Oct 14, 2023

Sherman Paul Livingston, 87, of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Long Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 637 Capelsie Rd., Candor, officiated by Rev. Johnny Lamonds. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.at Bumgarner...

Oct 12, 2023

Flora Virginia "Jennie" McArthur, 76, of Maxton, a beloved teacher, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Born on November 30, 1947, Jennie was a pillar of her community and her dedication to her family, faith, and vocation was evident to all who knew her.

A funeral...

Oct 7, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” Porter Bateman, age 63, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, granddaughter, aunt, niece and friend.

Ginny was born January 26, 1960, in Abingdon, Virginia, to Norris Neil and Ella Frances Williams Porter. She grew up in Durham, North Carolina, graduating from Charles E....

Oct 7, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Lee Holt, 78, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Pastor Monty Clark. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery with Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Oct 2, 2023

Angelina Denise Cooper, 47, of Star passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at her residence.

Services will be private.

Born April 22, 1976, in Montgomery County, she is a daughter of the late Elmer Eugene, Sr. and Annie Mae Little Dunn. Angelina loved to sing, and she was always happy.

She is survived...

Oct 2, 2023

Nina Lynn Thompson, 66, of Troy passed Monday, October 2, 2023 at her residence.

Services will be private.

Born October 31, 1956, in Guilford County, she is a daughter of Bonnie Meredith Johnson and the late Warren C. Jackson.  Nina loved playing and spending time with her dog, Sugar. She enjoyed the long walks they...

Sep 30, 2023

Eric “Big E” James Williams, 44, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel in Troy, with Rev. Richard Lynthacum officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born October 4, 1978, in Christian...

Sep 27, 2023

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);...

Sep 25, 2023

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...

Sep 24, 2023

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,...

Sep 24, 2023

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...

Sep 20, 2023

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.

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Sep 19, 2023

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...

Sep 17, 2023

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...

Sep 16, 2023

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. –...

Sep 13, 2023

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...

Sep 11, 2023

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...

Sep 8, 2023

Gregory Neal East, Jr., 32, of Asheboro, passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at his residence.

The family is planning a service at a later date.

Born October 25, 1990, in Moore County, he is a son of the late Gregory Neal, Sr. and Karen Lucas East. Gregory loved his music, hunting, and spending time...

Sep 3, 2023

Mitchell "Mickey" Roberts passed away peacefully and serenely in the early morning of September 3, 2023 at his son and daughter-in-law's residence in Pee Dee.

Mickey enjoyed nature and learning about various subjects including history, manufacturing and natural sciences. While reserved and solitary, Mickey also enjoyed checking up on and chatting with loved ones and demonstrated gratitude,...

Sep 3, 2023

John Philip Rieg, 69, of Rockingham, passed away on September 3, 2023, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born on May 28, 1954, in Rockingham, NC, the son of the late Philip Blaine Rieg and Annie Ruth Rieg.

John leaves behind a daughter Marianne Gaskins (Robert), daughter Jeannie Ray (Chris), granddaughter Lauren,18, grandson Will,...