4, 2021.

Jr. was born October 2, 1936 in Richmond County, a son of the late Albert and Marie Ewing Yates. He attended school at Rohanen and Hamlet and served his country in the US Navy from 1955-1959. In the mid 1960’s...

Ann Burr Paschal

Ann Burr Paschal

Jan 29, 2021

Annie Laura “Ann” Burr Paschal, 81, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Ann was born February 12, 1939 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Lillie Mae Burr Parrish. She was a homemaker and a caregiver for the elderly. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Gloria Diana MacDonald

Gloria Diana MacDonald

Jan 28, 2021

 

Gloria Diana (Tremblay) MacDonald, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Richmond Hospice Haven.  She was a native of Massachusetts, born January 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Alexander Tremblay and Barbara Hull Tremblay. She and her husband, James MacDonald, had been residents of Rockingham since 2008.

Gloria’s working years were spent in healthcare. She...

Edna Finley Noblett

Edna Finley Noblett

Jan 27, 2021

Edna Finley Noblett, 85, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, January, 27, 2021.

Edna was born March 11, 1935 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late James Garther Finley and Mary Williams Finley Stevens. She was a member of Good News Free Will Baptist Church. She loved serving the Lord, going to church, spending time with her...

Maryland Norton Biggers

Maryland Norton Biggers

Jan 26, 2021

 

Maryland Norton Biggers, 95, completed her earthly journey Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Richmond Hospice Haven. She was born in Cumberland County on December 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Edmond David Norton and Ella Jane Wilkes Norton. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Edward Norton, who died in 1972 and her husband, Ralph...

Ralph Lee Shahan

Ralph Lee Shahan

Jan 24, 2021

 Dateline:  Rockingham, NC

 

Ralph Lee Shahan, 67, of Rockingham, NC passed away on January 24, 2021 at his home.

 

Ralph was born on December 8, 1953 in Annapolis, Maryland.

 

Ralph is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Shahan and a daughter Patti Gail Cornett.

 

A private service will be held...

Casey Glenn Johnson

Casey Glenn Johnson

Jan 23, 2021

Casey Glenn Johnson, 15, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Casey was born June 19, 2005 in Santa Rosa, California, a son of Eric Eugene Johnson and Michelle Tschupp Johnson. He was a 10th grade honors and JROTC student at Richmond Senior High School. He enjoyed boxing, physical education and running.

Surviving...

Sherrie Joy Schenck

Sherrie Joy Schenck

Jan 23, 2021

 

Sherrie Joy Abraham Schenck, 52, passed away peacefully in her home in Hamlet Saturday, January 23, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones and family members.

She will be lovingly remembered by her dear husband of 33 years, Jason Lee; her son, Jason Daniel and his wife Alia, her son, Brandon and his girlfriend Alexandrea, and her son Brett...

Odessa Brigman Treece

Odessa Brigman Treece

Jan 20, 2021

Dateline: Ellerbe, NC

 

Odessa Mae Brigman Treece, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House. She was born on May 5, 1930 in Richmond County a daughter of the late Alexander and Magalina Rainwater Brigman. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Treece Sr., daughters Carol Sue Platt, Cathy...

Robert James Austin, Jr.

Robert James Austin, Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Dateline: Ellerbe, NC Robert James Austin, Jr., 71, of Ellerbe passed away at his home on January 19, 2021. Robert was born on November 19, 1949 in Moore County a son of the late, Robert James Austin and Virginia McQueen Austin. He is survived by his sisters, Thelma Austin Gibson of Ellerbe, Betty Austin Gardner and husband Everette of Albemarle...