OBITUARY: Barbara Ann McDonald Litton

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Barbara Ann McDonald Litton, 83, of Rockingham passed away at her home on Jan. 12, 2026.

She was born Jan. 13, 1942 to the late Colon McDonald and “Jence” Belk McDonald in Richmond County.

Following High School, Barbara Ann spent three years and seven months in the United States Army. She and her husband owned and operated Riverbridge Lounge for many years.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Bill” Litton; granddaughter, Lia Crawford; son-in-law, Doug Roberts; and brother, Ronald McDonald.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sherry Roberts, Tammy Birky (Mike) and Rhonda Litton; grandchildren, Daniel Sewell (Melanie), Cameron Sewell (Angel), Morgan Birky, 2nd Lt. Joshua Birky, Troy Bailey Jr. “T.J.” and Matthew Crawford; great-grandchildren, Simon, Cody, Autumn, Gabriella, Kaiden, Lillian and Phillip; and sister, Shelbie Landaker (Greg).

A visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026 at Carter Funeral Home, Rockingham from 1:45–2:45 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Phil Joines officiating. Burial will follow at Northam Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at carterfuneral.net.

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