Tamara Bachman Starr, 61

Tamara Bachman Starr, 61, of Bostic, died Monday, July 27, 2026.

She was the daughter of Lois Bachman of Richmond, VA and the late Bill Bachman.

She is survived by her husband, Craig Starr; her daughters, Chassidy Marie Starr Young of Carthage, and Jennifer Lynn Starr of Sanford; a brother, Peter Bachman of Richmond, VA; there are 3 grandchildren, Kinley Parker Beard, Scarlet Kimber Young, and Beckett James Young.

A private service will be held later.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rutherford County Humane Society, PO Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; the Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043; the Heart of The Foothils Animal Rescue, 380 US 221 North Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; or the Leukemia Research Foundation, Suite 105, 191 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093.

Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is providing cremation service.