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William "Bill" Wallace
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North Myrtle Beach, S.C. - William McKinley “Bill” Wallace Jr., 83, husband of Lucy French Wallace for 63 years, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at NHC Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
Mr. Wallace was born Jan. 30, 1927, in East Rockingham, a son of the late William McKinley Sr. and Lillie Edwards Wallace.
Mr. Wallace was the Owner of B. Wallace & Company of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand and formerly owned Bill Wallace, Inc. in Rockingham. He was affectionately known as “Bill Jr.” and “Daddy Bill”.
Survivors including his wife are three sons, William Edwards Blaine-Wallace of Lewiston, Maine, Cameron McCrea Wallace of Charlotte and Hugh Jefferson Wallace of Surfside Beach, S.C.; one daughter, Lucy Wallace Oakes of N. Myrtle Beach, S.C.; ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home and Crematory of Myrtle Beach. S.C. is serving the family. Please sign the online guest book at www.msfh.net
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - William Bill Wallace
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Mr. Gary Dell James, 62, of 1505 Fayetteville Road, Rockingham, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was born May 28, 1948, in Richmond County, a son of the late Earl and Daisy Faulkner James.
Mr. James was retired from CSX Railway, where he was the terminal trainmaster.
Funeral services will be conducted graveside 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at Richmond Memorial Park with Rev. Al McCormick officiating.
Surviving is his wife, Judy Forbis James of the home; children, Gary James, Jr. of Hamlet, Patty Stewart of Bolivia, Amy Hoffman of Rockingham, Dana Loving of Hamlet, and Lisa Hassler of Pinebluff; seven grandchildren; a brother, Bobby James of Red Springs; sisters, Joann Cribbs of Norwood, Kay Adcock and Nina Morrison, both of Rockingham. Mr. James was preceded in death by a brother, Roger James.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite 100, Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is assisting the James family. Online condolences may be sent to www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Gary James
Trudy Howell Pate, 62, of Rockingham, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was born June 2, 1948, in Scotland County, a daughter of the late Ellis and Alice Gillis Howell.
ReplyDeleteTrudy was employed as the Office Manager of Dance Sensations and Gymnastics, but her passion in life was being a wife, mother, sister and her love for the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Earl H. Pate III (Booty).
She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Pate of Rockingham, brothers, Jon Howell and wife Robin of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Jeff Howell and wife Charlene of Aiken, S.C., sister-in-law Debra Pate of Hamlet, brother-in-law Ricky Pate of Rockingham; Nieces, Jodi Howell Dean (Matt), April Howell Widener, and Ashley Howell and nephew, Jon Craig Howell Jr. (Laura). Her great nieces, Shalee and Sarah Dean and great nephew, William Ellis Howell, all that she loved as if they were own.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockingham and at other times at Mrs. Pate’s home 129 Woodland Drive Rockingham.
A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Rockingham with Rev. Dwight Williams and Rev. Ken Timmerman officiating.
In her life, Trudy knew tragedy and pain that would have turned many others inward; most in the face of such adversity would have given up. But through all that she endured, Trudy revealed a kind of fortitude and grace that will long remain a source of inspiration for us all.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 904 Fayetteville Road Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com
Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is serving the Pate family.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Trudy Pate
Billy W. (Whitey) McKeithan was taken home by angels on Jan. 29,2011, after a three year brave fight with cancer.
ReplyDeleteHe was born Jan. 4, 1944 in Hamlet to the late Charles and Louise McKeithan. He is preceded in death by a brother Freddy McKeithan and nephews Corey McKeithan and James McKeithan.
He is survived by his wife, Fran; daughter, Kelly McKeithan Toranzo; son, Chris McKeithan; step-daughters, Melanie Taylor and Deborah Sahlin; seven grandchildren, Breanna, Levi, Amber, Branden, Kimmy, Ryan and Emily; brothers, Charles McKeithan, Jim McKeithan; and nephew, Carey McKeithan.
