All Obituaries

John H. Ritchie, 70, died Saturday, February 4, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are being planned an will be announced.

Shirley Anne Murdock, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Autumn Care of Biscoe. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel in Troy. Born June 29, 1938, in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Alney Woodrow and Nellie Elizabeth Mason Murdock. Shirley was quick-witted and sassy. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and football; especially the Carolina Panthers. She is survived by...

Margaret Elizabeth Thompson Boyd peacefully took her place in heaven on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was surrounded in her home by her loved ones. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Blackwood Chapel Church in Candor. Born September 24, 1939, in Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Ruth Parsons Thompson. Elizabeth was a native to Montgomery County, and a faithful member of Blackwood Chapel Baptist Church in Pekin. She was a...

Francis John Maguire, Jr., 76, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. Born on October 20, 1946 in El Paso County, TX he was a son of the late Francis John Maguire and Emaline Dolinger Maguire.  Francis enjoyed going for car rides, football and racing.  He particularly like watching Gunsmoke. He is survived by his wife, Carol, of the home; children, Frances Suzanne Peck (Mike) of Alexandria, VA, Francis John Maguire, III (Monica) of Marion, VA and...

Martha Little Stafford, 92, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Ophir Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Glenn Hancock and Speaker Bobby Hall. The family will receive friends in the church one hour prior to the service in the cemetery. Born July 14, 1930, in Randolph County, she was a daughter of the late William and Ola Cecil Little. Martha was a member of Ophir...

Vincent Lamantia, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence.   No services are planned.

Margie Merlene Lucas, 87, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her residence. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Church of Abner, officiated by Rev. Bill Knapp. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Born June 9, 1935, in Montgomery County, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Madie Hurley Callicutt. Margie had been employed with Renfro Hosiery for over...

Christine Cagle Strider, 80, of Troy passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Brian Faircloth and Rev. Tommy Kidd. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church and other times at the residence of her daughter, Denise Batten. Born November...

E. Faye Hancock Russell of East Spring Street, Troy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born August 20, 1942 in Montgomery County, the daughter of Jesse and Barbara Shelton Hancock. She is survived by her husband, Joel Ray von Russell and her daughter, Joely, to whom she was devoted, of the home; her daughter, Amy Lowden (John) of Connecticut; three grandchildren who adored her, Catherine Anne Lowden and William Lowden of New...

Shelby Jean Woodard, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her home in Laurinburg, NC. A funeral service will be held at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. David Kee and Rev. Brian Locklear. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Burial will follow at the Clark Family Cemetery. Born December 19, 1945, in Robeson County, she was a daughter of the late Roy W. and...