Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Judith Blue Simmons
Oct 7, 2023
Judith Blue Simmons, 79, of Candor, passed away on October 7, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.Judith was born on April 7, 1944, in Moore County to John and Edith Harris Blue. She dedicated many years of her life to the textile industry, working as a secretary until her retirement.She was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry Blue, Johnny Blue,...
Dianne Freeman Behrendt
Sep 12, 2023
Dianne Freeman Behrendt, 77, of Candor, passed away on September 12, 2023, at her home. Dianne was born in Randolph County on March 21, 1946, to Vestal and Flossie Auman Freeman. She had a long and dedicated career, working with the NC Department of Corrections and retiring from the Sheriff's Department in New Hanover County.In addition to her parents, Dianne...
Holly Elaine Sheffield
Sep 5, 2023
Holly Elaine Sheffield, 28, of Seagrove, passed away on September 5, 2023.
Holly was born in Montgomery County on July 11, 1995, to James and Lisa Davidson Sheffield.
She is survived by her daughter Paisley Richardson of the home; fiancé Jacob Richardson "Mudflap" of the home; parents James and Lisa Sheffield of Seagrove; sister Jamie Sheffield of Fayetteville; and paternal...
Warren John Carlson
Aug 27, 2023
Warren John Carlson, 79,of Glen Ridge, NJ, passed away on Sunday, August 27th at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Warren was born on July 11, 1944 to C. Wilbur and Jean Higley Carlson in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Glen Ridge High School, class of 1962 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Montclair State College with...
Connie Williamson Hughes
Aug 27, 2023
Connie Alice Williamson Hughes, 83, of Biscoe, passed away on August 27, 2023.
Connie was born on May 9, 1940, in Randolph County to Arthur and Inez Singleton Williamson. Connie attended Big Oak Church of God and was a retired sewer for a clothing manufacturer.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny...
Bobby "Gene" Jackson
Aug 16, 2023
Bobby "Gene" Jackson, 75, of Biscoe, passed away on August 16, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Gene was born in Moore County on July 21, 1948, to Theodore and Nellie Taylor Jackson. Gene served in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud veteran. He was also a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church.Gene is survived by...
William Bradley Davis
Aug 14, 2023
William Bradley Davis, 59, of Star, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his home.
Brad was born in Montgomery County on May 23, 1964, to Raymond and Jenny Russell Davis. Brad was a retired construction worker with DR Reynolds. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as, hunting, riding four wheelers and fishing.
He is survived by his parents Raymond...
Leonard Dexter Kellis
Aug 8, 2023
Leonard Dexter Kellis, 56, of Seagrove, passed away on August 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Leonard was born in Montgomery County on February 23,1967, to Leonard Nelson Kellis and Frances Harris Kellis Callicutt. Leonard started work at Rusmont Hosiery Mill as a maintenance worker and he proudly served in the Army National Guard for six...
Roger Dale Britt
Aug 2, 2023
Roger Dale Britt, 73, of Biscoe, passed away on August 2, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Roger was born on May 16, 1950, in Montgomery County to Charlie and Lena Blake Britt. He worked at Clayson's Knitting for several years and then a Walmart.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Poston Britt of the home and daughter...
Beatrice "Bea" Lee Sexton
Aug 1, 2023
Beatrice "Bea" Lee Sexton, 74, of Candor, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Bea was born on February 25, 1949, in Richmond County to Henry and Ada Britt Lee.
Bea was a loving, devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all that knew her. She had a true...
Robert "Bobby" Lambeth Foushee
Jul 25, 2023
Robert Lambeth "Bobby" Foushee, 70, of Biscoe, passed away on July 25, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Reid Heart Center.
Bobby was born in Montgomery County on December 28, 1952, to Ernest Nelson and Mary Helen Lambeth Foushee Sr. Bobby was the co-owner and manager of Biscoe Supply for many years and he enjoyed playing the drums for...
Georgia Shofe Dunn
Jul 21, 2023
Georgia Shofe Dunn, 98, of Troy, passed away on July 21, 2023, at her home.
Georgia was born on November 9, 1924, in Guilford County to Henry and Hassie Beane Shofe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons John Dunn and Joseph Dunn.
She is survived by her daughter Lois Brady of Bennett; sons...
Catherine "Cathy" Mills Davis
Jul 19, 2023
Catherine "Cathy" Mills Davis, 71, of Seagrove, passed away on July 19, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Cathy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 25, 1951, to Donald and Helen Boggs Mills.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Davis and sister Carla.
Cathy is survived by her sons Kevin Battle (Angie) of Perrysburg, OH...
Karol Lee Parsons
Jul 18, 2023
Karol Lee Parsons, 85, of Candor, passed away on July 18, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Karol was born on January 3, 1938, in Montgomery County to David Harrison and Bessie Long Parsons. He was a US Army veteran and managed J&M Grill for many years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his...
David "Tony" Parsons
Jul 18, 2023
David "Tony" Parsons, 80, of Candor, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Autumn Care.
Tony was born on April 1, 1943, in Montgomery County to David Samuel and Martha Catherine Floyd Parsons. He graduated from Candor High School and furthered his education at High Point University, majoring in Business. Tony then went to work for Burlington Industries.
Tony loved...
Mandy Dawn Frye
Jul 13, 2023
Mandy Dawn Frye, age 45 of Robbins, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC.
Mandy was born on May 18, 1978, to Ricky Laine Brown Sr. and Phyllis Darlene Lisenby in Moore County, NC. She was a homemaker.
Mandy is survived by her father, Ricky L Brown, Sr. (Barbara) of Star; mother,...
Bennie Edward Sheffield
Jun 25, 2023
Bennie Edward Sheffield, 92, of Biscoe, passed away on June 25, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Bennie was born on September 17, 1930, in Moore County to Celia Sheffield. He was a US Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Myrick Sheffield and son Wayne Sheffield.
He is survived by...
Connie Sue Varney Lisenby
Jun 16, 2023
Connie Sue Varney Lisenby, 71, of Star, passed away on June 16, 2023, at her home.
Connie was born on July 16, 1951, in Pikeville, KY to Lonnie and Emma Jean Varney.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Edward Lisenby.
She is survived by her husband James Lisenby of the home; son Steven...
Martha Odom Chriscoe
Jun 12, 2023
Martha Elizabeth Odom Chriscoe, age 90, of Seagrove, passed away on June 12, 2023, at her home.
Martha was born on September 25, 1932, in Montgomery County to Charlie and Lola Pickard Odom.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Graham Chriscoe, son Michael Chriscoe, brothers Edward Odom, C.A. Odom, Oakland Odom, L.R. Odom,...
Morgan Wayne Williamson
Jun 9, 2023
Morgan Wayne "Windy" Williamson, of Foxfire, passed away on June 9, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 85.
Mr. Williamson was born on July 1, 1937, in Alamance County to Jesse and Mary Morgan Williamson Sr. He graduated from NC State University in 1968 and later served in the US Air Force before joining the Department...
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