He served his country in the Air Force and Army National Guard, went to work for the Railroad Seaboard Cost Line later transferring to Jacksonville as a CSX employee. He retired after 37 years of service and went on to enjoy his passions in life which were golfing, fishing, and raising a glass of scotch with his friends. He also loved his schoolmates "the class of 62" and always told stories of the good old days in Hamlet. As he would say," Life is Good."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.lollipopkidsfoundation.org\donate or St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Billy McKeithan
G.C. Luther
ReplyDeleteMr. “G.C.” Goffie Carlyle Luther, 87 of Clemmons, died away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Luther was born in Wallace, S.C., Feb. 11, 1924 a son of the late Carl and Edna Mae Luther. He served his country in WW II in the U.S. Army. He was a logging contractor and sawmill operator.
He is survived by his children, Randy Luther of Clemmons, Bruce Luther of Rockingham and Cynthia S. Shutt of Clemmons; and a sister, Lela Mae Edwards of Burnham, Penn.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Ellerbe with Rev. Roger Paxton officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends Sunday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe.
Memorials may be made to The Cemetery Fund at Mt. Pleasant U.M.C., P.O Box 213 Ellerbe N.C. 28338
Online condolences may be made at www.carterfuneral.net. Carter Funeral Home of Ellerbe is serving the Luther family.
Miss Catherine Lillian Monk of Hamlet died February 25, 2011, in peace at Hospice Haven, Rockingham.
ReplyDeleteShe was born Dec. 4, 1936 in Hamlet, the daughter of the late Dorothy Shortridge Monk and Charles L. Monk. She was the great-great-granddaughter of John Frank Shortridge, the founder of Hamlet.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 pm Monday, February 28th at the First United Methodist Church of Hamlet with Rev. Ken Buckingham officiating. Interment will follow in Mary Love Cemetery.
Miss Monk served the Richmond County community for over 54 years as a journalist with the Hamlet News-Messenger and later the Richmond County Daily Journal. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hamlet.
She is survived by her faithful caregiver, friend and co-worker Janice Shankle; three cousins, Hatsy Youtz of Palm Coast, Fla.; Mary Darling of Lake Wylie, S.C.; and John Shortridge of Oak Island; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 to 8 pm at Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice or Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com
Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is serving the Monk family.
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ReplyDeleteJames William “Jim” McKenzie, Jr.,88, of 1339 Carolina Dr. Rockingham, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home. He was born March 12, 1923 in Richmond County, a son of the late James William McKenzie, Sr. and Netta Watkins McKenzie.
He was preceded by his wife Sarah Entwistle McKenzie.
He graduated from Rockingham High School in 1941 and attended North Carolina State University. He volunteered for US Army Infantry and served in the Philippines during WWII. He worked at the Family General Merchandise Store and on Dairy Farm in Cordova. In July of 1954 he went to work with Hallum’s in Furniture Retail serving in all positions from delivery man, accounts receivables and Manager. In 2001 became a partner of McKenzie Furniture Store and retired in 2009.
Surviving his children, Mary Stogner and husband Wayne of Rockingham, Bill McKenzie of Cary, Bert McKenzie and wife Kathy of Ellerbe and Sally Wright and husband Chuck of Rockingham. His six grandchildren are John, Sarah & David Stogner and Jim, Will & Chuck Wright.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham with Rev. Mike Sykes and Rev. Allison Farrah officiating. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Watson-King Funeral Home and at other times at his home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 410 Washington St. Rockingham, NC 28379 or Victory Junction Camp, a camp for chronically ill children, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com
Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the McKenzie family.
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Bobbie Goodman Dull
ReplyDeleteBobbie Goodman Dull, 63, of Matthews, died April 21, 2011, with her loving family at her side.
A celebration of her life was held Monday, April 25, 2011, at Living Saviour Lutheran Church, Visitation was prior to the service.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughter Kelley Ponder of Easley, S.C.; son Rob and one granddaughter; mother, Helen Goodman and brother, Vic both of Rockingham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Living Saviour Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank the ER and ICU staff at CMC Pineville for their outstanding and caring service.
Online Condolences @ www.Palmettofh.com
Palmetto Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Fort Mill, S.C. is serving the family of Mrs. Dull.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Bobbie Goodman Dull
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James Henry “Jim” Maples, 61, of 1309 Ann St., Rockingham, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home.
