Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Thomas " Tom" George Wilson
Jun 30, 2011
Thomas George “Tom” Wilson, 84, of Hamlet, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Kingswood Nursing Center in Aberdeen. Tom was born September 18, 1926 in Richmond County, a son of the late George Thomas and Nayrilla Dunn Wilson. He had served his country in the US Navy during World War II, was a member of Roberdel Baptist Church ,...
Edith Turner Lampley
Jun 30, 2011
Edith Turner Lampley, 91, of Rockingham, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at The Hermitage Retirement Center in Rockingham. Mrs. Lampley was born July 2, 1920 in Marlboro County, SC, a daughter of the late James and Susan Parker Turner. She was very active in the Rockingham Wesleyan Church and was an award winning Avon Representative for over 40...
Deborah Horne Bowers
Jun 25, 2011
Deborah Lee Horne Bowers, 57, of Marston, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her home. Deborah was born March 2, 1954 in Richmond County, a daughter of Margaret Shepherd Horne and the late William Horne. She was a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Michael Bowers of the home; sons, Marcus Bryant and wife Kari of Hamlet, Michael Bowers of Marston;...
Luther Edward McRae
Jun 18, 2011
Heaven sent one of it’s best to earth on February 12, 1929 when Luther E. McRae was born, and Heaven called him home to eternal peace on June 18, 2011. “Luke” was pre-deceased by his wife, Marian, and his son-in-law, Butch Reynolds. He is survived by his daughter Linda Reynolds of Matthews, NC; daughter Karen Rickett and her husband, Paul,...
Anna King Keeter
Jun 17, 2011
Anna was born in Mt. Airy, NC on May 1, 1923 and passed away on June 17, 2011 in Charlotte, surrounded by her five children: Carolyn Eastridge of Opelika, AL; Brenda Evans of Stanley; James Mabe of Monroe; Don Mabe of Charlotte; and Lynn Keeter of Charlotte. She loved her family and many friends and shared with them her love...
Willie Mae Bittle Boling
Jun 16, 2011
Mrs. Willie Mae Bittle Boling 79, of Hamlet went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2011. She was born September 27, 1931 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Ed and Willie Simpson Bittle . A homemaker, she enjoyed reading, gardening and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colon A. Boling,...
Carl Clark Williams
Jun 9, 2011
Mr. Carl Williams 81, of Rockingham died Thursday June 9, 2011 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. Carl was born July 23, 1929 in Richmond County a son of the late Ashley and Mary Sanford Williams. Carl was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He had retired from J. P. Stevens in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 59...
Betty Chavis Dunn
Jun 7, 2011
Betty Ann Chavis Dunn, 74, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Manor Care of Pinehurst. Betty was born September 20, 1936 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Hillard and Pearl Lee Chavis. She was an active member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church and had been employed with Fruit of the Loom. In addition to her...
Keith Argene Kottwitz, Jr
May 25, 2011
Keith Argene Kottwitz, Jr., 53, of 317 Oak Ave., Hamlet, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home. Mr. Kottwitz was born August 29, 1957 in Columbus, Mississippi, a son of Keith Argene and Betty Sue McDonald Kottwitz. He was employed with Griffin Toyota as parts manager. Surviving are his wife Christine Haynes Kottwitz of the home; sons, Freddie Kimer...
Ann Smith Grant
May 25, 2011
Mrs. Ann S. Grant 61, of 618 Walnut Lane Rockingham died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at her home. She was born March 6, 1950 in Richmond County, a daughter to Alta Clemmons Smith and the late Mack Smith. She was a homemaker. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Grant. Surviving are sons,...
Herman Ervin Burgess
May 24, 2011
Mr. Herman Ervin Burgess 76, of 137 Hallmark Ave. Hamlet died Tuesday May 24, 2011 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Mr. Burgess was born in Scotland County February 20, 1935 a son of the late Jona and Lee Wilkes Burgess. He was retired from The U.S. Air Force after serving 24 years for his country. In addition to his...
Margaret White Denson
May 23, 2011
Margaret White Denson, 78. of Rockingham, entered into her eternal home on Monday, May 23, 2011. She was born October 20, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Sam and Ethel Idol White. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Eddie Denson, and her brothers, C.C. White and Cecil White. She is survived by two...
Jimmie Boyd Phagan
May 22, 2011
Jimmie Boyd Phagan, 73, of 803 Dogwood Lane, Rockingham, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet. Mr. Phagan was born March 6, 1938 in Pemiscott County, Missouri, a son of Eloise M. Phagan and the late Kenneth Phagan. He was a member of Sweet Haven Church and for many years was a Welding...
William H. Maples, Jr
May 21, 2011
William H. Maples, Jr., 86, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011, at his home. Mr. Maples was born September 8, 1924 in Richmond County, a son of the late William H. and Dora McCumbee Maples. He was a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church where he was a member of the choir for many years. He was...
Orian Seymour Nunn
May 21, 2011
Rev. Orian Seymour Nunn, 78, of 395 Lee Thee Church Rd., Rockingham, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Rev. Nunn was born September 11, 1932 in Stokes County, a son of the late James Robah and Mary Beatrice Nunn. He was ordained as a Free Will Baptist Minister in 1962 and pastored several churches...
Walter Emerson Bullard
May 20, 2011
Walter Emerson Bullard, 85, of 153 McQueen St., Rockingham, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet. Mr. Bullard was born May 7, 1926 in Moore County, NC, a son of the late Michael William and Esther Mann Bullard. He had served his country in the US Navy during World War II, was a...
Pearl McDonald Bratton
May 19, 2011
Pearl McDonald Bratton, 88, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at her home following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Richmond County, Mrs. Bratton was born July 10, 1922 in the Derby Community, a daughter of the late Hosea Franklin and Lillie Mae Lomax McDonald. She graduated from Hoffman High School, where she played on the girl’s...

Norma Faye Stutts
May 17, 2011
Norma Faye Rhyne Stutts, 84, of Lawrenceville, VA, and formerly of Ellerbe, NC, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Envoy of Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, Va. after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Faye was born in Richmond County, NC, June 28, 1926 a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Italia Mills Rhyne. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Brandon Young Burgess
May 17, 2011
Mr. Brandon Young Burgess 26, of 105 Rohanen Ave. Rockingham died Tuesday May 17, 2011 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. Brandon was born July 7, 1984 in Richmond County a son of Todd Burgess and Sherry Bailey. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High and was a student at Richmond Community College studying Basic Law Enforcement Training. In addition...
James Henry Maples
May 12, 2011
James Henry “Jim” Maples, 61, of 1309 Ann Street, Rockingham, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Maples was born June 30, 1949 in Richmond County, a son of the late Welford Olin and Maxine Henry Maples. He was a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church, a graduate of Rockingham High School, Class of 1967, and had...
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