Obituaries

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

Charlie Hayes Wright

Charlie Hayes Wright

Sep 1, 2022

Charlie Hayes Wright, age 59, passed away on September 1, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Charlie was born on February 5, 1963 in Montgomery County to Howard and Bessie Singleton Wright.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Frances Mabe and Marie Mabe.

He is survived by his sisters Jessie Brewer of...

Roger Dale Green

Roger Dale Green

Aug 30, 2022

Roger Dale Green, age 78, of Eagle Springs passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 after a period of declining health. Roger, the son of the late Jack and Ruth Green, grew up in West End.

He and his late wife Nancy graduated from West End High School where Roger was a star athlete. They met and...

Brenda Britt Willard

Brenda Britt Willard

Aug 30, 2022

Brenda Sue Britt Willard, age 75, of Star, passed away on August 30, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Brenda was born on April 14, 1947 to Charlie and Lena Blake Britt.  She loved doing puzzles, tending to her plants and most of all she loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, David Willard of the home;...

James Floyd Haywood

James Floyd Haywood

Aug 19, 2022

James Floyd Haywood, age 72, of Biscoe, passed away on August 19, 2022 at his home.

James was born in Montgomery County on September 5, 1949 to Paul and Myrtle Staley Haywood. He was a retired US Navy veteran, who served in Vietnam, and had 26 years of service.

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

Charles Watson Carter Jr.

Charles Watson Carter Jr.

Aug 18, 2022

Charles Watson Carter Jr., age 76, passed away on August 18, 2022 at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro.

Charles was born on August 8, 1946 in Robeson County to Charles and Evelyn Brisson Carter Sr.  He loved country music, especially Hank Williams Jr., he loved to drink coffee, he had a great sense of humor, loved to draw and play...

William "Billy" Morris Milliken

William "Billy" Morris Milliken

Aug 16, 2022

William "Billy" Milliken, age 46, of Biscoe, passed away on August 16, 2022.

William was born on August 3, 1976 in Randolph County to Robert Eugene Milliken and Brenda Oberby Straughn.  He could always bring a smile to your face, he never met a stranger and most of all he loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his...

Julia Lammonds VanDerveer

Julia Lammonds VanDerveer

Aug 13, 2022

Our dear mother, Julia Lammonds VanDerveer, (lovingly called Ju Ju), sadly passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 97 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.

Julia was born on June 16, 1925, in Biscoe, NC.  She was the daughter of Lora Wright Lammonds....

Peggy Kern Hammond

Peggy Kern Hammond

Aug 10, 2022

Peggy Kern Hammond, age 82, formerly of Star, passed away on August 10, 2022.

Peggy was born in Randolph County on April 5, 1940 to the late John and Margaret Deaton Kern. After graduating from Peace College Preparatory, where she was the President of her graduating class, she went on to study Elementary Education earning a Bachelor of Arts from...

Linda McBride Rhew

Linda McBride Rhew

Aug 10, 2022

Linda Gail McBride Rhew, age 76, of Star, passed away on August 10, 2022 at First Health Hospice.

Linda was born in Montgomery County on June 19, 1946 to William Wade and Pauline White McBride.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tina Rhew and brother Charles Richard McBride.

She is survived by her...

Annie Mae Davis Batten

Annie Mae Davis Batten

Aug 7, 2022

Annie Mae Davis Batten, age 79, of Star, passed away on August 7, 2002, at Randolph Hospice House.

Annie was born in Montgomery County on June 23, 1943 to Claude and Nonnie Alene Spivey Davis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles B. Batten, sons Roy Batten and Kirk Batten, sisters Martha Noah...

Douglas Ross Carter

Douglas Ross Carter

Aug 6, 2022

Douglas Ross Carter, age 82, of Troy, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Autumn Care.

