Dec 9, 2025

Robert Leonard Norris Sr., age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Morrison Manor.

Visitation will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Laurinburg, North Carolina, on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Nathan Black. Interment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in McColl,...

Dec 7, 2025

Vander Clark, Jr., passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 89 at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

Born on November 8, 1936, in Marlboro County, SC, he was a son of the late Vander Clark Sr., and Lula Mae Turner Clark.

A retired Navy Commander, Vander dedicated 35 years of service to his country, making numerous deployments to Vietnam and traveling...

Dec 7, 2025

Vickie Darlene Rice, 75, of Laurinburg passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

No services are planned.

Born October 10,1950, in Marlboro County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Inez Bolton Rice.

She loved her children and her dog, Rusty. She also enjoyed coloring books and puzzles.

She is survived by her nieces, Toni Priest of...

Dec 1, 2025

Peggy Coble Clark, 85, of Troy passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Troy, officiated by Pastor Rodney Holmes and Pastor Rupert Medford. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive...

Nov 28, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lloyd Ussery, 91, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, in Raleigh, NC. A longtime resident of Laurinburg, NC, Bob was a devoted member of First Baptist Church, joyfully lending his voice to the church choir for 60 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josephine Parker Ussery, whom he faithfully and tenderly cared for in...

Nov 27, 2025

Donald Jerry Wright, age 63, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 his residence. Known for his fun-loving spirit and goofy nature, Donald was truly one in a million. He was a dependable individual, renowned not only for his intelligence but also for his tough demeanor.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM...

Nov 26, 2025

Peggy Bandy Newsom, 86, of Troy passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at her residence.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church in Troy, with Dr. Robert Nelson officiating. Burial will follow at the First Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Troy. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. –...

Nov 22, 2025

Constance Lorraine Kniffin Lindh, age 89, of Pinehurst, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care.

Born August 4, 1936 in Orange County, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward Darwin and Stella Johnson Kniffin. Constance retired from IBM computers in 1991 where she was the administrative aid for engineering. She enjoyed watching birds,...

Nov 8, 2025

Sandra Kay Peed Young, age 78, of Benson, NC.

To know Sandra was to be welcomed, listened to, loved, and cooked for.

She faced kidney disease with courage and grace, surrounded by her family and many friends. Endowed with quiet strength, inner light, and deep gratitude for the graciousness of God, Sandra lived her life in faith and love until her peaceful...

Nov 6, 2025

Dale L. Bass, age 46, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Rev. Richard Tyson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on...

Nov 6, 2025

Bobby Ray Stoker, 89, of Troy passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

A funeral service will be held Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Candor, officiated by Rev. Todd Roseman. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 9, 2025 from...

Nov 3, 2025

James "Frankie" Frank Mauldin, 71, of Troy passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at his residence.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Southside Cemetery in Troy, officiated by Tony Sedberry. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery. 

Born May 29, 1954, in Montgomery County, he was a son of the...

Oct 25, 2025

Peggy Medlin, age 88, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital.

There are no services planned at this time.

She was born on May 7, 1937, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Walter Monroe and Grace Taylor Moody.

Alongside her career as a teacher, Peggy found joy in various hobbies. She cherished the simple pleasures of life, including...

Oct 19, 2025

Retha Waters Locklear, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this world on October 19, 2025, at Scotland Regional Hospice.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Winfred Blue Cemetery officiated by Pastor Tracy Gross.

 The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

Born on November 16, 1951 in Scotland County,...

Oct 16, 2025

Ryan "Rapahoe" Trent Clark, age 40, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium Chapel, officiated by Dr. Kenneth Bowen and Josh Clark. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on July 30, 1985, in...

Oct 16, 2025

Phillip Lynn Locklear, age 54, passed away on October 16, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Earl Henderson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Born on September 20, 1971, in Scotland County, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Julia Locklear.

Phillip's personality...

Oct 12, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Wright Brayboy, age 65, went to her heavenly home on October 12, 2025. She was an amazing, loving and caring wife, mother, sister, nana and aunt.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2025 at United Christian Faith Holiness Church officiated by Pastor Betty Mears. The family will receive friends at the church from...

Oct 11, 2025

Nicolette “Nicki” A. Crider, of Troy passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 76.

No services are planned at this time.

Born on November 10, 1948, in Travis County, TX, she was the daughter of the late Louis E. and Evelyn I. Menefee McQuillan. Throughout her life, Nicki found joy...

Oct 10, 2025

Ronnie Lee Seabolt, 75, of Troy passed away Friday, October 10th at The Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC surrounded by love and family.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Callicutt Chapel in Troy.

Ron was born on July 4th, 1950 in Spencer, WV as the oldest...

Oct 5, 2025

Ransom Odell McLeod, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, officiated by Randy McLeod, Jr. The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.

Born October 31, 1929, in Montgomery County, he was a son...