Obituaries

Ruby Victoria Phillips, 98, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away surrounded by her loving family April 12th, 2024. Ruby was a daughter of the late Roland and Lizzie Hall and was born in Cumberland County. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her late husbands John B. Adams Jr., and Rev. Lee Phillips, siblings Rusty Lovelace, Al Hall, and Ralph Hall. Ruby lived most of her life in Rockingham, NC before moving to Winston-Salem to be near her daughters. Ruby worked for many years...

Kay Atkinson Holt,77, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home. She was born April 26, 1946 in Richmond County a daughter of the late George W. and Irene Yarborough Atkinson. Kay retired from the Textile Industry and love to play softball. She also enjoyed bowling, crafts and watching the Atlanta Braves. She preceded in death by her husband George Holt. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Pastor Mike...

Julia Raymelle Wright,94, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home. She was born August 30, 1929 in Montgomery County, a daughter of the late Holly G. and Corrina Soloman Dick. Raymelle was a member of Cobb Memorial Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the choir and an all female quartet until her later years. She was a member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class and served as Communion Steward. Mrs. Wright retired from the Textile Industry. She enjoyed cross...

Larry Clinton Cassidy, 79, of Rockingham, passed away Friday March 29th, 2024. Larry was the son of the late Ernest Clinton Cassidy and Pearl Louise Campbell Cassidy. Larry was born April 11th, 1944, in Rockingham. Larry was a graduate of Rohanen High School where he was infamously known for his skill in drumming. His band, The Satellites, were well known in their community and even played on The Lawrence Welk Show. Larry worked in the Textile Mill for a few years following his graduation....

Marion Helms Haltiwanger, 94, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 16th, 2024. Marion was born February 25th, 1930, in Charlotte, NC to William Horace Helms and Erma Dixon Helms. She is survived by her four children: Harriet (Roger) Horn, Cindy (Rick) Watkins, Missy (Ricky) Kirkland and Len (Kim) Haltiwanger; nine grandchildren: Adam (Caely) Horn, Andrew (Charlotte) Horn, Lindsay (Scott) Kelly, David (Emily) Watkins, Emily (Dan) Morgenstern, Caroline (Hayden) Poole, Elizabeth...

Stephen R. Buchanan II “Steve”, 74, of Wallace, SC passed away Friday, March 15th, 2024. Stephen is a son of John Benjamin Buchanan and Ethel Curtis Buchanan. He was born August 31st, 1949 in Scotland County. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Teresa Avon, David Buchanan, Timothy Andrew “Andy” Buchanan, Lillian McDowell, and Betty Hutchison, and a son John Evert Buchanan. Steve is also preceded in death by his late wife, Diane Malloy Buchanan. Steve was a Jack of...

Page Billingsley died March, 13, 2024. She was born July 15, 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina to James Marcus and Lula Gibson Billingsley. In her young life, she lived and worked in Laurinburg where she was employed in the office of Waverly Mills, Inc. In 1958 she moved to Raleigh, where she began work at North Carolina State University. Page retired from the University in 1989 and had since enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family (whom she loved dearly), and as an active member of...

Corey William Byrd, aged 39, of Rockingham, NC, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to his eternal home. Corey, born on July 27, 1984, to Robert William Byrd and Tammy Tanner Byrd, leaves behind two wonderful children – Rylee Maleah Byrd and Corey William Byrd II – and his fiancée, Catherine Elizabeth Jones.   Known for his love for family and friends, Corey had a playful sense of humor and a resilient spirit. He was selfless, thoughtful, and always prioritized...

Arthur “Art” Howell Boyer III, 56, of Rockingham, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Art was a son of Sylvia Dyson Boyer Walters and the late Arthur Howell Boyer Jr. and was born December 3rd, 1967, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Art worked in auto repair as a Collison Specialist and took immense pride in his work. He loved mustangs and motorcycles with a passion. Art was the much beloved son of Sylvia Walters (John) of Hartsville, South Carolina. Along with his mother, he...

Curtis H. Phifer Jr., 69, passed away on March 5, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.  He was born in Maryland on August 27, 1954, the son of Ruth Mae Poole Phifer and the late Curtis H. Phifer Sr.  Curtis enjoyed many activities such as woodworking, bowling, and golfing.  He retired from Plastek Industries and was previously employed at Rockingham Stainless Steel and Owen’s Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife Summer J. Fulp Phifer. Curtis is survived by his son...