Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Albert Yates, Jr.

Albert Yates, Jr.

Feb 3, 2021

 

Albert Yates, Jr.

Albert Yates, Jr, 84, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 4, 2021.

Jr. was born October 2, 1936 in Richmond County, a son of the late Albert and Marie Ewing Yates. He attended school at Rohanen and Hamlet and served his country in the US Navy from 1955-1959. In the mid 1960’s...

Ann Burr Paschal

Ann Burr Paschal

Jan 29, 2021

Annie Laura “Ann” Burr Paschal, 81, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Ann was born February 12, 1939 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Lillie Mae Burr Parrish. She was a homemaker and a caregiver for the elderly. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Gloria Diana MacDonald

Gloria Diana MacDonald

Jan 28, 2021

 

Gloria Diana (Tremblay) MacDonald, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Richmond Hospice Haven.  She was a native of Massachusetts, born January 7, 1942, a daughter of the late Alexander Tremblay and Barbara Hull Tremblay. She and her husband, James MacDonald, had been residents of Rockingham since 2008.

Gloria’s working years were spent in healthcare. She...

Edna Finley Noblett

Edna Finley Noblett

Jan 27, 2021

Edna Finley Noblett, 85, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, January, 27, 2021.

Edna was born March 11, 1935 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late James Garther Finley and Mary Williams Finley Stevens. She was a member of Good News Free Will Baptist Church. She loved serving the Lord, going to church, spending time with her...

Maryland Norton Biggers

Maryland Norton Biggers

Jan 26, 2021

 

Maryland Norton Biggers, 95, completed her earthly journey Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Richmond Hospice Haven. She was born in Cumberland County on December 19, 1925, a daughter of the late Edmond David Norton and Ella Jane Wilkes Norton. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Edward Norton, who died in 1972 and her husband, Ralph...

Ralph Lee Shahan

Ralph Lee Shahan

Jan 24, 2021

 Dateline:  Rockingham, NC

 

Ralph Lee Shahan, 67, of Rockingham, NC passed away on January 24, 2021 at his home.

 

Ralph was born on December 8, 1953 in Annapolis, Maryland.

 

Ralph is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Shahan and a daughter Patti Gail Cornett.

 

A private service will be held...

Sherrie Joy Schenck

Sherrie Joy Schenck

Jan 23, 2021

 

Sherrie Joy Abraham Schenck, 52, passed away peacefully in her home in Hamlet Saturday, January 23, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones and family members.

She will be lovingly remembered by her dear husband of 33 years, Jason Lee; her son, Jason Daniel and his wife Alia, her son, Brandon and his girlfriend Alexandrea, and her son Brett...

Casey Glenn Johnson

Casey Glenn Johnson

Jan 23, 2021

Casey Glenn Johnson, 15, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Casey was born June 19, 2005 in Santa Rosa, California, a son of Eric Eugene Johnson and Michelle Tschupp Johnson. He was a 10th grade honors and JROTC student at Richmond Senior High School. He enjoyed boxing, physical education and running.

Surviving...

Odessa Brigman Treece

Odessa Brigman Treece

Jan 20, 2021

Dateline: Ellerbe, NC

 

Odessa Mae Brigman Treece, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House. She was born on May 5, 1930 in Richmond County a daughter of the late Alexander and Magalina Rainwater Brigman. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Everette Treece Sr., daughters Carol Sue Platt, Cathy...

Robert James Austin, Jr.

Robert James Austin, Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Dateline: Ellerbe, NC Robert James Austin, Jr., 71, of Ellerbe passed away at his home on January 19, 2021. Robert was born on November 19, 1949 in Moore County a son of the late, Robert James Austin and Virginia McQueen Austin. He is survived by his sisters, Thelma Austin Gibson of Ellerbe, Betty Austin Gardner and husband Everette of Albemarle...

Linda Scott Goodwin

Linda Scott Goodwin

Jan 15, 2021

 

Linda Carol (Scott) Goodwin, 57, passed away at her home in Rockingham Friday, January 15, 2021, following a long battle with M.S. She was born July 31, 1963, in Stanly County, NC, the daughter of the late Julie West Maner.

Linda was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1981. She later continued her education to...

Sheila Lynn Graham Webb

Sheila Lynn Graham Webb

Jan 14, 2021

Sheila Lynn Graham Webb, 51, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Sheila was born December 30, 1969 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. She was a graduate of Scotland High School and Richmond Community College, where she received an Associates Degree in Nursing. She worked for many years as a home health nurse where her patients quickly...

James "Jim" Upton Altimus, Sr.

James "Jim" Upton Altimus, Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

James “Jim” Upton  Altimus, Sr., 84, passed away at his home in Ellerbe Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021, following a period of declining health. A native of Pennsylvania, he was born May 12, 1936, a son of the late Russell J. and Grace Helman Altimus.

He and his wife of 63 years, Marianne “Kay” Altimus, had lived in North...

Kenneth Ray Long

Kenneth Ray Long

Jan 11, 2021

 Kenneth Ray Long, 77, of Rockingham passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1942 in Richmond County a son of the late John Pinkington Long and Lola Marsh Long. He was retired from Sara Lee hosiery. Kenneth loved fishing and football, he was active in the Boy Scouts Troup 219 and...

Margaret Fay Williams

Margaret Fay Williams

Jan 8, 2021

Margaret Fay Williams, 77, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Rockingham, NC, on May 27, 1943.

She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 61 years, Alvin Henry Williams; two sons, Gary Alvin Williams (Jada) and Michael Lee Williams (Mendy); her stepdaughter, Joan Killeen...

Thomas Darrell Crouch

Thomas Darrell Crouch

Jan 8, 2021

Thomas Darrell Crouch of Ellerbe passed away on January 8, 2021at Carolinas Medical Center. A son of the late John Thomas and Thelma Covington Crouch, Darrell was born in Richmond County on November 24, 1940. He was the owner and operator of Crouch small engine repair and was on the board of directors of Samaritan Colony. In addition to his...

Joanne Elaine Simmons

Joanne Elaine Simmons

Jan 7, 2021

 

Joanne Elaine (Haselden) Simmons, 75, formerly of Rockingham, passed away in Gray, TN, Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born April 22, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, the daughter of the late Francis E. and Illa Maye Hutcherson Haselden. She was the widow of Taft Stanford “Stan” Simmons who passed away May 1, 1996.

She received an Associate Degree...

Patricia Faye Adams

Patricia Faye Adams

Jan 6, 2021

Patricia Faye Adams, 71 of Hamlet passed away on January 6, 2021. She was born on January 8, 1949 in Richmond County a daughter of the late Julious and Allene Hinson Adams.

 

A graveside service will be on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 11:00 am in Northam Cemetery.

 

Face coverings are required and social distancing...

Ruben Golden

Ruben Golden

Jan 5, 2021

 

Ruben Golden, 92 of Ellerbe, passed away on January 5, 2021 at UNC Hospitals. Ruben was born on November 2, 1928 in Wythe Virginia a son of Ed and Frances Buchanan Golden. He was a coal miner and was a sawmill worker. He was Preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Harvey, Guy, Herston, Admar, Earnest,...

Jacob Eli Hughes

Jacob Eli Hughes

Jan 4, 2021

 

Jacob Eli Hughes, 18, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home. He was born in Stanly County on March 13, 2002, the son of Robin Timmons Caulder of Rockingham and Jeremy Eugene Hughes of Canyon Lake, TX.

Jacob was a Senior at Richmond Senior High School. He enjoyed biking and video games but he really loved...

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