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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas

Jane Elizabeth Skeen

Jane Elizabeth Skeen

Nov 30, 2021

Seagrove- Jane “Betsy” Skeen, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital.

She was born in Randolph County on September 7, 1954, to Charles Liston and Mary Dennis Boling. She was retired from Georgia Pacific and served on the Lexington Police Department from 1977-1982.  She loved flowers and her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her...

Claris Hartis

Claris Hartis

Nov 27, 2021

Jettie Claris Hartis, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital.

She was born in Montgomery County on August 28, 1935, to Paul Jones and Verlie Hall Mabe. She was a retired Hospital Administrative Assistant, and she loved her nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Bobby Ray Auman and...

Dwight Erwin Saunders

Dwight Erwin Saunders

Nov 23, 2021

Dwight Erwin Saunders, 74, died peacefully in his sleep November 22, 2021 in Clinton, NC.  Son of the late Sterling Price Saunders and Ora Melton Saunders of Biscoe, NC.  He was the husband of Beverly Williamson Saunders of Clinton, NC and Lake Tillery, NC.

Dwight graduated from East Montgomery High School in Biscoe (1965), and after two active tours in Vietnam...

John David Gwyn

John David Gwyn

Nov 23, 2021

Robbins- John David Gwyn, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at First Health Hospice in Pinehurst.

Mr. Gwyn was born in Moore County on December 1, 1951, to John Henry and Lucille Jordan Gwyn.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Clara Brewer Gwyn.

He is survived by his son John Mark Gwyn of Robbins, sister...

Shirley Ann Latham

Shirley Ann Latham

Nov 23, 2021

Star- Shirley Ann Latham, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional in Pinehurst.

She was born in Moore County on February 20, 1942, to Berkley Spencer and Lula Cagle Davis. She was a retired hosiery mill worker.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Leon Latham and daughter Angie...

Jessie Mae Caudill

Jessie Mae Caudill

Nov 22, 2021

Jessie Mae Caudill, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Autumn Care.

Jessie was born in Montgomery County on April 16, 1928, to Lorenzo and Mary Glascoe McCaskill.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband Vance Shuping Caudill and son Mike Caudill.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Allen of Apex; son Eddie Caudill (Karen)...

Lewis Joseph Yow

Lewis Joseph Yow

Nov 13, 2021

Troy- Lewis Joseph Yow, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Yow was born in Moore County on December 29, 1942, to Walter Boyce and Josie Ann Williamson Yow.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded by brothers, Olen Yow, Harold Yow, Walter Yow, Franklin Yow, Edward Yow, and Lacy Yow, sister Lela Yow.

Mr....

Barbara McDuffie Freeman

Barbara McDuffie Freeman

Nov 7, 2021

Seagrove- Barbara Louise McDuffie Freeman, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Mrs. Freeman was born in Randolph County on September 30, 1943, to Charles Clyde and Myrtie Maie Nichols McDuffie. Barbara was a retired Phlebotomist. She was employed by Capel, Inc. of Troy for 32 years. She enjoyed performing gospel music for many years in Montgomery County.

In addition...

Tryon Blaine Lambert

Tryon Blaine Lambert

Oct 29, 2021

Biscoe- Tryon Blaine Lambert, age 35, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.

He was born in Moore County on May 7, 1986, to Eddie Ray Lambert and Sherry Davis Lambert.

He is preceded in death by his father and step mother, Janice Lambert.

He is survived by his mother, Sherry Davis Lambert of the home, and son Taylon Lambert of Flordia.

Services are pending...

Daisy Hussey Dunn

Daisy Hussey Dunn

Oct 28, 2021

Star- Daisy Hussey Dunn, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 28,2021 at Autumn Care.

Mrs. Dunn was born in Moore County on February 17, 1932, to Levi and Aggie Maness Hussey.  She was a retired machine operator for Midstate Plastic.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dunn and an infant son and brothers,...

Leon Lee Callicutt

Leon Lee Callicutt

Oct 26, 2021

Troy- Leon Lee Callicutt, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Mr. Callicutt was born in Montgomery County on February 26, 1937, to Lexie Lee and Edna Mae Callicutt. 

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Richardson Callicutt of the home; sons, Doug Callicutt (Angel) of Biscoe...

Billie Grey Shirlen

Billie Grey Shirlen

Oct 11, 2021

Biscoe- Billie Grey Dunn Shirlen, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Pinehurst Health & Rehabilitation in Pinehurst.

Mrs. Shirlen was born in Montgomery County on September 7, 1942, to Raleigh E. and Josie Davis Dunn, Sr.  She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Star.

She is...

Doris Callicutt Needham

Doris Callicutt Needham

Oct 9, 2021

Star- Doris Callicutt Needham, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Alpine Heath & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

Mrs. Needham was born in Montgomery County on May 17, 1934, to Samuel and Mattie Ethel Yarboro Callicutt.  She retired from Montgomery Memorial as a CNA and continued to work as a in home caregiver.  She loved taking care of people.

In addition to...

Jack Milton Kern Jr.

Jack Milton Kern Jr.

Oct 8, 2021

Star- Jack Milton Kern, Jr., age 59, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Jack Kern was born in Montgomery County on May 15, 1962, to Jack Milton Kern Sr. and Louise Deaton King. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack M. Kern Sr. and stepfather, Ronald King.

He is survived by his...

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