All Obituaries

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium (Laurinburg) and Bumgarner Family Funeral Service (Troy) is requiring that all individuals entering our facilities wear a face mask or a form of a face covering and practice social distancing. Our funeral establishments remain committed and prepared to safely care for our staff and our families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Whenever possible, we will continue to enable families to participate in the rituals that...

Max Eugene Harris, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, April 30, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home located at 196 Hunters Gln, Troy, NC, officiated by Rev. Brantley Moore.  The family ask that you dress casually and come hungry.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please practice social distancing. Max was born on May 24, 1948 in Montgomery County to the late James Frank...

Peggy Tucker Smith, age 86, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Morrison Manor. Services will be private. She was born April 16, 1935 in Chester County, SC to the late George Epps and Blanche Leggett Tucker.  She was a Teacher’s Assistant with the Scotland County Schools for 30 plus years. She is survived by her daughter, Nina Sawyer and her husband, Charles of Jefferson, SC; her sister, Tecora Steen and her husband, Lynn of Hideaway, TX; her grandson, Daniel Lawrence Sawyer...

David Sidney Jones, 67, of Laurinburg, North Carolina passed away Thursday April 22, 2021 at his residence.   A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm outside Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium with a classic car cruise-in by the Tuesday Cruisers Car Club in memory of David Jones and his love of classic cars. Born April 8, 1954 in Richland County, South Carolina to William S. Jones and Maxine Beane Jones McMillian.  He retired from LOF...

James Anderson, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Morrison Manor. A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, officiated by the Rev. JaVan Saxon.  Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Born May 5, 1933 in Howwood, Scotland, he was the son of the late James and Roseanne Fleck Anderson. He served in the Royal Air Force and did work as an engineer in the manufacturing business. He was known for his paintings and art...

William “Bill” Dupree Lytch Jr., 82, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg attended by his wife and family. Born March 18, 1939 in Laurinburg, North Carolina he was the son of the late William Dupree Lytch Sr. and Shore Blue Lytch.  He attended Laurinburg High School where he played all sports.  Bill attended NC State University where he received his Mechanical Engineering degree. He served as a Captain in the Marines in...

Jessie Yow Dennis, age 78, of Troy, NC was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on the evening of Wednesday, April 21. She crossed into the Kingdom peacefully and was ready to be in the presence of Jesus. Jessie was a faithful servant to God, a dedicated wife, an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother and humble servant to all those around her. As in Matthew 5:16, she was a beacon of light for so many others: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they...

Jerry Bulla Holder, 69, of Asheboro, died peacefully on Friday April 16, at the Hospice House of Randolph County, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. The family is planning a private celebration of life at a later date. Jerry was born in Troy on November 22, 1951, son of the late R.C and Helen Holder. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen Galloway Holder; and his two daughters, Amy Holder Ellington (husband Chad) and Brooke Holder Davis (husband Bryan).  He is...

    Joyce Goforth Shelton, 73, left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 5, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00am at the Hickory Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Joe Beane, Rev. Terry Kivett and Rev. Vanessa McIntyre officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please practice social...

Roy Thomas Burchette, 53, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at 277 Poole Rd. Troy, NC 27371 on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. at the home. Roy was born on May 22, 1967 to the late William Howard Burchette and Jean Garrett Burchette in Delaware County, PA. He was in the Navy and enjoyed spending time with his family and good friends. He loved sports, going to Topsail Beach, and was full of...