Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Obira Ravernail Griggs

Obira Ravernail Griggs

Jul 18, 2023

Obira  Ravernail Griggs, 89, of Rockingham passed away on July  18, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital  Richmond Campus.

He retired from CSX where he served as a conductor.  His desire was to have a large family which was evident with his seven Children. He liked to fish, hunt and travel. He especially liked to travel with his family.

 

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Jimmy Monte Warner

Jimmy Monte Warner

Jul 17, 2023

***This obituary is placed as a courtesy to the Warner family***

Jimmy Monte Warner, 73 of High Point passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday July 29, 2023 at Arrington Heights Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Doug McGee officiating.  A committal service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday at...

Eva King Jarrell

Eva King Jarrell

Jul 9, 2023

Eva Louise King Jarrell, 88, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her home. 

Mrs. Jarrell was born April 8, 1935 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Roland Vester and Geneva Mae Culler King. She had been a member of Roberdel Baptist Church for over 50 years and currently a member of Sweet Haven Church....

Theresa Faye Faulkner

Theresa Faye Faulkner

Jul 8, 2023

Theresa Faye Barnhill Faulkner passed away on July 8, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1957 in Milwaukee,  Wisconsin a daughter of the late Jerry Devon Barnhill and Tina Tyler.  She was a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy Faulkner, of Murphy.

She is survived by her sons, Robert Barnhill, Donnie Barnhill, Stanley...

Catherine Frances McMahon

Catherine Frances McMahon

Jul 7, 2023

Catherine Frances McMahon, 55, of Ellerbe passed away Friday July 7, 2023 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Catherine was born December 13, 1967 in Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Joan Ott McMahon. She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Frances...

Margaret Ussery Brookshire

Margaret Ussery Brookshire

Jul 6, 2023

Margaret Ussery Brookshire, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Mrs. Brookshire was born October 18, 1932 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late William Floyd and Grace Graham Ussery. She was a lifelong active member of Saron Baptist Church where she served as recording secretary for many years. She was as...

Lorene Mallard Chappell

Lorene Mallard Chappell

Jul 5, 2023

  Lorene Mallard Chappell

Evie Lorene Mallard Chappell, 79,  of Jackson Springs, passed away on July 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 1, 1943 in Moore County a daughter of  the late Rudolph and Evie Inez Garrison Mallard.  She was a clerk in the Richmond County tax office and worked for the Richmond...

Richard "Joe" Joseph Bailey

Richard "Joe" Joseph Bailey

Jul 3, 2023

Richard Joseph “Joe” Bailey, 42, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Joe was born March 13, 1981 in Scotland County. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and had worked with Fire & Data Systems for 20 years. 

Joe is survived by his daughter, Briana Kaye Bailey; parents, Mike...

Lois Lamonds Loflin

Lois Lamonds Loflin

Jun 24, 2023

Lois Lamonds Loflin, 88, a longtime resident of Norman, NC,  passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 24, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End.

Mrs. Loflin was born May 31, 1935 in Montgomery County, NC, a daughter of the late Lacy Hadley and Vergie Stewart Lamonds. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother,sister and aunt. In addition to her parents,...

Donald Avery "Donnie" Richardson

Donald Avery "Donnie" Richardson

Jun 22, 2023

Donald Avery Richardson, known as “Donnie”, of Ellerbe, left this earth Thursday, June 22 and joined his heavenly father and many others who passed on before him and is now having that long awaited reunion like no other he’s ever attended.

Donnie was born May 18, 1947, the second son of the late Arthur G. and Gladys Priddy Richardson and...

Lila Covington Ussery

Lila Covington Ussery

Jun 22, 2023

Lila Mae Covington Ussery, 107, formerly of Rockingham, ended her journey here on earth Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Lila was born February 5, 1916, a daughter of the late Jasper Waite and Maie Belle Agle Covington. She retired from Gilead Manufacturing Company and was a member of Saron Baptist Church in Ellerbe where she taught Sunday School. She is preceeded...

Peggy Ann Horne Hughes

Peggy Ann Horne Hughes

Jun 17, 2023

Peggy Ann Horne Hughes, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the age of 82.

Peggy was born December 4, 1940  in Richmond County, a daughter to the late Burt and Cora Cassidy Horne. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. After working many years in the textile industry, she ended her working...

Virginia Watts Russell-Gee

Virginia Watts Russell-Gee

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia Watts Russell-Gee, 92, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Mrs. Russell-Gee was born October 24, 1930 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late R.H. and Hepsy Gore Watts. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church since 1972 , where she had been active in the WMU, sang...

Lois Mabe Thompson Hayes

Lois Mabe Thompson Hayes

Jun 10, 2023

Lois Mabe Thompson Hayes passed away on June 10, 2023 at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation in Greensboro, NC.

Lois was born on December 31, 1929 in Greensboro NC to Terry Leonard Mabe and Clarice Bennett Mabe.

Lois worked for many years in retail sales and store management.  She was a longtime member of Roberdel Baptist Church. She loved to...

Charlotte Wilson Beck

Charlotte Wilson Beck

Jun 8, 2023

Charlotte Wilson Beck, 78, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Mrs. Beck was born October 15, 1944 in Fairfield, Virginia, a daughter of the late Maj. Arthur Nelson Wilson, US Army Ret. And Gertrude Virginia Heavener Wilson. She was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church and had worked as manager of Three Sisters Clothing, Cato...

Velma Mae (Pratt) Hudson

Velma Mae (Pratt) Hudson

Jun 6, 2023

Velma Mae (Pratt) Hudson, 84, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

Ms. Hudson was born February 22, 1939 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Thomas Hudson and Grace Grooms McDuffie. She was a member of Joy Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from Hamlet Federal Credit Union....

Douglas Glenn Roberts

Douglas Glenn Roberts

Jun 5, 2023

Douglas Glenn Roberts, 60, of Rockingham passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Doug was born September 5, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana to Bonnie Hirst Roberts and the late Paul Roberts. He was a graduate of Indiana Business College, a handyman and jack of all trades. In addition to his father, he was preceded...

Wanda Chavis Gainey

Wanda Chavis Gainey

Jun 4, 2023

With profound sadness the Gainey family announces the passing of Wanda Chavis Gainey on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Rockingham, she was born July 13, 1948 to the late Cosby G. and Dorothy Hendrix Chavis, whom she dearly missed always. She attended First Presbyterian Church and had been the owner and operator of Oldies and Goodies Antiques....

Ruby Russell White

Ruby Russell White

Jun 3, 2023

Ruby Maye Russell White, 95, of Rockingham, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Rock Hill, SC. 

Mrs. White was born March 4, 1928 in Rockingham, a daughter of the late James Vanderbilt and Maggie McDonald Russell. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Rockingham, had worked in the credit and accounts...

Allen Lee Dawkins

Allen Lee Dawkins

May 30, 2023

Allen Lee Dawkins, 31, of Ellerbe, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Allen was born October 7, 1991 in Moore County, North Carolina to Randy Eugene Dawkins and Elizabeth Lane Berry. He graduated from Rockingham Christian Academy and was a member of Cartledge Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mud...

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