Obituaries

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

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...

Cecelia Lynn Bullard

Cecelia Lynn Bullard

May 12, 2023

Cecelia Lynn Valley Bullard, age 57, of Troy, passed away on May 12, 2023, at FirstHeatlh Moore Regional Hospital.

Cecelia was born on October 6, 1965, in Onslow County to Earl and Alma Morton Valley Sr.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Futrell (Harold) of Seymour, TN; brother, Joe Valley of Troy; nieces, Amy Futrell, fiance, Eljay (JJ) Berger...

Lisa Epley Davis

Lisa Epley Davis

May 8, 2023

Lisa Jeanette Epley Davis, age 54, of Star, passed away on May 8, 2023.

Lisa was born on March 10, 1969 in Montgomery County to Gilbert and Barbara Price Epley.

She was a member of Dover Baptist Church where she served as church secretary, led a group bible study, started a bible journaling ministry and served in many other...

Mary Faye Shannon

Mary Faye Shannon

May 2, 2023

Mary Faye Pritchard Shannon, age 92, of Eagle Springs, passed away on May 2, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House.

Faye was born on June 10, 1930, in Randolph County to Ebra and Delitha Monroe Pritchard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Shannon; son, Larry Shannon; sister, Katherine Yvonne Caldwell; brothers, Willis...

Donnie Ray McNeill

Donnie Ray McNeill

Apr 26, 2023

Donnie Ray McNeill, age 82 of Seagrove, passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home.

Mr. McNeill was born on October 10, 1940 in Moore County to Grady and Mellie Needham McNeill. He attended Westmoore High School and was a member of New Center Christian Church where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. In 1996 he became...

James William Poole

James William Poole

Apr 21, 2023

James William Poole, age 61, of Biscoe, passed away on April 21, 2023 at his home.

James was born on December 7, 1961, in Hampton, VA, to Robert and Polly Hopper Poole. He attended West Montgomery High School. James loved music and enjoyed playing guitar and drums, especially with his long-time friends.  James was very mechanically inclined and relished an...

Brandy Perkins Odom

Brandy Perkins Odom

Apr 18, 2023

Brandy Perkins Odom, age 55, of Biscoe, passed away on April 18, 2023 at Montgomery Memorial Hospital in Troy, NC.

Brandy was born on January 15, 1968, to Lewis Perkins and Mary Finch Perkins Anderson. She was a devoted advocate of child development and education, she had just finished her 20th year with Montgomery County Partnership for Children as the...

Dorothy Monroe Davis

Dorothy Monroe Davis

Apr 14, 2023

 

Dorothy Monroe Davis, age 80, of Eagle Springs NC passed away on April 14, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.  

Dorothy owned a beauty shop in Robbins NC for many years.  

She is survived by her husband, Glenn Archie Davis of the home; daughters: Lisa Davis of Robbins and  Ronda Davis of Eagle Springs. She...

Mary Ina Richardson

Mary Ina Richardson

Apr 12, 2023

 

Mary Ina Greene Richardson, age 75, of Candor, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

She was born in Montgomery County on September 1, 1947, to the late Clarence C. Greene and the late Carrie Nell (Stewart) Greene. She married her husband on March 11, 1967 at Sardis United Methodist Church in Candor. She was a beloved wife,...

Frances Rebecca Stewart "Monk"

Frances Rebecca Stewart "Monk"

Apr 11, 2023

 

Frances Rebecca Stewart "Monk" age 96 of Biscoe passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, in Bolivia NC.

Frances was born in Moore County on April 27, 1926 to the late James Elijah Britt and Gladys Britt. She was a retired Counselor from Samarcand School. She was a member of Flint Hill Christian...