Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond county


Ethelyn Helyn Wollert

Ethelyn Helyn Wollert

Jan 26, 2012

Ethelyn Helyn Wollert, 56, of 143 Back Street Rockingham died Thursday Jan. 26, 2012 in First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Private services will be conducted at a later date. Born January 24, 1955 in Lake County, Illinois a daughter of Russell and Susie Hankins Wollert. She was preceded in death by her parents and a step brother Larry Wollert....

Charles Edward Snyder

Charles Edward Snyder

Jan 24, 2012

Charles Edward Snyder, 82 of Ellerbe, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Charles was born March 18, 1929 in Richmond County, a son of the late George C. and Ila Capel Snyder. He had served his country in the US Army, 4th Infantry in Germany during the Korean War. He was a member...

Lonnie "Gene" Eugene Saunders, Jr.

Lonnie "Gene" Eugene Saunders, Jr.

Jan 23, 2012

Lonnie Eugene “Gene” Saunders, Jr., 60, of Rockingham, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at his home. Mr. Saunders was born June 24, 1951 in Richmond County, a son of Evelyn Stephenson Saunders Peek and the late Lonnie Eugene Saunders. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, a member of the Richmond County Rescue Squad since 1970, and was...

John Albert Quick

John Albert Quick

Jan 15, 2012

John Albert Quick The angels came and quietly took John home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2012. John was born May 7, 1942 to the late Hal M. and Zeda Mae Sessoms Quick. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Quick. John worked for many years at Aleo, Coca Cola and as his...

Mable Dunlap Kelly

Mable Dunlap Kelly

Jan 14, 2012

Mable Dunlap Kelly, 82, of Guyton, Ga, formerly of Rockingham, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Kelly was born February 26, 1929 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late Robert “Pete” and Mae Dunn Dunlap. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lee Kelly, a son,...

Shirley Kay Dye

Shirley Kay Dye

Jan 12, 2012

Ms. Shirley Kay Spivey Dye, 60, of Ellerbe went to be with the Lord. Born of the late James and Edith Spivey she was also preceded in death by her sisters; Joyce Spivey Bruce and Linda Kilgor. She is survived by her son Mark Hamilton of Charlotte, and her daughter, Jackie Gorman of Lynchburg, Va., brothers; Jerry Spivey of Ellerbe,...

Randy Eugene Lovin

Randy Eugene Lovin

Jan 7, 2012

Mr. Randy Eugene Lovin 50, of Ellerbe died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his home. Mr. Lovin was born November 28, 1961 in Richmond County a son of the late Thomas and Ida Culler Lovin. He was race horse trainer and owner. He also worked in auto body paint shop. He is survived by a son Garrett Lovin of Foxfire...

Jimmy Wayne Hewitt

Jimmy Wayne Hewitt

Jan 6, 2012

Jimmy Wayne Hewitt 53, of Rockingham passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Jimmy was born May 19, 1958 in Richmond County a son of the late Edward and Sarah Kissiah Hewitt. Jimmy worked in construction as a home builder. He is survived by his fiancée Barbara Smith, two daughters Bambi Patterson of Rockingham and Sarah...

Michael Norman Kashouty

Michael Norman Kashouty

Dec 25, 2011

It is with the deepest sadness that we, his siblings, announce the death of our brother, Michael Norman Kashouty. Born January 30, 1942, in Washington, DC, Michael was the eldest son of the late Freddie and Mildred Kashouty. He died on December 25 following a valiant battle with cancer, which, like most of his life’s challenges, he dealt with largely...

Joann Hinson Stogner

Joann Hinson Stogner

Dec 23, 2011

Joann Hinson Stogner died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Dec. 23, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Lewis T. Stogner, Sr, and her four sons, Lewis T. Stogner, Jr. (wife Pat Nevius), Robert E Stogner (wife Peggy Stogner) Robin E. Stogner, Joey M. Stogner (wife Dietke Stogner), by eight grandchildren (Niki, David, Jackie,...

Colleen Lunceford Chavis

Colleen Lunceford Chavis

Dec 22, 2011

Colleen Lunceford Chavis, 80, of 105 Pecan Road, Rockingham, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mrs. Chavis was born March 12, 1931 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Will and Hattie Lee Lunceford. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired from Roberdel Childrens Center. She was preceded in...

Grace Virginia Hooks

Grace Virginia Hooks

Dec 21, 2011

Grace Virginia Hooks, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center. She was born February 07, 1916 in Anson County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Eddie James and Elva Ballard Hutchinson. She was a loving wife as well as a gracious housewife. Grace was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church for many...

John Allyn Cortright

John Allyn Cortright

Dec 20, 2011

John Allyn Cortright, 69 of Pinebluff died Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home. Mr. Cortright was born February 24, 1942 in Montclair, N.J. a son of the late John and Elizabeth Corning Cortright. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. He was retired as Plant Manger of a mini-blind and shutter factory. He is survived by his...

Jack "Buck" Benjamin Arnette

Jack "Buck" Benjamin Arnette

Dec 19, 2011

Jack Benjamin “Buck” Arnette, 81, of Rockingham, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at Rockingham Manor in Rockingham. Mr. Arnette was born August 10, 1930 in Dillon, SC, a son of the late Rev. Roy and Mamie McPhatter Arnette. He was a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army, having served in Wiesbaden, Germany during the Korean War....

Grady Beacher Holland

Grady Beacher Holland

Dec 18, 2011

Grady Beacher Holland, 88, of Ellerbe, died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at his home. Mr. Holland was born February 15, 1923 in Alamance County, a son of the late Garrett “Pop” and Myrtle Bridges Holland. He was a retired driver for Hammersmith Trucking and had also been employed with Sealed Air Corporation. He was preceded in death by his siblings,...

Timothy Odell Watts

Timothy Odell Watts

Dec 16, 2011

Timothy Odell Watts, Jr. ,56, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday December 16, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 10, 1955 in Richmond County, NC. a son of Timothy Odell Watts, Sr. and Becky Leviner Watts. He was a 1974 graduate of Richmond Senior High School and and also was a...

Ronald Dean McCroskey Jr

Ronald Dean McCroskey Jr

Dec 16, 2011

Ronald “Ronnie” McCroskey, Jr. , 23 of 156 Patterson Street, Rockingham died Thursday evening at his home. Born March 2, 1988 in Scotland County, NC., a son of Ronald Dean McCroskey, Sr and Phyllis Layton McCroskey. He served his country as a US Army Airborne Ranger. He was preceded in death by his half brother Michael Horton, Jr. Funeral services...

Thomas "Woody" Woodrow White

Thomas "Woody" Woodrow White

Dec 15, 2011

Thomas Woodrow “ Woody” White, 68, of Ellerbe died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. White was born January 15, 1943 in Harnett County, a son of the late George Patrick and Annie Lee McNeill White. He was a retired Insurance Agent and a former Land Surveyor. He was preceded in death by a...

Barbara Jenkins Gerald

Barbara Jenkins Gerald

Dec 11, 2011

Barbara Louise Jenkins Gerald, 68, of Marston, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Gerald was born March 29, 1943 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late James David and Wilma Irene Hogan Jenkins. She was the owner and operator of Woodland Crafts Ceramic Shop and had taught oil painting and ceramics at Richmond Community College for...

Letha Teal Williams

Letha Teal Williams

Dec 11, 2011

Letha Teal Williams, 85, of Rockingham, died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Richmond County Hospice Haven. Mrs. Williams was born April 30, 1926 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Ailene Brock Teal. She had attended Maple Street Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from the textile industry. She was preceded in...

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