ᐅ North Carolina Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Estes Howard Riggins

Died January 31, … More Information
Estes Howard Riggins, age 83 of North Carolina, born in Pulaski, Virginia, went into the presence of the Lord on January 31, 2005.
Obituary published: February 01, 2005 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Elsie H Riggins

Died July 03, … More Information
Elsie H Riggins, of Monroe, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest July 3, 1996. Elsie was 72.
Obituary published: July 04, 1996 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Dorothy L Riggins

Died October 01, … More Information
Dorothy L Riggins, 75, of Monroe, North Carolina departed this life October 1, 2002.
Obituary published: October 02, 2002 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Dorothy (Lowery) Riggins

Died September 30, … More Information
Dorothy (Lowery) Riggins, age 75 of Monroe, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on September 30, 2002.
Obituary published: October 01, 2002 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Daisy (Anderson) Riggins

Died April 02, … More Information
Daisy (Anderson) Riggins, of Tabor City, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest April 2, 1999. Daisy was 78.
Obituary published: April 03, 1999 in "Fayetteville O-T"

▰ Clyde Dean Riggins

Died March 08, … More Information
Clyde Dean Riggins died unexpectedly on March 8, 2000 at the age of 73 in Tabor City, North Carolina.
Obituary published: March 09, 2000 in "Sun News (SC)"

▰ Clyde "Poplar Block" Riggins

Died February 28, … More Information
Clyde "Poplar Block" Riggins, age 91 of North Carolina, born in Pickens Co, South Carolina, departed this life Sunday February 28, 2000.
Obituary published: February 29, 2000 in "Greenville News (SC)"

▰ Clyde "Poplar Block" Riggins

Died February 28, … More Information
Clyde "Poplar Block" Riggins, of North Carolina, born in Pickens Co, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest February 28, 2000. Clyde was 91.
Obituary published: February 29, 2000 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Clifton Samuel Riggins

Died August 07, … More Information
Clifton Samuel Riggins, of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next August 7, 2003. Clifton was 82.
Obituary published: August 08, 2003 in "Greenville News (SC)"

▰ Clifton Samuel Riggins

Died August 06, … More Information
Clifton Samuel Riggins, age 82 of Waynesville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully August 6, 2003.
Obituary published: August 07, 2003 in "Asheville C-T"

▰ Clifton S Riggins

Died August 10, … More Information
Clifton S Riggins, age 82 of Waynesville, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 10, 2003.
Obituary published: August 11, 2003 in "Mountaineer"

▰ Brian Jay Riggins

Died July 20, … More Information
Brian Jay Riggins, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next July 20, 2006. Brian was 40.
Obituary published: July 21, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Brian Jay Riggins

Died July 19, … More Information
Brian Jay Riggins, age 40 of Charlotte, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest July 19, 2006.
Obituary published: July 20, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Barry Dale Riggins

Died August 11, … More Information
Barry Dale Riggins, born April 4, 1958 entered eternal life August 11, 2014 in Monroe, North Carolina. Barry was 56. Tags: #Monroe #Services #Greenlawn #Park #Pageland #Mother #Joyce #Viall #Earline #Christopher #Jason #Illinois #Robert #Morgan #Albert #Riggins #Barry #Kevin #Miller
Obituary: Barry Dale Riggins, 56, passed away , 11, 2014 at Carolinas Hospice of Union . Dale was born 4, 1958 in Union , son of Joyce Elizabeth Viall. Visitation will be from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at the McEwen of Monroe. Graveside Services will be , 14, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Pageland S.C. Survivors include his Mother: Joyce Elizabeth Viall of Pageland S.C., one daughter: Mae Earline McCall of Monroe, five sons: Christopher Dale, Jason Glenn both of Illinois, Robert Gene Morgan Jr. of Monroe, Albert Dale Riggins, Barry Dale Riggins Jr. both of Pageland S.C., nine grandchildren, one brother: Kevin Dwayne Miller of Monroe. He was also preceded in death by a son: Barry Ray Riggins. McEwen of Monroe is serving the family of Mr. Riggins.

▰ Barry Dale Riggins

Died August 11, … More Information
Barry Dale Riggins, born April 4, 1958 joined the Lord August 11, 2014 in Monroe, North Carolina. Barry was 56.
Family members and close friends: , Carrie King, Jill Riggins Helms, Heather Little, Donny And Fran Benton, Sandra Benton, Steve And Kay Albach, Teresa Autry

▰ Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins

Died February 08, … More Information
Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins, age 68 of Charlotte, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 8, 2006.
Obituary published: February 09, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins

Died February 09, … More Information
Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins, age 68 of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2006.
Obituary published: February 10, 2006 in "Gaston G"

▰ Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins

Died February 09, … More Information
Barbara (Oglesby) Riggins, of Charlotte, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 9, 2006. Barbara was 68.
Obituary published: February 10, 2006 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Arthur Espin Riggins Jr

Died July 04, … More Information
Arthur Espin Riggins Jr , born May 3, 1957 went to be with his Lord and Savior July 4, 2019 in Shallotte, North Carolina. Arthur was 62.

