Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Dora Lee Bowman
May 14, 2021
Dora Lee Bowman
Dora Lee Flowers Bowman, 76, of Rockingham passed away on Friday May 14, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Dora was born on November 16, 1944 in Marlboro County, SC a daughter of the late Judson and Annie Bell Norton Flowers. She was retired from Human Resources with Lowes Home Improvement. She loved working...
Amanda "Mandy" Shepard Blue
May 9, 2021
Amanda “Mandy” Shepard Blue, 48, of Yadkinville, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Mandy was born July 27, 1972 in Scotland County, a daughter of the late Stephen James “Buddy” and Ada Delores Dawkins Shepard. She had been employed with Ferrell Gas for 21 years. Surviving are her husband Everett S....
Booker Washington Bowman
May 8, 2021
Booker Washington Bowman, 100, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Richmond Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet.
Mr. Bowman was born June 26, 1920 in McDowell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Joe Anthony and Sally Pack Bowman. He had served his country in the US Army during World War II and had worked...
Marley Gaston Long
May 7, 2021
Marley Gaston Long, 83, completed his earthly journey and entered into the kingdom of heaven on Friday, May 7, 2021.
Mr. Long was born March 30, 1938 in Richmond County, a son of the late Marley Martin and Ruth Thrower Long. He was a longtime member of the Church of God of Prophecy, had worked with J.P. Stevens and retired...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

ABOUT CARTER FUNERAL HOME
Carter Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Rockingham, North Carolina & Ellerbe, North Carolina. With services throughout Richmond County that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries in Rockingham, NC & Ellerbe, NC and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.