Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Darrell Thomas Davis
Dec 31, 2017
Star - Darrell Thomas Davis, age 75, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, in Biscoe.
Mr. Davis was born in Montgomery County on June 30, 1942 to William Arthur Davis and Gladys Little Freeman Davis. He was retired from Fiber Industries in Salisbury.
He is survived by three daughters, Jan Davis of Norwood, Tina Smith of Norwood, and Lauria Burgess of Kings...
Margaret Davis Beitzel
Dec 30, 2017
Star - Margaret “Geraldine” Davis Beitzel, age 72, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Beitzel was born in Montgomery County on May 26, 1945 to Jesse Lee and Dorothy Maxine (Spivey) Davis. She was a retired furniture employee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Ed Davis, Sr.
She is survived by...
Mildred Louise Williams Christy
Dec 23, 2017
Troy - Mildred Louise Williams Christy, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.
Mrs. Christy was born in Cabarrus County on November 23, 1936 to David Daniel and Myrtle (Morris) Williams. She was a retired school system custodian.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Gail Blake and husband, Kenneth, of Troy, and Tammie...
Virgil Ray Cagle
Dec 21, 2017
Seagrove - Virgil Ray Cagle, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst.
Mr. Cagle was born in Montgomery County on February 6, 1933 to Irvin and Ella Vasti Comer Cagle. He was a retired frame shop truck driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Leona Varner...
Clara Blake Williams
Dec 13, 2017
Star - Clara Blake Williams, age 88, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Williams was born in Moore County on September 30, 1929 to Herman and Mary Ila (Boyd) Blake. She was a 45-year employee of Russell Hosiery Mill and Fruit of the Loom.
In addition to...
Marjorie Hanna Crone Demel
Dec 7, 2017
Biscoe - Marjorie Hanna Crone Demel, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Marjorie was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania to James Alexander Crone, Jr. and Betty Ann Pascal Crone. She worked in accounting in furniture.
She is survived by her son, Aaron Demel, of the home and brother, James Crone, of Enterprise, California.
No...
Faye Morgan Allen
Nov 27, 2017
Star - Faye Morgan Allen, age 91, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 at her home.
Mrs. Allen was born in Moore County on February 11, 1926 to Johnny Martin and Anna Jane (Morgan) Morgan. She was retired from Clayson Knitting Co Inc., where she worked in the shipping department. During her lifetime, she was blessed with five generations in her...
Frances Leigh Monroe Kelly
Nov 26, 2017
Biscoe - Frances Leigh Monroe Kelly left her earthly home on November 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Frances was born on December 2, 1927 at the home of her parents in Moore County. She attended Eagle Springs Elementary, West End High School, Montreat College, and Jones Business College.
Frances married Jack Kelly and as a result of...
Virginia Dare Caudill Owens
Nov 23, 2017
Raleigh - Virginia Dare Caudill Owens, age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at her home.
Virginia was born in Montgomery County on January 1, 1932 to Robert Lee and Annie Mae (Shuping) Caudill, Sr.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Tyrell, Woodrow, Poe, Ray, R.L., S.G., Baines, Vance, and Mitchell Caudill.
She was...
Frances Owens Dunn
Nov 7, 2017
Star - Frances Louise Owens Dunn, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Ms. Dunn was born on December 19, 1936 to Edgar and Ruby (Auman) Owens. She was a retired hosiery mill employee.
She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Johnson and Vickie Davis (Marshall), all of Star; two sons, Leslie Davis...
Gracie Clementine Hawks Sechrest
Nov 3, 2017
Seagrove - Gracie Clementine Hawks Sechrest, age 83, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mrs.Sechrest was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 13, 1933 to Edgar Eugene and Annie Mae Akers Hawks. She married her husband, Herman Sechrest, on October 27, 1951. She was a homemaker and seamstress. She fulfilled her life by being...
Silas Harrison Russell
Nov 2, 2017
Star - Silas Harrison Russell, Sr., age 101, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Russell was born in Montgomery County on July 24, 1916 to Charles Harrison and Alice Elmeta (Warren) Russell. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, where he served his country during World War II.
He spent the biggest part of his...
Shirley Dean Byrd Thompson
Nov 1, 2017
Biscoe - Shirley Dean Byrd Thompson, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Montgomery County on March 28, 1938 to George Thomas “Buck” and Bessie (Thompson) Byrd. She was a retired hosiery mill bookkeeper. She had worked at Miss Adventure, Montgomery Hosiery, Pinehurst Furniture, and Edward Tire Company. Her church affiliation...
Allen Donnell Britt
Oct 31, 2017
Troy – Rev. Allen Donnell "Don" Britt, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.
Mr. Britt was born in Montgomery County on December 10, 1936 to Colon Albert and Rosa Evelyn (Allen) Britt. He was a retired minister.
He is survived by an aunt, Sara Crouch, of Rockingham.
A graveside service will be held...
Aitha Evelyn Kennedy
Oct 29, 2017
Star - Aitha Evelyn Kennedy, age 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Kennedy was born in Moore County on December 29, 1924 to John Spinks and Jerusha (Maness) Kennedy. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Charles Lee...
Dorothy Jean Sanders George
Oct 27, 2017
Pleasant Garden - Dorothy Jean Sanders George, age 70, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mrs. George was born in Montgomery County on February 13, 1947 to Aaron Harim and Eron Odessa (Campbell) Sanders. She was a retired registered nurse.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Isabell Huntley, Linda...
Jerry Daniel Bruce
Oct 27, 2017
Seagrove - Jerry Daniel Bruce, Jr., age 50, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at his home.
Mr. Bruce was born in Montgomery County on April 11, 1967 to Jerry Daniel Bruce, Sr. and the late Faye Mildred (Miller) Bruce.
He is survived by one daughter, Erica Powers, of Seagrove; one son, Christopher Bruce, of Seagrove; father, Jerry Daniel Bruce, Sr., of...
Paul Ray McLeod
Oct 25, 2017
Star - Paul Ray McLeod, age 73, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at First Health Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst.
Mr. McLeod was born on December 24, 1943 in Montgomery County to Walter Angus and Mary Beulah (Jackson) McLeod. He was a veteran of the US Army, a supervisor with Uwharrie Lumber, and was a mason at Biscoe Masonic Lodge...
Etta Rea Britt Bailey
Oct 22, 2017
Biscoe - Etta Rea Britt Bailey, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017, at her home.
Mrs. Bailey was born in Moore County on September 28, 1934 to James Elijah and Gladys Britt Britt. She was a 1952 graduate of Biscoe High School. She began her career at Carolina Power and Light. In 1962, East Montgomery welcomed its first classes...
Minnie Leona Nichols
Oct 20, 2017
Star - Minnie Leona Nichols, age 90 passed away Friday October 20, 2017 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Minnie was born April 21, 1927 in Montgomery County to Kennie Delbert and Bertie Ellen Hurley Nichols.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.
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