Obituaries

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

Michael Gray Simmons

Michael Gray Simmons

Sep 28, 2021

Biscoe-Michael Gray Simmons, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mr. Simmons was born in Montgomery County on June 27, 1954, to Reuben Gray and Nettie Jean Shepard Simmons.  He was a retired logger.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jeff Simmons and sisters, Julie...

David  Jason Covington

David Jason Covington

Sep 21, 2021

Franklinton- David Jason Covington, age 37, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021at his residence. 

David was born in Montgomery County on March 16, 1984, to Donald Covington and Melanie Maness Covington Dennison.  He was employed as an Application Engineer.

David was the kind of father that loved his children freely, always eager to take them outside to play or to jump...

Donald Grady Davis

Donald Grady Davis

Sep 20, 2021

Rev. Dr. Donald Grady Davis, Sr., 72, of Supply, NC (formerly of Dover Church Road in Seagrove), went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 20, 2021, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington.

Don was a loving, caring and gifted person. His love for the Lord could be seen in all aspects of his life.  Throughout his ministry, Don touched...

Carson Curtis Lemons

Carson Curtis Lemons

Sep 18, 2021

Star- Carson Curtis Lemons, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Lemons was born in Moore County on April 24, 1948, to Carson and Lula Mae Butler Lemons. He was a route supervisor for Reddy Ice. He loved his dogs, Lekota and Rocky.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife,...

Danny L. Falk

Danny L. Falk

Sep 18, 2021

Asheboro- Danny L. Falk, age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Mr. Falk was born in Cumberland County on October 30, 1955, to Nancy VonCannon Falk. He was a truck driver for the DOT and Parrish Construction. He was a member of Shady Grove Christian Church. He loved to hunt and fish, and he...

Cynthia Dale Stephens

Cynthia Dale Stephens

Sep 15, 2021

Cynthia Dale Stephens, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC.

Mrs. Stephens was born in Mecklenburg County on March 3, 1952, to David Paul and Marcelle Hedrick Brown.  She was teacher and a bus driver for Montgomery County Schools for 30 years. She loved animals, fishing, flowers, and children.

She is preceded in death by...

James Albert Dunn

James Albert Dunn

Sep 14, 2021

Star- James "Sparky" Albert Dunn, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

Mr. Dunn was born in Montgomery County on March 26, 1948, to Ervin and Sarah Callicutt Dunn.   He was employed as an upholsterer for a furniture manufacturer and served in the US Army.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Rebecca Smith Chriscoe

Rebecca Smith Chriscoe

Sep 14, 2021

Seagrove- Rebecca Smith Chriscoe, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

Mrs. Chriscoe was born in Randolph County on September 2, 1946, to Aaron Wesley and Allene Davis Smith.  She was co-owner of Chriscoe Game Farm and an active member of her church; teaching Sunday School, the CYC director for children, choir director...

Helen Ross Williamson

Helen Ross Williamson

Sep 13, 2021

Biscoe- Helen Ross Williamson, age 85, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Williamson was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia on October 4, 1935, to Harry and Elsie Bowen Ross.  She was employed with Fidelity Bank for 40 years and a member of Biscoe Presbyterian Church.  A special thanks to all the caregivers who have helped...

Roy Lee Smith

Roy Lee Smith

Sep 11, 2021

Candor- Roy Lee Smith, age 76, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Smith was born in Montgomery County on October 27, 1944, to Wilbert Auley and Bertha Britt Smith.  He was a sewing machine mechanic for over 50 years and then worked for Prestige Fabrications for the past 18 years. He loved baseball and was a...

Nancy Williams Green

Nancy Williams Green

Sep 5, 2021

Eagle Springs- Nancy Williams Green, age 77, of Eagle Springs passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Nancy was a native of Moore County and born on July 19, 1944, to the late Arthur and Vivian Williams.  

Nancy attended West End High School and continued her education at Women’s College of the University of NC, now UNC-Greensboro, before...

Patty Allred Maness

Patty Allred Maness

Aug 23, 2021

Robbins- Patty Allred Maness, age 71, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Maness was born in Randolph County on May 29, 1950, to Eugene and Edith Pearl Davis Allred. She was retired from Energizer. Patty was an amazing mother, grammy, sister, and friend. She was a rock for many and the glue that held everything...

George William Leviner Jr.

George William Leviner Jr.

Aug 23, 2021

Biscoe- George William Leviner Jr., age 86, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation in Biscoe. Mr. Leviner was born in Chesterfield, SC on September 12, 1934, to George William Leviner Sr. and Sarah Emma Clay Leviner. He was a supervisor for a textile manufacturer and served in the US Army. In addition to...

Jerry Wayne Wilkes Sr.

Jerry Wayne Wilkes Sr.

Aug 20, 2021

Star-Jerry Wayne Wilkes Sr., age 70, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Reid Heart Center in Pinehurst. Mr. Wilkes was born in Montgomery County on January 22, 1951, to Fred and Kathleen Lemonds Wilkes. He was retired from Hallman Foundry. He loved gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church in Star as...

Donald Wayne Epps Sr.

Donald Wayne Epps Sr.

Aug 16, 2021

Eagle Springs- Donald Wayne Epps Sr., age 67, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. Epps was born in Montgomery County on October 23, 1953, to Colon Edward and Elgie Mavis Blake Epps. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Chriscoe Epps and sisters,...

Earl Winborn Thompson III

Earl Winborn Thompson III

Aug 12, 2021

Earl Winborn Thompson, III, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Dials Family Care & Assisted Living in Pembroke, his home for the past eight years. The family appreciates the Dial’s Family Care team and the Amedisys Hospice Care for their compassionate care and support in Earl’s life and passing. Earl’s life was not an easy...

Linda Gay Morton

Linda Gay Morton

Aug 10, 2021

Eagle Springs- Linda Gay Norman Morton, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Reidsville. Ms. Morton was born in Montgomery County on November 1, 1957, to William and Marie Norman. She enjoyed retirement with her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her significant other, Darrell Staley of the...