James Steven Conklin, Sr.

Jul 25, 2024

James Steven Conklin, Sr., age 68, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

Services will be private.

Born March 18, 1956 in Alamance County, he was a son of the late James Parker Conklin and Shirley Lowe Conklin.

Outside of working at Spring Hill Recycling, James, was an avid...

Vonda Faye (Holmes) Johnson

Jul 23, 2024

Vonda Faye Holmes Johnson, 59, of Troy passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service Chapel, officiated by Rev. Thomas Simpson. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends...

Sue (Swaney) Hunt

Jul 20, 2024

Glenda “Sue” Swaney Hunt, 83, of Troy passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Ophir Methodist Church Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Casey Harris.

Sue was born December 3, 1940, in Montgomery County, to the late...

Beulah Baugham Thompson

Jul 19, 2024

Beulah Baugham Thompson, 69, of Candor passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Cemetery in Troy, officiated by Tony Sedberry.

Born August 6, 1954, in Halifax County, she was a daughter of the late Larry and Loudon Burton...

Joseph Craig Sheppard

Jul 18, 2024

Joseph Craig Sheppard was born April 22, 1949 in Marlboro County, SC. He passed away on July 18, 2024 at the age of 75 in Morrison Manor, Laurinburg, NC.

Joe or Craig as he was known to family, friends and coworkers was a nature enthusiast. He was an avid fisherman who fancied his homemade lures and loved...

Cynthia (Lanier) Livengood

Jul 17, 2024

Cynthia Lanier Livengood, 63, of Navassa, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Services will be private.

Born on April 26, 1961, in Davie County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Burl and Faye Dean Lanier.

Cynthia was the Co-owner and Office Manager...

Bayard Coggins

Jul 13, 2024

Bayard Coggins, 57, of Albemarle, NC, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024.

Born on January 5, 1967, in Laurinburg, NC, Bayard was known by his family and friends for his ceaseless sense of humor, intelligence and his disregard for social norms, living every day to the fullest. Those close to him expected the unexpected from Bayard....

Adele (Peele) Clark

Jul 12, 2024

Adele Peele Clark, age 106 died on July 12, 2024 in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She was born on January 25, 1918 in Scotland County, N.C.

Plans for a service to honor the life of Adele Clark will be announced at a future date.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Martin and Mary...

Robert Leory Mcmillan

Jul 10, 2024

Robert Leroy McMillan, Jr., died on July 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He lived an exemplary life, defined by dedicated service, faithful and selfless generosity, and a passionate commitment to justice.

A family graveside service will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery in Wagram.

He was born at home on Park Drive in...

Shameka Lewis

Jul 4, 2024

Shameka Lewis, age 44, passed away, Wednesday, July 4, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced.

Casey Dunn

Jul 4, 2024

Casey Dunn passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of 67, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Pastor Hal Culberson.   Burial will follow at Bowen Family Cemetery. A visitation will...

Johnny Eugene Byrd

Jul 4, 2024

Johnny Eugene Byrd, 75, formerly of Troy, passed away at home in Greensboro on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

The family will receive friends Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service. The family has requested for everyone to dress casually for the visitation. There will be no service; a private...

Dorothy "Dot" (Harris) Thompson

Jul 1, 2024

Dorothy “Dot” Harris Thompson, 66, died Monday, July 1, 2024, after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Hillside Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Tracy Gross.

Mrs. Thompson was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Terrell Whitterson Harris, Jr.  and Savannah Clark...

Janet Darlene (Chavis) Beasley

Jun 27, 2024

Janet Darlene Chavis Beasley, passed away on June 27, 2024, at the age of 63.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Woody Byrd.  Burial will follow at Laurinburg Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Shirley Hall Smith

Jun 26, 2024

Shirley Hall Smith, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born September 27, 1936, in Davidson County, to the late Albert Lee and Lillie Luther Hall. Shirley's journey was one of devotion, joy, and unwavering commitment to her family and God. Shirley was a devout Christian lady; dedicating...

Mary "Porky" Frances Scott

Jun 21, 2024

Mary “Porky” Frances Scott, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 73, at Regency Hospital in Florence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Opie Swails.   Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park.

Born...

Ruth "Sissy" Stella (Poole) Freeman

Jun 20, 2024

Ruth "Sissy" Stella Poole Freeman, 68, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her residence. Born on April 22, 1956, in Nurnberg, Germany, Ruth lived a life marked by adventure, joy, and an unwavering commitment to her family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,...

Joseph "Joe" David Valasek

Jun 17, 2024

Retired conservation police Sargent Joe Valasek passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2024 at the age of 62. Joe was born and raised in Brackenridge PA, graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1983 and worked as a seasonal Park Ranger in Shenandoah National Park from 1984-1989. It was during his time with the Park Service that he was sworn...

Paul "Bud" Douglas Crook

Jun 17, 2024

Paul “Bud” Douglas Crook, 74, of Biscoe passed away Monday, June 17, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Biscoe, officiated by Rev. Jamie Sink.

Born June 10, 1950, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the late Paul and...

Christina Marie (Brown) Johnson

Jun 12, 2024

Christina Marie Johnson, 40, of Randleman passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Troy, officiated by Rev. Nick Allen and Dr. Phil McRae.

Born February 19, 1984, in Multnomah County, Oregon, she is a daughter...