Mr. Maples was born June 30, 1949 in Richmond County, a son of the late Welford Olin and Maxine Henry Maples. He was a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church, a graduate of Rockingham High School, Class of 1967, and had retired from Swink Oil Company after 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his brother, Welford O. Maples Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Blaine Nuttall Maples of Rockingham; son, Scott Maples of Rockingham; daughters, Wendi Herndon and Megan Maples, both of Rockingham; brother, Wayne Maples of Gastonia; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at West Rockingham United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Dawkins officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park .
The family will see friends at Carter Funeral Home from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday and at other times at the home on Ann Street.
Memorials may be made to West Rockingham United Methodist Church, 217 W. US 74 Hwy, Rockingham, NC 28379 or to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N US Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harry Sellers
ReplyDeleteGIBSONVILLE — Harry Clayton Sellers of Gibsonville, passed away Monday May 16, 2011.
Harry graduated from Rockingham High School and served in the United States Army.
Survived by his wife, Helga and sons, Eric Clayton and Michael Robert; brothers, Ted, Barry, Jeff and Jay Sellers and granddaughter, Natalie Faith.
A Memorial service will be held at Sweet Haven Church, Rockingham, on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project, Randolph Hospital Foundation, 364 White Oak Street, Asheboro, NC or Community Hospice Foundation, PO Box 8109 Rocky Mount, NC, 2780.
Cremation Services Inc. of Winston-Salem is assisting the family.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Harry Sellers
David Davenport
ReplyDeleteMr. David Davenport, 66, of 116 McKinnon Dr., Rockingham died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Rockingham Manor. He was born May 22, 1944 in Richmond County, a son of the late David and Colleen Davenport.
Mr. Davenport was a member of First Baptist Church in Hamlet and was retired from CSX Railroad as a conductor. Following his retirement, he was the owner of D&L Clean and Shine in Rockingham. Mr. Davenport was very active for many years with the Richmond Senior High Booster Club feeding athletes before and after football games. In his earlier years, he was active with the Hamlet Jaycees helping fight Cystic Fibrosis and also working with Jim Crockett Promotions to bring wrestling to our area to raise money for the Jaycees. Mr. Davenport loved the ocean and saltwater fishing.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Hamlet with Rev. Randy Bishop and Rev. Trey Martin officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet and other times at the home.
Surviving is his wife, Lynda Mitchell Davenport; son, Scott Davenport of Hamlet; daughter, Tami D. Brown and husband Jerred of Hamlet; two precious grandchildren, Tayler Brown and Bradley Brown; and Mr. Davenport’s dog, Molly.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 208 Charlotte St., Hamlet, NC 28345.
Online condolences may be sent to www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - David Davenport
Micky Cheryl Phillips
ReplyDeleteLoris, S.C. - Mrs. Micky Cheryl Phillips, 62, passed away peacefully Friday, June 3, 2011, at her home following an illness.Mrs. Phillips was born Jan. 15, 1949, in Garrison, Penn., the daughter of Mr. Charles David Phillips and Mrs. Viola Matilda Six.
Mrs. Phillips loved golf and the beach but will be remembered most as a loving Christian, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all who knew her.
Survivors include her son, David McCallum and wife, Dana of Loris, S.C.; granddaughters, Tiffany and Danica McCallum both of Loris, S.C.; sister, Linda Samuels of Rockingham; nieces, Missy Craven and husband Frankie, and Melody McIntyre all of Rockingham and many great-nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Phillips was predeceased by her parents.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Waterbrook Community Church, 86 Cloverleaf Drive, Suite 206, Longs, SC 29568. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to Crossway Baptist Church Food Bank c/o: David McCallum 247 Sweetbay Magnolia St., Loris, SC 29569.
Please sign Mrs. Phillips’ online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Micky Cheryl Phillips
Ronald Venable
ReplyDeleteMr. Ronald W. Venable, 67, of 1034 County Home Road, Hamlet died, Monday, June 13, 2011, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, S.C., following a short illness.
He was born May 14, 1944 in Montgomery County, a son of the late Mary Lois Jefferies Venable and Marvin L. Venable.
