Apr 29, 2022

Annie Mae Kern, age 93, of Asheboro, passed away on April 29, 2022 at Cross Roads Retirement Community.

Annie Mae was born in Montgomery County on May 7, 1928 to Robert L. and Annie Shuping Caudill Sr.  She was the last of 11 children.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Poe Caudill, R.L. Caudill Jr., Woodrow Caudill, Baines...

Apr 28, 2022

Harvey Daniel Hall, age 63, of Candor, passed away on April 28, 2022.

Mr. Hall was born in Montgomery County on July 5, 1958 to Dewey and Ruby Lewis Hall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Hall, daughter Deanna Peterson, nephew Adam Gibson and niece Denise Gibson.

He is survived by his...

Apr 23, 2022

Betty Charles Cochran, Christian, age 92, of Troy, passed away on April 23, 2022 at her residence.

Betty was born in Montgomery County on January 11, 1930 to Charles Johnson and Lillie Dowd McLeod.  Betty graduated from Montreat and received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.  She was a member of Troy...

Apr 23, 2022

Robert Lee Parker Jr., age 59, of Star, passed away on April 23, 2022.

Junior was born in Montgomery County on December 2, 1962 to Robert Lee and Dorothy Frances Dorsett Parker Sr.  He loved working with the Boy Scouts and volunteering with the Emergency Medical Rescue and Star Fire Department.  He also attended Flowery Branch United Methodist Church in...

Apr 1, 2022

Mar 27, 2022

William Martin "Bill" Coleman, age 86 , of Cherryville, passed away on March 27, 2022 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

Bill was born in Brunswick County on December 24, 1935 to Ernest and Reba Simmons Coleman.  He was a retired plant manager for a textile company.  He loved gardening and salt water fishing.

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

Mar 24, 2022

Johnathan Christopher Mast, age 50, of Star, passed away on March 24, 2022 at his home.

Chris was born in Randolph County on August 21, 1971 to John Clarence and Sharon Marie Camp Mast.  He was a history buff and loved playing video games.

He was preceded in death by his father John Clarence Mast and sister Laura Smith.

Chris is survived by...

Mar 23, 2022

Travis Nathan Brock, age 77, of Star, passed away on March 23, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional.

Travis was born in Rowan County on December 3, 1944 to Claude and Flossie Morris Brock.  He served in the US Army and was a mechanic for Myrick Construction.  He was an avid fisherman and outdoors man.

He is survived by son's Michael Brock...

Mar 20, 2022

Mar 11, 2022

Larry Wayne Brady, age 71, of Eagle Springs, passed away on March 11, 2022, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Mr. Brady was born in Montgomery County on August 30, 1950 to Whitt and Gladys Hogan Brady.  He worked at Springs Mills and he liked hunting, fishing, gardening and playing his guitar.  He also loved his grandchildren and talking about the...

Mar 6, 2022

Mar 5, 2022

Ira Eugene "Gene" Britt, age 84, of Biscoe, passed away on March 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family who he was so proud of.

Gene was born in Forsyth County on June 19, 1937 to Ira Rufus and Annie Flippin Britt. He enjoyed farming, working with his tractors, and singing with his brother Jerry and cousin J.G. 

In...

Feb 22, 2022

James Garland Comer of Seagrove passed away in his home at the age of 69.

Mr. Comer was born in Montgomery County on May 4, 1952, to Adam Garland and Thelma King Comer.

James was a graduate of North Moore High School (1970) and Nashville Auto-Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee.

His early career was as a diesel mechanic, before transitioning to long-distance...

Feb 19, 2022

James Raeford Voncannon of 116 Bennett Farm Road, Asheboro, went home to be with the Lord while Amazing Grace was being sung on February 19, 2022.

Services will be private.

Feb 19, 2022

Feb 19, 2022

Seagrove- Zelma Lynthacum McNeill, age 83, passed away on February 19, 2022 at First Health Hospice in Pinehurst.

Mrs. McNeill was born in Montgomery County on July 25, 1938 to Jessie and Bernice Green Lynthacum.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Larry McNeill. 

Zelma is survived by her husband Floyd McNeill of the home; sons Phillip...

Feb 10, 2022

Seagrove- Margaret "Estelle" Mabe, age 81, passed away on February 10, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.

Estelle was born in Randolph County on September 27, 1940 to Arthur and Macie Kennedy McNeill.  She worked in a hosiery mill and was owner & manager of Robbins Florist.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Robbins.

In addition to...

Feb 9, 2022

Star- Annie "Ruth" Yow, age 85, passed away on February 9, 2022 at her home.

Ruth was born in Randolph County on April 5, 1936 to Aster and Laura Bell Owens. 

In addition to her parents, Ruth is preceded in death by her son Kennith Yow and sister Lucille Freeman.

She is survived by her husband Coy Yow and daughters Wanda Kay Caviness...

Feb 9, 2022

Star- Amaryllis Nichols Camp, age 92, passed away on February 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Montgomery County on June 25, 1929 to Colon Everette and Nellie Cornelison Nichols. Amaryllis was a retired CNA and a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, Seagrove congregation.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Camp Jr.;...

Feb 6, 2022

Robbins- William "Ralph" Bruce, age 73, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at First Health Richmond Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Bruce was born in Montgomery County on March 23, 1948 to John Robert and Maggie Morgan Bruce.

In addition to his parents Mr. Bruce is preceded in death by his brother Roger Bruce; sisters Betty Sanders, Peggy Davis, and Margie Harvel.

He is...