Obituaries

Robert Stanfield "Stan" Gardner,85 of North Myrtle Beach, SC formerly of Hamlet passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is serving the Gardner family.

Joseph Laurence “Larry” Bowden, 70, of Rockingham, passed away suddenly at his home Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. Larry was a son of the late Laurence Bowden and Nancy Cheek Bowden and was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. Along with his parents, Larry is preceded in death by a brother, Michael Bowden and a son Chuck Bowden. Larry served in the United States Air Force and served honorably for a few years before locating to Rockingham. When Larry moved to Richmond County,...

Riley Lee Watson Jr, 69, of Hamlet passed away Monday, September 18th, 2023. Lee was a son of the late Riley Lee Watson Sr. and Willie Mae Gibson Watson, born October 18th, 1953. Along with his parents, Lee is preceded in death by his sister Linda Watson Martin and grandson Garon Benson. In Lee’s early life he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and earned the rank of Corporal and also serving in the National Guard. After his career in the military, Lee became a master...

Henry Lewis Burgess passed away on the 16th of September 2023. He was 93 years of age. He was born on the 22nd of December 1929 to his late father, Willie R. Burgess, and his late mother, Rosa-Belle Trimnal Burgess. Along with his parents, Henry is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee Burgess, a sister, Vera Mae Campbell, and son in law, Samuel Mew. Henry was a fantastic father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his family. One of the most noticeable aspects was his devotion....

James Wesley Smith, age 82, of Rockingham NC escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, September 13, 2023. He has left behind his stunningly beautiful wife, two remarkable sons, a dependable, easy ridin’ pick-up truck, and two large abundantly-filled storage buildings. James is survived by his overly-tolerant and accommodating beautiful wife Sue, who was the love of his life since the day they met when he drove up in a laundry truck and swept her off her feet. She graciously put up with...

Brenda J. James, (Parsley-Runyon), 81, of Hamlet passed away on September 11, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1942 in Verdunville, WV. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil J. Parsley and Gladys Faye Hinkle-Parsley, of WV. Husband, Roger E. James of New Castle, DE. Infant Son, Roy Jr. and baby brother, Virgil Parsley, Jr. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, September 16, 2023 2:00 p.m. at Richmond Co. Memorial Park with Pastor Chris Thornton...

Priscilla (Pat) F. Snuggs, 91 of South Bloomfield, OH passed away at home on Monday, September 4, 2023. Priscilla was born on December 10, 1931 to the late Zeb R. and Fannie Catherin (Barger) Faggart in Concord, NC. She was a long-time resident of Rockingham, NC, and a member of West Rockingham United Methodist Church. She attended First English Lutheran Church in Ashville, OH. She had worked as a cafeteria manager at Abbot Labs. Pat enjoyed doing yard work, spending time at the beach, and...

Hazel Stutts Brown,89, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven. She was born September 19, 1933 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Austin B. and Grace Dawkins Stutts. Mrs. Brown was a member of Park Ave. Presbyterian Church and was the owner & operator of Brown Termite & Pest Control. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Walker Brown, a grandson Chase Brown, sisters Edith Stutts, Margaret Watts and a brother A.B....

Jean Smith Davidson,83, of Rockingham passed away peacefully August 25th 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born September 27, 1939 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late James Leon and Ersel Carriker Smith. Jean was a member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church and retired from Richmond Federal Saving and Loan after 46 years. She was preceded in death by a brother Charles Smith. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Beverly Hills Baptist...

Brenda Faye Prevatte, 72, of Bennettsville, South Carolina, passed away in her home August 24th, 2023. Brenda was a daughter of William Westley Steen and Sue Teal, born December 21st, 1950. Along with her parents, Brenda is preceded by her siblings, Linda Sturdivant, Annie Ruth Roscoe, Brady Steen, Willie Ray Steen, Debra Smith, and Mary Benoist. Brenda enjoyed the outdoors and gardening and loved a good joke and had a matching sense of humor. Growing up in Marlboro County, Brenda worked...