Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Betty Hall Webb
Jul 28, 2020
Betty Hall Webb, 77, passed away Tuesday morning, July 28, 2020, at Richmond Pines Health & Rehab Center in Hamlet following a period of declining health. She was born in Richmond County on March 31, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Gillis Hall and Nellie Simmons Hall. She was the widow of the late Harold Wayne Webb who...
Helen Louise Comer Rackley
Jul 27, 2020
The Life and Legacy of Helen Louise Comer Rackley
March 16, 1940— July 27, 2020
Helen Louise Comer Rackley, 80 of Kings Mt., NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1940 in Benton, MO. to Orval B. and Lola May Comer.
Helen was an extraordinary woman...
Norma Pessin Haag
Jul 26, 2020
Norma Haag was born Norma Pessin on April 15, 1922. A loving and caring mother, nanny and friend she is survived by her daughter, Linette Dogo, granddaughters, Erica Hansen and Jennifer Hansen-Glocklich, and great grandsons, Cameron and Connor Mumford.
In lieu of flowers please send all donations to an animal welfare charity as Norma loved all animals....
Genevieve Johnson Conner
Jul 21, 2020
Genevieve Johnson Conner, 84, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Nancy-Jo. She was a native Darlington County, SC, born February 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Ollie Eugene and Grace Griggs Johnson.
In life, she was a devoted homemaker for her family. She enjoyed shopping, travel, going fishing and playing poker....
Larry Martin Smith
Jul 14, 2020
Larry Martin Smith, 72, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at his home in Rockingham. A native of Stanly County, he was born March 23, 1948, a son of the late Rev. Martin Smith and Flonnie Treece Smith. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Morris.
He is survived by his...
Wyatt Soileau
Jul 14, 2020
Jonathan Wyatt Soileau, 5 months, beloved son of Benjamin David and Hannah Gordon Soileau, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at UNC Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill. Wyatt was born January 28, 2020 in Moore County, NC.
Wyatt was beautiful, funny, strong, resilient, and a fighter. He changed many lives in his short amount of time with us. He...
Sammy Lovin
Jul 9, 2020
Sammy Lovin, 70 of Ellerbe passed away on July 9, 2020 at his home. Sammy was born on September 18, 1949 in Moore County a son of the lateThomas lee Lovin, Jr. and Ida Culler Lovin. Sammy loved race horses and trained them. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Randy Lovin...
Joseph Paul Morin
Jul 9, 2020
Joseph Paul Morin, 86, of Rockingham, departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mr. Morin was born September 9, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a son of the late Henry C. and Minnie Catherine Lockhart Morin. He had served his country in the US Navy and had retired from Burlington Industries (Klopman Mills) after...
Ruth Avis Mabe
Jul 8, 2020
Ruth Avis Tuttle Mabe, 93 formerly of Ellerbe passed away on July 8, 2020 at Pineville Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born on March 31, 1927 in Stokes County a daughter of the late Roland Cecil and Florence Martin Tuttle. She was a homemaker and was married to Clyde Leonard Mabe for 75 years at his death. In addition...
Joseph "Joe" Delano McCormick
Jul 6, 2020
Joseph Delano “Joe” McCormick, 75, of Ellerbe, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home.
Mr. McCormick was born July 4, 1945 in Richmond County, a son of the late John W. and Laura Jane Talbert McCormick. He was a member of Ellerbe First Baptist Church and the Rod and Gun Club. He had worked with Clark Equipment Co,...
James Earl Heaton
Jul 4, 2020
James Earl Heaton, 34, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020.
Jamie was born February 25, 1986 in Richmond County, a son of the late Harry Luther and Kay Dean Heaton. He had worked as a restaurant manager in the Boston area for many years before returning to Rockingham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Elsbeth Piwonski Pankey
Jul 4, 2020
Elsbeth Piwonski Pankey, 86, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Hospice Haven.
Mrs. Pankey was born May 8, 1934 in Darmstadt, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dina Kyle Piwonski. She had been employed with Gaddy’s, Clark Equipment Company and Owens Illinois. She was also a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In...
Michael "Turtle" Earl Campbell
Jul 4, 2020
“Turtle” Campbell
Michael Earl Campbell, 59, known as “Turtle” by friends and family, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, following a period of declining health.
“Turtle” was a native of Richmond County, born January 15, 1961, a son of the late Earl Campbell and Mozelle Ballard Campbell. He attended the public schools of Richmond County through the 12th grade...
Victor Montgomery Long
Jul 3, 2020
Victor Montgomery Long, 56, of Ellerbe, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020.
Vic was born December 30, 1963 in Richmond County, a son of the late Leaton Montgomery Long and Brenda Gainey Long Beck. A God fearing man, Vic was a member of Saron Baptist Church. A graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1982, he had worked as...
Jennie Lampley Roscoe
Jul 1, 2020
Jennie Ruth Lampley Roscoe, 91, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2020 at Quail Haven Healthcare in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Roscoe was born July 27, 1928 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Noah and Mary Strickland Lampley. She was a longtime member of East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and...
Joyce McKenzie Smith
Jun 29, 2020
Joyce McKenzie Smith, 93, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond Campus.
Mrs. Smith was born June 27, 1927 in Richmond County, the daughter of the late William M. “Bill” and Nassie Sheppard McKenzie. She was a longtime member of Glenwood United Methodist Church and had retired as Bookkeeper for St....
David Roy Hutchings
Jun 27, 2020
David Roy Hutchings, 66, of Hamlet, NC passed away on June 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Carter Funeral Home of Rockingham is assisting the Hutchings Family.
Angel Leigh Batton
Jun 19, 2020
Angel Leigh Hook Batton, 45, a resident of Cordova, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. She was a native of New Jersey, born September 17, 1974, but had lived most of her adult life in North Carolina. She was an adopted daughter of Nancy McCroy Hook and John Hook and a daughter of...
Nolan Lee Charles Powley
Jun 18, 2020
Nolan Lee Charles Powley, 22 month-old-son of Sarah Leigh Tyler and Ethan Charles Powley went to be with loved ones in Heaven Thursday, June 18, 2020. Nolan was born in Moore County on August 30, 2018. He is a happy miracle child and brought joy and happiness to all who have known him.
In addition to his parents, his family...
Evelyn Mae Marks
Jun 18, 2020
Evelyn Mae Marks, 95, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Ms. Marks was born February 4, 1925 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin “Frank” and Mary Abagail “Miss Mamie” McKay Marks. Evelyn graduated from Rockingham High School, where she was valedictorian of her class, and then began her 44 year...
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