Richard Harold Yost

Richard Harold Yost, 82, of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Richard was the son of the late Harold and Marjoie Ann Gries Yost. He is preceded in death by his son, Daryl “Yogi” Yost, and brother-in-law, Jasper Baker. 

Richard served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and is a long-time member of the American Legion #296 of Vass, NC. He loved bear hunting and fishing. He enjoyed going on fishing trips with his son, Gerald, to the coast. Richard was a Deacon, and he and his wife had been members of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Carthage for over 60 years. He was a certified welder and taught at Sandhills Community College. He loved to help others, either volunteering at church or on job sites. He was known as being able to fix anything.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Helen Bobbitt Yost, son, Gerald (Sheila) Yost of Carthage, granddaughter, Mica Dexter (Samuel) of Raeford, his grandson, Derrick Yost of Carthage, great-grandchildren, Tanner, Gunner, Jasper, and Nova, brother-in-law, Oscar Bobbitt (Joyce) of Southern Pines, sister-in-law, Catherine Baker of Whispering Pines, and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with military honors and the American Legion will be at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. Pastor Gregg Newton will be officiating.

Condolences can be made at PinesFunerals.com.

Powell Funeral Home is serving the Yost family.