Recent Obituaries from Star and Montgomery County, NC and Surrounding Areas
William "Billy" Morris Milliken
Aug 16, 2022
William "Billy" Milliken, age 46, of Biscoe, passed away on August 16, 2022.
William was born on August 3, 1976 in Randolph County to Robert Eugene Milliken and Brenda Oberby Straughn. He could always bring a smile to your face, he never met a stranger and most of all he loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his...
Julia Lammonds VanDerveer
Aug 13, 2022
Our dear mother, Julia Lammonds VanDerveer, (lovingly called Ju Ju), sadly passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the age of 97 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.
Julia was born on June 16, 1925, in Biscoe, NC. She was the daughter of Lora Wright Lammonds....
Peggy Kern Hammond
Aug 10, 2022
Peggy Kern Hammond, age 82, formerly of Star, passed away on August 10, 2022.
Peggy was born in Randolph County on April 5, 1940 to the late John and Margaret Deaton Kern. After graduating from Peace College Preparatory, where she was the President of her graduating class, she went on to study Elementary Education earning a Bachelor of Arts from...
Linda McBride Rhew
Aug 10, 2022
Linda Gail McBride Rhew, age 76, of Star, passed away on August 10, 2022 at First Health Hospice.
Linda was born in Montgomery County on June 19, 1946 to William Wade and Pauline White McBride.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Tina Rhew and brother Charles Richard McBride.
She is survived by her...
Annie Mae Davis Batten
Aug 7, 2022
Annie Mae Davis Batten, age 79, of Star, passed away on August 7, 2002, at Randolph Hospice House.
Annie was born in Montgomery County on June 23, 1943 to Claude and Nonnie Alene Spivey Davis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles B. Batten, sons Roy Batten and Kirk Batten, sisters Martha Noah...
Douglas Ross Carter
Aug 6, 2022
Douglas Ross Carter, age 82, of Troy, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Autumn Care.
Douglas was born on January 8, 1940 in Scotland County to James Wallace and Letha Long Carter. He graduated from Gardner-Webb University and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Colonel John B. Palmer Camp #1946, an Amateur Ham Radio operator and...
Sandra Greene Holleman
Aug 4, 2022
Sandra Lynn Greene Holleman, 58, of Greensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Sandra was born on October 12, 1963 to Robert (Bobby) and Jane Greene of Star.
She was preceded in death by her father and her husband, William (Doug) Holleman.
Survivors include, her mother, Jane Greene; sisters Beth Greene (Bob), Susan Maness (Robin) and Patty Faulkner (Keith);...
Carol Asbill Epps
Aug 2, 2022
Carol Asbill Epps, age 79, of Biscoe, passed away on August 2, 2022 at Clapps Nursing Home in Asheboro.
Carol was born in Montgomery County on May 18, 1943 to William Clyde and Beatrice Brewer Asbill Sr. She worked at Springs Mill for 25 years and was a retired CNA and a member of Bethel Church of God.
In addition...
Sean Trever Shields
Jul 26, 2022
Sean Trever Shields, age 24 of Star, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home.
Sean is the son of Eddie Shields of Star and Brenda Escher of the home. Along with his parents he is survived by his Paternal grandmother Ellen Shields. Throughout his life, Sean attended school at Biscoe and Troy and attended church at...
Carolyn Brown VanDerveer
Jul 24, 2022
Carolyn Brown VanDerveer, age 70, of Biscoe, NC, passed away peacefully at her home in Biscoe, NC on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
Carolyn was born on November 26, 1951 in Brunswick County, NC to Luther Calvin Brown and Missouri Nelson Brown. Carolyn worked for many years with VanDerveer Gas Company and Sandy Ridge Assisted Living. She was a member...
David Douglas Callicutt
Jul 22, 2022
David Douglas Callicutt, age 73, of Biscoe, formerly of Abner, passed away on July 22, 2022 at his home.
David was born in Montgomery County on November 18, 1948 to Perry and Shirley Sanders Callicutt. He had made All Conference in football at West Montgomery High School during an undefeated season and won several track awards. He was retired from...
Genevieve Sladek Cresson
Jul 16, 2022
Genevieve Francis Sladek Cresson, age 79, passed away on July 16, 2022.
Genevieve was born in Des Plaines, IL on July 28, 1942 to Wayne and Lorraine Love Sladek. She was retired from Walmart and was a member of Transformation Church in Biscoe.
She is survived by her daughter Rita Halter (Scott) of Troy; sisters Elanor Smith of Ohio; Barbara...
Lillie Wright Mabe
Jul 9, 2022
Lillie Marie Wright Mabe, age 76, of Star, passed away on July 9, 2022 at her home.
Lillie was born in Montgomery County on April 5, 1946 to Howard and Bessie Singleton Wright.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Frances Mabe.
She is survived by her husband Arthur Mabe of the home, daughter...
Dylan Scott Blue
Jul 1, 2022
Dylan Scott Blue, age 28, passed away on July 1, 2022.
Dylan was born in Moore County on June 7, 1994, to Scott Blue and Patricia Ward.
He is survived by his father Scott Blue (Michelle) of West End; mother Patricia Ward of Winston Salem; brother Austin Blue of Biscoe; paternal grandmother Sandra Leach Blue of Biscoe and maternal grandmother...
Kirk Randolph Batten
Jun 30, 2022
Kirk Randolph Batten, age 52, of Robbins, passed away on June 30, 2022 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital.
Kirk was born in Moore County on September 18, 1969 to Charles and Annie Mae Davis Batten. He was a technician and plant supervisor for Robinwood Enterprises in Troy.
He is survived by his wife Debra Mattison Batten of the home;...
Elsie Ann Sanders Williams
Jun 30, 2022
Elsie Ann Sanders Williams, age 81, of Eagle Springs, passed away on June 30, 2022.
Elsie was born in Moore County on December 12, 1940 to Elzie Van and Lula Brewer Sanders.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Williams, brothers Clarence Sanders, DR Sanders, Jerry Sanders, Bobby Sanders and sister Dorothy Allen.
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Dorothy Garner Parker
Jun 25, 2022
Dorothy Garner Parker, age 84, of Eagle Springs, passed away on June 25, 2022 at Autumn Care.
Mrs. Parker was born in Moore County on July 19, 1937 to Dennis and Zola Williams Garner.
She is survived by her husband Robert L. "Bobby" Parker of the home; daughters Janet Speckman (Mark) of Greensboro; Sharon Morgan (Jack) of Marietta, GA.; son...
"MJ" Mishael James Auman
Jun 25, 2022
"MJ" Mishael James Auman, age 37, of Seagrove, passed away on June 25, 2022.
"MJ" was born in Germany on July 23, 1984, to Douglas Ray and Robin Shelton Auman. He was employed with the City of Asheboro and was a member of the Seagrove and Ulah Fire Departments.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Harvey Ted Auman.
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Randy Wayne Morgan
Jun 14, 2022
Randy Wayne Morgan, age 59, of Biscoe passed away on June 14, 2022.
Randy was born in Moore County on April 29, 1963 to Dossie Evan Morgan and Rosemary Britt Winn.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Dwayne Morgan.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kelly Frye Morgan of the...
Danny Ray Smith
May 27, 2022
Danny Ray Smith, age 78, of Shallotte, passed away on May 27, 2022.
Danny was born in Montgomery County on July 26, 1943 to Dewey and Era Brooks Smith.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by his brother William Carl Smith.
He is survived by his sons Chris Smith of Candor; Jeffrey Smith (Dilia Rhodes) of...
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