Douglas was born on January 8, 1940 in Scotland County to James Wallace and Letha Long Carter.  He graduated from Gardner-Webb University and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Colonel John B. Palmer Camp #1946, an Amateur Ham Radio operator and...

Sandra Greene Holleman

Sandra Greene Holleman

Aug 4, 2022

Sandra Lynn Greene Holleman, 58, of Greensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Sandra was born on October 12, 1963 to Robert (Bobby) and Jane Greene of Star.

She was preceded in death by her father and her husband, William (Doug) Holleman.

Survivors include, her mother, Jane Greene; sisters Beth Greene (Bob), Susan Maness (Robin) and Patty Faulkner (Keith);...

Carol Asbill Epps

Carol Asbill Epps

Aug 2, 2022

Carol Asbill Epps, age 79, of Biscoe, passed away on August 2, 2022 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro.

Carol was born in Montgomery County on May 18, 1943 to William Clyde and Beatrice Brewer Asbill Sr. She worked at Springs Mill for 25 years and was a retired CNA and a member of Bethel Church of God.

In addition...

Sean Trever Shields

Sean Trever Shields

Jul 26, 2022

Sean Trever Shields, age 24 of Star, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home.

Sean is the son of Eddie Shields of Star and Brenda Escher of the home.  Along with his parents he is survived by his Paternal grandmother Ellen Shields.  Throughout his life, Sean attended school at Biscoe and Troy and attended church at...

Carolyn Brown VanDerveer

Carolyn Brown VanDerveer

Jul 24, 2022

 

Carolyn Brown VanDerveer, age 70, of Biscoe, NC, passed away peacefully at her home in Biscoe, NC on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Carolyn was born on November 26, 1951 in Brunswick County, NC to Luther Calvin Brown and Missouri Nelson Brown.  Carolyn worked for many years with VanDerveer Gas Company and Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.  She was a member...

David Douglas Callicutt

David Douglas Callicutt

Jul 22, 2022

David Douglas Callicutt, age 73, of Biscoe, formerly of Abner, passed away on July 22, 2022 at his home.

David was born in Montgomery County on November 18, 1948 to Perry and Shirley Sanders Callicutt.  He had made All Conference in football at West Montgomery High School during an undefeated season and won several track awards.  He was retired from...

Genevieve Sladek Cresson

Genevieve Sladek Cresson

Jul 16, 2022

Genevieve Francis Sladek Cresson, age 79, passed away on July 16, 2022.

Genevieve was born in Des Plaines, IL on July 28, 1942 to Wayne and Lorraine Love Sladek.  She was retired from Walmart and was a member of Transformation Church in Biscoe.

She is survived by her daughter Rita Halter (Scott) of Troy; sisters Elanor Smith of Ohio; Barbara...

Lillie Wright Mabe

Lillie Wright Mabe

Jul 9, 2022

Lillie Marie Wright Mabe, age 76, of Star, passed away on July 9, 2022 at her home.

Lillie was born in Montgomery County on April 5, 1946 to Howard and Bessie Singleton Wright.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Frances Mabe.

She is survived by her husband Arthur Mabe of the home, daughter...

Dylan Scott Blue

Dylan Scott Blue

Jul 1, 2022

Dylan Scott Blue, age 28, passed away on July 1, 2022.

Dylan was born in Moore County on June 7, 1994, to Scott Blue and Patricia Ward.

He is survived by his father Scott Blue (Michelle) of West End; mother Patricia Ward of Winston Salem; brother Austin Blue of Biscoe; paternal grandmother Sandra Leach Blue of Biscoe and maternal grandmother...

Kirk Randolph Batten

Kirk Randolph Batten

Jun 30, 2022

Kirk Randolph Batten, age 52, of Robbins, passed away on June 30, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Kirk was born in Moore County on September 18, 1969 to Charles and Annie Mae Davis Batten. He was a technician and plant supervisor for Robinwood Enterprises in Troy.

He is survived by his wife Debra Mattison Batten of the home;...