Obituaries

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

Richard Allen Molina

Richard Allen Molina

May 4, 2025

Richard Allen Molina, age 55, of Star, passed away on May 4, 2025, at his home.

Richard was born on February 22, 1970, in Bryan, Texas to Alfredo and Julia Cruz Molina. He had a love for cooking and he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.



He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Libby" Molina and granddaughter...

Dorothy Carol Davis

Dorothy Carol Davis

Apr 29, 2025

Dorothy Carol Davis, age 81, of Liberty, NC, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro with family at her side.

Dorothy was born on November 24, 1943, in Montgomery County to Daniel Webster and Exie Mae Page Davis. Dorothy worked most of her career in the textile industry at Clayson's Knitting. She loved nature, flowers,...

Wayne Nicholas Nall

Wayne Nicholas Nall

Apr 27, 2025

Wayne Nicholas Nall, age 87, of Star, North Carolina went to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, where he reunited with his wife Colleen and sons Eugene and Johnny.

Wayne was born on August 25th, 1937, in Moore County to Daniel and Ina Nall. Throughout Wayne’s life he worked in textiles. He finished out his career with 25 plus...

Jo Ann Brewer Allen Moore

Jo Ann Brewer Allen Moore

Apr 12, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Jo Ann Brewer Allen Moore, age 82, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home. She was born in Pinehurst on March 29,1943. She was the daughter of Opal Sheffield Brewer & Claude Branson Brewer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and first husband Vernon Eugene Allen.

Jo Ann was employed in the...

Zelton Honeycutt Davis

Zelton Honeycutt Davis

Apr 11, 2025

Zelton Deloris Honeycutt Davis, age 60, of Seagrove, passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2025. 

She was born on August 9, 1964, in Richmond County to James and Ethel Honeycutt.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Adam Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Davis; her daughters, Terri Lucas of Asheboro; Kasi Russell (Brandon) of Star;...

Paula Blake Massey

Paula Blake Massey

Apr 9, 2025

Paula Kay Blake Massey, age 73, of Candor, passed away on April 9, 2025, at her home.

Paula was born on March 16, 1952, in Montgomery County to Harvard and Pauline Blake. Paula was a devoted Christian who cherished her family and her animals. She was a full of life person that had a great sense of humor. Her presence will be...

Joann Greene

Joann Greene

Apr 7, 2025

Joann Thompson Greene, age 83, of Biscoe, passed away on April 7, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Born on June 11, 1941, in Hoke County, Joann was the daughter of Risdon and Aerial Cole Thompson. She was a member of Candor Baptist Church and cherished her time spent cooking and being with her family.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Kenneth Greene

Kenneth Greene

Mar 29, 2025

Kenneth Harrell Greene, age 77, of Star passed away on March 29, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Mr. Greene was born on September 19, 1947, in Montgomery County to George Lester Greene and Berlene Brown Greene.



He was preceded in death by his parents and beloved dog, Izzabella.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Wanda Moore Greene of the home; daughters Betty...

Jean Williams McLendon

Jean Williams McLendon

Mar 26, 2025

Jean Williams McLendon, 85, of Robbins, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospital in Pinehurst.

A native of Moore County, Jean was born on June 12, 1939, in Robbins, NC. She graduated from Elise High School in 1957 and attended UNC-Greensboro where she received an advanced business certificate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood...

Rachel Elizabeth St. James

Rachel Elizabeth St. James

Mar 23, 2025

Rachel Elizabeth St. James, age 31, of Star, passed away on March 23, 2025.

Rachel was born on February 25, 1994, in Salt Lake City, Utah to George St. James and Elizabeth Rae Giberti. 



Rachel was a free spirit who lived her life to the fullest. Her artistic and bright spirit shined all throughout her. She was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, twin...

Brenda Britt Dunn

Brenda Britt Dunn

Mar 20, 2025

Brenda Carol Britt Dunn, age 69, of Asheboro, passed away on March 20, 2025, at her home.

Brenda was born on February 25, 1956, in Montgomery County to the late James and Eunice Britt.



She is survived by her husband Mitchell Dunn of the home; sons Tony Dunn and Tommy Dunn both of Asheboro and sister Judy Vernon of Candor.

The family will...

Brian Keith Wiles

Brian Keith Wiles

Mar 16, 2025

Brian Keith Wiles, age 60, of Star, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord after a brave battle with brain cancer on March 16, 2025.

Brian was born on September 27, 1964, to James Douglas Wiles Sr. and Rita Ann Wiles in Asheboro, NC. He was the middle child of three siblings and was raised in Iredell County. He was...

Ronald Lee McFarland

Ronald Lee McFarland

Mar 7, 2025

Ronald Lee McFarland, age 83, of Seagrove, passed away on March 7, 2025.

Mr. McFarland was born on January 17, 1942, in Durham County to William and Lillie Carpenter McFarland. Ronald dedicated many years of his career as a repairman for the telephone company until his retirement.. In his spare time he enjoyed raising cattle, fishing and spending time with his...

David Charles George

David Charles George

Mar 6, 2025

David Charles George, 77 of Biscoe NC, went to be with his heavenly savior on March 6, 2025, at the home of his sister with his family.

David was born in Montgomery County, NC to Willie and Margaret George. David spent most of his life working in textiles, primarily in North Carolina and South Carolina, but some adventures in Tennessee and...

Elizabeth Britt

Elizabeth Britt

Feb 25, 2025

Elizabeth Eloise Britt, age 83, of Biscoe, passed away on February 25, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by family.

Born on April 25, 1941, in Montgomery County to Mozelle Britt, Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse’s aide and cook. Most people knew Lizzie best by being a childcare provider. Lizzie’s hours were always flexible to...

Shirley Elaine Nelson

Shirley Elaine Nelson

Feb 23, 2025

Shirley Elaine Wallace Nelson, 98, of Troy, North Carolina, died peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Cheryl Lamonds, where she has been lovingly cared for by her daughter and family for the last 13 years. 

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Phillips Funeral Home in Star, North...

Philip Bailey

Philip Bailey

Feb 23, 2025

Philip John Bailey Sr., age 56, of Biscoe, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Duke Medical Center.

Born on June 30, 1968, in Salamanca, NY, Philip was the son of Douglas and Jane Russell Bailey. He dedicated his life to education, earning a Master’s degree from Pfeiffer University, and teaching in several schools across Montgomery County. Most recently, he was...

Jennifer Blake-Hoyos

Jennifer Blake-Hoyos

Feb 21, 2025

Jennifer Gayle Blake-Hoyos, 48, passed away on February 21, 2025. Jennifer was born April 27, 1976, the second child of James (Jimmy) and Rebecca Smith Blake. A truly bright light, exuding determination, joy and love, Jennifer was known for her laughter and her ability to deeply connect with everyone she encountered. 

Jennifer was a 1994 graduate of East Montgomery High School,...

Mary "Frances" Williams

Mary "Frances" Williams

Feb 18, 2025

Mary "Frances" Bennett Williams, age 78, of Star, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Born on September 29, 1946, in Montgomery County, Frances was the daughter of William Eugene and Ruby Brown Bennett.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kester Williams.

She is survived by her daughter, Krystle Black (Alex) of...

Wayne Moore

Wayne Moore

Feb 14, 2025

Wayne Moore, age 75, of Cameron, NC, passed away on February 14, 2025.

Wayne was born on January 5, 1950, to Alfred Virgil Moore Sr. and Ossie Sanders Moore. Wayne worked for Moen for 20 plus years before retiring.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Moore, son Timothy Moore and several siblings; Darlene, Gilbert,...