Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Betty Sue Lane Chance

Betty Sue Lane Chance

Mar 8, 2022

Betty Sue Lane Chance, 88, of Rockingham completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Mrs. Chance was born February 22, 1934 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Brady and Jenny Donathan Lane. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking. She had worked in textiles, at Wendy’s...

James David Liles, Jr

James David Liles, Jr

Mar 7, 2022

James David Liles, Jr., 52, of Asheville, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

He was born January 30, 1970 in Richmond County, a son of Judy Odom Burr and the late James David Stacy. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Dawn...

Alex "Jackie" Jennings Brigman, Jr

Alex "Jackie" Jennings Brigman, Jr

Mar 4, 2022

Alex Jennings “Jackie” Brigman, Jr., 58, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Jackie was born July 11, 1963 in Richmond County, the son of Shirley J. Hudson and the late Alex Jennings Brigman. He worked with Wade Manufacturing Company for 37 years and later with Burlington Industries for several years. In addition to his...

Sarah Jane Arnette

Sarah Jane Arnette

Mar 3, 2022

 

Sarah Jane Gardner Arnette, 83 of Rockingham, went to her Heavenly Home on March 3, 2022.

 

Sarah was born on December 4, 1938 in Guilford County a daughter of the late Sherbert Gardner and Gertrude Crutchfield Gardner. She retired from Sara Lee Hoisery after 35 years. She was a long time member of Roberdel Baptist Church, she...

Jimmy Bryant Sellers

Jimmy Bryant Sellers

Feb 23, 2022

Jimmy Bryant Sellers left his earthly life for his heavenly life at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, with his cherished wife, Nancy, at his side.  Jimmy was the son of Carolyn Price Sellers and the late Arthur “Jim” Sellers. His big heart gave out after a year-long battle with cancer.

Jimmy was the proud...

William "Billy" Stacy Weeks

William "Billy" Stacy Weeks

Feb 19, 2022

William Stacy “Billy” Weeks, who for the last eight years had distinguished himself as the Operations Manager at Rockingham Dragway, died unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 19, while attending a drag racing trade show in Greensboro.  He was 54.

A graduate of Richmond High School and Fayetteville Technical Institute, Weeks was hired by Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood in September of 2013...

Winford Earl Taylor

Winford Earl Taylor

Feb 17, 2022

ROCKINGHAM — Winford Earl Taylor, “Pa” 86, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey and entered the gates of Heaven on February 17, 2022.

Winford was born June 1, 1935 in Rockingham, NC, a son of the late Carson and Ethel Taylor.

Winford served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Pee Dee Baptist Church. He...

Rev. Ralph David Walker

Rev. Ralph David Walker

Feb 12, 2022

Rev. Ralph David Walker, 91, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Born November 17, 1930 in Luke, Maryland, he was a son of the late Robert and Naomi Broomback Walker. For 36 years he pastored Pentecostal Holiness Churches in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma. He was a member of Kings Gate Church...

Brenda Hinson Graham

Brenda Hinson Graham

Feb 12, 2022

Brenda Hinson Graham, 75, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Graham was born June 24, 1946 in Horry County, SC, the daughter of the late Rev. Jasper and Katie Carter Hinson. She was a member of First Assembly of God, had retired from NASA and loved to sing. In addition to her parents,...

Doris King Lampley

Doris King Lampley

Feb 10, 2022

Doris Elizabeth King Lampley, 89, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Mrs. Lampley was born September 6, 1932 in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Harrison King and Agnes “Tiny” Hutchinson King Carnes. She was a member of Mt. Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church and had attended East Rockingham Pentecostal Holiness Church. She worked...

Faye Mills Fetter

Faye Mills Fetter

Feb 10, 2022

Faye Mills Fetter, 84, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Mrs. Fetter was born June 15, 1937 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Noah Hassell and Ina Jones Mills. She had retired from BB&T as a customer service representative in the commercial insurance department. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Norma Faye Gomiller

Norma Faye Gomiller

Feb 9, 2022

 

Norma Faye Simmons Gomiller, 67, of Rockingham passed away on February 9, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

 

Norma was born on March 3, 1954 in Columbus County, a daughter of the late Roy Barden and Genevive Ward Simmons. Norma enjoyed time with her family and especially her great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents...

Glenda Faye Taylor Stewart

Glenda Faye Taylor Stewart

Feb 7, 2022

Glenda Faye Taylor Stewart, 83, of Ellerbe passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Stewart was born August 1, 1938 in Richmond County, daughter of the late Carl Hunter and Lois Covington Taylor. She was a homemaker and secretary and bookkeeper having worked for Richmond County Extension Service, Ellerbe Tobacco Warehouses, Stewart Construction and...

Charles Bennett Deane, Jr.

Charles Bennett Deane, Jr.

Feb 6, 2022

Charles Bennett Deane, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2022. 

Charles was born in Rockingham, NC February 21, 1937, the son of Congressman C.B. Deane and Agnes Cree Deane. He graduated from Rockingham High School in 1955 and went on to attend Wake Forest College class of 1959.  He then attended Wake...

Rex Michael Lovin

Rex Michael Lovin

Feb 5, 2022

Rex Michael Lovin, 68, formerly of Ellerbe passed away on February 5, 2022 in Asheboro, NC. Rex was born on September 16, 1953 in Moore County a son of the late Ralph Dockery and Ruth Emma Joyce Lovin.

 

Rex is survived by his brothers Tim Lovin, Of Asheboro, Jeff Lovin of Kernersville and sister Kay Lovin of Asheboro.

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Billy Joe Butler

Billy Joe Butler

Feb 3, 2022

Billy Joe Butler, 52, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Butler was born October 19, 1969, in Richmond County, a son of Clarence Dillin Butler, Jr. and the late Carol Jean Currie Butler.

Billy Joe grabbed life by the horns everyday, he was a jack of all trades. He loved to sing...

Nancy Puckett Chappell

Nancy Puckett Chappell

Feb 2, 2022

Nancy Puckett Chappell, 70, of Rockingham, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Mrs. Chappell was born November 9, 1951 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late Haywood and Nola Irene Lee Puckett. She attended Grace Fellowship Church and worked with Lowes stores for 15 years, retiring as assistant manager in Florence, SC. She...

David Philip West

David Philip West

Jan 31, 2022

The following obituary is placed as a courtesy to the West family.

 

David Philip West, loving husband, father, and grandfather, completed his earthly journey at age 83 on January 31st, 2022.  The resilience, courage, and grace he showed in his final years was an inspiration for all of us and were the measure of this fine man.

He was...

Robert & Ann Yates

Robert & Ann Yates

Jan 30, 2022

Robert "Bob" Clayton Yates, 89, and his beloved wife Anne Helms Yates, 84, completed their earthly journeys, Robert on January 18, 2022 and Anne on January 30, 2022, have been reunited in their heavenly home with their Lord and Savior.

Mr. Yates was born July 17, 1932 in Richmond County, a son of the late John Harrison and Katie...

Linda Van Dyke Webb

Linda Van Dyke Webb

Jan 26, 2022

Linda Jean Van Dyke Webb, 76, of Rockingham completed her earthly journey and entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Mrs. Webb was born August 28, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late George Van Dyke and Sarah McManus. She was a member of Kings Gate Church where she was active in the Soup...

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