Watson-King Funeral Home

02/16/2026

Timothy Dane Young,70, of Rockingham passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the family.

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02/16/2026

Pamela Thomas Mizzell,74, of Rockingham passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Mizzell family.

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02/16/2026

Audrey Brown Driggers,85, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at her home. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Driggers family.

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02/14/2026

02/03/2026

Gurney Lee Chappell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 89. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by the family who loved him dearly.
Born December 16, 1936, in the rural community of Covington (Pea Ridge), Richmond County, Gurney was the son of the la...

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02/02/2026

Jerry Stewart, age 82, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Stewart family.

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01/27/2026

01/24/2026

⚠️ ICE STORM EXPECTED – PLEASE
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Based on current information, this storm is expected to be primarily an ICE event. Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly once the ice begins.

🚫 We strongly encourage residents to stay home and avoid travel if at all possible. Roads will become extremely dangerous in a short amount of time.

🚑 First responders will remain on duty and are prepared to respond to emergencies, but limiting travel helps keep you safe and allows them to do their jobs effectively.

⚡ Be aware of potential power outages, falling tree limbs, and downed power lines. Always assume downed lines are energized and stay far away.

Please plan ahead, check on neighbors if you can do so safely, and stay tuned for updates.

Your safety is our priority—stay home and stay safe.

01/15/2026

Donald Ray Outen,77, of Rockingham passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home. He was born September 28, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, NC a son of the late Curtis Lee and Billie Griffin Outen.

Don played football in high school and served his country in the US Army. He was a huge Caroli...

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