▰ Annie Lou (Mckeithen) Riggins

Died May 10, … More Information
Annie Lou (Mckeithen) Riggins, of Vass, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 10, 2005. Annie was 78.
Obituary published: May 11, 2005 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Alvin Riggins

Died December 07, … More Information
Alvin Riggins, of Tar Heel, North Carolina, passed away peacefully December 7, 1998. Alvin was 69.
Obituary published: December 08, 1998 in "Fayetteville O-T"

▰ Alice Hill Riggins

Died November 04, … More Information
Alice Hill Riggins left this earth on November 4, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Obituary published: November 05, 2004 in "SouthwestTimes (VA)"

▰ Vincent Riggi

Died November 27, … More Information
Vincent Riggi, born December 14, 1932 entered eternal life November 27, 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Vincent was 87.
Family members and close friends: , David Macera

▰ Wanda Pardue Riggans

Died September 28, … More Information
Wanda Pardue Riggans, born June 30, 1933 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 28, 2017 in Archdale, North Carolina. Wanda was 84.

▰ Betty Ellen (Hodges) Riggans

Died October 07, … More Information
On October 7, 1999, Betty Ellen (Hodges) Riggans, 87, of Yadkinville, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: October 08, 1999 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Betty Ellen (Hodges) Riggans

Died October 08, … More Information
Betty Ellen (Hodges) Riggans, age 87 of Yadkinville, North Carolina, entered eternal life October 8, 1999.
Obituary published: October 09, 1999 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Velna Arlene (Mounce) Riggan

Died November 08, … More Information
Velna Arlene (Mounce) Riggan, of Elkin, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on November 8, 2003. Velna was 95.
Obituary published: November 09, 2003 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Velna Arlene (Mounce) Riggan

Died November 08, … More Information
Velna Arlene (Mounce) Riggan, age 95 of Elkin, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest November 8, 2003.
Obituary published: November 09, 2003 in "Gaston G"

▰ Thomas Clay Jr Riggan

Died August 13, … More Information
Thomas Clay Jr Riggan, age 83 of Castalia, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest August 13, 2019.
Obituary published: August 14, 2019 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Roland Lyon Riggan

Died March 22, … More Information
Roland Lyon Riggan, age 70 of Hickory, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest March 22, 2002.
Obituary published: March 23, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Roland Lyon Riggan

Died March 20, … More Information
Roland Lyon Riggan passed away peacefully March 20, 2002, at his home in Hickory, North Carolina. He was 70.
Obituary published: March 21, 2002 in "Hickory R"

▰ Pearson Alex Riggan

Died September 30, … More Information
Pearson Alex Riggan, born May 3, 1937 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 30, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Pearson was 79.

▰ Mr Thomas Eugene Riggan

Died March 26, … More Information
Mr Thomas Eugene Riggan, born May 26, 1947 went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2016 in Graham, North Carolina. Mr was 68. Tags: #Graham #North
Obituary: Mr. Riggan was born on May 26, 1947 and passed away on , 26, 2016. Mr. Riggan was a resident of Graham, North Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Louise Adams Riggan

Died December 27, … More Information
Louise Adams Riggan went into the presence of the Lord on December 27, 2016 in Lexington, North Carolina.

▰ Lenora O "Nonie" Riggan

Died August 06, … More Information
Lenora O "Nonie" Riggan, age 88 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on August 6, 1998.
Obituary published: August 07, 1998 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Katherine (Wilson) Riggan

Died January 07, … More Information
Katherine (Wilson) Riggan passed away January 7, 2007 in Macon, North Carolina.
Obituary published: January 08, 2007 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ John E Riggan

Died February 25, … More Information
John E Riggan, born November 2, 1949 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 25, 2021 in Gastonia, North Carolina. John was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Jerry Humphries, Jr., Kevin Wooten, Tracy Baumgardner, Roger And Chae Huggins, Sylvia Williams, Laura Bumgardner, Debbie Riggan, James Edwards, Sandra Faucette Reavis

▰ John Edward Riggan

Died February 25, … More Information
John Edward Riggan, born November 2, 1949 entered Heaven's gates on February 25, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. John was 71.

