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....

Larry "Gramps" Eugene Russell

Apr 26, 2025

Larry Eugene Russell, affectionately known as “Gramps” to his grandchildren, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Troy, officiated by Pastor Nick Allen and Dr. Dwight Croy. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April...

David Raymond Creger

Apr 25, 2025

David Raymond Creger, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, following a long illness. He transitioned at home, surrounded by family.

David was born on January 12, 1962, in Presque Isle, Maine, to parents Howard Raymond Creger and Carolyn Rose Phillips.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend. Professionally, David...

Helen Liles Haywood

Apr 22, 2025

Helen Liles Haywood, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Troy, officiated by Pastor Nick Allen and Dr. Dwight Croy. Burial will follow at Haywood Family Cemetery in Mt. Gilead. The family will...

Hazelene (Bowles) Mcdonald

Apr 11, 2025

Hazelene Bowles McDonald, 92, of Candor passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living Facility.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Blackwood Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Jamie Biggs. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.

Born November...

Martin Vann Shackelford

Apr 9, 2025

Martin Vann Shackelford, 65, of Star passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Montgomery Senior Living in Star.

No services are planned.

William "Bill" Clarence Blue

Apr 9, 2025

William "Bill" Clarence Blue, 86, of Mt. Gilead passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

A visitation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service in Troy from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Born on July 9, 1938, in Montgomery County, he was...

Joyce Blake Mcintyre

Mar 31, 2025

With profound sadness, the family of Joyce Blake McIntyre announces her peaceful passing on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 80, at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Blackwood Chapel Baptist Church in Candor, officiated by Pastor Rodney Holmes....

David Mcintosh Memory

Mar 28, 2025

David McIntosh Memory died peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home in Winston-Salem.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Odessa Arnette Memory and Duncan Thomas Memory. Following the death of his father, the family moved from Birmingham, Alabama, to the Riverton community in Scotland County, where they had a summer...