All Obituaries

Betty Horne Pierce passed from this life on September 27, 2023, at Morrison Manor Hospice Care Facility in Laurinburg, NC.  Born in Laurinburg on July 8, 1939, she was the only child of the late Efrid and Connie Horne.    Surviving her, are her husband of 66 years, James “Cooter” Pierce; two sons, Ronald (Deborah) and Tim (Annette); and daughter, Jill Helms (Charles); five grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan (Bridgett), and Nolan (fiancé Kaitlyn Howard), and...

Dianne Harris passed away peacefully at Scottish Pines on September 25, 2023, at the age of 93. Services will be private at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Born on May 27, 1930, in Cook County, IL, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Thelma Wade Britt. Dianne was the owner of Ackerman Furniture, a business she nurtured and grew.  As a business owner, she was known for her fairness and generosity, attributes that made Ackerman Furniture a beloved local...

Deborah Ann Dunn, 72, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in New London. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel in Troy, officiated by Rev. Adam Hatley.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Born April 15, 1951, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Stella Myers Marcus. Deborah enjoyed fishing, shopping, and loved all...

Willie Alexander Callicutt, 84, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his residence. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Asheboro, officiated by Rev. Faron Overton and Rev. Brian Faircloth. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Born on September 6, 1939, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Everett and Edna Thompson...

Shirley Wade Godfrey, 78, of Laurinburg, North Carolina, passed away on September 20 after a brief illness. She was born on April 2, 1945 to Gladys and B. Earl Wade. The family will have a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at St Luke United Methodist Church, officiated by Pastor Jerome Smith. Shirley taught middle-school math and science for many years. She was a longtime and active member of Saint Luke United Methodist Church. In both roles, she advocated for an...

Charles “Gib” Gilbert Warner, 83, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Atrium Health of Stanly in Albemarle. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Baptist Church, 2889 River Rd., Troy, officiated by Rev. Lee Fish. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the service. Born April 15, 1940, in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late E.C. and...

Cameron Michael Shelton, 40, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Cameron was born on November 11, 1982, in Robeson County, he is the son of Thomas Michael Shelton of Aberdeen and Betty Coleman Shelton of Maxton.  He was the owner of Dusk Luminaries where his specialty was making decals. He was very intelligent and he loved to read.  He also loved to cook and work with computers. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Thomas...

Alma “Louise” English, 65, of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Christie H. Davis. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service in Troy. Born September 14, 1958, in Moore County, she was a...

Mr. Oscar Harold “O.H.” Fain, age 91 of Claudville, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  He was born in Wentworth, NC on June 25, 1932, to the late William Melvin Fain and Minnie Sue Fain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Annie Mae Watkins, Alma Sue Blakley; and four brothers, William Edgar Fain, Charlie Alvis Fain, Melvin Carlton Fain, and James Moyer Fain.  O.H. served in the...

Charles “Charlie” Grier Potts, husband of Mary Kay C. Potts passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023. At the time he was in the Farm House Skilled Care Living at Scotia Village. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Scotia Village with Pastor Linda Nelson officiating Richard Walker Potts, only child of Charlie, is living in Stillwater, OK. The University, where Richard taught and retired was always a point of pride for Charlie. At the...