Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Arnold Reece Jordan

Arnold Reece Jordan

Jul 4, 2021

Arnold Reece Jordan, 97, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, July 4th, 2021.

Arnold was born on September 28th, 1923, in Montgomery County North Carolina.  He was the only child of Daniel and Myrtice Comer Jordan.  His mother passed away shortly after his birth.  Arnold was raised by his Grandparents.  His grandfather was a Baptist minister in Star, North Carolina. 

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Donald Lee Huggins

Donald Lee Huggins

Jun 23, 2021

 

Donald Lee Huggins Sr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Donnie was born August 18, 1941, the son of the late Legrand and Sally Huggins.  He was retired from FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. Donnie loved the Lord and was a lifetime member of East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church where he...

Donnie Lee Hoffman

Donnie Lee Hoffman

Jun 21, 2021

Donnie Lee Hoffman, 63, formerly of Rockingham, departed this life Monday, June 21, 2021, at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. 

A native and lifelong resident of Richmond County until last year, he was born October 13, 1957, a son of the late James Curtis Hoffman and Mary Lois Smith Hoffman. He was also preceded in death by three...

Helen Benoist Lampley

Helen Benoist Lampley

Jun 17, 2021

Helen Benoist Lampley, 85, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Mrs. Lampley was born August 2, 1935 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Clyde L. and Nancy Catherine Watts Benoist. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby C. Lampley; a son, Bobby...

Lisa Genea England

Lisa Genea England

Jun 16, 2021

Lisa Genea England, 60, passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Lisa was born in Cleveland County, NC, on June 29, 1960, a daughter of the late Eugene Francis England and Judith Ann Greene England.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jeffrey Scott England, Sr. and Eric Cole England.

Her...

Louise (Stone) Deaton

Louise (Stone) Deaton

Jun 15, 2021

Louise Stone Deaton, 92, completed her life’s journey Tuesday, June 15, 2021, from her home in Rockingham following a period of declining health. A native of the Orrum Community of Robeson County, she was born July 10, 1928, a daughter of the late John Stone and Sadie Ammons Stone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Richard Earl Brown

Richard Earl Brown

Jun 10, 2021

 

Richard Earl Brown, 91 of Rockingham passed away on June 10, 2021. Richard was born on December 18, 1929 in Red River South Carolina a son of the late Judson G. Brown and Fannie Lou Settlemyer Brown. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Coast Guard, an electrical engineer in textiles and a member of the...

Eliza English Robson

Eliza English Robson

Jun 9, 2021

 

Eliza English Robson, 91, of Bennettsville passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

 

She was born on March 15, 1930 in Marlboro County, SC a daughter of the late Lonnie and Litlie Paul English. She was a home maker and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents and siblings, she...

Catherine McLaughlin Bass

Catherine McLaughlin Bass

Jun 6, 2021

 

Catherine McLaughlin Bass, 85, of Ellerbe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Bass was born July 30, 1935 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. A daughter of the late John and Novelia Crawford McLaughlin. She was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Ellerbe and the former co-owner of Ellerbe Springs...

Anthony Eugene Clark

Anthony Eugene Clark

Jun 3, 2021

Anthony Eugene Clark, 38, of Hamlet, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Anthony was born May 5, 1983, in Anson County, a son of Gene Clark and Gail Brigman Cox. He had worked in construction, as an auto mechanic and most recently with Perdue. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Clark.

Surviving are his...

Ralph Capel Baldwin

Ralph Capel Baldwin

Jun 2, 2021

Ralph Capel Baldwin, 97 of Rockingham started his new life with Jesus on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Ralph was born January 12, 1924 in Richmond County, a son of the late William Thomas and Dora Capel Baldwin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He served his country in the US Marine Corps, 3rd Division, Military Police during...

Ruben Armando Arias, III

Ruben Armando Arias, III

Jun 2, 2021

Ruben Armando Arias, III, 29, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Ruben was born November 24, 1991 in Richmond County, the son of Betty Lynn Austin and the late Ruben Armando Arias, Jr. He worked in the construction field. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who deeply cared for his family.

Surviving...

Darrell Matthew Harris

Darrell Matthew Harris

May 31, 2021

 

Darrell Matthew Harris, 55, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 31, 2021, at RHA Health Services Group Home in Hoffman where he had been a resident for most of his adult life. He was born May 19, 1966, a son of Albert Burdett Harris, Jr. of King, NC, and the late Irene Caulder Harris. He was also preceded in...

James Walter Webb

James Walter Webb

May 31, 2021

James Walter Webb, 74, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Monday, May 31, 2021.

Mr. Webb was born July 30, 1946 in Richmond County, a son of the late James Stewart and Rachel Hunt Webb. He served his country in the US Army, worked with Clark Equipment, Fruit of the Loom and retired from Western Carolina Forklift. He was...

Ruth Smith Wray

Ruth Smith Wray

May 25, 2021

Ruth Smith Wray, 80, of Hamlet passed away on May 25, 2021 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC. Ruth was born on November 12, 1940 in Richmond County a daughter of the late Herman C. and Dorothy Evans Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Phillip David Strickland.

 

Ruth went to...

Ray Thomas

Ray Thomas

May 23, 2021

James Ray Thomas, 95, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Mr. Thomas was born July 13, 1925 in Montgomery County, a son of the late William Franklin and Gertrude Morris Thomas. He had proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II. He was a member, past deacon, Sunday School teacher and...

Sandy (Aycoth) Loftus

Sandy (Aycoth) Loftus

May 22, 2021

Sandra Renee “Sandy” Loftus, 50, formerly of Rockingham, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 22, 2021, at MUSC Medical Center in Lancaster. She was a native of Richmond County, born September 7, 1970, a daughter of the late Carroll Lee Aycoth and Marcia Kay James Aycoth.

Sandy was a 1988 graduate of Richmond Senior High School. Her career was that...

Torrey Lee Alexander

Torrey Lee Alexander

May 19, 2021

Torrey Lee Alexander, 25, departed our world on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

A visitation with family and friends will be held Saturday, May 22, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Zion Circle Church, 113 Waters Avenue, Rockingham. At other times, the family will be at 3951 Ingram Mt. Road, Lilesville, NC 28091.

The funeral service will be conducted...

Dianne Lowdermilk Harvey

Dianne Lowdermilk Harvey

May 16, 2021

Dianne Lowdermilk Harvey, 73, of Norman, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Ms. Harvey was born October 10, 1947 in Moore County, the daughter of the late Wayne and Margaret Ellerbe Lowdermilk. She graduated from Ellerbe High School, Class of 1965 and from Methodist University, Class of 1969. She was a lifelong member of Norman United Methodist Church and...

Randy Wayne Nelson

Randy Wayne Nelson

May 15, 2021

Randy Wayne Nelson, 63, of Ellerbe, NC passed peacefully into his heavenly home on May 15, 2021. Surrounded by his loving family, his faith was made sight as he entered the presence of Jesus. He fought a good fight, and he finished his race well.

Randy was born the son of Theodore Wayne “Joe” Nelson and Marie Williams Nelson. He...

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