ROCKINGHAM — Deborah Cooke Tarlton, 65, of Rockingham, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at The Hermitage in Rockingham.
She was born in Richmond County June 9, 1954, daughter of James Bobby Cooke Sr. and Billie Jean Short Rummage.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hatcher of Hamlet; son Frankie Tarlton Jr. of Wadesboro; brothers, Robbie Cooke and Teddy Cooke both of Rockingham and Jeff Cooke of Hamlet; and five grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 16 from 5-6 p.m. at South Side Free Will Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., with the Rev. Ricky Jacobs officiating.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Tarlton.
