Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Jimmy "Al" Allison Horne, Jr.

Jimmy "Al" Allison Horne, Jr.

Sep 21, 2026

Jimmy Allison “Al” Horne, Jr., 52, of Rockingham, passed away at his home on Monday September 21, 2026.

He was born on July 12, 1974 in Richmond County to Jimmy Allison Horne Sr. and Debra Dawkins Harrell.

Al regularly attend Timbers Crossing FWB, where he enjoyed fellowship with his church family. He had a great sense of humor and loved his family....

Linda Millen Clark

Linda Millen Clark

Sep 21, 2026

Linda Gail Millen Clark, 85, of Hamlet, passed away on Monday September 21, 2026 at her home.

She was born in Richmond County to the late Edgar and Vera Stacy Millen on September 3, 1941.

Linda was a member of Highland Pines FWB Church. She worked for Sara Lee for 32 years before retiring. She enjoyed bowling and spent many years on...

Elsie Shepard Freeman

Elsie Shepard Freeman

Sep 20, 2026

Elsie Lou Shepard Freeman, age 70, of Ellerbe, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 20, 2026.

Elsie was born October 19, 1955 in Troy, NC, to the late Elcie Allan and Lucille Lockhart Shepard.

While growing up in Ellerbe, Elsie's early life consisted of tap dancing, Girls In Action (GA's - Baptist Church Group), riding...

Timothy Gordon Bittle

Timothy Gordon Bittle

Sep 16, 2026

Timothy Gordon Bittle, 59 of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End.

Tim was born December 18, 1966 in Richmond County, a son of the late Thomas Edward and Mary Callahan Bittle. At a young age he started working with Discount City Furniture in Rockingham with the McKenzie family who became family to him....

Jami Corder Hinson

Jami Corder Hinson

Sep 14, 2026

Jami Lynn Corder Hinson, 42, of Rockingham, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home

She was born in Richmond County on July 23, 1984 to James Wayne and Colleen Jeffers Corder.

She spent many years as a waitress. She enjoyed helping care for people, whether cooking, cleaning or helping with appointments. Jami loved her family; she especially loved her...

Martha Eleanor Bryant

Martha Eleanor Bryant

Sep 11, 2026

Martha Eleanor Bryant, 84, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Martha was born on August 5, 1942, in Richmond County to the late Willie Lee Bryant and Pinkie Stogner. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and cherished memories.

Martha was a member of Abundant Life...

Johnathan David Willoughby

Johnathan David Willoughby

Sep 10, 2026

Johnathan David “Johnny” Willoughby, 79, of Hamlet, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

Mr. Willoughby was born June 17, 1947 in Richmond County, a son of the late Leonard and Viola Goins Willoughby. Johnny was a member of Harvest Ministries Congregational Holiness Church and had retired from Richmond County Government as Building and Maintenance Supervisor....

Teresa Raymond Singletary

Teresa Raymond Singletary

Sep 5, 2026

Teresa Raymond Singletary, 71, of Cordova, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday September 5, 2026 with her daughter by her side.

She was born on December 19, 1954 in High Point to the late Irene Adcock Smith.

She graduated from Richmond Community College with an Associate Degree in Arts. She owned and operated Broad Street Tapes and Tees for many...

Ronnie Arnold Chappell

Ronnie Arnold Chappell

Sep 5, 2026

Ronnie Arnold Chappel, 65, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 5, 2026 with his family by his side.

Born in Richmond County to the late Bill Parsons Chappell and Delilah Hudson Chappell on November 4, 1960.

He worked for many years in the tire business as owner of Chaps Used Tires and then Superior Cranes. He loved...

Brenda Hayes Peele

Brenda Hayes Peele

Sep 2, 2026

Brenda Hayes Peele, 83, of Hamlet passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Brenda was born September 28, 1942 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Bean Hayes. Brenda was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and servant of the Lord. She was married to her beloved husband, Johnny, for 67...

Jerry Rummage Merritt

Jerry Rummage Merritt

Sep 1, 2026

Jerry Kaye Rummage Merritt, 87, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026.

She was born February 13, 1939, in Loris, South Carolina, to Henry and Annie Rummage.Jerry graduated from Ellerbe High School in 1957. She spent her life between Ellerbe and Fayetteville, where she built deep roots and lasting connections. For almost 30 years, she worked at...

Donald "Donnie" Dwight Kranz

Donald "Donnie" Dwight Kranz

Aug 30, 2026

Donald Dwight “Donnie” Kranz, Jr., 70, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 at PruittHealth in Rockingham.

Donnie was born July 11, 1956 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late Donald and Mildred Louise Elvis Kranz. He had retired from Sandhurst/ L’Eggs Hosiery. He enjoyed fishing, playing scratch offs and his cats. In addition to his parents, he...

Patricia McDonald Messer

Patricia McDonald Messer

Aug 20, 2026

Patricia McDonald Messer, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Richmond Pines Health of Hamlet, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on November 27, 1946 in Richmond County to the late Robert Lee McDonald and Agatha Lucille Layton McDonald.

Patricia had many interests, from painting classes, sewing and reading to teaching Sunday school at Bethel Baptist...

Curney Locklear

Curney Locklear

Aug 18, 2026

Curney Locklear, 89, of Hamlet passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at Quail Haven of Pinehurst. He was born on January 20, 1937 in Robeson County to the late Webster and Retha Sampson Locklear.

Curney was a strong-willed, fearless, hardworking man who lived life on his own terms and was proud of the life he built. As a father of...

Betty Phillips Eaddy

Betty Phillips Eaddy

Aug 14, 2026

Betty Jean Eaddy, 93, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Betty was born September 16, 1932 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Clara Wrape Sellers. Betty had worked with Carolina Paper Mill for 15 ½ years and retired from Bowater Timber Company after 30 years of service. She was a longtime member of Pine Grove...

Kathryn McInnis Greene

Kathryn McInnis Greene

Aug 13, 2026

Kathryn “Kathy” Isabelle McInnis Greene, 80, of Norman, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.

Kathy was born September 24, 1945 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late William Angus and Jessie Rush McInnis. She retired from food services at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Betty Louise Wolfe

Betty Louise Wolfe

Aug 9, 2026

Betty Wolfe, 72, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 9, 2026 at Quail Haven of Pinehurst.

Betty was born on November 11, 1953 in Newport, Tennessee. She spent her younger yeas in the mountains before relocating to Rockingham. She was a baker who loved being in the kitchen. She also enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are her daughter Tonya Roscoe; grandchildren: Matthew...

Sylvia Wagner Leviner

Sylvia Wagner Leviner

Aug 7, 2026

Sylvia Wagner Leviner, 60, of Rockingham, passed away on Friday August 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 20, 1965, in Richmond County to the late Fred Wagner and Bonnie Caulder Wagner.

Sylvia spent many years working at Wal-Mart in the money center. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband...

Melba Bolton Lassiter

Melba Bolton Lassiter

Aug 3, 2026

Melba Bolton Lassiter, 85, formerly of Cordova passed away on Monday August 3, 2026 at SECU Hospice in Yadkinville surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 12, 1940 in Erie County, New York to the late Claude Almond Bolton and Ruth Cutting Bolton. Following high school she joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving for 3 years....

Danny Eubanks

Danny Eubanks

Aug 1, 2026

“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.”— Matthew 25:23

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Luther “Danny” Daniel Eubanks, who passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026.

Known simply as Danny, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Above all, he loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His...