Emma Vaughn Poplin Obituary

The passing of Emma Vaughn Poplin in Rockingham, North Carolina occurred on July 23, 2026. Emma, born on July 18, 1941, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Eugene Vaughn and Ruby Lee Cox Vaughn; her husband William Garrett "Bill" Poplin; and her sister Dorothy Tyson. She is survived by: her children, David Poplin (Ann) of Lilesville, Doug Poplin of Wadesboro and Cindy Sikes of Lilesville; her grandchildren, Katie Martin (Scott) of Wadesboro, Bethany Poplin of Lilesville, Zachary Sikes of Lilesville and Garrett Sikes of Lilesville; her close friend Bobby Paul of Lilesville; and her siblings, Diane Childs of Florence, SC and David Vaughn, Jr. (Kay) of Lilesville. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Forestville United Methodist Church c/o Joanne Clark, 1781 Clark Mtn.