Obituaries

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

Bobby "Gene" Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David "Tony" Parsons

David "Tony" Parsons

Jul 18, 2023

David "Tony" Parsons, 80, of Candor, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Autumn Care.

Tony was born on April 1, 1943, in Montgomery County to David Samuel and Martha Catherine Floyd Parsons. He graduated from Candor High School and furthered his education at High Point University, majoring in Business. Tony then went to work for Burlington Industries.

Tony loved...

Mandy Dawn Frye

Mandy Dawn Frye

Jul 13, 2023

 

Mandy Dawn Frye, age 45 of Robbins, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst, NC.

Mandy was born on May 18, 1978, to Ricky Laine Brown Sr. and Phyllis Darlene Lisenby in Moore County, NC.  She was a homemaker.

Mandy is survived by her father, Ricky L Brown, Sr. (Barbara) of Star; mother,...

Bennie Edward Sheffield

Bennie Edward Sheffield

Jun 25, 2023

 

Bennie Edward Sheffield, 92, of Biscoe, passed away on June 25, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Bennie was born on September 17, 1930, in Moore County to Celia Sheffield. He was a US Army veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Myrick Sheffield and son Wayne Sheffield.

He is survived by...

Connie Sue Varney Lisenby

Connie Sue Varney Lisenby

Jun 16, 2023

Connie Sue Varney Lisenby, 71, of Star, passed away on June 16, 2023, at her home.

Connie was born on July 16, 1951, in Pikeville, KY to Lonnie and Emma Jean Varney.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Edward Lisenby.

She is survived by her husband James Lisenby of the home; son Steven...

Martha Odom Chriscoe

Martha Odom Chriscoe

Jun 12, 2023

Martha Elizabeth Odom Chriscoe, age 90, of Seagrove, passed away on June 12, 2023, at her home.

Martha was born on September 25, 1932, in Montgomery County to Charlie and Lola Pickard Odom.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Graham Chriscoe, son Michael Chriscoe, brothers Edward Odom, C.A. Odom, Oakland Odom, L.R. Odom,...

Morgan Wayne Williamson

Morgan Wayne Williamson

Jun 9, 2023

Morgan Wayne "Windy" Williamson,  of Foxfire, passed away on June 9, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House at the age of 85.

Mr. Williamson was born on July 1, 1937, in Alamance County to Jesse and Mary Morgan Williamson Sr. He graduated from NC State University in 1968 and later served in the US Air Force before joining the Department...

Elmer "Russell" Luther Jr.

Elmer "Russell" Luther Jr.

Jun 7, 2023

Elmer "Russell" Luther Jr., age 64, of Biscoe, passed away on June 7, 2023.

Russell was born on May 2, 1959, in Montgomery County to Elmer and Doris Wray Luther Sr. He was employed at Harriss & Covington Hosiery as a fixer. He loved to hunt and fish and had many, many friends.

He is survived by his son, Tim...

Edna Coleman Callicutt

Edna Coleman Callicutt

Jun 2, 2023

Edna Coleman Callicutt, age 81, of Troy, passed away on June 2, 2023, at St. Joseph of the Pines.

Edna was born on March 22, 1942 in Brunswick County to Ernest and Reba Simmons Coleman. She was a retired textile worker and a member of Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church.

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

Steven Clark Sanders

Steven Clark Sanders

May 23, 2023

Steven Clark Sanders, age 55, passed away on May 23, 2023, at his home in Biscoe.

Mr. Sanders was born on November 2, 1967, in Beaufort County, NC to Grover and Annie Alligood Sanders. He served in the US Army and worked as a mechanic in textiles. In his leisure time in enjoyed racing.Mr. Sanders is survived by his...

Mary Bond Hutto

Mary Bond Hutto

May 22, 2023

Mary Evelyn Bond Hutto, age 94, of Candor, passed away on May 22, 2023, at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.

Mary was born on October 29, 1928, in Elberton, Georgia to Teasley and Nettie Porterfield Bond. She had a love for reading, she always had a book open.

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

John "Buddy" Newsome

John "Buddy" Newsome

May 19, 2023

John Richard "Buddy" Newsome Sr., age 94, of Star, passed away on May 19, 2023, at his home.

Buddy was born on January 20, 1929, in Richmond County to Benjamin and Eliza Robbins Newsome. He was a US Army veteran  and a member of VFW Post 9881. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist church and enjoyed reading, fishing, bee...