Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


William Hicks Scott

William Hicks Scott

Oct 25, 2020

William Hicks Scott, 79, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, following a brief illness. 

Born August 26, 1941 in Greensboro, NC, he was a son of the late Garland Elmo and Mary Louise Hicks Scott. He was of the Methodist faith and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church.  

Bill grew...

Carl Canipe, Jr.

Carl Canipe, Jr.

Oct 24, 2020

 

Carlos “Carl” David Canipe, Jr.,  72, passed away Saturday morning, October 24, 2020, at Hospice Haven following a period of declining health. A native of Richmond County, he was the son of the late Carlos David Canipe and Kathleen Lovette Canipe. He was the husband of Joann Brady Canipe and they had been married for 28 years.

Carl was...

Jeanette King

Jeanette King

Oct 21, 2020

Emily "Jeanette" Cook King, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Hospice Haven with family by her side following a long battle with cancer. Born in Pilot Mountain, NC, on  April 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Winnie Wilson Cook and the widow of Bobby Delmer King. Also preceding her in death were siblings...

Thomas Ervin Arkle

Thomas Ervin Arkle

Oct 20, 2020

Thomas Ervin Arkle, 81, departed this life Tuesday, October 20, 2020, from his home in Ellerbe. A native of Barton, Ohio, he had been a resident of Ellerbe for a number of years and was a well-known antique dealer in the area.

Tom is survived by his wife, Doris Johnson Arkle of the home; two daughters, Gail Solis and Beth...

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr.

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

Forrest Glenn McBryde, Jr., 91, of Ellerbe passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 peacefully at his home.

Mr. McBryde was born April 23, 1929 in Lee County, NC, a son of the late Forrest Glenn and Annie Stone McBryde. He had served his country in the US Air Force, retiring after 25 years of service. Following his retirement from the...

Ann McIntyre McFayden

Ann McIntyre McFayden

Oct 18, 2020

Ann McIntyre McFayden, 68, of Ellerbe, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mrs. McFayden was born January 25, 1952 in Moore County, a daughter of Virginia Brown McIntyre and the late James McIntyre. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Ellerbe, where she had served as church secretary. She had...

Bunn "B.T." Tate Phillips, Jr.

Bunn "B.T." Tate Phillips, Jr.

Oct 14, 2020

Bunn Tate Phillips Junior, a credit to his family, home town and country was born on 8/19/1924 at home in Siler City NC to Bunn Tate Phillips Sr and Maude Hudson Phillips, the youngest of six children. He grew up and lived in Siler, until moving to Baltimore for a short time after high school, working in a factory building...

David Malcom Baucom

David Malcom Baucom

Oct 11, 2020

Update - Services for David M. Baucom

Memorial Services for David Malcom Baucom, 86, who passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, will be conducted at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2020. The services will be held at the 195 Baucoms Corner, located off Sandhills Game Management Road, Rockingham, the place where he enjoyed farm life. Military Honors will be...

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock

Oct 10, 2020

Mary Frances Shephard Murdock, 59, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at her home following a courageous battle of 6 years with ALS.

Mary was born July 4, 1961 in Moore County, NC, a daughter of the late John Worth and Margaret Godfrey Shephard. She was a member of Saron Baptist Church, where she served on the entertainment committee...

Elizabeth Gibson Smith

Elizabeth Gibson Smith

Oct 8, 2020

Elizabeth Lee Gibson Smith, 89 , of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Mrs. Smith was born October 30, 1930 in Scotland County, a daughter of the late Garland and Rena Hester Gibson. She was a devoted member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She had worked for several years as...

Fairley George Morgan

Fairley George Morgan

Oct 8, 2020

Fairley George Morgan, 87, of Rockingham, departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Mr. Morgan was born May 6, 1933 in Richmond County, NC, a son of the late James Benjamin and Essie Dale Thompson Morgan. He had served his country in the US Army and US Air Force and was a member of Cameronian Presbyterian Church. He...

Annie Puckett Darnell

Annie Puckett Darnell

Oct 7, 2020

Annie Bell Puckett Darnell, 71, of Ellerbe, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Darnell was born September 19, 1949 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late William Riley and Mattie Lea McDonald Puckett. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and had retired from L’Eggs Hosiery/Aleo Plant. Following her retirement, she...

Betty Rae(Hammond) Boyette

Betty Rae(Hammond) Boyette

Oct 7, 2020

Betty Rae Hammond Boyette, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Hospice Haven following a period of declining health. She was a native of Richmond County, a daughter of the late Connie and Lydia Parker Hammond. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Weston Jones Boyette, on January 11, 1976, a daughter, Cindy Boyette, and several siblings.

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Wanda Kelly Kendig

Wanda Kelly Kendig

Oct 7, 2020

 

Wanda Kelly Kendig, 70, of Rockingham passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Wanda was born on January 11, 1950 in Richmond county to the late Lonnie and Beulah Tyler Kelly. She was retired from Walmart and loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

She is survived by her husband Timothy Kendig...

Melvin Cagle

Melvin Cagle

Oct 5, 2020

 

 

Melvin Cagle, 84, of Ellerbe passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at his home.

Melvin was born on October 15, 1935 in Pamlico, SC a son of the late Lindo and Maggie Fuquay Cagle. Melvin was a US Army Veteran and was a retired truck driver with Family Dollar.

 

Melvin is survived by...

Joseph "Joey" Francis Keane

Joseph "Joey" Francis Keane

Oct 3, 2020

Joseph Francis “Joey” Keane, 68, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey Saturday, October 3, 2020.  

Joey was born February 4, 1952 in Cumberland County, NC, a son of the late Joseph Chancey and Plumer Mae Clark Keane. For over 24 years he was a member of the East Rockingham Mens Club and East Rockingham Fire Department, where he...

David Robert Carpenter

David Robert Carpenter

Sep 28, 2020

David Robert Carpenter, 65, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Carpenter was born December 25, 1954 in Richmond County, a son of the late Alfred Pinkney and Elsie Mae Carpenter. He was a mechanic and had retired from the City of Rockingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Debra Smith Rodgers

Debra Smith Rodgers

Sep 27, 2020

Debra Smith Rodgers, 59, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Rodgers was born October 31, 1960 in Marlboro County, SC, a daughter of the late Freddie and Shirley Brigman Smith and was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, doing arts and crafts and spending time with her...

Paul Nathanial Keeter (Updated)

Paul Nathanial Keeter (Updated)

Sep 27, 2020

Update from family:

On Saturday October 17, 2020 we will be reuniting Paul and Sue Keeter. We plan to be at the Ravens Rock Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway around 12:00 PM. This is the first overlook after you get on the parkway heading north between Blowing Rock and Boone, NC. All family and friends are welcome to join...

Virginia Dale Thomas

Virginia Dale Thomas

Sep 18, 2020

Virginia Dale Honeycutt Thomas of Rockingham, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was the daughter of A. T. Honeycutt and Hazel Ray Honeycutt and was born in Anson County, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters Patty Brooks and Donna Graves. Her family was...

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