Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Lois Parker Craven
Dec 9, 2023
Lois May Parker Craven, age 60, of Ellerbe, passed away on December 9, 2023, at her home.
Lois was born on March 5, 1963, in Montgomery County to Marvin and Isabelle Sanders Parker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Bullins and brother Jimmy Parker, as well as Abbie Lowdermilk.
She is survived...
Edward Frederick McCallum, Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Edward Frederick McCallum, Jr., age 73, passed away on December 7, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.Edward was born on December 14, 1949, in Montgomery County to Edward and Minnie Burkhead McCallum, Sr. He proudly served his country as a US Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Parsons.He is survived by his son, Edward "Eddie"...
Earl Ray Williams
Dec 4, 2023
Earl Ray Williams, age 82, of Aberdeen, passed away on December 4, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
He was born in Moore County on May 28, 1941, to Ralph and Bertha Sheffield Williams. Earl had a passion for woodworking, cars, and fishing.He is survived by his wife Janet Littleton Williams of the home; daughter Emily Williams; sons Ricky...
Patsy (Pat) Presnell Voncannon
Dec 3, 2023
Patsy (Pat) Carol Presnell Voncannon, 80, of Asheboro passed away December 3, 2023.A private graveside service was held and officiated by Pastor Bruce Dickerson and Pastor Sammy McNeill.Pat was preceded in death by her daughter Jamie and her husband James Raeford Voncannon. She is survived by her children: sons, Wesley Christian, Mark Christian, daughters, Hope Harrelson, and Glenda Hamilton, and...
Carol Lee Poole
Dec 3, 2023
Carol Lee Poole, 77, of Biscoe, passed away on December 3, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House. Carol was born in 1946 and was the son of Walter and Etta Poole of Star. Carol was preceded in death by his wife Maxine, his parents, and his brother Lonnie. Carol is survived by his partner Kerry Hensley of Biscoe and his three...
Johnnie Simmons
Dec 1, 2023
Johnnie Simmons, 81, of Eagle Springs, passed away on December 1, 2023, at his home.Johnnie was born on November 18, 1942, in Stanly County to Armedia Simmons. He dedicated many years of his life to a career at Perdue before retiring. In his leisure time, he enjoyed putting puzzles together, reading, and caring for his beloved cats.In addition to his...
Joann Maness Bennett
Nov 25, 2023
Joann Maness Bennett, age 88, of Star, passed away on November 25, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Joann was born on July 15, 1935, in Montgomery County to John and Mamie Lassiter Maness. She dedicated 30 years of her life as a nurse at Montgomery Memorial Hospital and at Clapps Nursing Home. Joann's faith led her to become an...
Linda Smith McNeill
Nov 21, 2023
Linda Smith McNeill, aged 73, passed away on November 21, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Linda was born on October 22, 1950, in Montgomery County to Claudie "Tency" and Jean Parsons Smith.
She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 1969 and later received her degree from North Carolina Banking School. Linda was a member of the First Baptist...
Patricia Strider
Nov 11, 2023
Patricia Marie Strider, 61, of Carthage, passed away on November 11, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Patricia was born on March 31, 1962, in Moore County to Rankin and Loraine Wilkes Strider.
She is survived by her daughter Kelly Sanders of Carthage; son Johnathan McKenzie of Carthage; grandchildren Jasmine Sanders, Gavin Sanders, and Liam Sanders.
Visitation will be held on...
Ruth Smith Hurley
Nov 8, 2023
Ruth Smith Hurley, 77, of Asheboro, passed away on November 8, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House.Ruth was born in Chatham County on October 22, 1946, to Hoyt and Mary Alice Beck Smith. She was a devoted member of Christian Fellowship Church and dedicated 43 years of her life to her employment with Lowe's Food. Ruth had a love for reading,...
Warren David Boggs
Nov 7, 2023
Warren David Boggs, 67, of Star, passed away on November 7, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Warren was born on July 12, 1956, in Wilkes County to Walter and Florence Dillard Boggs. He dedicated his working years to caring for others as a CNA at Poplar Springs Nursing Home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Christopher Clark Sanders
Nov 5, 2023
Christopher Clark Sanders, age 54, of Biscoe, passed away on November 5, 2023, at his home.Christopher was born on October 26, 1969, in Moore County to Grover and Annie Alligood Sanders. He dedicated 20 years of his life to working at Longworth Industries. Christopher enjoyed various activities such as riding dirt bikes, watching movies, listening to music and spending time...
Paul Gordon Ray Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
Paul Gordon Ray Sr., 86, of Seagrove, passed away on October 31, 2023, at his residence.
Gordon was born on April 21, 1937, in Stuart, VA to James E. Ray and Edith Shelton Ray Maness. Gordon served his country as a dedicated Navy veteran before becoming a beloved local Potter in the community.
In addition to his parents, Gordon...
Kevin Wallace Carter
Oct 19, 2023
Kevin Wallace Carter, 59, of Troy, passed away on October 19, 2023, at Atrium Health Stanly.
Kevin was born on May 23, 1964, in Montgomery County to Douglas and Virginia Davis Carter.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kevin is survived by his sister Kathy Hilliard of Troy; brother Fred Carter (Roxanne) of Apex, nieces and nephews Nicole...
Sarah Shepard Howell
Oct 18, 2023
Sarah Louise Shepard Howell, 73, of Candor, passed away on October 18, 2023, at her home.
Sarah was born in Montgomery County on August 21, 1950, to Montgomery and Rosa Johnson Shepard. She worked for Candor Hosiery Mill for many years. Sarah had a love for flowers and for her beloved cats.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Claudis Eugene Barrett
Oct 15, 2023
Claudis Eugene Barrett, 82, of Biscoe, passed away on October 15, 2023, at his home.
Claudis was born on September 2, 1941, in Moore County to James Watson and Arnetia Elizabeth S. Barrett. He was a retired textile worker and a member of Hood Chapel AME Zion Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Frances Ratliff Baldwin
Oct 13, 2023
Frances Ratliff Baldwin, 92, of Biscoe, passed away on October 13, 2023, at her home.Frances was born on August 12, 1931, in Moore County to Robert and Augusta McFarland Ratliff. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she found joy in her faith and expressed her love for the Lord through singing and playing the organ.Frances was preceded...
Joel Lee Valley
Oct 12, 2023
Joel Lee Valley, 64, of Troy passed away on October 12, 2023, at his home.
Joel was born in Onslow County on September 10 1959, to Earl and Alma Valley Sr.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Cecelia Bullard and brother Earl Valley Jr.
He is survived by his sister Patricia Futrell (Harold)...
Crissie Rouse York
Oct 10, 2023
Crissie Mae Rouse York, 86, of Eagle Springs, passed away on October 10, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.
Crissie was born on May 13, 1937, in Moore County to Dewey and Mamie Horner Rouse. She was a retired hosiery mill employee and a member of Unity Grove Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny York and...
Judith Blue Simmons
Oct 7, 2023
Judith Blue Simmons, 79, of Candor, passed away on October 7, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.Judith was born on April 7, 1944, in Moore County to John and Edith Harris Blue. She dedicated many years of her life to the textile industry, working as a secretary until her retirement.She was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry Blue, Johnny Blue,...
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