Gary "Hot Rod" Durant Johnson, Sr.

Feb 6, 2025

Gary Durant Johnson, Sr., known affectionately as "Hot Rod," passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 71.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM, Monday, February 10, 2025 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel officiated by Rev. Richard Tyson.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:30 PM.

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Gail Burgess Gillis

Feb 6, 2025

Gail Burgess Gillis, 78, of Troy passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Candor, officiated by Rev. Tim Madaris and Rev. Todd Roseman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Rebecca "Becky" Dennis Dunn

Feb 2, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Dennis Dunn, more affectionately known as “Granny”, 85, of Troy passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Kindred Hospital of Greensboro.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Mt. Gilead, officiated by Rev. Dennis Shaw.

Born December 15, 1939, in...

Faye Ellis (Rorie) Nichols

Jan 29, 2025

Faye Ellis Rorie Nichols, affectionately known as Faye or Mama Nick by her loved ones and friends, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2025, at the age of 90.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Laurinburg, officiated by Rev. Jeanne Baucom. The family will receive...

Kenneth Michael Raymond, Sr.

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Michael Raymond, Sr., 53, of Laurinburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

No services are planned.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the Raymond Family.

Benjamin "Benjy" Franklin Simpson, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Benjamin Franklin Simpson, Jr. (Benjy) reached the end of his life’s journey on January 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Benjy was born in Concord, North Carolina on August 5, 1948 and raised in Mount Gilead, North Carolina. Preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin F. Simpson and Mary Elizabeth Bruton Simpson, Benjy is survived by his wife...

Betty Carol (Cribb) Hardee

Jan 14, 2025

Betty Carol Hardee, 74, of Laurinburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at her residence.

Services are planned for a later date.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the family.

James "Jim" Albert Lytch, Sr.

Jan 13, 2025

James “Jim” Albert Lytch, Sr., 82, of Laurinburg, NC passed away on January 13, 2025.

Born January 8,1943 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William Dupree Lytch, Sr. and Shore Blue Lytch.  He graduated from Laurinburg High School and Nashville Auto-Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee.  He served his community as Fire Chief...

Katie M. Johnson

Jan 12, 2025

Katie Marie Johnson, age 43 of McColl, SC passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025.

She was born February 26, 1981 in Washington. Katie was the daughter of Gerry and Rita Johnson of Hickory, NC. Katie worked various jobs over the years, but was most appreciative for the past 5 years she worked with East Coast Signs in...

Rev. Eugene Thomas Bruton, Sr.

Jan 11, 2025

Eugene Thomas Bruton passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and close friends. He was 75 years old. Gene was born January 27, 1949 to Dr. Charles Wilson Bruton Sr. and Mabel Ruth Wood Bruton.

There will be a visitation with the family on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Bumgarner...

Margaret "Majo" (Mclean) Wilkes

Jan 10, 2025

Margaret McLean Wilkes (Majo) was born to the late Ernest Sr. and Sue Laura McLean on May 10,1934. She departed this earthly life peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2025 at Midway Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Whitehurst.  Interment will follow at Caledonia Methodist Church Cemetery.

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David Wayne Macaulay

Jan 9, 2025

David Wayne Macaulay, age 66 of Laurinburg passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.

No services are planned.

He was born June 4, 1958 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. David was the son of Rosina Macaulay and the late James Macaulay. David worked as a technician in the vacuum industry. He enjoyed going to the shooting range. He...

Marvin Ralph Goforth

Jan 9, 2025

Marvin Ralph Goforth, 81, of Troy passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service, with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard, will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Parsons Grove Church in Candor, officiated by Pastor Vanessa McIntyre. Burial will follow in...

Marion Jordan

Jan 5, 2025

Marion Jordan, age 83 of Troy, passed away on January 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Marion was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and wittiness touched the lives of all who knew him.

Per his wishes, there will not be any services.

Marion was born August 11, 1941, in Montgomery County,...

James "Jim" Clifton Callicutt

Dec 31, 2024

James “Jim” Clifton Callicutt, 85, of Troy passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church, officiated by Rev. Blake Davis and Pastor Carl Burrow. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born August...

Phyllis Jean Wilcox

Dec 31, 2024

Phyllis Jean Wilcox, 87, of Laurinburg passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her residence.

There are no services planned at this time.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the family.

Julianne Boone Capel

Dec 30, 2024

The Capel family, with the larger Montgomery County community, mourns the passing of Julianne Boone Capel, who left us on December 30, at the age of 89.

A visitation will be held at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service on Thursday, January 2nd, from 5 to 7 PM. The funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Friday,...

Ella "Ruth" (Mcleod) Mcintosh

Dec 29, 2024

Ella Ruth McLeod McIntosh, of Troy, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Myrtle Beach Grove in South Carolina.  She was surrounded by her wonderful girls.

The service will be held Friday, January 3, at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Troy with Dr. Phillips McRae and Pastor Nick Allen officiating.  The family...

Joretta Lou (Ellis) Hurley

Dec 27, 2024

Joretta Lou Ellis Hurley, 93, of Troy passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Church Cemetery of Abner, officiated by Rev. Bill Knapp. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

Born June 5, 1931,...

Debra Ann (Gibson) Morris

Dec 26, 2024

Debra Ann Gibson Morris, 66, of Troy passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her residence.

The family will be planning a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

Born February 16, 1958, in Richmond County, she was a daughter of the late Melvin Garrett and Elizabeth Tucker Gibson. Debra loved going to church,...