All Obituaries

Charolette Ann Smith Sampson, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Firsthealth Hospice House. There will be no services at the family’s request. Born November 10, 1944 in Sullivan County, TN, she is the daughter of the late Ernest Boyd  and Bessie Lee Smallwood Smith. She was her husband’s whole life and world.  She resided at her current residence 105 Sampson Dr. Mt. Gilead, NC for 34 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Sampson of the...

Roger Eugene Lucas, age 58, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Montgomery Memorial Hospital. Born March 21, 1965 in Montgomery County, he is the son George Lee Lucas, Sr. and the late Mary Catherine Sykes Lucas. Roger liked horseshoes and tinkered with everything.  He was always there to help and loved visiting with his friends. His best friend was his dog “little girl.” He is survived by his brothers, George Lee Lucas, Jr (Debbie) of Troy and Timothy Lucas (Cynthia)...

Gerlene “Jerri” Freeman Cranford, age 69, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital. The family will hold a private service on June 3, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 pm at their home. Born June 14, 1953 in Swain County, she is the daughter of the late John and Chloe Styles Freeman.  She was beautiful inside and outside and could fix everything. Everybody loved her and Tammy and Randy said that you are number one and that Kim was the baby girl and...

Rebecca "Becky" Stewart, 88, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at her residence. Born on September 20, 1934, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Fannie Ewing Blake. There will be a graveside service held at Southside Cemetery on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Nick Allen officiating.  The family will visit with friends after the service at the cemetery. She is survived by her stepson, Tony Stewart (Linda), of Mt. Gilead;...

James Hugh (Jim) Bostick, 88, (Cdr., USN Ret.) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in Statesville, NC. A graveside service with military rites will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Hillside Cemetery, officiated by The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Bedingfield. Jim was born August 5, 1934 to James Archibald Bostick and Isabella Campbell Bostick in Laurinburg, NC.  He graduated from Laurinburg High School in 1952, and went on to Columbian Prep School in Washington, DC....

William "Bill" Stone, 84, passed away May 17, 2023, in Montgomery County. Services to be announced at a later date. Born on September 5, 1938, in Troup County, Georgia to the late James William and Nina Ruth Hamer Stone.  A proud veteran, Bill served in the US Army with honor and distinction. After completing his military service, he went on to work at Ford Motor Company, where he retired after many years of dedicated service. Bill's love for the outdoors was a defining...

Janice Marie Simmons Saunders, a loving, kind, and friendly woman, passed away on May 14, 2023, in Montgomery County at the age of 63. The family will be having a service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall. Anyone attending Janice's service, please bring a covered dish and drinks. Born on March 7, 1960, in Randolph County, to the late Vernon Eugene and Shelby Callicutt Simmons. Janice was known for her love of the outdoors and her...

Sherma "Elaine" Cox, 77, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 at her residence. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Love Joy Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ron Scott and Pastor Tommy Privette. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Born on February 11, 1946, in Montgomery County, to the late Sherman Griffin and Annie Pauline Burns Hicks. Elaine was...

Woody Harold Maness born October 25, 1958 in Montgomery County to the late Bill and Patsy Maness. There will be a visitation on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 12:30- 2:00 at the First Wesleyan Church with a graveside service to follow at the church cemetery at 2:00 pm officiated, by Pastor Chip McCauley and Dr. Ed Lindsey. Woody lived a happy Life, full of adventure. From motorcycle rides across country with his wife Barbara, to fishing on Tillery or wherever the fish were biting. Woody...

Roger Leo Brooks, age 75, a kind, friendly, and generous man, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Morrison Manor. The family will receive friends Friday, May 12, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium.  Born on February 4, 1948, in Marlboro County, South Carolina, he was a son of the late Pauline Goodwin. Roger's deep love for his family was evident throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Caren Terry Brooks...