Mr. Venable was a member of Marks Creek Presbyterian Church, where he was a Deacon and active choir member. He made a career in the automobile parts business, was co-owner of Dependable Auto Parts in Ellerbe for a number of years with business partner, Vann McDuffie. Currently, he was working with Barnes Motor and Parts in Rockingham. He was a member of the Hamlet Masonic Lodge and a past member of the Civitan Club. He enjoyed golf, fishing and going to the beach. Mr. Venable loved his family, especially his grandsons. He looked forward to the annual Super Bowl Pig Pickin’ that he hosted each year since 1988 for his family and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Marks Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ken Goins and Rev. Bill Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Carole McDuffie Venable; his daughter, Julie Venable Woody and husband, Chad of Hamlet; his two grandsons, Nic Wilkes and Chase Woody, both of Hamlet; his siblings, Sandra V. Hall and husband, Larry of Sanford, Cheryl V. West and husband, Henry and Anthony J. Venable and wife, Susie, all of Rockingham, Richard G. Venable of Pineville, and Lori V. Williams and husband, Gary of Hamlet; many nieces and nephews; and by the extended McDuffie family.
Mr. Venable was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, Ron Venable, Jr.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Marks Creek Presbyterian Church, c/o Juanita Owensby, 846 County Home Road, Hamlet, NC 28345, Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N., Rockingham, NC 28379, or to the Masonic Home of Children at Oxford, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.
Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is assisting the Venable family. Online condolences may be sent to www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Ronald Venable
Shelia Pruitt Heaton
ReplyDeleteMrs. Shelia Pruitt Heaton, 60, 111 N. Grove Avenue, Rockingham, died, Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Sandhills Regional Medical Center in Hamlet.
She was born in Richmond County on May 1, 1951, daughter of Joseph Pruitt and Amy McLemore Pruitt.
Mrs. Heaton attended Hopewell Baptist Church and previously worked as a secretary for Purdue.
The family will receive friends, Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 111 N. Grove Avenue, Rockingham, from 6 - 8 p.m.
The Service will be private.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sherri Wallace; and grandson, J.T. Heaton; and brothers, Milton E. Pruitt and Dr. William Pruitt.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Thomas “Tommy” Heaton of the home; son, Charlie Thomas “Chuck” Heaton Jr. of Hamlet; brother, Joseph Pruitt of Deltona, Fla.; sister, Amy Ann Pruitt of Rockingham; and seven grandchildren.
Harrington Funeral Home is serving the Heaton Family.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Shelia Pruitt Heaton
Jack Snead
ReplyDeleteHal W. “Jack” Snead Jr., 83, of Ellerbe, died Thursday, June 9, 2011, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Richmond County, a son of the late Hal W. Snead Sr. and Julia McLean Snead.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Hardin Snead; his sister, Alma Snead Traylor and his brother, June L. Snead.
Jack was retired but still worked part-time for the County of Richmond. He will be remembered for his love of life, his never having met a stranger, his infectious laughter and his love for his dog, Bandit.
Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory his sister, Virginia Snead Kime; his sister-in-law, Gracie Allen Snead of Rockingham; his nephews, Geoffrey Hewitte, Mark Hewitte and Ryan Allen Snead; his nieces, June Renee Snead Bullion, Denise Traylor Washburn, Bettina Traylor Powell and Carol Traylor Gibson; three great-nieces, five great-nephews, one great-great-niece and two great-great-nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the UNC Jaycee Burn Center, UNC-Chapel Hill, 101 Manning Drive, CB #7600, Chapel Hill, NC 27599.
Watson King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Snead Family.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Jack Snead
Bennie M. Howard
ReplyDeleteCWO2 (Retired) Bennie Moore Howard, 82, 504 James Ave., Hamlet, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
Bennie was born June 27, 1929, in Rockingham son of Bennie Russell Howard and Wilbie Hill Howard Burns.
Having retired from the United States Army in June 1970, he served his country proudly for 21 years. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bennie also retired with 18 years at CSX Railroad. He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet, where he served as a deacon and elder; member of Howell Bible Class, and a 50 year member of Sinclair Lodge #151 Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina.
