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...

Eunice Pate Myers, 94, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Woody Byrd. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time in the chapel, and other times at 108 W. Cottingham St., Maxton, NC 28364. Due to Covid-19, all attendees are asked to wear a face mask and also practice social...

Martha Black Mullinix, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Uwharrie United Methodist Church of which she was a member, officiated by Rev. William Saunders and Rev. Glenn Hancock. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the church prior to the service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please practice social distancing and wear a...

William Buck Bowers, 73, of Candor passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.  Arrangements are incomplete due to a family illness and will be announced. 

Robert Sweet, age 76, of Mt. Gilead passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Ross Catts, 87 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Warrensburg Manor Care Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. Ross Catts was born July 11, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana, son of Mitchell Ray Catts and Annie Mae (Beason) Catts. He served in the Navy from 1950 to 1973 as a CWO 2. During his time served, Ross was united in marriage to Barbara Deaton on August 6, 1955 in Bennettsville, South Carolina. After his military career, he graduated with his associate degree...

Leondra Nichole Dial, 32, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Hillside Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Woody Byrd. Due to Covid-19, please wear a mask or another form of face covering, and practice social distancing. Born November 8, 1988 in Scotland County, she was a daughter of Laurie Locklear and the late Leon Dial. Nichole loved her family dearly and her dogs.  She liked anything bright in color,...

Pauline “Bibby” Deese, was a loving daughter of the late James Will Deese and Magalene McGirt Deese born February 20, 1936 in Robeson County, North Carolina.   She was a devoted mother that filled her home with love while raising her family.  She loved cooking, baking cakes for her family, reading, the beach and shopping. Adored by her family and many others, Pauline was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be remembered for her loving...

Robert “Bobby” Ray Hunsucker, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his residence. Bobby was cared for throughout his medical battles by his wife of 21 years, Lavonne Hamilton Hunsucker, and his dear cousin, Martha Lefler, from whom he loved dearly.  Bobby was born on December 30, 1943 to Ray Sr. and Lois Zachary Hunsucker. He was raised in the Wadeville community and returned to his home place to continue his life. At his request, there will be no viewing or...

Cynthia Anne Sweet, 54, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. Due to Covid 19, services to be held at a later date.