Obituaries

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

James Clementh Hicks Jr.

James Clementh Hicks Jr.

Jan 13, 2023

James Clementh Hicks Jr., 69, of Star, passed away on January 13, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.

James was born on June 14, 1953, in Montgomery County, he was the son of James Clementh Hicks Sr. (Pete)  and Betty Ann Royal, who preceded him in death.  

James graduated from East Montgomery High School and Montgomery Community College. He loved...

Ciara Aaliyah McNeill

Ciara Aaliyah McNeill

Jan 13, 2023

Ciara "CiCi" Aaliyah McNeill,17, of Star, passed away on January 13, 2023.

Ciara was born on November 3, 2005 in Moore County to Demetrice Chandler and Hannah McNeill.

She is survived by her parents Demetrice Chandler and Hannah McNeill of Star; brother, Dakota Chandler; sisters, Josie Chandler, Peyton Chandler, Ashleigh Chandler, and Ashlynn Chandler; maternal grandfather, Paul McNeill of Robbins;...

Christopher Wayne Goodwin

Christopher Wayne Goodwin

Jan 10, 2023

Christopher Wayne Goodwin (Skeeter), 42, of Biscoe, passed away on January 10, 2023 at his home.

Christopher was born on April 20, 1980, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC to Ricky and Toni Morgan Goodwin.

He was a member of Star Presbyterian Church.  Chris was an artist and DJ (he loved music and anything artistic). He enjoyed refurbishing...

Dorothy Louise Lambert

Dorothy Louise Lambert

Jan 9, 2023

Dorothy Louise Williamson Lambert, 94, of Candor, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Autumn Care.

Dorothy was born on July 5, 1928 in Richmond County, to Igal and Maude Hogan Williamson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Melvin Lambert and grandson Steven Lambert.

Mrs. Lambert is survived by her son, David...

Kathie Wright Allen

Kathie Wright Allen

Jan 7, 2023

Kathie Lynn Wright Allen,70, of Star, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Autumn Care.

Kathie was born on July 5, 1952 in Chester, South Carolina, to the late Mr. John Ervine Wright Sr. and Colleen Sexton Wright. She was a graduate of Chester High School in 1970. She was very happy with her relationship at the end of her...

Betty Coggins Davis

Betty Coggins Davis

Jan 1, 2023

Betty Lou Coggins Davis, 84, of Biscoe, passed away on January 1, 2023, at First Health Hospice House.

Betty was born in Montgomery County on October 24, 1938, to Clarence and Ila Covington Coggins.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Reece T. Davis and Robert Lee Johnson, daughter, Teresa Maynard, brother, Jack Coggins,...

Jerry Wayne Britt

Jerry Wayne Britt

Jan 1, 2023

Jerry Wayne Britt, 78, of Biscoe, passed away on January 1, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Jerry was born in Forsyth County on January 13, 1944, to Ira and Annie Flippin Britt.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Brady Britt; sisters, Inez Britt, Ruby Branch, and brother Ira Eugene Britt.

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Elizabeth "Libby" Graham Molina

Elizabeth "Libby" Graham Molina

Dec 30, 2022

Elizabeth "Libby" Graham Molina, 51, of Star, passed away on December 30, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Libby was born in McAllen, Texas on April 30, 1971, to David and Gloria Hawkins Graham.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Molina of the home; daughter, Amy Molina of Star; parents, David and Gloria Graham of Winfield, KS; sister,...

Roger Lee Brewer

Roger Lee Brewer

Dec 24, 2022

Roger Lee Brewer, age 67, of Seagrove, passed away on December 24, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Roger was born on January 10, 1955, in Montgomery County, to Ernest and Mae Belle Auman Brewer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mae Belle Auman Brewer; brothers, Paul Brewer, Jimmy Brewer, W.C. Brewer, and Robert Brewer;...

Jerry Frank Thompson

Jerry Frank Thompson

Dec 23, 2022

Jerry Frank Thompson, age 79, passed away on December 23, 2022.

Jerry was born in Asheboro, NC on May 6, 1943 to Paul and Pauline Thompson of Star, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Larry Paul Thompson, and nephew Larry Paul Thompson, Jr.

