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Janno Lewis

Janno Lewis

Jan 31, 2026

Janno Lewis, a revered educator and passionate advocate for beekeeping, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End at the age of 81.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service, officiated by...

Alton C Parsons

Alton C Parsons

Jan 31, 2026

Alton Clark Parsons, 91, of Biscoe, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Guiding Light Baptist Church in Star, officiated by Rev. Mark Medlin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Sigrid Hildegard Harris

Sigrid Hildegard Harris

Jan 30, 2026

Sigrid Hildegard Harris, 71, of Troy, affectionally known as “Sigi” to friends and family and “Oma” to her grandchildren, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at First Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.

Born June 1,...

Randy Wayne Smith

Randy Wayne Smith

Jan 29, 2026

Randy Wayne Smith, of Troy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in the comfort of his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his closest family, wrapped in love, in his final moments.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Troy, officiated by...

Glenda Smith

Glenda Smith

Jan 29, 2026

Glenda Teresa Smith, 68, of Seagrove, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her residence.

The family will be having a Celebration of Life at their home at a later date.

Born March 31, 1957, in Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Loretta Benner McMasters. Glenda enjoyed driving a truck, cooking, and riding motorcycles.

She is survived by...

Stacy "Smokey" Timothy Britt

Stacy "Smokey" Timothy Britt

Jan 25, 2026

Stacy "Smokey" Timothy Britt, age 58, of Wagram passed away on January 25, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, located at 305 W Church St, Laurinburg, NC 28352. The family will receive friends one hour prior beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Smokey...

Merle Hurley Harris

Merle Hurley Harris

Jan 21, 2026

Merle Hurley Harris, of Troy, departed this life Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at FirstHealth Hospice of West End, completing her journey in this life of 92 years.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2 p.m., at First Wesleyan Church in Troy. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 6-8 p.m., Bumgarner Funeral Home in Troy.

Merle was born August 2, 1933. She...

George Maxwell

George Maxwell

Jan 15, 2026

George Edward Maxwell, 66, of Laurinburg, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Scotland Regional Hospice.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

George was born on April 30, 1959, in Beckley, West Virginia, and he was a son of the late George Washington and Viola...

Jenette Craft Brown

Jenette Craft Brown

Jan 13, 2026

Jenette Craft Brown, 91, of Rockingham, formerly of Troy, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Richmond Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Hamlet.

Services will be private.

Born February 24, 1934, in Wayne County, she was a daughter of the late Guy and Nancy (Nannie) Tyson Craft. Jenette had studied at Sandhills Community College and had worked most of her life...

Magelene "Doodle Bug" Deese Kilton

Magelene "Doodle Bug" Deese Kilton

Jan 6, 2026

Magelene "Doodle Bug" Deese Kilton, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Scotland County Regional Hospice at the age of 80, surrounded by her loved ones.

The visitation will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel in Laurinburg. The...

Rebecca Perkins Smith

Rebecca Perkins Smith

Jan 5, 2026

Rebecca Perkins Smith, 87, of Laurinburg, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Nathan Black. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

Born April 20, 1938, in Scotland...

Danny Dean Henschen

Danny Dean Henschen

Jan 1, 2026

Danny Dean Henschen, 81, of Laurinburg, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Scotland Regional Hospice.

A memorial service, with masonic rites, will be held at Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Rev. Robert E. Button.

Born January 4, 1944, in Auglaize County, Ohio, he was a son of the late Verlin and...

Olivia Fitzgerald

Olivia Fitzgerald

Dec 27, 2025

Olivia Anne Fitzgerald, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2025, at her residence at the age of 77.

A funeral service will be held at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, officiated by Rev. Kellie Gallagher. Burial will be private.

Olivia was born on April 10, 1948, in Knox County, Tennessee, to the...

Howard Thomas Cox

Howard Thomas Cox

Dec 27, 2025

Howard Thomas Cox, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice Palliative Care in West End at the age of 82.

A graveside service with military rites to honor Howard's memory will be held on December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Love Joy Church of which he was a member, officiated by Rev. Casey Harris and Rev. Tommy Privette....

Gene Owen Thomas

Gene Owen Thomas

Dec 26, 2025

Gene Owen Thomas, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium, located at 305 W Church St, Laurinburg, North Carolina. This gathering will be an occasion to honor Gene’s life, celebrate his enduring legacy, and...

Amada Dolores Tellez

Amada Dolores Tellez

Dec 25, 2025

Amada Tellez, age 80, passed away peacefully at 11:45 a.m. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on September 13, 1945, in El Sauce, El Salvador, to Jose Epifiano Garcia and Hermelinda Garcia Guzman.

Visitation will be held at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM,...

Kevin Vello

Kevin Vello

Dec 23, 2025

Kevin Vello, age 70, passed away on December 23, 2025, at his home in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He was born on May 13, 1955.

Kevin was a lifelong sports fan, especially devoted to the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots. He enjoyed hockey, football, golfing, and playing Texas Hold’em poker. He had a deep appreciation for music, particularly classic rock, and...

George Lee Lucas, Sr.

George Lee Lucas, Sr.

Dec 23, 2025

George Lee Lucas, Sr., 86, of Star passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence.

Born December 14, 1939, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late George H. and Rachael Shuping Lucas. He was a Consulting Engineer in the textile industry for many years, built furniture, and was a former police officer in Randleman.

George enjoyed listening...

Ricky Leo McLendon

Ricky Leo McLendon

Dec 19, 2025

Ricky Leo McLendon, 66, of Albemarle passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.

There will be a private service held by the family.

Ricky was born on September 23, 1959, in Montgomery County, and he was the son of the late Leo and Annie Lou Bowles McLendon. Ricky enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, going to the woods to his job logging, and spending time...

Dustin Michael Burr

Dustin Michael Burr

Dec 12, 2025

Dustin Michael Burr, born on September 23, 1991, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. He was 34 years old.

Dustin was known for his humble spirit, infinite kindness, and ability to connect with everyone in his presence. He worked at Maxway and Quality Inn, where he developed lasting friendships and consistently brightened...