Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
John David Gwyn
Nov 23, 2021
Robbins- John David Gwyn, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at First Health Hospice in Pinehurst.
Mr. Gwyn was born in Moore County on December 1, 1951, to John Henry and Lucille Jordan Gwyn.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Clara Brewer Gwyn.
He is survived by his son John Mark Gwyn of Robbins, sister...
Jessie Mae Caudill
Nov 22, 2021
Jessie Mae Caudill, age 93, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Autumn Care.
Jessie was born in Montgomery County on April 16, 1928, to Lorenzo and Mary Glascoe McCaskill.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband Vance Shuping Caudill and son Mike Caudill.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Allen of Apex; son Eddie Caudill (Karen)...
Lewis Joseph Yow
Nov 13, 2021
Troy- Lewis Joseph Yow, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Yow was born in Moore County on December 29, 1942, to Walter Boyce and Josie Ann Williamson Yow.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded by brothers, Olen Yow, Harold Yow, Walter Yow, Franklin Yow, Edward Yow, and Lacy Yow, sister Lela Yow.
Mr....
Barbara McDuffie Freeman
Nov 7, 2021
Seagrove- Barbara Louise McDuffie Freeman, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Randolph County on September 30, 1943, to Charles Clyde and Myrtie Maie Nichols McDuffie. Barbara was a retired Phlebotomist. She was employed by Capel, Inc. of Troy for 32 years. She enjoyed performing gospel music for many years in Montgomery County.
In addition...
Tryon Blaine Lambert
Oct 29, 2021
Biscoe- Tryon Blaine Lambert, age 35, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.
He was born in Moore County on May 7, 1986, to Eddie Ray Lambert and Sherry Davis Lambert.
He is preceded in death by his father and step mother, Janice Lambert.
He is survived by his mother, Sherry Davis Lambert of the home, and son Taylon Lambert of Flordia.
Services are pending...
Daisy Hussey Dunn
Oct 28, 2021
Star- Daisy Hussey Dunn, age 89, passed away on Thursday, October 28,2021 at Autumn Care.
Mrs. Dunn was born in Moore County on February 17, 1932, to Levi and Aggie Maness Hussey. She was a retired machine operator for Midstate Plastic.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Dunn and an infant son and brothers,...
Leon Lee Callicutt
Oct 26, 2021
Troy- Leon Lee Callicutt, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mr. Callicutt was born in Montgomery County on February 26, 1937, to Lexie Lee and Edna Mae Callicutt.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Richardson Callicutt of the home; sons, Doug Callicutt (Angel) of Biscoe...
Billie Grey Shirlen
Oct 11, 2021
Biscoe- Billie Grey Dunn Shirlen, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Pinehurst Health & Rehabilitation in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Shirlen was born in Montgomery County on September 7, 1942, to Raleigh E. and Josie Davis Dunn, Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Star.
She is...
Doris Callicutt Needham
Oct 9, 2021
Star- Doris Callicutt Needham, age 87, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Alpine Heath & Rehabilitation in Asheboro.
Mrs. Needham was born in Montgomery County on May 17, 1934, to Samuel and Mattie Ethel Yarboro Callicutt. She retired from Montgomery Memorial as a CNA and continued to work as a in home caregiver. She loved taking care of people.
In addition to...
Jack Milton Kern Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Star- Jack Milton Kern, Jr., age 59, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Jack Kern was born in Montgomery County on May 15, 1962, to Jack Milton Kern Sr. and Louise Deaton King.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jack M. Kern Sr. and stepfather, Ronald King.
He is survived by his...
Essie Farlow Brady
Oct 8, 2021
Biscoe- Essie Farlow Brady, age 86, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Brady was born in Richmond County on October 4, 1935, to William Penn and Elizabeth Hogan Farlow. She was a retired sewer for a furniture manufacturer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert George Brady, son Walter Brady, sisters,...
Earnest Paul Idol
Oct 1, 2021
Indian Trail- Earnest Paul Idol, age 70, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Novant Health in Matthews.
Mr. Idol was born in Richmond County on December 17, 1950, to Dennis and Mildred Oaks Idol.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene Idol of the home and eight children, thirteen grandchildren and nine...