Obituaries

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

Sue Stoker Blake

Sue Stoker Blake

Dec 7, 2024

Sue Stoker Blake passed away Dec. 7, 2024, in Sugar Land, TX, after a lengthy illness.

A private graveside service was held Dec. 22, 2024, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Troy, NC, with a memorial service scheduled in Sugar Land.



Sue was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Troy, to Manuel and Anna Stoker. She married Curtis Blake on Feb. 9, 1955, and...

Barry Lee Lamonds

Barry Lee Lamonds

Dec 6, 2024

Barry Lee Lamonds, age 69, of Troy, passed away on December 6, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Barry was born on November 26, 1955, in Montgomery County to Billy and Vera McKinnon Lamonds. 



He was preceded in death by his parents Billy Lee Lamonds and Vera Letha McKinnon Lamonds.

Barry is survived by his wife Cheryl E. Lamonds of the home; sons...

Charles Warren Covington

Charles Warren Covington

Dec 5, 2024

Charles "Warren" Covington, age 69, of Star, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Tara Plantation Assisted Living in Carthage.

Warren was born on January 30, 1955, in Richmond County to Charles Lindbergh and Edith Allen Covington. He dedicated many years of his life working alongside his father as a finish carpenter.   For many years Warren and his sister sang...

Bruce Thomas Turner

Bruce Thomas Turner

Nov 24, 2024

Our beloved father, husband, and friend, Bruce Thomas Turner, shed his earthly form on Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was the second son of his loving parents, Martha Westbrook Turner and Carl Turner, being born on February 18, 1941 in Kinston, NC. Many have heard the stories and anecdotes of his childhood in Jones County, scraping by from year-to-year as...

William Edgar Cagle Jr.

William Edgar Cagle Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

William Edgar Cagle Jr., age 81, of Seagrove, passed away on November 23, 2024.

Born on May 26, 1943, in Montgomery County to William and Nerva Beane Cagle Sr. William dedicated 37 years of his career to Burlington Industries, where he worked in the electrical maintenance department. He was a member and deacon of Asbury Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday...

Margaret Allison Wilkes

Margaret Allison Wilkes

Nov 22, 2024

Margaret Allison Wilkes, age 56, of Carthage, passed away on November 22, 2024, at her residence.

Born on December 6, 1967, in Moore County, she was the daughter of Marvin and Donna Ratliff Wilkes.

Margaret is survived by her three children: Justin Wilkes, Joshua Wilkes of Carthage, and Nina Wilkes of Southern Pines.

At this time, no services are planned.

Online condolences may be...

Patricia Stevenson Shuping

Patricia Stevenson Shuping

Nov 8, 2024

Patricia Stevenson Shuping, age 83, of Biscoe, passed away on November 8, 2024, at her home.

Patricia was born on June 20, 1941, in Montgomery County to Doyle and Mabel Drye Stevenson.



Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Charles Shuping and her son, Joseph "Joe" Shuping. 

She is survived by her sons, Donald Shuping of Biscoe and Greg Shuping, along with his wife,...

Mildred "Frances" Sheffield

Mildred "Frances" Sheffield

Nov 2, 2024

Mildred Frances Sheffield was the firstborn to Ervin and Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dunn on October 23, 1933, in Star, NC. She peacefully left for her heavenly home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. 

Frances spent her life in Star, where she lovingly raised her 3 children, Johnny, Debbie, and Beth with her devoted husband, Bill. She worked...

Exie Bruce Boykin

Exie Bruce Boykin

Oct 30, 2024

Exie Bruce Boykin, age 92, of Ether, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Autumn Care.

Exie was born in Moore County on August 18, 1932, to Dan and Myrtle Moore Bruce.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Garner and Louise Williamson and brother Coy Bruce.

She is survived by her sons Billie McNeill of...

Robert James

Robert James

Oct 28, 2024

Robert James, age 96, of Ether, passed away on October 28, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Mr. James was born on March 2, 1928, in Stokes County to Luz and Daisy Mabe James. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked in the hosiery mill as a mechanic until his retirement.



In addition...