He was known for his gift of gab, his entrepreneurships and his famous roasted and boiled peanuts.
Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet from 6 - 8 p.m.
Funeral Service will be Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mark Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park.
Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; and his granddaughter, Jennifer Lee Howard in Dec., 2010.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Carol Joyce Quick Howard, of the home; his children, Bennie Hill Howard and wife Robin of Marston, Susan Howard Smith of Hamlet, Kimberly Howard Pence and husband Bill of Rockingham, and Joel Moore Howard and wife Julie of Ellerbe; grandchildren, Rebekah Smith, Hill Pence and Jude Howard; great-granddaughter, Kyra Wall; also William M. Pence and family of Wormelsdorf, Pa. and Matthew Pence of Atlanta, Ga.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in Bennie’s memory to: Scholarship Fund, First Presbyterian Church,200 Rice St., Hamlet, NC 28345.
“Well done thy good and faithful servant”
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Howard Family.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Bennie M Howard
Richard Gary “Slim” McDonald, 58, of Rockingham, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at his home.
ReplyDeleteMr. McDonald was born May 4, 1953 in Richmond County, a son of Robert Cecil McDonald and the late Lucille Maner McDonald. He was a member of McDonald Baptist Church and had served as president of the Sandhills Trail Riders Club. He was a graduate of Rockingham High School, Class of 1972 and owner and operator of Gary’s Appliance Service. Mr. McDonald was devoted to his family and has served as caregiver to his father for several years.
Surviving are his father, Cecil McDonald of Rockingham; and brothers, Bob McDonald of Hope Mills and Ken McDonald of Rockingham.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at McDonald Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Tyson officiating. Interment will follow in the McDonald Family Cemetery.
The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Friday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham and at other times at his father’s home, 185 Scott McDonald Road, Rockingham.
Memorials may be made to McDonald Baptist Church, 259 McDonald Church Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379 or to Sandhills Trail Riders Club, 138 Birch Ave., Hamlet, NC 28345.
Elma C. Montieth
ReplyDeleteMiss Elma Cordellra Montieth, 77, of Hamlet, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, at Rockingham Manor, Rockingham.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hamlet, with Dr. Mark Carver officiating. Burial will follow at a later date.
She was born Nov. 14, 1933, in Hamlet, daughter of Galloway and Patience Schweckendieck Montieth.
Miss Montieth was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Hamlet and previously was a clerk with CSX Railroad.
She is survived by her brother Phillip E. Montieth of Greenville, N.C.
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
Lonnie Eugene “Gene” Saunders Jr.
ReplyDeleteLonnie Eugene “Gene” Saunders Jr., 60, of Rockingham, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Corey Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park.
The family will see friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Carter Funeral Home and at other times at the 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 retired from CSX Railroad.
Surviving are his mother, Evelyn Stephenson Saunders Peek of Rockingham and a sister, Marlene Saunders of Albemarle.
Memorials may be made to the Richmond County Rescue Squad, 1004 Rockingham Road, Rockingham 28379.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Carter Funeral Home is serving the family.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Lonnie Eugene “Gene” Saunders Jr
Archie Anderson Mudd
ReplyDeleteArchie Anderson Mudd, 86, of 1702 Park Ave., Rockingham, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.
Visitation will be prior to the service, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m., with the memorial service beginning at 4 p.m. at Roberdel United Methodist Church in Rockingham, with Rev. Bob Carpenter officiating.
Mr. Mudd was born in Richmond County on Feb. 4, 1925, son of Anderson Mudd and Effie Douglas Mudd. He was the previous owner of Archie’s Red and White and Archie’s Ace Hardware, both in Rockingham, a member of Roberdel United Methodist Church and a WWII Veteran of US Navy.
Mr. Mudd was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Nancy Dunn.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Garris Mudd of the home; daughters, Beth Dunn and Barbara Orr both of Rockingham, and Millie Jones of Benson; sons, Andy Mudd of Laurinburg and Doug Mudd of Smithfield; sister, Katie Lewis of Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory, Hamlet, is serving the family of Mr. Mudd.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Archie Anderson Mudd
Maggie Louise Burr Benson, 90, formerly of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Naples, Florida.
