Tommy Franklin Ellis

May 17, 2022

Tommy Franklin Ellis, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2022 at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at Church in the Pines, of which he was a member, officiated by Pastor Crystal Blue.  Due to COVID-19, face masks are recommended and please practice social distancing.  The family...

Denny Calvin Brown

May 16, 2022

Denny Calvin Brown, 66, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Wesleyan Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Shirley Threadgill.

Born June 11, 1955, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Raeford and Epp Poole Brown....

Lawrek Mathos Bittle

May 4, 2022

Lawrek Mathos Bittle, 41, passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Richmond County.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date for family and friends.

Born November 19, 1980, in Richmond County, he is the son of Walker Thomas Bittle and the late Leisa Jo Bittle.  Lawrek was a whiz with electronics...

Hilda Lee (Hughes) Lomax

May 4, 2022

Hilda Hughes Lomax, 82, of Laurinburg, NC, died on May 4, 2022.  Her passage was painless and peaceful, in the presence of close family, all of whom dearly loved her.

Hilda was born in Asheboro, NC, on June 14th, 1939. (As a young child, her parents, Lena and Lewis, convinced her that Flag Day was all about...

Betty Lou King

May 3, 2022

Betty Lou King, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Morrison Manor.

The family will be holding a private memorial service.

Born, November 11, 1939 in Horry County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Fletcher and Juanita Shannon.  She retired from Eaton Cooperation where she was an assembler.  She loved animals, especially...

Alton Orlandis Covington

Apr 28, 2022

Alton Orlandis Covington, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Pastor Tyrone Rigsby. Burial will follow at Freeman Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Due...

Coite Sherrill Parsons

Apr 27, 2022

Coite Sherrill Parsons of Troy, North Carolina, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Robbins, officiated by Rev. William Hancock.  Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Troy.

Coite was...

Garry Lee Freeman

Apr 25, 2022

Garry Lee Freeman, 67, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Norwood, officiated by Larry Wayne Russell. The family will receive friends following the service. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, face masks...

Anne Gutowsky Shields

Apr 19, 2022

Anne Jeronne Shields,86, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Services will be private.

Born in San Francisco County, California, she was the daughter of the late Albin Joseph and Mary Edna Bell Gutowsky. Anne was an excellent seamstress, loved watching the birds and butterflies, and reading. In...

Judith Phillips Hatcher

Apr 17, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Judith Phillips Hatcher. Judy died in the wee hours of a full-moon Easter Sunday, surrounded by the love of her husband and daughters.

Judy was born in Lumberton, NC on August 4th, 1942, daughter of the late Rowland Phillips and Martha Inman Phillips. She...

Sara Ellen (Wilson) Smith

Apr 14, 2022

Sara Ellen Wilson Smith, 56, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her residence.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Born, May 22, 1965 in Portsmouth, VA, she was a daughter of the late Christopher David Wilson and Flora Ellen Warriax.  She was a cook and she lived life to...

Shelby Jean Dial

Apr 12, 2022

Shelby Jean Dial, 79, passed away Monday, April 12, 2022 at Morrison Manor.

The family will have a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2022 at East Laurinburg Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Richard Tyson and Rev. Woody Byrd. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Due to COVID-19,...

Dortha Josephine (Pounders) Williams

Apr 11, 2022

Dortha Josephine Pounders Williams, 88, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at Morrison Manor.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Opie Swails.  Due to COVID-19, please practice social distancing.

Born, August 28, 1933 in Whitfield County, GA, she was a daughter...

Joshua James James

Apr 9, 2022

Joshua James James,31, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 at Biscoe Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Clyde Allen.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, face masks are suggested and please...

Rebecca Ann Hogan

Apr 9, 2022

Rebecca Ann Hogan, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Providence Chapel Church Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Clyde Allen. The family will receive friends following the service. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, face masks are suggested and please practice social...

Ruth Mckenzie

Apr 8, 2022

Ruth Mckenzie, 94, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington, SC.

Arrangements are pending.

Mitchell T. Hurley

Apr 7, 2022

Mitchell T. Hurley, 82, of Troy, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church, officiated by Rev. Richard Lynthacum. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, face masks are...

Michael "Bush" Andrew Brown

Apr 5, 2022

Michael “Bush” Andrew Brown, 65, passed away April 5, 2022 at his residence.

Services will be private.

Born August 30, 1956, in Montgomery County, he is the son of Betty Inez Moore of Troy and the late Henry Andrew Brown. Mike enjoyed fishing, being on the water, and couldn’t wait to go to the beach...

Troy Young

Apr 3, 2022

Troy Young, 71, of High Point, formerly of Troy, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor Kelvin Lewis.  Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from...

Reginald Mccall

Apr 1, 2022

Reginald McCall, 34, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.

Services will be private.