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Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Mark James Meland
Feb 5, 2024
Mark James Meland, 48, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home.
Mark was born June 21, 1975 in Medina, New York, a son of Gene C. Meland and the late Jean Biernacki Meland. He was a self employed entrepreneur.
Surviving are his children, Christian Meland, Kayla Meland, Mark Meland, Jr. and Madison Meland; father, Gene Meland; brothers, Kevin...
Denny Clyde Spivey
Feb 4, 2024
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Denny Clyde Spivey, who resided in Rockingham, North Carolina. Mr. Spivey passed away on February 4, 2024, at 78, leaving a legacy of fond memories and achievements. Born on April 21, 1945, in Richmond County to Thomas and Ethel Spivey, Mr. Spivey was preceded in death by both parents.
He...
Curtis Eugene Laxton
Feb 2, 2024
Curtis Eugene “Swiper” Laxton, 82 of Rockingham died February 3, 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease.
Curtis was born April 17, 1941 in Charlotte, NC to Fornie Moore and Anne Belle Little Laxton.
Curtis spent his younger years in Lexington, NC., He was a graduate of Lexington High School, after high school he worked in the Lexington furniture industry. Curtis...
Casey Brandon Woolard
Jan 31, 2024
Casey Brandon Woolard, 40, of Rockingham, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Casey was born September 20, 1983 in Richmond County to Larry Thomas “Bo” Woolard and Sylvia Yvonne “Von” Grady. He would make anyone smile and brighten their day by finding out what was wrong or just by seeing them not smile, he would make them smile. He never met...
Franklin Edward Floyd
Jan 30, 2024
Franklin Edward Floyd, 92, of Ellerbe, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mr. Floyd was born October 10, 1931 in Richmond County, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin “Benny” and Eva Stephens Floyd. He proudly served his country in the US Army (Airborne) and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He began a career in law enforcement...
Elaine Dawkins Shelton
Jan 27, 2024
Elaine Dawkins Shelton, 81 of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Mrs. Shelton was born October 2, 1942 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Pearson Hill and Gladys Pierce Dawkins. She was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church until its closing, when she joined the congregation of Zion United Methodist Church. She worked...
Robert Meredith McInnis
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Meredith McInnis, 65, of Ellerbe, completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Robert was born July 14, 1958 in Moore County, the son of Barbara Russell McInnis and the late John Meredith “Rig” McInnis. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1976 and attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church. He worked with Superior Cranes,...
Elaine Spivey Oliver
Jan 20, 2024
Elaine Spivey Oliver, 91, went to her eternal home on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham. Elaine was born on July 10, 1932 in Richmond County.
She was preceded in death by Earl Dewey Spivey (father), Daisy Jenkins Spivey Talbert (mother) and Jack Dewey Spivey (brother).
Surviving are sons Bruce Wayne Oliver of the home, Robert (Bobby)...
Carrie Thorpe Mabe
Jan 20, 2024
Carrie Lynn Thorpe Mabe, 45, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Carrie was born June 25, 1978 in Richmond County, a daughter of Vicky Clark Thorpe Schaner and the late William Bryan Thorpe. She was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, a member of Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church and worked in home health care as...
Bobby Eugene Grooms
Jan 8, 2024
Bobby Eugene Grooms, 59, of Rockingham, North Carolina passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024 at home in Rockingham, North Carolina.
Bobby was born. March 24, 1964 in Rockingham, North Carolina to Lee Roy Grooms and Virginia Kerns Grooms who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Crenshaw Grooms of the home, sons, Joshua Grooms and wife...
Thomas Ray Lynch
Jan 6, 2024
Thomas Ray Lynch, 78, of Cordova passed on to his Heavenly Home on January 6, 2024, surrounded by his family at Richmond County Hospice Haven. Ray was born on November 19, 1945 in Richmond County the son of Caleb Lynch and Daisy Jernigan Lynch. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandson Trey Malakhi Moore.
Ray...
Michael Dean Goodwin
Jan 3, 2024
Michael Dean Goodwin, 59, of Aberdeen, son of the late Fred and Marie Webb Goodwin, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his home.
Sherry Saunders Boyd
Dec 31, 2023
Sherry Dawn Saunders Boyd, 66, of Rockingham, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her home.
Ms. Boyd was born October 7, 1957 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Lee Royce and Edna Mae Carpenter Saunders. She had worked in child day care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Jerry...
Kristy Grooms Stewart
Dec 29, 2023
Kristy Grooms Stewart, 49, of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Friday, December 29, 2023 following a courageous battle with Lupus.
Kristy was born June 11,1974 in Moore County, the daughter of Charles “Ricky” and Shirley Freeman Grooms. She had worked with Sandhills Office Systems, enjoyed crafting and had recently started her own laser engraving business, Blazin Haven.
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Billy Michael Freeman
Dec 28, 2023
Billy Michael Freeman, 80, of Rockingham, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Billy was born October 15,1943 in Richmond County, a son of the late Emory D. “E.D.” and Ruth Harrelson Freeman. He worked in the textile industry for many years retiring from Springs Industries in Kershaw, SC. He...
Aurora Jade Dorff
Dec 26, 2023
Aurora Jade Dorff, 19 day old daughter of Eric J. Dorff and Tiffianie A. Pinion, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
Aurora was born December 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.
Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Jaxson Sebastion Dorff and twin sister Autumn Lyra Dorff; grandparents, Vicki...
Richard Alan Marsh
Dec 24, 2023
Richard Alan Marsh, 80, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at The Greens at Pinehurst.
Mr. Marsh was born October 9, 1943 in Richmond County, a son of the late Grant and Louise Virginia Dawkins Marsh. Richard worked for Fletcher Industries for over 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, farming, and spending...
Effie Chappell Meacham
Dec 24, 2023
Effie Chappell Meacham, 85, of Ellerbe, peacefully completed her earthly journey on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home.
Mrs. Meacham was born January 2, 1938 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Edmond Branson and Gertie Allred Chappell. She was a graduate of Ellerbe High School and a member of First Presbyterian Church Ellerbe. She grew tobacco...
Cynthia Webb Campbell
Dec 19, 2023
Cynthia Webb Campbell, 82, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, December 19,2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Mrs. Campbell was born November 17, 1941 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Reid William and Beulah Howell Webb. She was a graduate of Rockingham High School, a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and a homemaker. In addition to her...
Danny Walter Pankey
Dec 16, 2023
Danny Walter Pankey, 63, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Decemeber 16, 2023 at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Danny was born July 27, 1960 in Germany to the late Walter Daniel Pankey, Jr and Elsbeth Piwonski Pankey. Danny worked with Lowes in Rockingham for 20 years, starting in Seasonal and for most of that time in the paint...
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