All Tributes - Hamlet & Rockingham, NC

Ada G. Sheffield of Rockingham NC, passed away September 16, 2020. Ada was born January 10, 1927 to Charlie B. Sheffield and Viola Smith Sheffield, she was a twin. Her sister, Janie, and she were inseparable from the beginning. They shared a bond like only twins can. Ada was a God fearing woman and loved her family dearly. She was known for her fried okra, biscuits and pound cake. Ada never met a stranger, she loved people. She threw “awesomeness around like confetti.” She lived a long...

Timmons Earl Ayers, Sr.,82, passed away FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was born January 9, 1938 in Florence County, SC a son of the late Everett and Evelyn McPherson Ayers. He loved working and spent his last 20 years as owner and operator of Tri City Muffler on Mill Rd in Rockingham. Also he enjoyed spending his weekends at the beach house at Oak Island, NC. He was preceded in death by siblings Emily Brown and Billy Ayers. A private family memorial will be held...

Frances Bigford of Sunset Beach NC, passed away September 14, 2020 in Monroe NC. Frances was born July 8, 1931 in Wake county NC to Elizah & Allie Mize King. Frances was a good woman who thought of others often. She made phones calls to her friends & family just to tell them that she was thinking about them and she loved them. Frances loved to go one outings to get ice cream, which was one of her favorite treats. She would giggle and smile when people would tell her she looked like a little...

Wilbert"Bernie" Driggers Sr. died Monday September 14, 2020 at First Health Richmond Memorial Hospital, Rockingham, NC. He was born September 17, 1936 in Richmond County to Rufus and Shadie Caulder Driggers. Bernie was a faithful member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and loved to fellowship with his church family. He was retired from INA Bearings in Cheraw SC. He was a quiet man who loved his Lord and family. One of his greatest pleasures in life was preparing BBQ for his family and...

David L. McKay,Sr.79, of Rockingham passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born October 18, 1940 in Richmond County, a son of the late James and Thelma Marks McKay. David was a faithful member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Rockingham High School in 1960 and then later that year married his high school sweetheart. He worked as a welder and poultry farmer until he retired. He believed in hard work though always made time to enjoy hunting season. He loved being...

Lorraine English Honeycutt,80, of Rockingham passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was born June 17, 1940 in Scotland County, a daughter of the Charles and Elizabeth Chavis English. Mrs. Honeycutt was retired from the Textiles Industry. She preceded death by a son Thomas Honeycutt and a daughter Marty Honeycutt Thomas. A graveside service will be Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 12:30 P.M. at Richmond Co. Memorial Park Mausoleum...

Albert Clinton Gibson,78, of Rockingham passed Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Mallard Lane Group Home in Rockingham after a brief illness. He was born April 18, 1942 in the Mineral Springs Community of Richmond County to the late Archie Clinton and Lucy May Seago Gibson. Albert had special needs and was mentally challenged at birth to the degree that he was not able to attend school. Therefore, he spent his childhood and young adult life on the family farm until the passing of our...

Ronnie L. Lovin, 77, of Rockingham, went to be with the Lord August 20, 2020. He was surrounded by his family and his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce. First and foremost, Ronnie was a Godly man. He knew and loved his Lord and Savior. Ronnie was a devout prayer warrior for his family and anyone he knew in need. He accepted people for who they were, flaws and all. Ronnie was a hardworking man; he was passionate about being an over-the-road truck driver. His CB handle was “Rolling Stone.”...

Dick Ransom, 76, of Rockingham, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19th, 2020. Ransom was born January 17th, 1944. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, serving in many capacities. He was involved in youth sports, coaching for many years, and was the owner of Ransom Insurance Agency. He was known for his kind heart and sense of humor. Ransom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacque Maulden Ransom, and his sons Mike Ransom (Amanda) and Rob Ransom (Christy). He...

Harold Eugene Clary, Jr.(Hal), 63, of Belton, SC passed away in Rockingham at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1957 in Mecklenburg County, a son of Harold Eugene Clary, Sr. and the late Lois Parker. He worked as a fabricator for Lockheed Martin for over 30 years. He also enjoyed restoring classic cars along with working on computers and other technologies. Surviving his children, Jody (Dee Dee) Clary of Hamlet and Brooke (Josh Williams) Taylor of...