Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
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,...
Dianne Freeman Behrendt
Sep 12, 2023
Dianne Freeman Behrendt, 77, of Candor, passed away on September 12, 2023, at her home. Dianne was born in Randolph County on March 21, 1946, to Vestal and Flossie Auman Freeman. She had a long and dedicated career, working with the NC Department of Corrections and retiring from the Sheriff's Department in New Hanover County.In addition to her parents, Dianne...
Holly Elaine Sheffield
Sep 5, 2023
Holly Elaine Sheffield, 28, of Seagrove, passed away on September 5, 2023.
Holly was born in Montgomery County on July 11, 1995, to James and Lisa Davidson Sheffield.
She is survived by her daughter Paisley Richardson of the home; fiancé Jacob Richardson "Mudflap" of the home; parents James and Lisa Sheffield of Seagrove; sister Jamie Sheffield of Fayetteville; and paternal...
Warren John Carlson
Aug 27, 2023
Warren John Carlson, 79,of Glen Ridge, NJ, passed away on Sunday, August 27th at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Warren was born on July 11, 1944 to C. Wilbur and Jean Higley Carlson in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He graduated from Glen Ridge High School, class of 1962 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Montclair State College with...
Connie Williamson Hughes
Aug 27, 2023
Connie Alice Williamson Hughes, 83, of Biscoe, passed away on August 27, 2023.
Connie was born on May 9, 1940, in Randolph County to Arthur and Inez Singleton Williamson. Connie attended Big Oak Church of God and was a retired sewer for a clothing manufacturer.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny...
Bobby "Gene" Jackson
Aug 16, 2023
Bobby "Gene" Jackson, 75, of Biscoe, passed away on August 16, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Gene was born in Moore County on July 21, 1948, to Theodore and Nellie Taylor Jackson. Gene served in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud veteran. He was also a member of Guiding Light Baptist Church.Gene is survived by...
William Bradley Davis
Aug 14, 2023
William Bradley Davis, 59, of Star, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his home.
Brad was born in Montgomery County on May 23, 1964, to Raymond and Jenny Russell Davis. Brad was a retired construction worker with DR Reynolds. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as, hunting, riding four wheelers and fishing.
He is survived by his parents Raymond...
Leonard Dexter Kellis
Aug 8, 2023
Leonard Dexter Kellis, 56, of Seagrove, passed away on August 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
Leonard was born in Montgomery County on February 23,1967, to Leonard Nelson Kellis and Frances Harris Kellis Callicutt. Leonard started work at Rusmont Hosiery Mill as a maintenance worker and he proudly served in the Army National Guard for six...
Roger Dale Britt
Aug 2, 2023
Roger Dale Britt, 73, of Biscoe, passed away on August 2, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Roger was born on May 16, 1950, in Montgomery County to Charlie and Lena Blake Britt. He worked at Clayson's Knitting for several years and then a Walmart.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Poston Britt of the home and daughter...
Beatrice "Bea" Lee Sexton
Aug 1, 2023
Beatrice "Bea" Lee Sexton, 74, of Candor, passed away on August 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Bea was born on February 25, 1949, in Richmond County to Henry and Ada Britt Lee.
Bea was a loving, devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all that knew her. She had a true...
Robert "Bobby" Lambeth Foushee
Jul 25, 2023
Robert Lambeth "Bobby" Foushee, 70, of Biscoe, passed away on July 25, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Reid Heart Center.
Bobby was born in Montgomery County on December 28, 1952, to Ernest Nelson and Mary Helen Lambeth Foushee Sr. Bobby was the co-owner and manager of Biscoe Supply for many years and he enjoyed playing the drums for...
Georgia Shofe Dunn
Jul 21, 2023
Georgia Shofe Dunn, 98, of Troy, passed away on July 21, 2023, at her home.
Georgia was born on November 9, 1924, in Guilford County to Henry and Hassie Beane Shofe.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons John Dunn and Joseph Dunn.
She is survived by her daughter Lois Brady of Bennett; sons...
Catherine "Cathy" Mills Davis
Jul 19, 2023
Catherine "Cathy" Mills Davis, 71, of Seagrove, passed away on July 19, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Cathy was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 25, 1951, to Donald and Helen Boggs Mills.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Davis and sister Carla.
Cathy is survived by her sons Kevin Battle (Angie) of Perrysburg, OH...
Karol Lee Parsons
Jul 18, 2023
Karol Lee Parsons, 85, of Candor, passed away on July 18, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Karol was born on January 3, 1938, in Montgomery County to David Harrison and Bessie Long Parsons. He was a US Army veteran and managed J&M Grill for many years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his...
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