Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Albert Edward Higdon
Jan 23, 2019
Star - Albert Edward Higdon, age 82, formerly of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mr. Higdon was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 15, 1936, to Albert Edward and Katie Higdon. He was retired from Cyclone Roofing in Matthews where he was a supervisor for many years and was an avid golfer.
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Shirley Ann Freeman
Jan 23, 2019
Troy - Shirley Ann Freeman, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at her residence.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Montgomery County on September 14, 1941, to Cecil W. and Edith Inez Twitty Freeman. She was a retired hosiery mill employee and a member of New Birth Church of the Living God in Biscoe.
In addition to her parents, she...
William Frederick Staples
Jan 22, 2019
Star - William Frederick "Fred" Staples, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his home.
Mr. Staples was born in Lynchburg, VA, on January 4, 1940, to Willie Lewis and Ruby Arina Bragg Staples. He was retired from the Foundry, where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during...
Sherman Willard Krake
Jan 21, 2019
Biscoe - Sherman W. Krake, age 87, formerly of New London, WI went to his Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Sherman was born in New London, WI, on March 16, 1931, to his parents, Luther and Emma Rousseau Krake. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a well driller and built grain elevators for...
Faye Carolyn Greene
Jan 17, 2019
Asheboro - Faye Carolyn Greene, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst with her loved ones present.
Faye was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1950 to Clayton Greene and Lolene Bowman Greene. She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 1969 and UNC Pembroke in 1976. She earned her Master’s Degree...
Paul Edward Hussey, Sr.
Jan 12, 2019
Biscoe - Paul Edward Hussey, Sr., age 90, grew up in the Moore County area of Robbins, NC. As a young man, he developed a love for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.
Paul enlisted in the Army as a young man and was very proud of his military service for his country. He became a Staff...
Jimmy Lee Davis
Jan 10, 2019
Candor - Jimmy Lee Davis, age 84, formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.
Mr. Davis was born in Montgomery County on October 2, 1934, to Paul Edward and Mary Elizabeth Green Davis. He was a master custom cabinetmaker by trade and his finished work can...
Coy Alvis Jackson
Jan 8, 2019
Biscoe - Coy Alvis Jackson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his home
Mr. Jackson was born in Montgomery County on March 22, 1920, to William Franklin and Lanora Elizabeth Leach Jackson. He was retired from Springs Inc Aileen Plant and was a member of Biscoe Presbyterian Church. He loved gardening and was an avid baseball...
Calla Jewel Chrisco Hussey
Jan 3, 2019
Star - Calla Jewel Chrisco Hussey, age 86, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home.
Mrs. Hussey was born in Moore County on July 9, 1932, to Vernon Theodore and Gladys Presnell Chrisco. She was a wonderful homemaker, a life-long and faithful member of Star United Methodist Church and...
Sherry Ann Smith
Dec 29, 2018
Biscoe - Sherry Ann Smith, age 53, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018, at her home.
Miss Smith was born in Mecklenburg County on September 26, 1965. She was a LPN.
She is survived by her mother, Rebecca Bagley Gibbs, of Troy; sister, B.J. Callicutt and husband, Dustin, of Troy; niece, Harper Callicutt and nephew, Keighan Marshall.
A memorial service will be held...
James Clayton "J.C." Williams
Dec 22, 2018
Biscoe - James Clayton "J.C." Williams, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at his home.
Mr. Williams was born in Richmond County on July 6, 1923, to Lida W. Maness. He was a Sunday school teacher for 55 years. He retired from Springs Mill with 40 years of service and was a WWII veteran of the US Army.
In addition...
Johnny Reid Greene
Dec 21, 2018
Biscoe - Johnny Reid Greene, age 71, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Mr. Greene was born in Montgomery County on December 31, 1946, to Dewey and Mildred Davis Greene. He was retired from Joyce's Frame Shop and was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He...
Claude Cleveland Wallace, Jr.
Dec 7, 2018
Star - Claude Cleveland Wallace, Jr., age 74, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, at Hospice of the Piedmont.
Mr. Wallace was born in Moore County on September 13, 1944, to Claude Cleveland Wallace, Sr. and Annie Mae Maness Wallace. He was a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church and was a retired hosiery mill employee with 45 years of service.
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James David Asbill, Jr.
Dec 7, 2018
Biscoe - James David Asbill, Jr., age 73, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst
Mr. Asbill was born in Moore County on March 20, 1945, to James David Asbill, Sr. and Lelia Dowd Blake Asbill. He was a life-long and faithful member of Biscoe Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Biscoe Fire Department for...
Jerry Bester Latham, Sr.
Dec 6, 2018
Star - Jerry Bester Latham, Sr., age 75, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mr. Latham was born in Randolph County on November 22, 1943, to Wilson Eames Latham, Sr. and Shaye Ardena Luther Latham. He was a retired logger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billie Joe...
Joe Carson Dawkins
Nov 28, 2018
Biscoe - Joe Carson Dawkins, age 61, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at his residence.
Mr. Dawkins was born in Montgomery County on June 20, 1957, to Garl and Sarah Ellen Asbill Dawkins. He was a 30-year veteran of Biscoe Fire Department, where he served as assistant chief. He was a 32-year employee of TSI and was affiliated with Rocky...
John Gainey Britt, Jr.
Nov 27, 2018
Star - John Gainey "J.G." Britt, Jr., age 93, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at FirstHealth Hospice Palliative Care.
Mr. Britt was born in Montgomery County on November 21, 1925, to John Gainey Britt, Sr. and Viola Ector Eaton Britt. He was a member of Star Presbyterian Church and served as treasurer for many years. He was a retired farmer...
Norman Lins Hall, Jr.
Nov 23, 2018
Ellerbe - Norman Lins Hall, Jr., age 69, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mr. Hall was born in Guilford County on November 20, 1949, to Norman Lins Hall, Sr. and Annie C. Kennedy Hall. He was a retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife,...
Marjorie Ree Strider Frye
Nov 22, 2018
Biscoe - Marjorie Ree Strider Frye, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Frye was born in Montgomery County on December 10, 1931, to Cicero Hammer Strider, Sr. and Mary Lena Belch Strider. She was a member of Page Memorial UMC, a retired cafeteria worker, and a den leader for Cub...
Valeria Dunn Greene
Nov 11, 2018
Star - Valeria Dunn Greene, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation in Biscoe.
Mrs. Greene was born in Montgomery County on July 31, 1925 to Bill and Fannie Williams Dunn. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was retired from Russell Hosiery Mill with 40 plus years of employment.
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