Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Jon Jeremey Bailey

Jon Jeremey Bailey

Nov 16, 2024

Jon Jeremey Bailey, 47, of Rockingham, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

Jeremey was born March 27, 1977 in Richmond County, NC to John Robert Bailey and Donna Deason Browder. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School and attended Beverly Hills Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of Bailey’s...

Robert Jerry Heath

Robert Jerry Heath

Nov 7, 2024

Robert Jerry Heath passed away peacefully at 89 on November 7, 2024. He was surrounded by his family and friends at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC.

Robert was born February 6, 1935. He was an Ellerbe boy at heart but made his home in Rockingham. Robert never met a stranger and never missed the opportunity to tell others about...

Sarah Renee Lee

Sarah Renee Lee

Nov 4, 2024

Sarah Renee Kellison Lee, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Hospice Haven in Rockingham, North Carolina. Born on November 22, 1978, Sarahs joy and warmth into every life she touched, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love. 

Throughout her life, Sarah embraced her roles with a remarkable spirit and passion....

John Christian Kelly

John Christian Kelly

Nov 1, 2024

John Christian Kelly, 49, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

John was born March 27, 1975 in Richmond County,NC, a son of Kenneth John Kelly and the late Donna Grooms Kelly. He was an over the road driver with Roadway Trucking for over 20 years and was an avid fisherman. 

Surviving are...

Roger Odell Smith

Roger Odell Smith

Oct 25, 2024

Roger Odell Smith, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 74. Born on January 15, 1950, in Richmond County, North Carolina, Roger was a man who embodied kindness and love in every facet of his life. As the office manager for Bascom Hatcher Plumbing, he navigated his career with a...

Baylor Katherine Hernandez

Baylor Katherine Hernandez

Oct 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Golden Girl, Baylor “Bay” Hernandez. She left this world on October 24th, 2024, at 11:58pm. She was only 27 years old.Baylor was a beloved wife, cherished friend, and radiant soul who left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Baylor’s life was difficult from the start, but...

Marion L. Martin

Marion L. Martin

Oct 20, 2024

Marion L. Martin, a loving and kind soul, was born on March 25, 1941, in Robeson County, North Carolina. She departed this life on October 20, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and deep family connections.

Marion was a remarkable woman whose career spanned various paths, reflecting her diverse talents and industrious spirit....

Morris Douglas Carter

Morris Douglas Carter

Oct 18, 2024

Morris Douglas Carter, 81, of Ellerbe, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Hospice Haven of Rockingham.

 Mr. Carter was born December 8, 1942 in Richmond County, the seventh of 11 children born to Eldridge Martin and Mary Ann Meacham Carter. Morris was a member of Rourk Presbyterian Church and was a farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Vance Eric Hudson

Vance Eric Hudson

Oct 18, 2024

Vance Eric Hudson, 82, of Gastonia, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Asbury Health and Rehabilitation, Aldersgate in Charlotte. 

 Mr. Hudson was born June 27, 1942 in Wilmington, NC, a son of the late Vance Lee and Dorothy Edwards Hudson. He served his country in the US Army and later retired from the North Carolina National Guard....

Patricia Jean Hartman

Patricia Jean Hartman

Oct 12, 2024

Patricia Jean “Patsy” Johnson Hartman, fondly known as Patsy, passed peacefully on October 12, 2024, in her beloved Richmond County, North Carolina, where she was born December 7, 1942. A spirit of love, warmth, and kindness, Patsy touched the lives of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Patsy's professional journey was marked by dedication and hard work. She...

Anthony James Eastridge

Anthony James Eastridge

Sep 18, 2024

Anthony James Eastridge, 53, of Rockingham passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home.

Anthony was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on February 5, 1971, the son of the late James Albert Eastridge and Ruth Winters Eastridge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vickie Eastridge.

He is survived by his sister Lee Eastridge...

Marilyn Brasher

Marilyn Brasher

Sep 15, 2024

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Marilyn Hill Brasher, 81, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC.

Marilyn was born on May 23, 1943, in Robeson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Oliver Monroe Hill and the late Docia Osborne Hill. Growing up on a farm, she learned the value of hard work, which later...

Delores Cannon Long

Delores Cannon Long

Sep 10, 2024

Delores Cannon Long, 82, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven. 

Mrs. Long was born April 28, 1942 in Richmond County, NC, the daughter of the late Dowie M. and Mary Millen Cannon. She was a lifelong member of Highland Acres Church of God where she had served as clerk and secretary. She worked for...

Sandra Warren McDonald

Sandra Warren McDonald

Sep 7, 2024

Sandra Kay McDonald, 80, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. 

 Mrs. McDonald was born May 20, 1944 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late James Warren and Mildred Dutton Warren Wrape. She worked as a waitress for most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon...

Sadie Pankey Richardson

Sadie Pankey Richardson

Sep 2, 2024

Sadie Pankey Richardson, 97, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Hospice Haven. 

Mrs. Richardson was born February 26, 1927, in Richmond County, the eldest child of the late Kenny Rosvell and Odessa Blakely Pankey. She married Samuel Henry Richardson on March 8, 1952, and enjoyed 36 years together before his passing. She worked as a...

Dotelene "Dot" McFayden Nicholson

Dotelene "Dot" McFayden Nicholson

Aug 30, 2024

Dotelene “Dot” McFayden Nicholson, 94, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Mrs. Nicholson was born February 9, 1930 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late Lonnie Angus and Lessie Harris McFayden. She was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church where she was a choir member, Sunday school teacher and member of the...

Charles Palmer Harrill

Charles Palmer Harrill

Aug 26, 2024

Charles Palmer Harrill, 97 of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Monday August 26, 2024 at his home. 

Mr. Harrill was born June 9, 1927 in Hamlet, North Carolina, a son of the late Carl and Ethel Boyd Harrill. While attending Hamlet High School, he played and excelled in football, basketball, & baseball as a Red Ram. Before finishing high school, Charles...

Nora Speight Stone

Nora Speight Stone

Aug 25, 2024

Nora Elizabeth Speight Stone ,91, of Rockingham, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at McLeod Hospice in Florence, South Carolina. 

Mrs. Stone was born February 26, 1933 in Richmond County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Eli Ashworth and Rosa Terry Speight. She was a member of Highland Acres Church of God (now...

Tammy Sale Campbell

Tammy Sale Campbell

Aug 25, 2024

Tammy Jean Sale Campbell, 58, of Rockingham, surrounded by her family, completed her earthly journey on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Tammy was born October 14, 1965 in Richmond County, North Carolina, a daughter of the Barbara Bennett Sale and the late James Sale. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1984 and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church....

Carvin Colon Parsons

Carvin Colon Parsons

Aug 23, 2024

Carvin Colon Parsons, 78, of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.

All services are being held privately.

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