Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Miriam McNair Harmon

Miriam McNair Harmon

Mar 22, 2020

Miriam McNair Harmon, 63, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Harmon was born January 17, 1957 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Ross Lilly and Kathryn McNair Harmon. She was a retired rural carrier for the US Postal Service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an...

Roger Dale Simmons

Roger Dale Simmons

Mar 22, 2020

 

Roger Dale Simmons, 71 of Rockingham passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on May 22, 1948 in Columbus County a son of the late Roy Barden Simmons and Genevieve Ward Simmons. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Griggs Simmons.

 

Surviving are his son, Roy Dale Simmons(Jennifer); step-sons, David Beggs(Genia),...

Christopher Lee Sanders

Christopher Lee Sanders

Mar 18, 2020

Christopher Lee Sanders, 35, of Rockingham, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Christopher was born April 24, 1984 in Lubbock, Texas.

Surviving are his mother and step-father, Teresa Walker McIntyre and Wayne McIntyre of Rockingham; siblings, Marie Carter (Gary) of Hamlet, Rebecca Musgrave of Florida, Jason Sanders of Rockingham, Julie McLaughlin (Brian) of Rockingham and several nieces...

Mary "Alice" Richardson Rickett

Mary "Alice" Richardson Rickett

Mar 18, 2020

Mary “Alice” Richardson Rickett, 81, departed this earthly life to reunite with her lifelong friend and beloved husband of 60 years, James Robert “Jim” Rickett, on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

A native of Richmond County, Alice was born August 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Lacy Roland Richardson and Irene Harriett Andrews Richardson. She graduated with honors from Rohanen...

David Lawrence Capps

David Lawrence Capps

Mar 17, 2020

David Lawrence Capps, 94  of Jacksonville , NC and formerly of Hamlet, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1925 in Richmond County a son of the late Lynn and Lizzie Jernigan Capps. He was a World War II army veteran and retired from LOF in Laurinburg. In addition to his parents, he...

Edmund Goins

Edmund Goins

Mar 13, 2020

Edmund Goins, 81, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Goins was born May 1, 1938 in Marlboro County, SC, a son of the late Frank and Novella Lowery Goins. He was a self employed painter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Sigley Goins, who...

Jack Campbell

Jack Campbell

Mar 11, 2020

James “Jack” Clay Campbell, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, following a period of declining health. Born August 10, 1932, he was the last surviving child of the late Neil and Dora Webb Campbell. Also preceding him in death were four brothers: Guthrie, Benjamin, Henry and Robert Campbell, and two...

Charles "Glen" Snyder

Charles "Glen" Snyder

Feb 29, 2020

Charles Glenvor “Glen” Snyder, 73, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at The Greens in Pinehurst.

Glen was born July 29, 1946 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Joseph Lyle and Mary Viva Moler Snyder. He retired as Tax Collector for Arlington County, Virginia. In Arlington, he had served as past master in the Columbia...

Henry "Jack" Claude Yates, Jr.

Henry "Jack" Claude Yates, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

On Monday, February 24, 2020, Henry Claude “Jack” Yates, Jr., 92, a longtime resident of Cordova, completed his journey here on earth.

Jack was born December 9, 1927 in Richmond County, the son of the late Henry Claude and Edna Garrett Yates. He had served his Lord as a member at Cordova United Methodist Church, where he had served on...

Lela Marie Richardson

Lela Marie Richardson

Feb 14, 2020

Lela Marie Mabe Richardson, 96, completed her earthly journey Friday, February 14, 2020, at her home on Derby Road.  She was born in Stokes County, NC, on January 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Joe Ham Mabe and Minnie Bennett Mabe. She was married to Thomas Albert Richardson for 43 years at the time of his passing in 1988....

Jerry Z Patrick

Jerry Z Patrick

Feb 13, 2020

 

Jerry Zander Patrick was born June 26th,1943, in Rockingham, NC and peacefully passed away at the age of 76 at the Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC on February 13th, 2020.  He leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, love, and laughter.

Jerry graduated from Rohanen High School, Class of 1961.  Following graduation, he married his high school sweetheart, Janice,...

Nancy Moore Glidewell

Nancy Moore Glidewell

Feb 7, 2020

Nancy Moore Glidewell, 82, of Rockingham, passed away on February 7, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Nancy was born on December 8, 1937 in Richmond County the daughter of the late James C. Moore and Nettie Thomas Moore.  Nancy worked at Burlington Industries and was a member of Cordova Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she...

Debra Elaine Burgess

Debra Elaine Burgess

Feb 7, 2020

  Dateline: Rockingham, NC   Debra Elaine Burgess, 67 passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020,  in the Reid Heart Center at Moore Regional Hospital. She was born on July 12, 1952  the daughter of  the late Wilbert and Dinky Walters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ricky  Walters.   Surviving are her husband Phillip Burgess...

William G Hamilton

William G Hamilton

Feb 6, 2020

 

William G. Hamilton, 67, of Rockingham, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 6, 2020. William was born on August 21, 1952 in Richmond County the son of Benny Robert and Latha Rainwater Hamilton. He was a retired mechanic.

 

Surviving are his wife, Marie Granger Hamilton; a son, Benjamin Lee Hamilton...

Herman DeBerry

Herman DeBerry

Jan 31, 2020

On Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 90, Herman DeBerry of Rockingham completed his earthly journey surrounded by his loving family. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends.

Herman was born August 29, 1929 in Richmond County, a son of the late Don and Sweetie Williams DeBerry. He...

James Esley Hurst

James Esley Hurst

Jan 31, 2020

James Esley Hurst, 87, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Hospice Haven.

Mr. Hurst was born May 7, 1932 in Chesterfield County, SC, a son of the late Weldon and Ada Jones Hurst. He had served his country in the US Army and many years ago was a volunteer fireman for the Rockingham Fire Department. He...

Betty Covington Maples

Betty Covington Maples

Jan 27, 2020

On Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 93, Betty Covington Maples, affectionately known as Blue, departed this life and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blue was born October 22, 1926 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Jim Legrand and Mary Nichols Covington. She was a graduate of Rockingham High School, Class of 1944 and...

Joanne Hall White

Joanne Hall White

Jan 24, 2020

 

Joanne Lee Hall White, 75, of Ellerbe, NC was called home Friday January 24, 2020. Joanne was born March 17th, 1944 in Vass, NC to William and Allie Gray Hall. She worked many years in textile and hosiery including at Clayson Hosiery Mill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years, Thomas W....

Johnny Lynch

Johnny Lynch

Jan 20, 2020

Johnny Ross Lynch, Sr., 75, passed away at his home in Rockingham Monday morning, January 20, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born January 25, 1944, a son of the late Caleb Monroe Lynch and Daisy Jernigan Lynch.

Johnny was known as a hard worker with many skills, but his primary occupation was that of a plumber.  He loved...

Ann Smith Webb

Ann Smith Webb

Jan 17, 2020

Ann Smith Webb, 67, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her home.

Ann was born December 14, 1952 in Calhoun County, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Stell Ervin and Mae Osa Gable Smith. She worked with her husband Tony at Tony’s Automotive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her children,...

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