ReplyDeleteLouise was born December 19, 1921 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Daniel and Victoria Conyers Burr. She married Streetie Benson on December 11, 1939 in Bennettsville, SC. He preceded her in death in 2004.
Louise was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rockingham and had retired from Beaunit/Avondale Mills. She was a devoted mother and proud grandmother who enjoyed bowling, line dancing, gardening and cooking. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Louise was also preceded in death by and infant daughter, Norma Gwendolyn Benson, and brothers, Raymond Burr, Burtis Burr, Ralph Burr and Eddie Burr.
Surviving are her son, Rodney Benson ( Joanne) of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Tina Benson Skenes (Carl) of Orlando, FL, and Victoria Benson Arick (Terry) of Naples, FL; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel Burr, Jr., of Fairfax, VA, and a sister, Juanita Burr Baucom of Burlington, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the Colonial Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Rev. Dwight Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park.
Those wishing to pay respects may do so beginning at 9:00 am Thursday at Carter Funeral Home. The family will see friends from 1:30 to 2:45 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Bus Fund, 904 Fayetteville Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379, or to The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, One Intrepid Square, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Read more: Richmond County Daily Journal - Maggie Louise Burr Benson
William “Howard” Smith
ReplyDeleteMr. William “Howard” Smith, 67, of 203 Charlotte Street, Hamlet, died, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at Sandhills Regional Medical Center, Hamlet.
He was born in Hamlet, May 23, 1944, son of Eddie Buster Smith and Annie Lucille Stricklin Smith.
Mr. Smith was previously employed as a Roadmaster for CSX Railroad where he worked from 1962-until he retired in 2002; a member of First Baptist Church, Hamlet, a veteran of the US Army, an Active member of the American Legion for over 35 years , served six years in The National Guard and graduated from Hamlet High School in 1962.
Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Hamlet.
The Funeral will be Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Hamlet with Rev. Randy Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Richmond Memorial Park.
Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mildred Estelle Bean and Linda Kay Smith.
Survivors are his wife, Phyllis Campbelle Smith of the home; sons, John Howard Smith of Hamlet and Joseph Harold Sanders of the home; daughters, Sheri Lynn Weston of St. Cloud, Florida and Angela Dianne Sanders of Hamlet; brothers, Eddie Buster “E.B.” Smith of Clemmons and Henry Ray Smith of Hamlet; and two grandchildren, Corey Allan Weston and Alexandra Marie Weston of St. Cloud, Florida.
Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Smith Family.
Online condolences may be made @www.harringtonfuneralhome.com
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Ben Cameron Allen Jr.
ReplyDeleteBen Cameron Allen, Jr., 58, of Charlotte, died Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Mr. Allen was born March 10, 1953 in Richmond County, a son of Ben Cameron and Margaret Rorie Allen. He was a graduate of Rockingham High School, Class of 1971 and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He was a contract Computer Programmer.
Surviving are his parents, Ben and Margaret Allen of Ellerbe; brother, Ron Allen and wife Patsy of Columbus, OH; nieces, Stephanie Allen of Binghamton, NY, Paige Allen of Dallas, TX; nephew, Hunter Allen and wife of Mary Beth and their son, Cameron of Dallas TX.
A service to celebrate Ben’s life will be held at 10:30 am Saturday at Crestview Baptist Church with Rev. Robby Stewart officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will see friends immediately following the service at the church and at other times at his parents home in Ellerbe.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718 or to Crestview Baptist Church, 436 Crestview Dr. Rockingham, NC 28379.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net
Carter Funeral Home of Ellerbe is assisting the Allen family.
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Edward Ormsby
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Mr. Edward Ormsby, loving and cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend left the world as gently as he lived in it on February 11, 2012. Ed loved people, conversation, traveling, education, Ocean Isle Beach, and all creatures great and small. He was a handyman, gardener, mentor, and a friend to all. Above all else, Ed was a gentleman, and a believer in doing the right thing.
