Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
Julia Smith Morgan
Feb 17, 2019
On the night of February 17th, Julia Smith Morgan went to be with her Lord surrounded by friends and family after a short battle with cancer.
Julia was born November 2nd, 1951 in Troy, NC. She married Phil Morgan 48 years ago and started the world renowned Phil Morgan Pottery in Seagrove, NC. Julia was a talented artist known for her...
Lucy Corinna Ward Davis
Feb 14, 2019
Star - Lucy Corinna Ward Davis, age 88, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Mrs. Davis was born in Montgomery County on February 18, 1930, to J. Franklin and Lillie Esther Boroughs Ward. She was a retired hairdresser.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Mac Davis; infant son, Phillip;...
Paul Lee Hurley
Feb 13, 2019
Troy - Paul Lee Hurley, age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Autumn Care Nursing & Rehabilitation in Biscoe.
Mr. Hurley was born in Randolph County on November 27, 1932, to Gurney A. and Lillie Lynthacum Hurley. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was the owner of Hurley's Ornamental Iron Shops.
He is survived by his wife,...
Jacqueline Deaton Beveridge
Feb 9, 2019
Belmont - Jacqueline Deaton Beveridge, age 91, formerly of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at her residence.
Mrs. Beveridge was born on September 12, 1927, to Willie Franklin and Leila Lamonds Deaton. She was retired from JC Penney in Greensboro, where she worked in cosmetics. She was a member of Rocky Knoll Baptist Church in Greensboro.
In addition to her...
Phillip Lee Dunn
Feb 5, 2019
Phillip Lee Dunn, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Mr. Dunn was born in Montgomery County on November 21, 1951, to Howard and Mitchel Cagle Dunn. He was a retired textile fixer and was a veteran of the NC National Guard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Harry Ellis Grant
Feb 5, 2019
Star - Harry Ellis Grant, age 72, known to his family and friends as "Skip", passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurs
Skip was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on February 28, 1946, to John Joseph and Ruth Moshimer Grant, Sr. He was a graduate of New Lebanon Central High School, was a pipe fitter at Sterling...
Judy Lee Colville
Feb 4, 2019
Star - Judy Lee Clark McNeill Colville, age 67, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at her home.
Ms. Colville was born in Salem, New Hampshire on October 9, 1951, to Alton Arthur and Elizabeth Bagnell Harty Clark. She was a retired hosiery mill employee.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughters, Kim McNeill Greene and...
Earl Frederick Valley, Jr.
Feb 2, 2019
Star - Earl Frederick Valley, Jr., age 62, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mr. Valley was born in Onslow County on September 4, 1956, to Earl Frederick and Alma Lucille Morton Valley, Sr. He was a retired truck driver.
He is survived by one daughter, Brandy Davis, of Star; sisters, Lynn Bullard of Troy and...
Jayola Camic Alcorn
Feb 1, 2019
Troy - Jayola Camic Alcorn, age 73, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Mrs. Alcorn was born in Mercer County, Kentucky on November 24, 1945 to J. T. and Ethel Marie Peavler Camic. She was a member of Dover Baptist Church and was a retired clothing store secretary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Michael Wade Sanders
Jan 28, 2019
Biscoe - Michael Wade Sanders, age 57, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, at his home.
Mr. Sanders was born in Montgomery County on April 23, 1961, to Carlie and Dorothy Lee Davis Sanders. He was a former logger and truck driver.
He is survived by his parents, Carlie and Dorothy Lee Davis Sanders, of Biscoe; and brother, Kenneth Reid Sanders of Troy,
The family will...
Owen Carter Greene
Jan 28, 2019
Candor - Owen Carter Greene, age 6, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 28, 2019, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Owen was born in Stanly County on June 19, 2012, to his parents, Jeremy and Amber Greene. He was a first-grade student at Uwharrie Charter Academy Elementary School. He was his father's buddy and his mama's...
R. Darrell Bennett
Jan 26, 2019
Biscoe - Russell Darrell Bennett, age 52, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice And Palliative Care in Pinehurst.
Darrell was born in Richmond County on April 25, 1966, to Russell Jones and Pearl Joyce Blackmon Bennett. He was employed as a cook.
He is survived by sisters, Vickie Freeman and husband, Raymond, of Eagle Springs, Sherry Bennett of...
Albert Edward Higdon
Jan 23, 2019
Star - Albert Edward Higdon, age 82, formerly of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Mr. Higdon was born in Chattanooga, TN on September 15, 1936, to Albert Edward and Katie Higdon. He was retired from Cyclone Roofing in Matthews where he was a supervisor for many years and was an avid golfer.
In...
Shirley Ann Freeman
Jan 23, 2019
Troy - Shirley Ann Freeman, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at her residence.
Mrs. Freeman was born in Montgomery County on September 14, 1941, to Cecil W. and Edith Inez Twitty Freeman. She was a retired hosiery mill employee and a member of New Birth Church of the Living God in Biscoe.
In addition to her parents, she...
William Frederick Staples
Jan 22, 2019
Star - William Frederick "Fred" Staples, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at his home.
Mr. Staples was born in Lynchburg, VA, on January 4, 1940, to Willie Lewis and Ruby Arina Bragg Staples. He was retired from the Foundry, where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps serving during...
Sherman Willard Krake
Jan 21, 2019
Biscoe - Sherman W. Krake, age 87, formerly of New London, WI went to his Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Sherman was born in New London, WI, on March 16, 1931, to his parents, Luther and Emma Rousseau Krake. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked as a well driller and built grain elevators for...
Faye Carolyn Greene
Jan 17, 2019
Asheboro - Faye Carolyn Greene, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional in Pinehurst with her loved ones present.
Faye was born in Montgomery County on December 25, 1950 to Clayton Greene and Lolene Bowman Greene. She graduated from East Montgomery High School in 1969 and UNC Pembroke in 1976. She earned her Master’s Degree...
Paul Edward Hussey, Sr.
Jan 12, 2019
Biscoe - Paul Edward Hussey, Sr., age 90, grew up in the Moore County area of Robbins, NC. As a young man, he developed a love for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed playing baseball and basketball.
Paul enlisted in the Army as a young man and was very proud of his military service for his country. He became a Staff...
Jimmy Lee Davis
Jan 10, 2019
Candor - Jimmy Lee Davis, age 84, formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor.
Mr. Davis was born in Montgomery County on October 2, 1934, to Paul Edward and Mary Elizabeth Green Davis. He was a master custom cabinetmaker by trade and his finished work can...
Coy Alvis Jackson
Jan 8, 2019
Biscoe - Coy Alvis Jackson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at his home
Mr. Jackson was born in Montgomery County on March 22, 1920, to William Franklin and Lanora Elizabeth Leach Jackson. He was retired from Springs Inc Aileen Plant and was a member of Biscoe Presbyterian Church. He loved gardening and was an avid baseball...
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