Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Della Hancock Gillis
Jul 17, 2024
Della Hancock Gillis, age 88, of Seagrove, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.
Mrs. Gillis was born on June 26, 1936, in Montgomery County to Remus and Maude McNeill Hancock. Della worked in the hosiery mill for many years then later went to work at Black & Decker until her retirement and she was a member...
Ramona Freeman Kivett
Jul 13, 2024
Ramona Freeman Kivett passed away peacefully at Westwood Health & Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
She was a lively 95 years old. Ramona enjoyed vacations to Atlantic Beach, spending time with family, and caring for her pets. She never wanted a stray to go hungry.Ramona was born to Neill W. Freeman & Thelma J. Freeman on October 25, 1928,...
Samuel Lee Davis Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
Samuel Lee Davis Jr., 72, of Biscoe, passed away on July 11, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Sam was born on August 30, 1951, in Montgomery County. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the NC Department of Transportation. Sam was a NASCAR fan and an avid coin and rock collector.
He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and...
Patricia Cagle Ray
Jul 9, 2024
Patricia Cagle Ray, age 81, of Seagrove, passed away on July 9, 2024, at her residence.
Patricia was born in Moore County on February 25, 1943, to Lindsey and Josie Hancock Cagle. She graduated from Westmore Highschool in 1961 and was the valedictorian of her class and later on she supported her husband in their pottery business.
In addition to her parents,...
Willis Attlee Strider
Jul 5, 2024
Willis Attlee Strider, age 83, of Star, passed away on July 5, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Strider was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1940, to Nathan and Della Sheffield Strider. Willis dedicated his career to being an electrician before retiring.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Lee Engle and sister Mary Chunn...
Angie Lynn Blackmon
Jun 24, 2024
Angie Lynn Blackmon, age 49, of Biscoe died on June 24, 2024 at Moore Regional Hospital.
Angie was born on July 23, 1974, in Montgomery County. She was employed by Moore County Finance in Carthage.
Angie will be lovingly remembered as a person who had a hug for everyone she met and her beautiful smile. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister,...
Betty Jane Williams Simmons
Jun 23, 2024
Betty Jane Williams Simmons, age 84, of Eagle Springs, passed away on June 23, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Betty was born on May 25, 1940, in Moore County to Madison and Maggie Freeman Williams. Betty was a member of Providence Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie...
Doris Stewart Goodwin
Jun 22, 2024
Doris Jane Stewart Goodwin, age 91, of Biscoe, passed away on June 22, 2024, at her residence.
She was born on November 11, 1932, in Montgomery County to the late Tommy and Hattie Kennedy Stewart. Doris found joy in watching Westerns and NASCAR and cherished the time spent with her friends and loved ones.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded...
Lorine "Susie" Hinson Coggins
Jun 11, 2024
On June 11, 2024, after a long-fought battle with cancer, God said, my child, your battle is over and took Lorine home to be with Him. She was a loving mother, super grandmother, and an awesome great grandmother.
Lorine loved singing in the church choir, planting flowers, making flower arrangements for the church, and Memorial Day. She loved spending time with...
Lois Marie Mabe Martin
Jun 6, 2024
Lois Marie Mabe Martin, age 95, of Star, passed away on June 6, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Marie was born on December 6, 1928, in Montgomery County to Sandy Theodore and Susie Allen Mabe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Martin, brothers Leon Mabe, Don Mabe and Johnny Mabe and sister Vienna...
John Paul "Johnny" McIntosh Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
John Paul “Johnny” McIntosh Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 1st surrounded by his loving family at the age of 70.
Johnny was born September 1,1953 to the late Fairy and John Paul McIntosh Sr. A hardworking family man, he lived a full and happy life in Star, NC. He attended East Montgomery High School where he was a member of...
Charlon Marion McNeill
May 29, 2024
Charlon Marion McNeill, age 64, of Seagrove, passed away on May 29, 2024, at her residence.
Charlon was born on February 20, 1960, in Randolph County to Charles and Ilene Callahan Marion. Charlon dedicated many years of her life as the owner and office manager for McNeill's Frame Shop. She found joy in crafting and had a love for flowers. Above...
Amy Davis Hurley
May 26, 2024
Amy Caroline Davis Hurley, age 91, of Troy, passed away on May 26, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Amy was born on January 3, 1933, in Montgomery County to Ira and Martha Elizabeth Brewer Davis. She dedicated over 50 years working alongside her husband, Paul, at Hurley Ornamental Iron Works. Amy found joy in cooking, gardening, canning, and beekeeping.
In addition to...
Melvin James Brown
May 24, 2024
Melvin James Brown, age 78, of Seagrove, passed away on May 24, 2024, at his residence.
Mr. Brown was born on May 6, 1946, to Arelindo and Iva Comer Brown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Pattie Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Brown of the home; daughters Dee Anna Johnson (Allen) of Bear...
Johnny Rufus Mabe
May 19, 2024
Johnny Rufus Mabe, 84, of Biscoe, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1939, in Montgomery County to the late Sandy Theodore and Susie Allen Mabe. Johnny loved to play golf and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Mr. Mabe was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma "Peggy" Mabe, his son Johnny Lendon...
Frances Rose Kellam
May 18, 2024
Beth "Frances" Rose Kellam, age 91, of Candor, passed away on May 18, 2024, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.Mrs. Kellam was born on December 14, 1932, in Montgomery County to Carson and Bertha Allen Rose. She was a member of Long Hill Baptist Church and found joy in activities such as reading and fishing.In addition to her parents, she is...
Ernest Lee Davis
Apr 30, 2024
Ernest Lee Davis, age 68, of Asheboro, passed away on April 30, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1956, in Alamance County to Wade and Martha Simmons Davis. He was a very well loved member of Westfield Baptist Church in Trinity with Pastor Garry Reeder.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brian Davis.He is...
Lois Mae McKenzie
Apr 28, 2024
Lois Mae McKenzie, age 70, of Robbins, passed away on April 28, 2024, at her home.
Lois was born in Montgomery County on January 24, 1954, to Lawrence and Esther Freeman McKenzie.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Callicutt.
She is survived by her nieces, Renee Diaz and Christy McKenzie, as well as nine great...
Johnny "JE" Edward Britt
Apr 24, 2024
Johnny "JE" Edward Britt, age 77, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Peak Resources in Carthage. Born on March 31, 1947, in Moore County to Edward and Viola Dunn Britt.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Britt, grandson, Dalton Shane Smith and nephew, James Mashburn.He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Suddreth...
James Kenneth McQueen Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
James Kenneth McQueen Sr., age 92, of Star, passed away on April 20, 2024, at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.
Mr. McQueen was born in Montgomery County on June 25, 1931, to Eli and Bessie Cagle McQueen. He was a retired textile worker and a proud US Army and Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He loved to read and...
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