Ed was a graduate of Hamlet High School, bachelor degree from Campbell University, master’s degree from UNC in Greensboro, and advanced degrees from UNC in Charlotte. He served in the United States Army National Guard and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
Ed was a retired educator in Richmond County; serving as Principal at Monroe Avenue Elementary, Ellerbe Junior High, and Roberdel Children’s Center, and Assistant Principal at Fairview Heights Elementary. He was an Associate Superintendent in St. Pauls and Maxton in Robeson County. He was a teacher and department head at Richmond Senior High and a teacher and coach at Hamlet High School.
Ed was the vice chair of the Richmond County Board of Education, board member of the Foundation of the Carolinas, board member of Our Daily Bread food ministry, member of the Richmond County Schools Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, member of the Rockingham Civitan Club, member of the Richmond County School Education Foundation, member of the Richmond County Booster Club, member and past chair of Cameron Morrison Community Resource Council, and past chair of the Rockingham Housing Authority and board member of Sandhill Children’s Center, and was a member of number of other groups. He was a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Rockingham and a member of Rockingham Masonic Lodge.
Funeral services will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15th at First Baptist Church in Rockingham with Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Marks Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 pm at Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham and other times at the home.
Surviving is his wife, Bobbie Sue Ormsby of the home; sons, Don Ormsby of Garden City, SC, Britt Lovin and wife Julie of Asheville, and Brad Lovin of Raleigh; a daughter, Laura Swangim and husband Jeff of Asheville; four grandchildren, Nicholas Lovin, Andy Lovin, Sally Swangim, and Zeb Swangim; and a sister, Earline Ormsby of Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bertha Ormsby; first wife, Jean Ormsby; son, Lee Ormsby; and sister, Effie Ormsby.
Memorials may be sent to the Richmond County Education Foundation, PO Box 102, Rockingham, NC 28380 or First Baptist Church, 201 N. Randolph St., Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be sent to www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is assisting the Ormsby family.
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Tommy Allen
ReplyDeleteMr. Tommy Allen, 64, of Hamlet, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast in Concord.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 at First Baptist Church in Hamlet with Rev. Randy Bishop officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet and other times at his mother’s home, 1102 Oak Ave., Rockingham.
Mr. Allen was born Oct. 9, 1947, in Portsmouth, Va., a son of Margaret Williams Allen Taylor and the late Harley Thomas Allen Sr. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from CSX Transportation, where he was a supervisor.
Surviving are two sons, Harley Thomas Allen, III of St. Louis, Mo., and Samuel E. Allen of Hamlet; his mother, Margaret Williams Allen Taylor and husband Gilbert of Rockingham; fiancé, Brenda Furmage of Red Springs; a brother, Glenn Allen of Rockingham; and a sister, Theresa Morales of Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to the Richmond County Humane Society, PO Box 2064, Rockingham, N.C. 28380.
Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is assisting the Allen family. Online condolences may be sent to www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
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Joseph “Joe” Andrew Gibson
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Joseph “Joe” Andrew Gibson, 63, of Rockingham and Little River SC joined Jesus on Sunday February 20th, 2012 at Grand Strand Regional Hospital in Myrtle Beach SC. He was the son of Archie Clinton and Lucy Mae Seago Gibson oh Hoffman NC.
Joe attended Hoffman High School. He graduated in 1966.
Joe was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He received three purple hearts and two bronze stars during his service in the 101st Airborne.
Joe was a follower of Jesus. He was a long time member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church in Rockingham NC. He served on many committees, including the United Methodist Men.
Joe recently married Mavis Watson of Rockingham NC. They were wed February 12, 2012.
Joe was a dedicated father. He was the very definition of a “daddy” to his kids. He was always an active participant in their lives and will be missed beyond measure.
Surviving: His wife, Mavis Watson Gibson. His children Melissa Gibson Burchett, Leigh Anne Russell, and Billy Harding Smith III “Trey”. Joe, “Papa Joe” is leaving four grandsons: Logan Burchett, Trevor Russell, Nolyn Smith and Dylan Smith. He also leaves one granddaughter: Hailey Belk.
Funeral Services will be Saturday February 25 at 11:00am at West Rockingham United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends Friday February 24 from 6-8 pm.
Online condolences may be made at www.carterfuneral.net
Carter Funeral Home is serving the Gibson family.
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