Obituaries

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

Carolyn Hurley Key

Carolyn Hurley Key

Aug 13, 2025

Carolyn Hurley Key, age 79, of Candor, passed away on August 13, 2025.

Born on June 18, 1946, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of Bracie Pink and Bonnie Lynthacum Hurley.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Bobby Hurley, Charles Hurley, Leonard Hurley, and sister Barbara Sue Hurley.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Glenn...

Brenda Lamonds Tysinger

Brenda Lamonds Tysinger

Aug 4, 2025

Brenda Kay Lamonds Tysinger, age 45, of Troy, North Carolina, passed away on August 4, 2025.

Brenda was born on October 4, 1979, in Montgomery County to Robert and Mabel Hancock Lamonds Jr. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, who touched the lives of those around her.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert James Lamonds Jr. 

Brenda...

Arthur Franklin Miller

Arthur Franklin Miller

Jul 30, 2025

Arthur Franklin Miller, age 75, of Robbins, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2025.

Born on February 12, 1950, in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Arthur Junior and Dorothy Hare Miller. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Ann Craven Miller, and their daughter, Tonya Miller (Michael Randolph) of Robbins. Arthur took great pride in...

Ruby Horne Woodruff

Ruby Horne Woodruff

Jul 30, 2025

Ruby Horne Woodruff, 81, of Star, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 30, 2025.

Born on October 7, 1943, in Mecklenburg County, Ruby was the daughter of Lindsay and Mildred Wilson Horne. She was a dedicated member of Friendly Baptist Chapel Church in Maiden.

In addition to her parents, Ruby is preceded in death by her...

Adam Cody Williamson

Adam Cody Williamson

Jul 23, 2025

Adam Cody Williamson, age 37, of Biscoe, passed away on July 23, 2025, at his home.

Born on May 16, 1988, in Orange County, he was the son of James and Cindy Greene Williamson. Adam had a passion for playing games as well as the piano, which brought joy to his life.

He is survived by his beloved children, MaKenzie and Kylie...

Susie Singleton

Susie Singleton

Jul 1, 2025

Susie Chriscoe Singleton, age 82, of Star, passed away on July 1, 2025, at her home.

Susie was born on January 4, 1943, to Everette and Mabel Yow Chriscoe in Randolph County. She dedicated many years of her life to working in the hosiery mill and the child care field. She was a member of the Big Oak Church of God,...

Thurman Smith

Thurman Smith

Jun 28, 2025

Thurman Spencer Smith, age 72, of Seagrove, passed away on June, 28, 2025.

Born on February 27, 1953, in Randolph County, he was the son of Thomas and Loucendy Davis Smith. Thurman dedicated many years to his work as a supervisor at Clayson Knitting and Slane Hosiery until his retirement, and he also pursued his passion for farming. Thurman had a...

Larry Lanier Sr.

Larry Lanier Sr.

Jun 9, 2025

Larry Taylor Lanier Sr., age 79, of Star, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Born on December 10, 1945, in Wake County, Larry was the son of the late John and Opal Cook Lanier. He dedicated many years of his life to Goodyear, where he worked as a technician until his retirement.



He is survived...

Betty Allen Miller

Betty Allen Miller

May 18, 2025

Betty Allen Miller, age 77, of Star, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2025.

Born on September 21, 1947, in Randolph County, she was the daughter of Johnie and Alta Brown Allen. Betty dedicated many years of her life to the NC Department of Corrections, where she served as a mailroom clerk until her retirement. She was a...

Gail Epps Garner

Gail Epps Garner

May 12, 2025

Gail Epps Garner, age 75, of Seagrove, passed away on May 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Born on April 15, 1950, in Montgomery County to Colon and Elgie Blake Epps. Gail was a graduate of East Montgomery High School, class of 1968. She dedicated 29 years of her career to Clayson’s Knitting. Gail had a passion for canning and...

William "Gene" Honeycutt Sr.

William "Gene" Honeycutt Sr.

May 12, 2025

William Eugene "Gene" Honeycutt Sr., age 84, of Biscoe, passed away on May 12, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.

Gene was born on January 3, 1941, in Anson County to Howard and Eula Stephens Honeycutt.



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alma Kelly Honeycutt, sister Julia Adams, Wilma Howell, Eula Dew, and brother Reggie Honeycutt,...

Linda "Kay" Rush

Linda "Kay" Rush

May 9, 2025

Linda "Kay" McCaskill Rush, age 77, of Greensboro, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home.

She was born on February 3, 1948, to the late Bill and Rachel Maness McCaskill. As the only girl among four children, she often held her own against her three brothers: Alex McCaskill of Biscoe, Don McCaskill (deceased), and...

Deena Kellam Spivey

Deena Kellam Spivey

May 9, 2025

Deena Rose Kellam Spivey, age 60, of Candor, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Moore Regional Hospital.

Deena was born on April 21, 1965, in Montgomery County to Cleo and Frances Rose Kellam.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Kenny Kellam.

She is survived by her sons Justin Spivey (Emily) of Eagle Springs and Dillon...

Larry Parsons

Larry Parsons

May 7, 2025

Larry Q. Parsons, age 84, of Star, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Autumn Care.

Mr. Parsons was born in Montgomery County on May 10, 1940, to Edgar Chriscoe and Alliene Dunn Parsons. He dedicated many years of his life to working in the textile industry, ultimately retiring from Renfro Corporation. He also was a member of the Star Fire...

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...