Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Steven Clark Sanders
May 23, 2023
Steven Clark Sanders, age 55, passed away on May 23, 2023, at his home in Biscoe.
Mr. Sanders was born on November 2, 1967, in Beaufort County, NC to Grover and Annie Alligood Sanders. He served in the US Army and worked as a mechanic in textiles. In his leisure time in enjoyed racing.Mr. Sanders is survived by his...
Mary Bond Hutto
May 22, 2023
Mary Evelyn Bond Hutto, age 94, of Candor, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.
Mary was born on October 29, 1928, in Elberton, Georgia to Teasley and Nettie Porterfield Bond. She had a love for reading, she always had a book open.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
John "Buddy" Newsome
May 19, 2023
John Richard "Buddy" Newsome Sr., age 94, of Star, passed away on May 19, 2023, at his home.
Buddy was born on January 20, 1929, in Richmond County to Benjamin and Eliza Robbins Newsome. He was a US Army veteran and a member of VFW Post 9881. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist church and enjoyed reading, fishing, bee...
Cecelia Lynn Bullard
May 12, 2023
Cecelia Lynn Valley Bullard, age 57, of Troy, passed away on May 12, 2023, at FirstHeatlh Moore Regional Hospital.
Cecelia was born on October 6, 1965, in Onslow County to Earl and Alma Morton Valley Sr.
She is survived by her sister, Patricia Futrell (Harold) of Seymour, TN; brother, Joe Valley of Troy; nieces, Amy Futrell, fiance, Eljay (JJ) Berger...
Lisa Epley Davis
May 8, 2023
Lisa Jeanette Epley Davis, age 54, of Star, passed away on May 8, 2023.
Lisa was born on March 10, 1969 in Montgomery County to Gilbert and Barbara Price Epley.
She was a member of Dover Baptist Church where she served as church secretary, led a group bible study, started a bible journaling ministry and served in many other...
Mary Faye Shannon
May 2, 2023
Mary Faye Pritchard Shannon, age 92, of Eagle Springs, passed away on May 2, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Faye was born on June 10, 1930, in Randolph County to Ebra and Delitha Monroe Pritchard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Shannon; son, Larry Shannon; sister, Katherine Yvonne Caldwell; brothers, Willis...
Donnie Ray McNeill
Apr 26, 2023
Donnie Ray McNeill, age 82 of Seagrove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home.
Mr. McNeill was born on October 10, 1940 in Moore County to Grady and Mellie Needham McNeill. He attended Westmoore High School and was a member of New Center Christian Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In 1996 he became...
James William Poole
Apr 21, 2023
James William Poole, age 61, of Biscoe, passed away on April 21, 2023 at his home.
James was born on December 7, 1961, in Hampton, VA, to Robert and Polly Hopper Poole. He attended West Montgomery High School. James loved music and enjoyed playing guitar and drums, especially with his long-time friends. James was very mechanically inclined and relished an...
Brandy Perkins Odom
Apr 18, 2023
Brandy Perkins Odom, age 55, of Biscoe, passed away on April 18, 2023 at Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy, NC.
Brandy was born on January 15, 1968, to Lewis Perkins and Mary Finch Perkins Anderson. She was a devoted advocate of child development and education, she had just finished her 20th year with Montgomery County Partnership for Children as the...
Dorothy Monroe Davis
Apr 14, 2023
Dorothy Monroe Davis, age 80, of Eagle Springs NC passed away on April 14, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Dorothy owned a beauty shop in Robbins NC for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn Archie Davis of the home; daughters: Lisa Davis of Robbins and Ronda Davis of Eagle Springs. She...
Mary Ina Richardson
Apr 12, 2023
Mary Ina Greene Richardson, age 75, of Candor, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
She was born in Montgomery County on September 1, 1947, to the late Clarence C. Greene and the late Carrie Nell (Stewart) Greene. She married her husband on March 11, 1967 at Sardis United Methodist Church in Candor. She was a beloved wife,...
Frances Rebecca Stewart "Monk"
Apr 11, 2023
Frances Rebecca Stewart "Monk" age 96 of Biscoe passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, in Bolivia NC.
Frances was born in Moore County on April 27, 1926 to the late James Elijah Britt and Gladys Britt. She was a retired Counselor from Samarcand School. She was a member of Flint Hill Christian...
Winfred Garner
Apr 9, 2023
James Winfred Garner, age 78, of Seagrove NC went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Winfred was born on December 29, 1944 in Moore County, NC to the late Luther Garner and Mary Alice Comer Garner. Winfred was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country from 1966 to 1968....
Floyd John McNeill
Apr 7, 2023
Floyd John McNeill, age 88, of Seagrove, passed away on April 7, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.
Mr. McNeill was born in Moore County on September 11, 1934, to Henry and Sarah Latham McNeill. He was retired from Energizer Battery and he enjoyed going to flea markets.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Carla Pernell Garrison
Mar 30, 2023
Carla Pernell Garrison, age 55, of Charlotte, NC passed away on March 30, 2023. Carla was born on October 30, 1967, in Wake County to Charles Allen Garrison and Pernell Kearns Garrison. She was preceded in death by both parents.
Carla is survived by her brother-in-law and sister, Daniel and Dawn Deckard of Charlotte, NC and her niece, Danielle...
Ruth Kidd Dunlap
Mar 29, 2023
Annie "Ruth" Kidd Dunlap, age 88, of Robbins, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023.
Ruth was the daughter of Everette and Essie Hill Kidd. Ruth was the widow of Max Dunlap, who passed in 2013.
She was a retired farmer and a lifelong member of Bascom Chapel Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed caring for her neighbors and family. She was...
Charles Ray Mofield
Mar 26, 2023
Charles Ray Mofield, age 73, of Seagrove, passed away on March 26,2023 at First Health Hospice House.
Mr. Mofield was born on July 9, 1949, in Moore County to Lamon and Annie McNeill Mofield. Charles was a forklift operator for a furniture manufacturer and for many years, he built Go Kart motors for racing.
No services are planned at this...
James "Clyde" Williams
Mar 22, 2023
James "Clyde" Williams, age 83, passed away on March 22, 2023 at Autumn Care.
Mr. Williams was born on March 7, 1940, in Moore County to Claude and Lessie McKenzie Williams. He was a retired truck driver and he enjoyed fishing, gardening and was a big NASCAR fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Patsy Anne Hopper Holyfield
Mar 18, 2023
Patsy Anne Hopper Holyfield, 83, of Biscoe, passed away on March 18, 2023.
Patsy was born on July 15, 1939 to Ervin and Elizabeth Cayton Hopper. She worked at Springs Mill in the cafeteria and also in the supply room and she was co-owner of Pat Holyfield trucking. She loved her boys and spoiled her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She...
Charles Manning Johnson Jr.
Mar 7, 2023
Charles Manning Johnson Jr., age 62, of Biscoe, passed away on March 7, 2023 at his home.
Charles was born on January 11, 1961 in Montgomery County to Charles and Louise Davis Johnson Sr. Charles was a 1979 graduate of East Montgomery High School and a graduate of Sandhills Community College. He was the owner of Star Mart, Uwharrie Fuels,...