All Obituaries

Gertrude Ikner, age 87 of Laurinburg passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The family will have a time of visitation for family and friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Richard Boles Funeral Service.  No other services are planned.                         

Mallory Scott Lockey was called to her Heavenly home in the late hour of June 5, 2026, at the young age of 31 after a courageous battle with cancer.   She lived her life to be a blessing to all those she encountered.  A loving wife, wonderful mother, precious daughter, sister and devoted friend who will profoundly be missed by all of her loved ones. She was born September 29, 1994, in Rockingham, NC, daughter of Erin Swails Ray and Bobby Scott.  She proudly earned her ...

Dorothy Locklear was born September 29, 1941 in Scotland County, North Carolina.  She departed this life for her Heavenly home on June 5, 2026 at the age of 84. Her 84 years on earth were truly a demonstration on how to show love, kindness and how to be a mother figure towards others.  These qualities reflected over her life.   She created a loving home filled with patience, love, support and she always had a listening ear.  She loved to cook and get pampered on ...

Janie Carol Fields Dickens of Laurinburg, NC departed this life for her Heavenly home at the age of 75 on June 3, 2026. She was the loving daughter of the late Ralph Cleo Fields, Sr. and the late Betty Ruth Williamson Fields, born January 24, 1951 in Scotland County, NC. Janie’s passion for helping others led to a fulfilling career in nursing with Scotland Memorial Hospital and Heavenly Touch Home Health for many dedicated years until retiring. She loved serving the Lord and was a ...

James “Carl” English of Bennettsville, South Carolina departed this life at the age of 80 on June 2, 2026. He was born May 4, 1946 in Scotland County, NC, loving son of the late Lonnie and Litlie Paul English. Carl was the owner/operator of English Pine Needles for many years until retiring. He faithfully served as a member of the Ghio Church of God of Prophecy. Carl was a hard worker who enjoyed being outside tending to his garden, working on the tractors, and especially coon ...

Doris Bowie Milligan, age 98 of Laurinburg passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. Doris Was born May 10, 1928 in Abbeville, SC. Daughter of the late Olin Aiken Bowie and the late Claudia Simpson Bowie. Doris loved her work in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed flowers, floral arranging, painting, and earlier years enjoyed working in her yard and gardens. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James ...

Louise Ann Fertsch Manzo, age 76 of Laurinburg, NC passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born in Mineola, New York on January 19, 1950, loving daughter of the late Robert and Rose Failgate Fertsch. Louise worked in the food industry as a restaurant manager for many devoted years and loved working with her late husband, Anthony when she was able. She enjoyed working around the house and taking care of her beloved cats. Louise loved her family and enjoyed the many memories they ...

Linda Elizabeth Herrmann Lombardi of Maxton, NC, formerly of New York, passed away at the age of 76 of May 31, 2026. She was born August 22, 1949 in New York, New York, loving daughter of the late Earle Joseph Hermann and the late Evelyn Lorrane Forbes. Linda worked as an operator for a telephone company in New York for many dedicated years. While living in North Carolina she enjoyed helping others within the Helping Hands Ministry. Linda will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved ...

Owen Lawrence Bruner, son of Jerry and Leslie Bruner, passed away at the age of 35 on May 27, 2026.  Owen had a kind heart and a compassionate spirit, and he loved deeply. Owen had an extensive knowledge of world and military history, an eclectic taste in music, and a fondness for all things outdoors. He was an enthusiastic conservationist. He felt most at home in the mountains of North Carolina. A lifetime hobbyist, Owen had found keen interest in topics ranging from Warhammer 40K to ...

David “Mickey” Michael Jay loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend departed this life at the age of 79 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was the only son of the late David William Jay and the late Margaret Gunter Jay, born February 14, 1947 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mickey was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a talented self-employed contractor helping many families throughout the years. Mickey was a faithful member of East Laurinburg Baptist Church ...