All Tributes  - Hamlet & Rockingham, NC

James David Hudson,92, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Hudson family.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Wheeler Billingsley, our loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was a blessing to this world and will be deeply missed by many. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 24th of November at the age of 88.  She was born in Hamlet, NC to Vance Leroy Wheeler and Ruby Huggins Wheeler on March 25th, 1934.   In 1952, Barbara married...

David Lee Killian, Sr.,69, of Rockingham passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. David was born December 18, 1952 to the late Glenn Albert and Betty Lou Killian in Hickory, North Carolina. David was a hardworking man, providing for his family. He worked in construction grading and paving for well over forty years. David is preceded in death by both his parents and his daughter, Kristin Killian. Mr. Killian is survived by his three...

James “Uncle J” Hamby, 36, of Hamlet passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at his home. He was born on May 15, 1986, in Channelview, TX to James Hamby and Delia Bishop. Shortly after graduating high school, James enlisted in the USMC. He went on to graduate Marine Corps boot camp on December 3, 2005. He then attended the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry before checking into 3rd Battalion 4th Marines in 29 Palms, CA in March 2006. He deployed twice to Al Anbar province in support...

Angus E. Chisholm was born September 28, 1926 in Rowland, N. C. He sadly passed away on November 12, 2022. He graduated from Maxton High School in 1944 and joined the U. S. Navy. Mr. Chisholm served as a gunner on a destroyer in the Atlantic and European Theater in World War II. He studied Architecture at N. C. State University and later received a MBA from Wake Forest University. He also obtained a degree in History from Coastal Carolina. Mr. Chisholm worked for J. P. Phifer...

Ms. Christine Gail Manivanh of Rockingham, NC, passed away Friday, November 11th at her residence. Christine was born February 6th 1985 to Khamseng Manivanh and the late Khoune Amphavannasouk. Along with her mother, Christine was also preceded in death by her Aunt Khampheng Phanasouk. Surviving are her father, Khamseng Manivanh; brother David Manivanh; half-brother Bruce Manivanh; Uncle Chanhsy Manivanh. Christine leaves behind several cousins and friends all of whom will miss her dearly....

Joan Loretta Hrubi,82, of Hamlet passed away, October 31, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-king Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Hrubi family.

Eric passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Beth McNair Freeman and preceded in death by his parents William Thurman Freeman and Dorothy “Dot” Gaddy Freeman. Eric was born in Kanawha County, WV and moved to Hamlet, NC in second grade. Eric had many fond memories of growing up in Hamlet. He was always reminiscing of his glory days playing baseball and football with his teammates. Eric especially loved going out to Shallotte,...

Jamie Lynch McDuffie, 53 of Hamlet, NC lost her battle with cancer and passed away on October 23, 2022 at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven. She was born in Richmond County, NC to James Lynch and Nora Knox on July 16, 1969. She was a member of Sweet Haven Church in Rockingham. Jamie worked in health care for many years. Jamie is preceded in death by her father James Lynch, brother Woody Lynch, step-brother Lance Knox, Maternal grandparents, Roy and Veda Goodwin and Paternal grandparents, Caleb...

Kimberly Locklear Auman,63, of Hamlet passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. She was born May 15, 1959 in Alamance County, NC a daughter of Henry Ward Locklear and late Annie Louise Locklear. She worked over 20 years in the Textile Industry. She was preceded death by her husband Stephen Auman and a brother Jerry Wayne Locklear. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet with a...