▰ Joe Thomas Riggan

Died May 23, … More Information
Joe Thomas Riggan, born February 3, 1924 went into the presence of the Lord on May 23, 2011 in North Carolina. Joe was 87. Tags: #Duke #Hospital #Raleigh #West #James #Susan #Haynes #Hollingsworth #Greensboro #Fred #Plantation #Club #Army #Allied #Atlanta #Burt #Orchestra #Oteen #Board #Muirs #Life #Professional #American #Musicians #Disabled #Veterans #Fort #Cross #Church #Carol #Perkins #Louise #Roxie #Virginia #Jimmy #Freda #Absher #Janet #Chandler #Alan #John #Thomas #Jordan #Joshua #Miranda #Tanner #Gavin #Sydney #Conner #Betsy #Hank #Hatchell #Nancy #Prince #Gail #Buddy #Patsy #Creech #Valorie #Ross #Hanes- #Sedgefield #Reverend #Guilford #Park #Merritt #Hospice #Palliative #Summit
Obituary: Mr. Joe Thomas Riggan, 87, a resident of Greensboro died morning May 23, 2011 at his residence after having poor health for a number of years. In 2004, he was a patient at Duke University Hospital where he had a heart valve replacement which prolonged his life.
A native of Raleigh, he was born 13, 1924 on West Lane St., a son of James Michael and Susan Mary Haynes Riggan, also Raleigh natives.
Joe was a professional entertainer - piano/vocal. He started out in his hometown playing all the clubs, theaters and any place anybody would listen. In 1950 he and Ray Hollingsworth (another performer) decided to come to Greensboro and audition for Fred Koury, the owner of the Plantation Supper Club. Fred hired both of them. Very soon Ray left for the Army. Fred promised Joe he would help him get an agent. He did and Joe went with Allied Artist out of Atlanta, GA after a 26 week engagement at the Plantation Supper Club. Joe performed at the Plantation with Burt Massengale and his Orchestra backing his act. Joe made Greensboro his home base and would play all the states and continue playing the Plantation anytime when he was available.
In the early 50s Joe was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He went for treatment at the VA Hospital at Oteen, NC, where he stayed almost two years. The doctors advised him to modify his livelihood. No traveling and working so hard while he was entertaining. He got a job with the ABC Board in Greensboro. He worked there for 22 years before retiring on disability. He was the first manager of the Muirs Chapel Rd. Store and later other stores.
Joe was a Life Member of Professional Musicians, American Federation of Musicians, local 500 Musicians Union and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter #20.
A veteran of WW II serving in the US Army, Joe served in the infantry for 19 months and later joined the paratroopers. He got his wings and qualified as a parachutist at Fort Benning, GA.
He was a member of Cross Pointe Church in Greensboro.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol Nix Perkins; sisters, Louise Jordan, Roxie Hatchell, Virginia Horton and his brother, Jimmy Riggan.
On 3, 1983 he was married to the former Freda Pauline Absher who survives of the home. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are, one daughter, Janet Petty Chandler and husband Alan of Greensboro; four grandchildren, John Steven Nix, Thomas Scott Nix, Jordan Matthew Chandler, Joshua Dylan Chandler; great grandchildren, Miranda, Tanner, Gavin, Sydney, Conner; one niece, Betsy Markowski and husband Mel; nephews, Hank Jordan, Jim Hatchell and wife Nancy and cousins, Al Prince and wife Gail, Buddy Horton and wife Patsy and Dr. Henry Creech and wife Valorie who gave Joe and the family constant support during his time of illness.
The family would like to give thanks to Dr. Sam LeBauer and Dr. Paula Ross for their many years of care and kindness given to Joe and his family.
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel conducted by the Reverend Dr. Jeffrey J. Smith. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park . The family will receive friends at the funeral home on from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The family request that any memorials be made to Cross Pointe Church, 1806 Merritt Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407 or to the Hospice and Palliative of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405
Online audio and written condolences can be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com