John Ray Overton

John Ray Overton

Oct 22, 2024

John Ray Overton, age 88, of Biscoe, passed away on October 22, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

John was born on July 19, 1936, in Moore County to Walter and Julia Freeman Overton. He dedicated 55 years of his life to working for Burlington Industries. 



In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson James Epps.



He is survived...

Carl Edward Grey Jr.

Carl Edward Grey Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

Carl Edward Grey Jr., age 69, of Candor, passed away on October 22, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Mr. Grey was born in Montgomery County on January 3, 1955, to Carl and Sara Thompson Grey Sr. Carl honorably served his country in the United States Army.



He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Grey Dewitt of Gresham, Oregon and Rebecca Coleman...

Martha Almeda Hurley Robbins

Martha Almeda Hurley Robbins

Oct 12, 2024

Martha Almeda Hurley Robbins, age 89, of Star, passed away on October 12, 2024.

Martha was born on September 9, 1935, in Montgomery County to Jonah Callicutt and Hazel Hurley. 



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Clark Robbins, son Donnie Hurley and grandson Brian Hurley.

She is survived by her son James "Jimmy" Hurley (Rebecca)...

Betty Freeman Allen

Betty Freeman Allen

Oct 11, 2024

Betty Freeman Allen, age 73, of Star, passed away on October 11, 2024.

Mrs. Allen was a native of Randolph County, born on September 17, 1951, to the late Walter and Rosa Owens Freeman. Betty was a member of Macedonia Church of Abner. She was a proud retiree of Energizer Battery, where she dedicated many years of service and made life...

Stanley Dean Morgan

Stanley Dean Morgan

Oct 10, 2024

Stanley Dean Morgan, age 67, of Robbins, passed away on October 10, 2024, at First Health Hospice House.

Stanley was born in Moore County on September 12, 1957, to Vernon Morgan and Mitzie Allen Reeder. 



Stanley had many talents and knowledge that made him very successful in his career path. He was a mechanical genius and he had a passion for building...

Lucille Mabe Saunders

Lucille Mabe Saunders

Sep 24, 2024

Linda "Lucille" Mabe Saunders, age 97, of Asheboro, passed away on September 24, 2024, at Autumn Care.

Lucille was born on January 28, 1927, in Montgomery County to Grover and Maggie Mabe. Lucille dedicated many years of her life to working in the hosiery mill until her retirement.



In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William...

Daniel "Halford" O'Quinn

Daniel "Halford" O'Quinn

Sep 20, 2024

Daniel "Halford" O'Quinn, age 88, of Robbins, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 20, 2024, at his home.

He was born in Harnett County to Daniel and Lillie Gilchrist O'Quinn on November 09, 1935. Halford was a devoted and loving husband and father. His family was his top priority. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working...

JoAnn Auman McBride

JoAnn Auman McBride

Sep 19, 2024

JoAnn Auman McBride, age 82, of Star, passed away on September 19, 2024, at UNC Medical Center.

Born on January 27, 1942, in Randolph County, JoAnn was the daughter of Grady and Alma Luther Auman. She dedicated many years to her career at Energizer Battery until her retirement. Throughout her life, JoAnn was an active member of Asbury Baptist Church, demonstrating...

David Dewayne Nooe

David Dewayne Nooe

Sep 17, 2024

David Dewayne Nooe, age 60, of Star, passed away on September 17, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Nooe was born on March 25, 1964, in Montgomery County to Roy and Edith Steelman Nooe. 



David is survived by his sons, Isaiah Nooe, and Seth Nooe, and daughter Addison Nooe of the home; mother Edith Steelman Nooe of Star and sisters DeRisa Nooe of...

Brenda Morgan Burrow

Brenda Morgan Burrow

Sep 3, 2024

Brenda Jane Morgan Burrow, age 70, of Troy, passed away on September 3, 2024, at High Point Medical Center.

Brenda was born on September 13, 1953, to Charlie and Betty Davis Morgan. She retired from Lancer's after 42 years of service. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother "Meme". She was an avid gardener who loved her flowers, blue...