Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Phillip Clinton Davis

Phillip Clinton Davis

Mar 16, 2021

 Rockingham, NC

 

 

Phillip C. Davis, known fondly as PC, of Rockingham, NC passed peacefully after a series of heart failures at Reid Heart Center on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, he was 74.

 

He is survived by his children, Lynette Locklear, Brian Davis and Israel Davis.

 

He was an Army Veteran, jack...

Ashley Grey Yarbrough

Ashley Grey Yarbrough

Mar 11, 2021

Ashley Grey Yarbrough, Jr., 71, departed this life suddenly Thursday, March 11, 2021, from his home in Willow Spring, NC. He was born in Randolph County on November 17, 1949, a son of the late Ashley Grey and Betty Jean Morgan Yarbrough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a niece, Kristen Rankin.

He was a...

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II

Mar 11, 2021

Sidney Thomas Gerringer, II, 72, of Marietta, Ga. passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Gerringer was born August 23, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Sidney Thomas and Edna Pittman Gerringer.

He will be laid to rest next to his parents in Eastside Cemetery in Rockingham.

Irene Hunsucker Robinson

Irene Hunsucker Robinson

Mar 2, 2021

Irene Hunsucker Robinson, 89, of Ellerbe died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Born in Richmond County on October 19, 1931, she was the daughter of David Carson and Nanny Lockhart Hunsucker and the widow of William Martin Robinson, who died September 23, 2011. She attended Jones Springs United Methodist Church and was a bookkeeper with Dewitt...

Fred "Bo" Spencer Caudle, Jr.

Fred "Bo" Spencer Caudle, Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

Fred “Bo”Spencer Caudle, Jr., 83, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mr. Caudle was born October 7, 1937 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late Fred and Augusta Johnson Caudle. He had served his country in the US Air Force, worked for Clark Equipment and retired from Atlas...

Ralph "Dicky" Foster Garner, Jr.

Ralph "Dicky" Foster Garner, Jr.

Feb 27, 2021

 

Ralph Foster Garner, Jr., known to family and friends as “Dicky,” went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the age of 79 following a period of declining health. He was born June 7, 1941, the son of the late Ralph Foster Garner and Alma Blake Garner. He was also preceded in death by his...

Dorothy Evans Smith

Dorothy Evans Smith

Feb 20, 2021

Dorothy Evans Smith, 101, of Hamlet went to her Heavenly Home on February 20, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on September 25, 1919 in Richland County, South Carolina  a daughter of the late John Jefferson Evans and Ruth Irene Derrick Evans. She was a Faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents...

William "Bud" Jacobs

William "Bud" Jacobs

Feb 18, 2021

 

Pastor William “Bud” Jacobs, a beloved Husband, Father and Minister, went to his Heavenly home on February 18, 2021, after a brave fight with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in the Lord supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

 

A Celebration of Life service will be held...

Dennis Ray Singletary

Dennis Ray Singletary

Feb 17, 2021

Dateline: Rockingham, NC 

Dennis Ray Singletary 69, of Rockingham passed away on February 17, 2021. He was born on March 17, 1951 in Richmond County a son of the late Elmer and Gladys Melton Singletary.  

A Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2021 at SonShine Valley Church with the Reverend Steven Millen officiating....

William "Willie" Daniel Holmes

William "Willie" Daniel Holmes

Feb 12, 2021

William Daniel Holmes, 62, known to family and friends as "Willie", passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. A native of Richmond County, he was born June 25, 1958, a son of the late William Cash Holmes and Beatrice Guinn Holmes Saunders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife,...

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright

Feb 12, 2021

Yvonne Patricia McMenamin Cortright, 79, formerly of Pinebluff, completed her earthly journey on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Raleigh.

Mrs. Cortright was born December 10, 1941 in Dumbarton, Scotland, a daughter of the late John and Mary Sweeney McMenamin. She worked as a secretary with the Ideal Toy Company and retired as a concierge with the...

Barbara Ann Day

Barbara Ann Day

Feb 11, 2021

Barbara Ann Day, age 88, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2021. 

Barbara was born on August 1, 1932 in Mountain City, TN.  Her parents, Morris and Geneva Eckard eventually moved to Norfolk, VA where she graduated from Norview High School in 1950.  It was in Norfolk that she met...

Robert Laney Benton, Jr

Robert Laney Benton, Jr

Feb 10, 2021

Robert Laney Benton, Jr., 52, of Cordova, completed his earthly journey on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Mr. Benton was born May 6, 1968 in Richmond County, a son of Joyce Duncan Benton Hodges and the late Robert L. Benton. He worked as an electrician with Vulcan Material Company and was a graduate of Richmond Community College. He loved spending time...

Audrey Sue (Freeman) Scott

Audrey Sue (Freeman) Scott

Feb 9, 2021

 

Audrey Sue Freeman Scott, 65, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born June 8, 1955, in Thomasville, NC, a daughter of the late Ray Lee Freeman and Lourita Kimsey Freeman. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Bullard.

Audrey graduated from Richmond...

John Wilson Yates

John Wilson Yates

Feb 6, 2021

John Wilson Yates, 78, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond in Rockingham.

John was born October 7, 1942 in Richmond County, a son of the late Floyd and Kathleen Collins Yates. He had retired from UCO (formerly Fruit of the Loom) in Rockingham. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed...

James Terrry Watson

James Terrry Watson

Feb 6, 2021

 James T. Watson, Sr., 85, of Rockingham, NC departed this earthly life on February 6, 2021, at Richmond County Hospice House.  Jimmy, as he was affectionately known to all who knew and loved him was the oldest son of the late James Lee and Mary Viola Terry Watson born on May 31, 1935.  In addition to his parents, he was...

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...