Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


George Franklin McIntyre

George Franklin McIntyre

Mar 30, 2023

George Franklin McIntyre, Sr., 79, of  Richmond County, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1944 in Richmond County a son of Henry Lee McIntyre and Roberta Poe McIntyre. He was retired from textiles but was known for his blue berries, bees, and his wonderful woodworking. 

He is survived by his wife, Judy...

Betty Jo Wallace Hatchell

Betty Jo Wallace Hatchell

Mar 26, 2023

Betty Jo Wallace Hatchell, 58, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Betty Jo was born November 16, 1964 in Chesterfield County, SC, a daughter of Dorothy Jordan Wallace Burr and the late Paul Joel Wallace. She was the owner and operator of Gingerbread Day Care in Hamlet and BJ’s Day Care in Rockingham. In addition...

M. Kay Adams Altimus

M. Kay Adams Altimus

Mar 26, 2023

Marianne Kay Adams Altimus, 82, passed away at her home in Ellerbe on Sunday, March 26, 2023 following a period of declining health.

She was born January 3, 1941 in Chester County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret “Billie” Campbell Adams. She worked for many years with Richmond County EMS, the Richmond County Rescue Squads and...

William "Bill" Primm Rohleder

William "Bill" Primm Rohleder

Mar 16, 2023

William Primm “Bill” Rohleder, 83, of Clayton, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh.

Bill was born September 16, 1939 at the Anson County Hospital in Wadesboro, a son of Andrew and Myrtle Primm Rohleder. He graduated from Rockingham High School where he was a pitcher on the State Championship baseball team and...

Charles "Mike" Michael Hill

Charles "Mike" Michael Hill

Mar 7, 2023

Charles Michael Hill, 71, of Aberdeen, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mike was born April 3, 1951 in Anson County, a son of the late George Walter Hill Jr. and Peggy Parsons Meymandi. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Hill Gray and step-father,...

Bruce Wayne Smith

Bruce Wayne Smith

Mar 3, 2023

Bruce Wayne Smith, 80, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Mr. Smith was born December 10, 1942 in Richmond County. A son of the late John H. and Neilia Sessoms Smith, he was a welder with Industrial Sheet Metal and Davis Mechanicals before retiring.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Griggs...

Robert Millikan

Robert Millikan

Mar 2, 2023

Robert A. Millikan (Bobby) III passed away at Richmond County Hospice on March 2,2023.

He retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation as their Landscaping supervisor. Bobby was a loving, kind-hearted man who would always be willing to lend a hand.  He loved spending his free time working in his yard, camping, and spending time with his family.

He...

Bobby Malcolm Wiggins

Bobby Malcolm Wiggins

Feb 23, 2023

Bobby Malcolm Wiggins, 91, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Mr. Wiggins was born November 23, 1931 in Rock Hill, SC, a son of the late Wilbur Waylon and Della Dorsett Wiggins. He was a longtime member of the Rockingham Church of God of Prophecy. He worked at JP Stevens, was a General Contractor and...

Michael Wayne Marsh

Michael Wayne Marsh

Feb 23, 2023

Michael Wayne Marsh, 71, of Hoffman, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mr. Marsh was born August 26, 1951 in Richmond County, a son of the late Grant and Louise Virginia Dawkins Marsh. He had worked for 18 years with JP Stevens in Aberdeen and later in construction.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra...

Michael "Drew" Andrew Goodwin

Michael "Drew" Andrew Goodwin

Feb 22, 2023

Michael Andrew “Drew” Goodwin, 23, of Cordova, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Drew was born June 3, 1999, in Nash County, a son of James Richard Goodwin, Jr. and Mary Beth Smith Goodwin. He had worked with Osmose Utility Service and Elliott’s Catering. He spent 18 months at Cameron Boys Camp, during which time he developed...

Jerry Franklin Reynolds

Jerry Franklin Reynolds

Feb 20, 2023

Jerry Franklin Reynolds, 66, of Jackson Springs, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst.

Jerry was born March 16, 1956 in Moore County, NC , a son of the late Grover Leigh “Red” and Margaret Allene McQueen Reynolds. He was a carpenter and electrician by trade, and enjoyed tinkering with his tractor and truck. One of...

Donald Gene Smith

Donald Gene Smith

Feb 17, 2023

Donald Gene Smith, 59, of Hamlet passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. A Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

Jean Hawkins Stutts

Jean Hawkins Stutts

Feb 13, 2023

Jean Hawkins Stutts, 91, of Norman, surrounded by her loving family, completed her earthly journey on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Mrs. Stutts was born April 17, 1931 in Stokes County, NC, a daughter of the late Sam Frank and Annie Lane Highfil Hawkins. She was a member of Saron Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and for many years...

Wanda Hyatt Dunn

Wanda Hyatt Dunn

Feb 1, 2023

    Wanda Lynn Dunn, 71, of Little River, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 after a long journey with dementia. She was predeceased by her father Horace Hyatt and mother Aleen Hyatt.

She left behind her husband Woodrow E. (woody)Dunn, her brother Wayne Hyatt(wife Susan),  son, Woodrow C.(Woody)(wife Amanda), son Ryan Dunn; grandchildren Campbell Dunn(husband Jordan)Andrew Dunn, Kayla Dunn,...

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,...

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