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Obituaries

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

Foster Lee Williams

Foster Lee Williams

Mar 10, 2024

Foster Lee Williams, 97, of Eagle Springs, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10,2024.



He was born on May 22, 1926, in Montgomery County, NC to James Lucian and Estella Williamson Williams. Foster grew up in Moore County and attended Eagle Springs School and was a graduate of West End High School, Class of 1944.



One of eleven children, Foster was...

Jesse Alexander Beitzel

Jesse Alexander Beitzel

Mar 1, 2024

Jesse Alexander Beitzel, age 25, of Star, passed away on March 1, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Jesse was born on July 16, 1998, in Moore County, to Jesse Mack Beitzel and Pamela Mashburn Beitzel.



He is survived by his father, Jesse Mack Beitzel (fiancé, Kelsy Wicker) of Star; mother, Pamela Mashburn Beitzel of Star; brother, Connor Beitzel of Star; sisters,...

Ella Greene Batten

Ella Greene Batten

Feb 16, 2024

Ella Greene Batten, age 90, of Biscoe, passed away on February 16, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.



We have been lucky enough to have had the Greatest Christian mother who ever lived, to love us and guide us through life. She always instilled in us to be goers and doers. She brought us up in church every time the doors...

Shirley Sanders Garner

Shirley Sanders Garner

Feb 13, 2024

Shirley Sanders Garner, age 73, of Eagle Springs, passed away on February 13, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice.

Shirley was born in Moore County on June 2, 1950, to Calvin and Annie Morgan Sanders. She dedicated many years of her life working in the textile industry before retiring.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Williams.

She...

Rachel Davis Brewer

Rachel Davis Brewer

Jan 30, 2024

Rachel Earleen Davis Brewer, age 96, of Star, passed away on January 30, 2024, at her home.



Rachel lived a long, full life and loved the Lord all the days of her life.



Rachel was born in Moore County on March 3, 1927, to Alsey and Daphne Sheffield Davis. She was a member of Dover Baptist Church, in which she was the oldest member,...

Eric Lee Sturdivant

Eric Lee Sturdivant

Jan 26, 2024

Eric Lee Sturdivant, age 39, of Star, passed away on January 26, 2024.



Eric was born on August 28, 1984, in Moore County to Roger and Mary Sheffield Sturdivant.



He is survived by his son, Riley Sturdivant and daughter, Addilyn Sturdivant; parents, Roger and Mary Sturdivant of Robbins; and brothers, Cody Sturdivant (Sherry) of Star, and Jonah Sturdivant of Robbins.



A funeral service...

Linda Saunders Maness

Linda Saunders Maness

Jan 24, 2024

Linda Mae Saunders Maness, age 68, passed away on January 24, 2024, at her home.



Linda was born on March 10, 1955, in Montgomery County to Lemley Hayes and Channie Cagle Saunders.  Linda enjoyed cooking and spending time with her husband and grandchildren.



In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her sisters, Nancy Cagle and Doris Williams.



She is...

Ellen Newsome Brown

Ellen Newsome Brown

Jan 3, 2024

Ellen Newsome Brown, age 100, former resident of Montgomery County died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Abernethy Laurels, Newton, North Carolina.

Born March 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Newsome and Eliza Robbins Newsome. She was married to the late Kermit Glenn Brown.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Ray O’Brien...

Melvin "Anthony" Auman

Melvin "Anthony" Auman

Dec 26, 2023

Melvin Wade "Anthony" Auman, age 40, passed away on December 26, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

He was born on September 17, 1983, in Montgomery County to Michael and Jeanette Singleton Auman Sr.He is survived by his son, Payton Auman and girlfriend, Haley Maness; his father, Michael Auman Sr. (Barbara) of Seagrove; his brother, Michael Auman Jr. (Wendi)...

Rebecca Gibbs

Rebecca Gibbs

Dec 25, 2023

Rebecca Wylene Bagley Gibbs, age 78, of Mt. Gilead, passed away on December 25, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1945 in Mecklenburg County, the daughter of John and Mattie Bagley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gibbs; daughter, Sherry Ann Smith; brothers, Harvey Bagley, and Walt Bagley; sisters, Marilyn Wilder,...

