The Rockingham Now

Randy Taylor Martin, 66, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Carteret Health Care. The family will have a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Randy was born on September 7, 1956, in Reidsville, North Carolina, to the late Charles and Marguerite Martin. He served in the United States Navy where his commitment contributed to the defense and protection of our country's maritime interests. Randy was a diligent, committed, and hard-working man. He loved working on cars, especially hot rods, and had a great enthusiasm for automotive mechanics and customizing vehicles. His happiest road trips brought him to the beach where he enjoyed the relaxing...

Cindy Lee Chmielecki, 66, of Reidsville, NC passed away suddenly from natural causes on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Cindy was born in Hartford, CT to the late Arthur Letourneau and Corinne Griffin Letourneau. She was a parishioner at St. Pius X Catholic Church and was a retired operating room nurse with Duke Hospital. She and her husband, Daniel moved to Reidsville, NC on April 1, 2016, to restore a historical home built in 1870, a project that was nearing completion. She was an accomplished artist and loved to do oil paintings of old barns, landscapes, and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Chmielecki; children, Jared Chmielecki (Marie), Christie Sanford (Ryan), and Katrina...

Mrs. Bettie Brank Maness, age 90, of Hartwell, GA. passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at her home. She was born on April 13, 1932 to the late Henry Samuel Brank Sr. and Annabelle Ponder Brank in Chester SC. She was a retired teacher and attended Price Chapel Church of God. Mrs. Maness is survived by her husband; Legrand Maness Sr., children; Debbie Maness Clark of Hartwell, GA., Samuel Christopher Maness (Shelly Moore) of LaGrange, KY., Legrand Maness Jr. (Thomas Janter) of Atlanta, GA., John Mark Maness of Hartwell, GA., ten grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings; Lola, Lois, Frances, Jack, Don, Henry Jr., Eula,...

Gladys Marie (Wilson) Anderson was born on December 10, 1944, in Reidsville, NC. She is predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Marie Pinnix, and father Pleas Jackson, as well as a significant line of family members. She departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at her residence in Georgia, surrounded by her devoted family. She leaves to mourn her loss - her devoted husband, Wilfred A. Anderson; her committed daughter, Cheryl Anderson; her grandson, Joshua Coleman, and a host of other family and dear friends. Ms. Gladys was truly a remarkable woman with great strength and character. Her legacy will live on in the lives of those she touched, with an indelible imprint that will never be...

Sandra "Carol" Scott of Reidsville, NC passed March 22, 2021. She was the loving wife of Glenn C Scott deceased. She retired from AT&T and was a life member of Bell South Pioneers, a volunteer organization. She never met a stranger and her kindness was unmatched. She will be greatly missed. Carol is survived by her loving family and friends. The family requests any donations be made to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Scott family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacrematon.com.

Reverend Harold D. Townsend, age 84 of Sevierville, TN went to his heavenly home on Monday March 22, 2021. He spent his life preaching the gospel through pastoring and evangelism. He was a true man of God in his ministry and life. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Leona Evans Townsend; parents, Eugene and Gula Townsend; brothers, Melvin and Thomas Townsend; granddaughter, Brandy Chilton; grandson, Brad Chilton; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Townsend. He is survived by his son, Harold Dean Townsend, Jr, of Sevierville, TN; daughter, Dale Townsend Chilton of Knoxville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and brother, Samuel Townsend of Granite Falls, NC. He was...

Graham Wiles Pervier, 78, died peacefully on October 5. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on February 28, 1942 to the late George and Louise Pervier. Graham graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor Degree in English and Masters Degree from the School of Architecture. Graham's career was in Local and State Government, serving as County Manager in Currituck, Beaufort and Forsyth Counties. He presided over many State and Local Boards, Committees and Commissions. Following his retirement as Forsyth County Manager, he served as President of the Rockingham County Partnership for Economic and Tourism Development. Graham was an active member of Masonic Lodge Forsyth 707 and was...

Charity Ann Barber, 87, of Carthage passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday September 26, 2020. A visitation will be held on Monday September 28, 2020 from 6-8pm at Fry and Prickett Funeral Home. A service will be held on Tuesday September 29, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 2pm with Pastor Bill Monroe officiating. Burial will follow after the service at Cross Hill Cemetery. She was born to the late John Henry Troxler and Carrie Bailey on December 19, 1932. Raised in Rockingham County, she was one of eight children. She later moved to Carthage and attended Carthage High School. While attending school, she met her husband Arthur. Charity spent most of her time...

Mrs. Lind Giles Shermer, 86, of Salisbury, NC passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. Born February 21, 1934 in New Kensington, PA she was the daughter of the late Zora Matthews Giles and William Everett Giles. Mrs. Shermer was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School and attended Greensboro College. Mrs. Shermer had many talents and interests. She taught swimming lessons at the YMCA, was a Girl Scout Leader for 25 years, she was a lifelong artist painting various items and enjoyed showing them at craft shows. She loved to travel, cross country camping and visiting all of the National Parks and enjoyed spending time at their beach house in North Myrtle Beach. Mrs....