He is survived by his sister Patsy Thompson Hall...

Ernest "Clifford" King

Ernest "Clifford" King

Dec 22, 2022

Ernest "Clifford" King, 85, of Seagrove, passed away on December 22, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House.

Clifford was born on September 20, 1937, in Montgomery County, to Virgil and Martisha Ashworth King.

He is survived by his wife, Naomi Horton King of the home; daughter, Linda Davis (Jeff) of Star; sister, Mary "Becky" Bullins of Sophia; grandchildren, Krystle Nooe and...

David Lee Parsons

David Lee Parsons

Dec 14, 2022

David Lee Parsons, 68, of Star, passed away on December 14, 2022 at SECU House in Chapel Hill.

David was born in Montgomery County on August 25, 1954, to Christmas David and Mary Ina Lamonds Parsons. David was employed by Tysinger Hosiery Mill and had previously worked for Russell's Hosiery Mill, Fruit of the Loom, and Renfro. He loved shooting...

Christopher Dale Hicks

Christopher Dale Hicks

Dec 11, 2022

Christopher Dale Hicks, 38, of Randleman, passed away on December 11, 2022.

Christopher was born on March 23, 1984 in Montgomery County, to Garrett Bruce Cagle and Tammy Hicks Blanton.

He is survived by his mother, Tammy Hicks Blanton and step father Andrew Blanton Sr. of Asheboro; father Garrett Bruce Cagle of Star; daughter, Madison Hicks and son, Mason Hicks...

Catherine Floyd Parsons

Catherine Floyd Parsons

Dec 4, 2022

Catherine Floyd Parsons, 102, of Candor, passed away on December 4, 2022, at Autumn Care.

Mrs. Parsons was born in Montgomery County on August 17, 1920, to Walter Claude and Josephine Wallace Floyd. Catherine operated her beauty shop for over 50 years and she enjoyed putting together puzzles as well as spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great...

Lois Marie Davis

Lois Marie Davis

Nov 28, 2022

Lois Marie Davis, 95, of Seagrove, passed away on November 28, 2022, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation in Asheboro.

Lois was born in Montgomery County on November 13, 1927, to Earl and Fannie Brewer Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Alton Davis and daughter Diana Hopkins.

She is survived by her...

Patricia Ann Moore

Patricia Ann Moore

Nov 28, 2022

Patricia Ann Moore, 74, of Star, passed away on November 28, 2022 at First Health Hospice House.

Patricia was born on November 12, 1948 in Moore County, to James and Audrey Moore.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Janice Phillips and brother JR Moore.

She is survived by her daughter Wendy DiPiazza (Johnny)...

David Odell Freeman

David Odell Freeman

Nov 24, 2022

David Odell Freeman, age 73, of Star, passed away on November 24, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

David was born on July 10, 1949 in Moore County, to Dewey and Geneva Morgan Freeman.

He was preceded in death by his father Dewey Freeman and sister Regina Latham.

He is survived by his daughter, April Freeman of Asheboro; sons,...

Eric Tryon Beitzel

Eric Tryon Beitzel

Nov 16, 2022

Eric Tryon Beitzel, age 73, of Ft. Lauderdale FL, formerly of Star, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale.

Eric was born on May 9, 1949 in Montgomery County, to Carl and Winnie Batten Beitzel.  He previously worked at O-Reilly’s Auto Parts in Biscoe, NC.

In addition to his parents, he...

Robin Morgan Jones

Robin Morgan Jones

Nov 13, 2022

Robin Morgan Jones, 64, of Candor, passed away on November 13, 2022.

Robin was born in Guilford County on August 4, 1958, to James and Margaret McLean Morgan Sr.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Steve Morgan, Lynn Morgan and Jay Morgan.

She is survived by her husband Tony Jones of the home and beloved dog Emmie; brother...

David Thomas Leviner

David Thomas Leviner

Nov 9, 2022

David Thomas Leviner, 81, of Seagrove, passed away on November 9, 2022 at High Point Regional Hospital.

David was born on January 18, 1941 in Marlboro County, SC to Elbert and Sadie Rainwater Leviner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Bobbie Jean Jenkins, Zena Byrd and Jeannette Ritch.

He is survived by his...