Obituaries

Michael Henry Horne

Michael Henry Horne

Oct 2, 2025

WADESBORO - Mr. Michael Henry Horne, 61, owner of Michael Horne Florist in Wadesboro passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

The memorial service will be 11:00AM, Thursday, October 16, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Amy Lambert and Rev. Heather McIntyre officiating.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until...

Mary Helen Robinson McCray

Mary Helen Robinson McCray

Oct 9, 2025

WADESBORO - On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Mrs. Mary Helen Robinson McCray, 85, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family is gathering at the...

Clyde Leonard Hildreth

Clyde Leonard Hildreth

Oct 9, 2025

WADESBORO - On Thursday, October 9, 2025, Mr. Clyde Leonard Hildreth, 85, passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Church.

Fred "Freddie" O. Black, Jr.

Fred "Freddie" O. Black, Jr.

Oct 8, 2025

WADESBORO - Mr. Fred (Freddie) O. Black, Jr. peacefully slipped away from this life and on to the next on Tuesday, October 7, at home with his loving wife of 56 years by his side.

Born in Anson County on March 30, 1950, Freddie was the oldest of four children given to Fred (Jack) and Margaret Black of Ansonville.

Freddie graduated from...

Toby Matthew McLaurin

Toby Matthew McLaurin

Oct 5, 2025

WADESBORO - On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Mr. Toby Matthew McLaurin 47, cherished father, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the home of his parents.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Lee Avenue in Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00...

Lucy Mitchum Hinson Griffin

Lucy Mitchum Hinson Griffin

Oct 4, 2025

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MARSHVILLE - On Saturday evening, October 4, 2025, Mrs. Lucy Mitchum HInson Griffin, 96, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham to be with her Lord and Savior. We take comfort in knowing she has seen her Lord and been reunited with many loved ones and friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday,...

Henry Rogers

Henry Rogers

Oct 2, 2025

WADESBORO  - On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Mr. Henry Rogers, 73, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Pineville.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. 

The public viewing will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

The family is gathering at the home, 707 Sikes Avenue in Wadesboro.

Johnsie Lee Polk Broussard

Johnsie Lee Polk Broussard

Oct 1, 2025

GOLDSBORO - On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Johnsie Lee Polk Broussard, 75, US Air Force Retired, passed away at UNC Health Hospital Wayne in Goldsboro, NC.

The funeral service will be 1:00PM, Friday, October 10, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

Viewing and Visitation will be at 12:30 PM Friday prior to the service.

Marion McLendon Streater

Marion McLendon Streater

Sep 30, 2025

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Charles Thomas Cox

Charles Thomas Cox

Sep 28, 2025

CANTON, OH - On Sunday, September 28, 2025, Mr. Charles Thomas Cox, 71, passed away peacefully at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Sunday, October 12, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

David Eric Johnson

David Eric Johnson

Sep 27, 2025

WADESBORO - In the early morning hours of Saturday, September 27, 2025, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, Mr. David Eric Johnson, 76, cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend slipped away peacefully from the cares and struggles of living with cancer. Our family and friends rejoice in knowing that he is at peace.

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Ralph Henry Coble

Ralph Henry Coble

Sep 26, 2025

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WADESBORO – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, uncle and friend, Mr. Ralph Henry Coble. At the age of 80 years, he passed away peacefully at the Coble family homeplace, which has been his home for all his life on Friday, September 26, 2025.

Funeral services will be 2:00...

William Garrison Little

William Garrison Little

Sep 25, 2025

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ANSONVILLE - On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Mr. William Garrison Little, 76, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with military honors.

The family will greet friends on Tuesday at 1:30 PM prior to the...

Paul Edward Wright

Paul Edward Wright

Sep 24, 2025

WADESBORO - On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Mr. Paul Edward Wright, 78, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and son at his bedside.

The family welcomes visitors at the home, 1228 Coppedge Eddins Road in Wadesboro from Thursday through Sunday at any time.

Paul was born May 25, 1947 and grew up in Waynesville, NC. He was the son...

James Stanley Ponds

James Stanley Ponds

Sep 20, 2025

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WADESBORO - On Saturday, September 21, 2025, Mr. James Stanley Ponds, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Gerald officiating. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Marlene Mercedes Delgado

Marlene Mercedes Delgado

Sep 19, 2025

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LILESVILLE - On Friday, September 19, 2025, Mrs. Marlene Mercedes Delgado, 63, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at her home with her family at her bedside.

There will be a memorial service at 4:00 PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home...

James Edward Smith

James Edward Smith

Sep 16, 2025

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WADESBORO - On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Mr. James Edward Smith, 63, passed away peacefully at Atrium Northeast Cabarrus in Concord, NC.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 21, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. 

Public viewing will be from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the funeral home.

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Van Wilson "Wink" Myers

Van Wilson "Wink" Myers

Sep 16, 2025

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WADESBORO - On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Mr. Van Wilson "Wink" Myers, 93, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Rachel Adcock Myers.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Abee and Rev....

Elaine Bartholomew Scarborough

Elaine Bartholomew Scarborough

Sep 11, 2025

Elaine Bartholomew Scarborough, 73, of Polkton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2025.

Elaine was born on July 16, 1952, in Raleigh, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Alfred Bartholomew and Ethel McLawhorn Bartholomew. From an early age, she carried with her a deep sense of purpose, one that would shape her life’s work: devotion to children...

Carl Waring

Carl Waring

Sep 10, 2025

INDIAN TRAIL - On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Mr. Carl Waring, 75, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family gathered by.

Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sandy Ridge Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Morven with military honors.

Viewing and family visitation...