Watson-King Funeral Home

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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01/06/2026

Cindy Davis Nichols, 66, of Rockingham, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Cindy was born on April 4, 1959, and was the daughter of the late Rhumill Davis Jr. and Brenda Stubbs Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister...

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01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Dorothy “Dot” Lunceford Player, 96, of Rockingham passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter, Kathy on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025. Dorothy was born to the late Jennie and Tom Lunceford. Along with her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her first husband John Bryant and her sec...

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12/27/2025

Lillian Elizabeth Leffew,68, of Rockingham passed away, Friday, December 26, 2025 at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Leffew family.

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