Daniel Thomas Baldwin

Daniel Thomas Baldwin

Dec 21, 2023

Daniel Thomas "Papa" Baldwin, 71, of Seagrove, passed away on December 21, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Daniel was born on March 15, 1952, in Anderson, SC to John and Betty Cheek Baldwin. Daniel proudly served in the US Marines.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher McCaskill.

He is survived by his...

Margaret Latham Burr

Margaret Latham Burr

Dec 18, 2023

Margaret Aileen Latham Burr, 76, of Troy, passed away on December 18, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional.Margaret was born on October 9, 1947, in Montgomery County to James and Mary Hogan Latham.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Calvin Burr, brothers, DC Latham, Dallas Latham, and Johnny Latham.She is survived by her sons,...

Lawrence Irving Tate

Lawrence Irving Tate

Dec 14, 2023

Lawrence Irving Tate, age 94, of Star, peacefully passed away at home on December 14, 2023.

Lawrence was born on July 26, 1929, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Willie and Edna Jackson Tate.

Lawrence served his country with pride as a member of the US Navy. Following his military service, he went on to become a manager at Lindsley Lumber. He...

Donald Ray Davis

Donald Ray Davis

Dec 10, 2023

Donald "Don" Ray Davis, age 74, gained his heavenly home on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

Don was born in Troy, NC on June 21, 1949, he was the son of Barney and Ruby Allen Davis.

He owned and operated Modern Shell in Seagrove for 10 years before working at Mid-State Plastics for 10 years as well. Later on, he...

Paul James Stewart

Paul James Stewart

Dec 9, 2023

Paul James Stewart, age 88, of Biscoe, passed away on December 9, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Paul was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1934, to Jamie and Pearl Martin Stewart. He served honorably in the US Army and dedicated many years of his life working at Stewarts Garage. Later on, he transitioned to the Town...

Lois Parker Craven

Lois Parker Craven

Dec 9, 2023

Lois May Parker Craven, age 60, of Ellerbe, passed away on December 9, 2023, at her home.

Lois was born on March 5, 1963, in Montgomery County to Marvin and Isabelle Sanders Parker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Bullins and brother Jimmy Parker, as well as Abbie Lowdermilk.

She is survived...

Edward Frederick McCallum, Jr.

Edward Frederick McCallum, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

Edward Frederick McCallum, Jr., age 73, passed away on December 7, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.Edward was born on December 14, 1949, in Montgomery County to Edward and Minnie Burkhead McCallum, Sr. He proudly served his country as a US Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Parsons.He is survived by his son, Edward "Eddie"...

Earl Ray Williams

Earl Ray Williams

Dec 4, 2023

Earl Ray Williams, age 82, of Aberdeen, passed away on December 4, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

He was born in Moore County on May 28, 1941, to Ralph and Bertha Sheffield Williams. Earl had a passion for woodworking, cars, and fishing.He is survived by his wife Janet Littleton Williams of the home; daughter Emily Williams; sons Ricky...

Patsy (Pat) Presnell Voncannon

Patsy (Pat) Presnell Voncannon

Dec 3, 2023

Patsy (Pat) Carol Presnell Voncannon, 80, of Asheboro passed away December 3, 2023.A private graveside service was held and officiated by Pastor Bruce Dickerson and Pastor Sammy McNeill.Pat was preceded in death by her daughter Jamie and her husband James Raeford Voncannon.  She is survived by her children: sons, Wesley Christian, Mark Christian, daughters, Hope Harrelson, and Glenda Hamilton, and...

Carol Lee Poole

Carol Lee Poole

Dec 3, 2023

Carol Lee Poole, 77, of Biscoe, passed away on December 3, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House. Carol was born in 1946 and was the son of Walter and Etta Poole of Star.  Carol was preceded in death by his wife Maxine, his parents, and his brother Lonnie.  Carol is survived by his partner Kerry Hensley of Biscoe and his three...

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