William "Buddy" Andrew Walser, Jr.

Jun 20, 2025

William Andrew Walser, Jr., lovingly known as Buddy, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, just eight days shy of his 79th birthday.

A service honoring Buddy’s life will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Troy First Baptist Church, located at 401 E Main...

Nelson Smith

Jun 16, 2025

James Nelson Smith, 93, was called home on June 16, 2025.  He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Stoney Fork Baptist Church in Mount Gilead, officiated by Rev. Dwight Mabry and Rev. Robert Kaynor. Burial will follow in...

Deborah "Debby" Craven Johnson

Jun 13, 2025

Deborah Craven Johnson, 71, lovingly known as Debby, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home in Biscoe.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Biscoe Cemetery, officiated by Rev. David Beck.

Debby was born on December 20, 1953 in Troy, North Carolina to the...

Tammy King Thompson

Jun 4, 2025

Tammy King Thompson, 47, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Troy, officiated by Dr. Arvind D’Silva.

Born on October 5, 1977, in Randolph County, she is the daughter of Gary Reece...

Barbara (Williams) Shoemake

Jun 3, 2025

Barbara Williams Shoemake, 86, of Wagram, passed away on June 3, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Wagram Church of God officiated by Pastor Ethan Jacobs, Rev. Harry Clark, Rev. Ronnie Norton, and Rev. David Shoemake, with the family receiving friends at the...

Kathryn H. Russell

May 31, 2025

Kathryn H. Russell, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Center Methodist Church in the Blaine community, officiated by Rev. Derald Smith. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born May 29, 1935,...

Kathern Marie (Stubbs) Walters

May 29, 2025

Kathern Marie Stubbs Walters, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 66 at Morrison Manor.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Garry McMillan. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service....

Richard "Todd" Callicutt

May 26, 2025

Richard "Todd" Callicutt, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home in Troy.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery in Troy, officiated by Rev. Rodney Holmes. The family will receive friends following the service.

Born on December 1,...

Joy Lee (Clayton) Burns

May 23, 2025

Joy Lee Burns, 92, of Troy passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2025 at First Wesleyan Church, officiated by Rev. Ralph L. Clayton, Jr., Dr. Ed Lindsey, and Rev. Alex Heafner. The family will receive friends one hour...

James "Malloy" Ivey, Sr.

May 23, 2025

James "Malloy" Ivey, Sr., 84, of Laurinburg passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at his residence.

Services are private.

Born May 12, 1941 in Robeson County, he was the son of the late James Elbert and Geneva Arnette Ivey. Malloy was retired from Bell South (AT&T) with 35 years of service. He was in the...

Conswelia "Connie" Gail Barber

May 20, 2025

Conswelia Gail Barber, known fondly to friends and family as Connie, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 62 at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Nathan Black.  The family will receive friends one hour prior...

William "Al" Alva Jordan

May 17, 2025

William "Al" Alva Jordan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 75.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Howard Harding.  Burial will follow at Laurinburg Memorial Park. ...

William "Bill" Douglas Edge, Jr.

May 14, 2025

William “Bill” Edge Jr., born in Scotland County, North Carolina on April 14, 1960, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong public servant. He passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. Bill was deeply loved by all who knew him and will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, and...

Charlie Tatum Vann

May 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charlie Tatum Vann

Charlie Tatum Vann went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2025. Born to Hubert Tatum Vann and Edna Earle Sutton Vann, Charlie lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, to his work, and to his faith.

Services will be private.

Charlie served the...

Leon Barnes

May 8, 2025

Leon Barnes, 78, of Wagram departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg.

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Pastor Ethan Jacobs. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg, with military...

Cleveland Harris

May 5, 2025

Cleveland Harris, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

No services are planned.

Rev. Lonnie Lee Poole, Sr.

May 2, 2025

Rev. Lonnie Lee Poole, Sr., was a beacon of hope and an embodiment of faith throughout his 101 years of life. Born on January 4, 1924, in Montgomery County, NC, he was a pillar of his community until his passing on May 2, 2025, at the VA Health Care Center in Salisbury.

Funeral services will be held...

Joan Harpold Hill

May 1, 2025

Joan Harpold Hill, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Services will be private.

Born on May 17, 1943, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Beulah Johnson Harpold. Joan's interests and hobbies were a reflection of her vibrant personality. She was...

Margo Alison (Carter) King

May 1, 2025

Margo Alison Carter King, 78, passed away early on May 1, 2025 after a long illness.

Margo was born August 14, 1946 in Hollywood, California to Samuel T. Carter, III and Alison B. Nott Carter.

Margo spent her childhood in Bedford, New York and attended school at Rosemary Hall in Greenwich Connecticut and later and...

Frances Brock

Apr 28, 2025

Frances Brock, 80, of Mt. Gilead, passed away peacefully Monday, April 28, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Norwood, officiated by Rev. Johnny Leslie. Burial will follow at Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery in Troy....