Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Rev. Wayne Tuttle

Rev. Wayne Tuttle

Apr 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6, 2020, Rev. Donald Wayne Tuttle completed his earthly ministry and joined the Church Triumphant. He was 82 years of age.

Rev. Tuttle was born September 12, 1937 in Guilford County, NC, a son of the late Robert Larston and Georgie Cletus Darnell Tuttle. He was an alumnus of Gardner Webb University and Limestone College. During his...

Robert Wayne Turnage

Robert Wayne Turnage

Apr 5, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Robert Wayne Turnage, age 66, our beloved son, brother and family member passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home.

Those who knew Wayne, even just a little, lost a true friend.  Wayne was loved by many and was always there for those he loved.

Wayne will be missed everyday by his...

William "Willie Harris" Harris McRae

William "Willie Harris" Harris McRae

Apr 2, 2020

William Harris (“Willie”) McRae of Ellerbe, North Carolina, and Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina,

passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. Willie was 65 years old. He was the son of the late Harris McKinnon and Nancy Thomas McRae. He was owner and president of Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC, and president of McRae Produce. Willie was a former owner...

Mark Wayne Grant

Mark Wayne Grant

Apr 2, 2020

Dateline:  Rockingham, NC

 

Mark Wayne Grant, 73 of Rockingham passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his home.

 

Mark was born on August 9, 1946 in the Hamlet Hospital, the son of Harry and Hazel Grant.

 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Mark Eric Grant and a brother Ronald...

Duele White

Duele White

Apr 1, 2020

Duele “Dew” Elaine White, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2020.  She was born October 9, 1942 in Rockingham, NC to the late Luther “Peck” White and Virginia Clark Edwards. 

Dew graduated from Rohanen High School where she met many lifelong friends.  She retired several years ago as a live in CNA...

Ada Delores Dawkins Shepard

Ada Delores Dawkins Shepard

Apr 1, 2020

Delores Dawkins Shepard, 68, of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC.

Mrs. Shepard was born December 14, 1952 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Roy and Frances Blakely Dawkins. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her...

Denise Marie Cipriani

Denise Marie Cipriani

Mar 27, 2020

Denise Marie Batcher Cipriani, 63, of Hamlet, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Cipriani was born October 5, 1956 in Albany, NY, a daughter of the late Gerald T. and Diane Ridgeway Batcher. She had been employed as a bookkeeper and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Surviving are her husband Anthony J. Cipriani; children, Glenn...

Miriam McNair Harmon

Miriam McNair Harmon

Mar 22, 2020

Miriam McNair Harmon, 63, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Harmon was born January 17, 1957 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Ross Lilly and Kathryn McNair Harmon. She was a retired rural carrier for the US Postal Service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an...

Roger Dale Simmons

Roger Dale Simmons

Mar 22, 2020

 

Roger Dale Simmons, 71 of Rockingham passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on May 22, 1948 in Columbus County a son of the late Roy Barden Simmons and Genevieve Ward Simmons. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Griggs Simmons.

 

Surviving are his son, Roy Dale Simmons(Jennifer); step-sons, David Beggs(Genia),...

Christopher Lee Sanders

Christopher Lee Sanders

Mar 18, 2020

Christopher Lee Sanders, 35, of Rockingham, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Christopher was born April 24, 1984 in Lubbock, Texas.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Teresa Walker McIntyre and Wayne McIntyre of Rockingham; siblings, Marie Carter (Gary) of Hamlet, Rebecca Musgrave of Florida, Jason Sanders of Rockingham, Julie McLaughlin (Brian) of Rockingham and several nieces...

Mary "Alice" Richardson Rickett

Mary "Alice" Richardson Rickett

Mar 18, 2020

Mary “Alice” Richardson Rickett, 81, departed this earthly life to reunite with her lifelong friend and beloved husband of 60 years, James Robert “Jim” Rickett, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

A native of Richmond County, Alice was born August 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Lacy Roland Richardson and Irene Harriett Andrews Richardson. She graduated with honors from Rohanen...

David Lawrence Capps

David Lawrence Capps

Mar 17, 2020

David Lawrence Capps, 94  of Jacksonville , NC and formerly of Hamlet, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1925 in Richmond County a son of the late Lynn and Lizzie Jernigan Capps. He was a World War II army veteran and retired from LOF in Laurinburg. In addition to his parents, he...

Edmund Goins

Edmund Goins

Mar 13, 2020

Edmund Goins, 81, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Goins was born May 1, 1938 in Marlboro County, SC, a son of the late Frank and Novella Lowery Goins. He was a self employed painter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Sigley Goins, who...

Jack Campbell

Jack Campbell

Mar 11, 2020

James “Jack” Clay Campbell, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, following a period of declining health. Born August 10, 1932, he was the last surviving child of the late Neil and Dora Webb Campbell. Also preceding him in death were four brothers: Guthrie, Benjamin, Henry and Robert Campbell, and two...

Charles "Glen" Snyder

Charles "Glen" Snyder

Feb 29, 2020

Charles Glenvor “Glen” Snyder, 73, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Greens in Pinehurst.

Glen was born July 29, 1946 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Joseph Lyle and Mary Viva Moler Snyder. He retired as Tax Collector for Arlington County, Virginia. In Arlington, he had served as past master in the Columbia...

Henry "Jack" Claude Yates, Jr.

Henry "Jack" Claude Yates, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

On Monday, February 24, 2020, Henry Claude “Jack” Yates, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of Cordova, completed his journey here on earth.

Jack was born December 9, 1927 in Richmond County, the son of the late Henry Claude and Edna Garrett Yates. He had served his Lord as a member at Cordova United Methodist Church, where he had served on...

Lela Marie Richardson

Lela Marie Richardson

Feb 14, 2020

Lela Marie Mabe Richardson, 96, completed her earthly journey Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home on Derby Road.  She was born in Stokes County, NC, on January 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Joe Ham Mabe and Minnie Bennett Mabe. She was married to Thomas Albert Richardson for 43 years at the time of his passing in 1988....

Jerry Z Patrick

Jerry Z Patrick

Feb 13, 2020

 

Jerry Zander Patrick was born June 26th,1943, in Rockingham, NC and peacefully passed away at the age of 76 at the Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC on February 13th, 2020.  He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, love, and laughter.

Jerry graduated from Rohanen High School, Class of 1961.  Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice,...

Nancy Moore Glidewell

Nancy Moore Glidewell

Feb 7, 2020

Nancy Moore Glidewell, 82, of Rockingham, passed away on February 7, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Nancy was born on December 8, 1937 in Richmond County the daughter of the late James C. Moore and Nettie Thomas Moore.  Nancy worked at Burlington Industries and was a member of Cordova Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she...

Debra Elaine Burgess

Debra Elaine Burgess

Feb 7, 2020

  Dateline: Rockingham, NC   Debra Elaine Burgess, 67 passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020,  in the Reid Heart Center at Moore Regional Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1952  the daughter of  the late Wilbert and Dinky Walters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ricky  Walters.   Surviving are her husband Phillip Burgess...