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Edith Lamonds
EDITH LAMONDS
The Angel who walked beside us on this Earth was embraced in the arms of Jesus to watch over us from Heaven. Edith Greene Lamonds, 83, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Hospice Haven of Rockingham. Mrs. Lamonds was born May 3, 1930 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late James Daniel and Effie Baucom Greene. For many years she was a hairdresser in Fayetteville. She later graduated cum laude from Pembroke State Univer...
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DON MOSS
Mr. Franklin Don Moss, 71, of Ellerbe died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Rockingham Manor in Rockingham. Funeral arrangements are currently incomplete with Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham.
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BRENDA GILES
Brenda Faye Giles, 60, of Wilwood Road, Bennettsville, S.C., died, Friday, May 3, 2013, at her residence. Visitation will be Monday, May 6, at The Church Of God Of Prophecy, Ghio, from 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral will be Tuesday, May 7, at 12 p.m., at The Church Of God Of Prophecy, Ghio, with Rev. Shawn Austin, Rev. Elex Tyler and Rev. David Shankle officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is s...
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PETE PARRISH
Mr. Newton Odell “Pete” Parrish, 80, of Rockingham died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Parrish was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Hamlet. He was a supervisor with Department of Transportation, retiring with twenty three years of service. Prior to that, he had worked with J. P. Stevens and Beaunit Mills. Mr. Parrish was a life member of the Richmond County Cooners Club, and he loved to hunt and...
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WHEELER LASSISTER MURRAY
Wheeler Lassister Murray, 83, passed away April 19, 2013, in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Rockingham, a daughter of the late Wheeler Lassister and Pauline Lassister Bullard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Charles Murray; step-father, Clarence Bullard; brother, J.A. Lassister; and sister, Miriam Lassister Rohm. Mrs. Murray leaves behind her son Gary Murray; daughter, Lisa Murray Luketich; five grandchildren; many great-g...
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Lois Terry Harper
LOIS TERRY HARPER
Lois Terry Harper of Statesville, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013. She was born April 17, 1921 in Rockingham, to the late Winfield Scott Terry and Jessie Saunders Terry. She lived in Rockingham most of her life. Lois recently celebrated her 92nd birthday with family and friends at Statesville Place, her home for the past two years. Lois was preceded in death by her husbands, John Nicholson, William S. Goforth Sr. and James Harper an...
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DONNA MCLEAN
Donna Lynn Norton McLean, 48, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 due to an automobile accident. Donna was born October 1, 1964 in Richmond County, a daughter of Benjamin Norton and the late Helen Smith Norton. She had formerly been employed with Burlington Industries. She was preceded in death by her mother and her sister, Toni Annette Carpenter. Surviving are her husband, Tony McLean of the home; daughter, Erica Brooke Chavis...
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Jerry Hilton “Punky” Martin Jr.
JERRY HILTON “PUNKY” MARTIN JR.
Jerry Hilton “Punky” Martin Jr., 41, of Ellerbe, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Punky was born June 11, 1971 in Moore County, a son of Jerry Hilton Martin and Kathy Ann Raines Wilson. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, an avid wrestling fan and a very active fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Jerry Lewis Telethon. Surviving are his parents, Jerr...
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BETSY MARSH
Mrs. Betsy Martin Marsh, 73, of Rockingham, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Sandhills Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 6, in the Abundant Life Church with Pastor Joe Wilkes officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Abundant Life Church.
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ROSE CAROTHERS
Mrs. Rose Lee Isaac Carothers, 64, of 415 Lackey Street, Hamlet, wife of Robert “Bob”, died, Thursday, May 2, 2013, at her residence. Services will be private. Harrington Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Carothers family.
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Paul Wilson Ricketts
PAUL WILSON RICKETTS
Mr. Paul Wilson Ricketts, 75, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away on Tuesday morning, April 30, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center Union with his beloved family by his side. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church, Wadesboro, NC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home. Mr. Ricketts was a native of Anson County ...
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JOHN DOUGLAS
Mr. John Arthur Douglas, 51, of Rockingham, husband of Carolyn Mills Douglas, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, with Rev. Daniel C. Scott officiating.
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CHARLES EDWARD POPLIN
Charles Edward Poplin of Maxton passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at his home. He is survived by his father, Edward Poplin of Rockingham; a brother, Glenn Poplin and sister, Tanya P. Currin both of Maxton; nieces, April and Amanda Perkins; nephew, Chris Perkins; great nieces and nephew, Drew, Lela, Blaine and Morgan. A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made in the memory of Charl...
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William Wallace Lundy
WILLIAM WALLACE LUNDY
William Wallace Lundy, 66, of 77 Aleo, Seventh Avenue, Rockingham, died, Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. He was born in Richmond County, December 15, 1946, son of Wallace Lundy and Ruby Rachel Lundy. Mr. Lundy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Textiles. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Harrington Funeral Home Chapel, at 2 p.m. He is preceded in death by hi...
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VERLE MULLIS JENKINS LONG
Mrs. Verle Mullis Jenkins Long, 93, of Rockingham died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at her home. She was born April 23, 1920, in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Sallie Wicker Mullis and William Thomas Mullis. Mrs. Long was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and had previously been a member of West Rockingham Methodist Church. She was active teaching Sunday School and a number of other church activities. She was a hair dresser, working ...
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