Annie Ruth Johnson, 78, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Hamlet House. Annie Ruth was born December 20, 1934 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Haywood and Lula Edwards Johnson. She was a member of Shining Light Free Will Baptist Church and had been employed by Glenraven Manufacturing Company. She is survived by several cousins. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Monday at Richmond County Memorial Park with Rev. Howard T. Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Monday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham.