Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Christian Bernard Sachs

Christian Bernard Sachs

Jan 28, 2023

Christian Bernard “Chris” Sachs, 59, of Ellerbe, completed his earthly journey on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

Chris was born June 5, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Phyllis Mary Hartley and the late Joseph John Sachs. He was a chicken farmer, the owner and operator of Sachs Enterprises and The Hideaway Tavern. He enjoyed being on the water, riding...

William "Ricky" Richard McCormick

William "Ricky" Richard McCormick

Jan 28, 2023

William Richard “Ricky” McCormick, 65, of Ellerbe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born September 27, 1957 in Montgomery County, a son of the late Frank and Nancy Marie Simmons McCormick.  He worked with Clark Equipment Company, Fruit of the Loom and retired from Pinewild Country Club. He was an...

Derrick Richard Sparks

Derrick Richard Sparks

Jan 24, 2023

Derrick Richard Sparks, 36, of Hamlet, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Derrick was born January 22, 1987 in Moore County, a son of Steadman Richard “Ricky” Sparks and Sherry Kay Andrews Greene. He was a member of Outreach for Jesus and worked in construction. He enjoyed his truck, mudding on his four-wheeler, drag racing and anything...

Derrick Richard Sparks

Derrick Richard Sparks

Jan 24, 2023

 

Derrick Richard Sparks, 36, of Hamlet, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Derrick was born January 22, 1987 in Moore County, a son of Steadman Richard “Ricky” Sparks and Sherry Kay Andrews Greene. He was a member of Outreach for Jesus and worked in construction. He enjoyed his truck, mudding on his four-wheeler, drag racing and...

Anne Vereen Parker

Anne Vereen Parker

Jan 19, 2023

Anne Vereen Parker, Born March 18, 1937. Anne was 85 years old.  Anne was preceded in death by Father: Fitzhugh Lee Parker: Mother:  Gladys Fields Parker; siblings: Robert Parker, Ronald Parker, Margaret Pfaff, Lucille Trollinger, and nieces: Anne Trollinger and Debbie Frazier.

Anne was survived by her brother: Lee Parker, and many nephews and nieces in North Carolina, South Carolina,...

Anne Vereen Parker

Anne Vereen Parker

Jan 19, 2023

 

Anne Vereen Parker, Born March 18, 1937. Anne was 85 years old.  Anne was preceded in death by Father: Fitzhugh Lee Parker: Mother:  Gladys Fields Parker; siblings: Robert Parker, Ronald Parker, Margaret Pfaff, Lucille Trollinger, and nieces: Anne Trollinger and Debbie Frazier.

Anne was survived by her brother: Lee Parker, and many nephews and nieces in North Carolina, South Carolina,...

James Harold Homesley

James Harold Homesley

Jan 15, 2023

James Harold Homesley, 88, a resident of Seven Lakes, North Carolina and formerly of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Homesley was born September 30, 1934 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late James Thadeus and Thelma Margaret Hammitt Homesley. He had served his country in the US...

James Harold Homesley

James Harold Homesley

Jan 15, 2023

 

James Harold Homesley, 88, a resident of Seven Lakes, North Carolina and formerly of St. Simons Island, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Homesley was born September 30, 1934 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late James Thadeus and Thelma Margaret Hammitt Homesley. He had served his country in the US...

Michael Darwin White

Michael Darwin White

Jan 13, 2023

Dr. Michael Darwin White, DDS, 75, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.

Dr. White was born October 20, 1947, in Richmond County, the son of Ruby Russell White and the late David Franklin White, Jr. He graduated from the University of North Carolina, Adams School of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He...

Herman Samuel Searcy

Herman Samuel Searcy

Jan 8, 2023

Herman Samuel Searcy, 89, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Mr. Searcy was born November 20, 1933 in Rockingham County, NC, a son of the late John Paul and Lessie Jones Searcy. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a self-employed mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Herman Samuel Searcy

Herman Samuel Searcy

Jan 8, 2023

 

Herman Samuel Searcy, 89, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Mr. Searcy was born November 20, 1933 in Rockingham County, NC, a son of the late John Paul and Lessie Jones Searcy. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a self-employed mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Carolyn Haywood

Carolyn Haywood

Jan 7, 2023

Carolyn Haywood, 71, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Carolyn Haywood

Carolyn Haywood

Jan 7, 2023

 

Carolyn Haywood, 71, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Linda Smith

Linda Smith

Jan 6, 2023

Linda Dawkins Smith, 71, of Rockingham, passed peacefully in her home Friday, January 6, 2023.

Born March 9, 1951 in Richmond County, she was the daughter of the late Curt and Musetta Bethune Dawkins. Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Along with being a mother and grandmother, she enjoyed talking and visiting with her beloved...

Elma Rushing McLean

Elma Rushing McLean

Jan 6, 2023

Elma Delilah Rushing McLean, 97, of Pinehurst, surrounded by her loving daughters completed her earthly journey on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Mrs. McLean was born July 28, 1925 in Richmond County, the youngest of 10, born to the late James and Dora Rushing. After 35 years at J.P. Stevens, she retired and volunteered her time helping the senior citizens of...

Jimmy Leon Davis

Jimmy Leon Davis

Jan 6, 2023

Jimmy Leon Davis, 75, of Rockingham passed away on January 6, 2023.  Jimmy was born in Moore County on September 13, 1947 a son of the late June Robert Davis and Evelyn Roller Davis. He was retired from Norman Knitting Company. He loved people, cars and fishing.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Charles Luther McInnis

Charles Luther McInnis

Jan 5, 2023

Charles Luther McInnis, 85, of Ellerbe, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Born October 23, 1937 in Richmond County, he was a son of the late Willie and Jessie Rush McInnis. Charles McInnis was a man of faith, a devoted husband to Margaret for over 62 years, loving father, grandfather & great grandfather.  Learning the carpentry trade...

Barbara H. Dickinson

Barbara H. Dickinson

Jan 4, 2023

Barbara Huggins Dickinson, 76, of Rockingham, surrounded by her loving family, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Mrs. Dickinson was born November 13, 1946 in Richmond County, the youngest of 3 children born to Lott LeGrand and Sally Mae Lampley Huggins. She was a graduate of Rohanen High School and worked for many years with Pargas  Company...

Laura Ann Nance

Laura Ann Nance

Jan 4, 2023

Laura Ann Nance, 59 of Rockingham passed away at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital  in Pinehurst on January 4, 2023.

Laura Ann Brayboy Nance was born on April  10, 1963 in Scotland County a child of D. C. Brayboy and Ruth Scott. She was a daycare school teacher. She is survived by her husband John Nance Jr. (Mac); sons Bryan Wallace(Shanda),...

Patricia Settle Dawkins

Patricia Settle Dawkins

Jan 3, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Settle Dawkins, 82, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Mrs. Dawkins was born July 29, 1940 in Richmond County, NC , a daughter of the late Hiram Dixon and Nina Privette Settle. She was a graduate of Rockingham High School and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX. She was a very active...

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