▰ Jasper Simmons Riggan

Died October 31, … More Information
Jasper Simmons Riggan, born March 8, 1928 passed from this life on October 31, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jasper was 86. Tags: #Raleigh #Jasper #Riggan #Louise #Ravenscroft #Tucker #Norfolk #Lafayette #Chesapeake #Country #Maury #School #Jack #William #Mary #Kappa #Fraternity #Seaboard #Railroad #Freight #Industrial #Division #Atlanta #Poteat #Marion #West #Beach #Birmingham #Memphis #Graham #Episcopal #Vestry #Junior #Finance #Kiwanis #Foundation #Directors #Chairman #Committee #Sphinx #Assembly #Simmons #Catherine #Lexington #John #Nashville #Anna #Cole #Baird #Springmoor #Helton #Memorial #Canterbury #Brown- #Saint #Street
Obituary: Jasper Simmons Riggan, Jr., age 86, died 31st 2014 at Rex Hospital. Jack, as he was known to family, friends, and colleagues, was born 8th 1928 in Raleigh N.C., the son of Jasper Simmons Riggan and Louise Shaw Riggan. He lived in Raleigh in his early years, attending Ravenscroft School on Tucker St. before his fathers career took him to Norfolk VA. Growing up in Norfolk, he developed a life long love of sailing and the water, spending many happy years sailing the Lafayette River and Chesapeake Bay out of the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club.
Following graduation from Maury High School in Norfolk, Jack attended the of William & Mary where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He graduated with a degree in business administration in 1951. Upon graduation, Jack began a career with the Seaboard Coastline Railroad in the Freight Traffic and Industrial Development Division in Atlanta, GA. While in Atlanta, Jack earned a business law degree from The Atlanta Law School. Most importantly, it was in Atlanta that Jack met his future wife Mary Allen (Cater) Poteat from Marion, N.C. were married in of 1960.
Jacks career with the railroad took him and his family to West Palm Beach FL, Birmingham AL, and Memphis TN where they made many lasting friendships along the way before moving to Raleigh in 1968 with their two young sons. became very involved in church and community affairs. Jack continued his career with the railroad until the early eighties at which time he retired from the railroad and then began a successful career in commercial real estate with Graham Realty.
An important foundation of their life in Raleigh has been St. Michaels Episcopal Church where they have been faithful members since 1968. Jack served his church with three terms on the Vestry including one as Junior Warden as well as tenures on the Finance Committee.
Jack was active in the community as a long-standing member of the Kiwanis Club where he was on the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Board of Directors. For many years he served as Chairman of the Kiwanis Welfare Committee. He was also a member of The Sphinx Club and The Assembly.
Jack will be lovingly remembered by family and friends for his warmth, graciousness, and kindhearted spirit.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years and two sons, Dr. Jasper Simmons Riggan III and his wife Catherine Snyder Riggan of Lexington N.C. and John Poteat Riggan of Nashville, TN; a granddaughter Anna Blythe Riggan and a grandson Cole Simmons Riggan of Lexington, N.C. He is survived by a sister Mary Louise Baird of Norfolk, VA.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Springmoor for their faithful and attentive care of Jack in his final months as well as Dr. Todd Helton who provided so faithfully the finest medical care for so many years.
a private burial at St. Michaels Memorial Garden, a memorial service will be held 4th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Michaels Episcopal Church 1520 Canterbury Rd. in Raleigh. Family will receive friends at a reception in the church parish hall immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Jack may be made to St. Michaels Episcopal Church 1520 Canterbury Rd. Raleigh NC 27608, or the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation PO Box 12 Raleigh, NC 27602.
by Brown-Wynne , Saint Marys Street, Raleigh.

▰ Jasper "Jack" Simmons Riggan Jr

Died October 31, … More Information
Jasper "Jack" Simmons Riggan Jr , born March 8, 1928 passed away peacefully October 31, 2014 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jasper was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Janet Morton, Bill Joyner, J. C. Knowles, Billy And Martha Pahl, Kirk Kirby

▰ James Elmo Riggan

Died September 12, … More Information
James Elmo Riggan, age 76 of Alamance Co, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on September 12, 2000.
Obituary published: September 13, 2000 in "Frederick P (MD)"

▰ Grace Riggan

Died December 03, … More Information
Grace Riggan, born September 21, 1921 passed away peacefully December 3, 2014 in Rockingham, North Carolina. Grace was 93. Tags: #Carl
Obituary: Grace was born on 21, 1921 and passed away on , 3, 2014. Grace was a resident of Rockingham, North Carolina at the time of passing. Grace was married to Carl sr.

▰ Enola (Pennington) Riggan

Died January 12, … More Information
Enola (Pennington) Riggan, age 82 of Burlington, North Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on January 12, 2006.
Obituary published: January 13, 2006 in "Burlington T-N"

▰ Edward Davis Riggan

Died December 21, … More Information
Edward Davis Riggan passed away December 21, 2016 in Warrenton, North Carolina.

▰ Dorothy "Dot" Farmer Riggan

Died August 22, … More Information
Dorothy "Dot" Farmer Riggan, born July 6, 1923 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 22, 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dorothy was 97.

▰ Docia Setzer Riggan

Died July 26, … More Information
Docia Setzer Riggan passed away July 26, 2014 in Graham, North Carolina.

▰ Columbus Franklin Jr "Pop" Riggan

Died March 25, … More Information
Columbus Franklin Jr "Pop" Riggan, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next March 25, 2004. Columbus was 66.
Obituary published: March 26, 2004 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Columbus Franklin "Pop" Jr Riggan

Died March 25, … More Information
Columbus Franklin "Pop" Jr Riggan, 66, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 25, 2004.
Obituary published: March 26, 2004 in "Salisbury P"

▰ Carl J Riggan

Died March 20, … More Information
Carl J Riggan, born May 31, 1928 entered eternal life March 20, 2016 in Rockingham, North Carolina. Carl was 87.
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