Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


William Thomas Seagraves

William Thomas Seagraves

Nov 2, 2020

William Thomas Seagraves, 69, of Ellerbe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 2, 2020.

Thomas was born April 2, 1951 in Richmond County, a son of the late Henry and Iona Chavis Seagraves. He had been employed with Allen Brothers Timber Company for 47 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Vicki Williams Capps

Vicki Williams Capps

Nov 1, 2020

 

Vicki Williams Capps 55, of Hamlet passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

 

Vicki was born on March 16, 1965 in Richmond County a daughter of Richard Grant Williams and the late Sarah Margaret Dawkins Williams. Vicki was a payroll clerk at Superior Cranes and attended East Rockingham Freewill Baptist Church....

Daniel P. McInnis, Jr

Daniel P. McInnis, Jr

Oct 29, 2020

 

Daniel Pratt McInnis, Jr., 49 completed his earthly journey on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Dan was born February 10, 1971 in Moore County, NC to Daniel Pratt and Glenda Stutts McInnis. From the time he was 3 years old, he greeted everyone with a grin and a handshake, he never met a stranger. He was a graduate...

William Robert Ragan

William Robert Ragan

Oct 28, 2020

William Robert “Butch” Ragan, 73 of Ellerbe passed away on October 28, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1947 in Moore County a son of the late William Preston and Louise Ballard Ragan. He was retired from Tex Racing, was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and enjoyed dirt track racing. He is survived by his wife of 48 years,...

Dianne Tyner Lewis

Dianne Tyner Lewis

Oct 28, 2020

 

Barbara Dianne Tyner Lewis died Wednesday morning, October 28th at her home on Airport Road in Rockingham.

She was born on August 30th, 1950 in Scotland County, daughter of the late Cecil Alfred Tyner and Dorothy Bridges Danos, who survives.

Dianne was employed with Beaunit Mills in Rockingham, later with BeA Fasteners in Hamlet, and Stanley Fastening Systems...

Anna Belle Bowman Wilson

Anna Belle Bowman Wilson

Oct 28, 2020

Anna Belle Bowman Wilson, 93, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2020.

She was married to George F. Wilson (Cub) for 45 years until his death on August 21, 1997. Anna Belle was born in Mt. Airy, NC, on a spring day to John Samuel and Lucy Pack Bowman. 

She was preceded in death...

William Hicks Scott

William Hicks Scott

Oct 25, 2020

William Hicks Scott, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, following a brief illness. 

Born August 26, 1941 in Greensboro, NC, he was a son of the late Garland Elmo and Mary Louise Hicks Scott. He was of the Methodist faith and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.  

Bill grew...

Jacqueline Boldt Haynes

Jacqueline Boldt Haynes

Oct 25, 2020

Jacqueline Boldt Haynes, 90, a resident of Scotia Village, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Mrs. Haynes was born January 22, 1930 in Albien, Michigan, a daughter of the late Fred and Nova Mercer Boldt. She was a homemaker and a pastors wife. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Earl Haynes.

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Carl Canipe, Jr.

Carl Canipe, Jr.

Oct 24, 2020

 

Carlos “Carl” David Canipe, Jr.,  72, passed away Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, at Hospice Haven following a period of declining health. A native of Richmond County, he was the son of the late Carlos David Canipe and Kathleen Lovette Canipe. He was the husband of Joann Brady Canipe and they had been married for 28 years.

Carl was...

Jeanette King

Jeanette King

Oct 21, 2020

Emily "Jeanette" Cook King, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Hospice Haven with family by her side following a long battle with cancer. Born in Pilot Mountain, NC, on  April 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Winnie Wilson Cook and the widow of Bobby Delmer King. Also preceding her in death were siblings...

Thomas Ervin Arkle

Thomas Ervin Arkle

Oct 20, 2020

Thomas Ervin Arkle, 81, departed this life Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from his home in Ellerbe. A native of Barton, Ohio, he had been a resident of Ellerbe for a number of years and was a well-known antique dealer in the area.

Tom is survived by his wife, Doris Johnson Arkle of the home; two daughters, Gail Solis and Beth...

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr.

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr., 91, of Ellerbe passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 peacefully at his home.

Mr. McBryde was born April 23, 1929 in Lee County, NC, a son of the late Forrest Glenn and Annie Stone McBryde. He had served his country in the US Air Force, retiring after 25 years of service. Following his retirement from the...

Ann McIntyre McFayden

Ann McIntyre McFayden

Oct 18, 2020

Ann McIntyre McFayden, 68, of Ellerbe, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mrs. McFayden was born January 25, 1952 in Moore County, a daughter of Virginia Brown McIntyre and the late James McIntyre. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Ellerbe, where she had served as church secretary. She had...

Bunn "B.T." Tate Phillips, Jr.

Bunn "B.T." Tate Phillips, Jr.

Oct 14, 2020

Bunn Tate Phillips Junior, a credit to his family, home town and country was born on 8/19/1924 at home in Siler City NC to Bunn Tate Phillips Sr and Maude Hudson Phillips, the youngest of six children. He grew up and lived in Siler, until moving to Baltimore for a short time after high school, working in a factory building...

David Malcom Baucom

David Malcom Baucom

Oct 11, 2020

Update - Services for David M. Baucom

Memorial Services for David Malcom Baucom, 86, who passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020. The services will be held at the 195 Baucoms Corner, located off Sandhills Game Management Road, Rockingham, the place where he enjoyed farm life. Military Honors will be...

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock, 59, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle of 6 years with ALS.

Mary was born July 4, 1961 in Moore County, NC, a daughter of the late John Worth and Margaret Godfrey Shephard. She was a member of Saron Baptist Church, where she served on the entertainment committee...

Fairley George Morgan

Fairley George Morgan

Oct 8, 2020

Fairley George Morgan, 87, of Rockingham, departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Mr. Morgan was born May 6, 1933 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late James Benjamin and Essie Dale Thompson Morgan. He had served his country in the US Army and US Air Force and was a member of Cameronian Presbyterian Church. He...

Elizabeth Gibson Smith

Elizabeth Gibson Smith

Oct 8, 2020

Elizabeth Lee Gibson Smith, 89 , of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Mrs. Smith was born October 30, 1930 in Scotland County, a daughter of the late Garland and Rena Hester Gibson. She was a devoted member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She had worked for several years as...

Annie Puckett Darnell

Annie Puckett Darnell

Oct 7, 2020

Annie Bell Puckett Darnell, 71, of Ellerbe, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Darnell was born September 19, 1949 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late William Riley and Mattie Lea McDonald Puckett. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and had retired from L’Eggs Hosiery/Aleo Plant. Following her retirement, she...

Betty Rae(Hammond) Boyette

Betty Rae(Hammond) Boyette

Oct 7, 2020

Betty Rae Hammond Boyette, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Hospice Haven following a period of declining health. She was a native of Richmond County, a daughter of the late Connie and Lydia Parker Hammond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Weston Jones Boyette, on January 11, 1976, a daughter, Cindy Boyette, and several siblings.

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