Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Elizabeth Britt
Feb 25, 2025
Elizabeth Eloise Britt, age 83, of Biscoe, passed away on February 25, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by family.
Born on April 25, 1941, in Montgomery County to Mozelle Britt, Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse’s aide and cook. Most people knew Lizzie best by being a childcare provider. Lizzie’s hours were always flexible to...
Shirley Elaine Nelson
Feb 23, 2025
Shirley Elaine Wallace Nelson, 98, of Troy, North Carolina, died peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Cheryl Lamonds, where she has been lovingly cared for by her daughter and family for the last 13 years.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Phillips Funeral Home in Star, North...
Philip Bailey
Feb 23, 2025
Philip John Bailey Sr., age 56, of Biscoe, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Duke Medical Center.
Born on June 30, 1968, in Salamanca, NY, Philip was the son of Douglas and Jane Russell Bailey. He dedicated his life to education, earning a Master’s degree from Pfeiffer University, and teaching in several schools across Montgomery County. Most recently, he was...
Jennifer Blake-Hoyos
Feb 21, 2025
Jennifer Gayle Blake-Hoyos, 48, passed away on February 21, 2025. Jennifer was born April 27, 1976, the second child of James (Jimmy) and Rebecca Smith Blake. A truly bright light, exuding determination, joy and love, Jennifer was known for her laughter and her ability to deeply connect with everyone she encountered.
Jennifer was a 1994 graduate of East Montgomery High School,...
Mary "Frances" Williams
Feb 18, 2025
Mary "Frances" Bennett Williams, age 78, of Star, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Born on September 29, 1946, in Montgomery County, Frances was the daughter of William Eugene and Ruby Brown Bennett.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kester Williams.
She is survived by her daughter, Krystle Black (Alex) of...
Wayne Moore
Feb 14, 2025
Wayne Moore, age 75, of Cameron, NC, passed away on February 14, 2025.
Wayne was born on January 5, 1950, to Alfred Virgil Moore Sr. and Ossie Sanders Moore. Wayne worked for Moen for 20 plus years before retiring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Moore, son Timothy Moore and several siblings; Darlene, Gilbert,...
Gladelle Cagle
Feb 13, 2025
Gladelle Byrd Cagle, age 86, of Norman, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Autumn Care.
Gladelle was born on August 31, 1938, to J Lee and Lilly Blake Byrd.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Cagle, brothers James Byrd and Milton Byrd; sisters Marlin Kruger and Linda McInnis.
She is survived by her son...
Edna Jenkins
Feb 10, 2025
Edna Mae Dawkins Jenkins, age 87, of Star, passed away on February 10, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Edna was born on June 26, 1937, in Montgomery County to Charles and Bessie Sanders Dawkins. Edna enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She attended Flint Hill Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons...
Clarence "Harold" Allred
Feb 6, 2025
Clarence "Harold" Allred, age 86, of Robbins passed away on February 6, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Allred was born on November 7, 1938, in Moore County to Daus and Birdie Bruce Allred. Harold dedicated many years of his life as a fixer at a hosiery mill until his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed dove hunting and raising cattle.
In...
Vivian Nooe McInnis
Feb 3, 2025
Vivian Lee Nooe McInnis, age 70, of Seagrove, passed away on February 3, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. McInnis was born on July 20, 1954, in Montgomery County to Guy and Annie Deaton Nooe. She dedicated many years of her life to working in a hosiery mill before her retirement.
Vivian was preceded in death by her brothers Walter Nooe, Roy Nooe,...
Wilma Hall Davis
Jan 26, 2025
Wilma Hall Davis, age 74, of Star passed away on January 26, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Born on February 9, 1950, in Montgomery County to the late Coy and Jennie Brady Hall, Wilma was a graduate of the East Montgomery High School Class of 1969. She dedicated many years of her life working in the hosiery mill industry before...
Delma "Dink" Hunsucker
Jan 23, 2025
Delma "Dink" Eugene Hunsucker, age 88, of Biscoe, passed away on January 23, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Dink was born on January 1, 1937, in Montgomery County to Horace and Hattie Hall Hunsucker. Dink dedicated many of his working years to Energizer Battery until his retirement. Following his retirement, he continued to serve the community by working part-time at...
James "Jim" Callicutt
Jan 23, 2025
James "Jim" Callicutt, age 80, of Star, passed away on January 23, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Jim was born on May 20, 1944, in Montgomery County to James and Stella Monroe Callicutt. Jim proudly served his country in the US Army. He worked for 34 years at the Montgomery Herald before retiring. Jim attended First Baptist Church in Star. He...
Teddie Russell Thompson
Jan 22, 2025
Teddie Russell Thompson, age 73, of Seagrove, passed away on January 22, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Thompson was born on September 3, 1951, in Montgomery County to Theodore and Ruth Davis Thompson. He worked for many years in maintenance and as a supervisor at Springs Mill and later he went to work at the Goodyear wire plant until his retirement. He...
Charles Norris Morgan
Jan 20, 2025
Charles Norris Morgan, age 81, of Seagrove, passed away on January 20, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Mr. Morgan was born on August 4, 1943, in Moore County to Isaac Frank and Eula Page Morgan. Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Ernest Morgan and...
Donnie Lee Lynthacum
Jan 13, 2025
Donnie Lee Lynthacum, age 68, of Biscoe, passed away on January 13, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Donnie was born on May 31, 1956, in Montgomery County to Reece and Dorothy Hogan Lynthacum. Donnie dedicated many years of his life to a career in construction. He found joy in both fishing and NASCAR racing,
He is survived by his daughters Donna Delgado...
Clarence "Wayne" McBride
Jan 12, 2025
Clarence "Wayne" McBride, age 84, of Star, passed away on January 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Born on October 13, 1940, in Richmond County, Wayne was the son of William and Pauline White McBride. He dedicated many years of his career to Energizer Battery, where he worked as a machine operator until his retirement. Wayne was an active member of...
Ricky Lee Latham
Jan 10, 2025
Ricky Lee Latham, age 57, of Biscoe, passed away on January 10, 2025.
Mr. Latham was born on August 22, 1967, in Montgomery County to Elvin and Lola Poole Latham. He dedicated many years of his life to a career in construction. Ricky enjoyed hunting and fishing and he loved racing.
Ricky is survived by his sister Susan Smith (David) of Biscoe, brother...
Danny Reid Staley
Jan 8, 2025
Danny Reid Staley, age 71, of Seagrove, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital in the loving arms of his family.
Mr. Staley was born on June 26, 1953, in Randolph County to David and Annie Porter Staley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers David Staley Jr., Benny Staley and Martin Staley.
Danny is survived by his...
Travis Lee Black
Jan 5, 2025
Travis Lee Black, age 40, of Highfalls, passed away due to heart attack on Sunday evening January 5, 2025.
Born April 29, 1984, in Waco Texas but soon came home to North Carolina. He was the son of Lydia and David Conard and the late Robert L. Black.
After graduating from Pinecrest High School he served in the US Marine Corps. He...
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