Obituaries
Benjamin Leak Tyson
Jan 23, 2026
WADESBORO - On Friday, January 23, 2026, Mr. Benjamin Leak Tyson, 95, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Ben was born...
Judy Smith Henry
Jan 23, 2026
LILESVILLE - On Friday, January 23, 2026, Mrs. Judy Smith Henry, 83, passed away peacefully at her home.
Judy was born in Anson County, NC on September 24, 1942 and was a daughter of the late Grover Smith and the late Kathleen Bunn Smith. She was a 1960 graduate of Wadesboro High School.
She was retired from Anson County Schools, having worked...
Truby Frank Gaddy
Jan 25, 2026
WADESBORO – On Sunday, January 25, 2026, Mr. Truby Frank Gaddy, 77, passed away peacefully with his loving and devoted wife and fur baby, Daisy at his bedside. Truby was courageous following the news of his diagnosis, just 6 days before his passing, and made sure everyone knew he was at peace and wanted his wife taken care of.
Funeral services...
Harvey Lee Breeden, III
Jan 20, 2026
WADESBORO – On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Mr. Harvey Lee Breeden, III, 60, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Pineville with his family at his bedside.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends following the service.
Harvey was born May 16, 1965, in Cleveland, OH...
Thelma Hildreth Carpenter
Jan 27, 2026
We are sharing this announcement as a courtesy to the Hildreth and Carpenter Families.
ROCK HILL, SC - On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Mrs. Thelma Hildreth Carpenter, 91, passed away in Rock Hill, SC. She was a former resident of Ansonville.
She was a daughter of the late J.S. Hildreth and the late Margie Broadaway Hildreth.
Survivors include her sisters, Virginia Holloway and...
Eula Mae Oxendine Brayboy
Jan 24, 2026
LILESVILE - On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Mrs. Eula Mae Oxendine Brayboy, 93, passed away peacefully at her home.
The arrangements are incomplete.
Barbara Allen Altieri
Jan 18, 2026
BERMUDA RUN - On Sunday, January 18, 2026, Mrs. Barbara Allen Altieri, 90, of Bermuda Run and formerly of Wadesboro, passed away peacefully at Bermuda Village Retirement Center.
Born June 17, 1935, in St. Petersburg, FL; she was the daughter of the late Albert Allen Jr. and Margaret Breeding Allen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Julian Garris
Jan 15, 2026
POLKTON - On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Mr. Kenneth Julian Garris, 66, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Peachland Gospel Tabernacle with Pastor Lynn Garris officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday.
Kenny...
Robert Harrison Lee
Jan 14, 2026
We are sharing the obituary for Robert Harrison Lee as a courtesy to the Lee family in Anson County.
Funeral services for Robert Harrison Lee will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton Street, Camden. Bishop Gary Rivas will officiate. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Emma Rose Carpenter
Jan 12, 2026
On Monday, January 12, 2026, Emma Rose Carpenter, infant daughter of Ritchie and Kayla Carpenter, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.
In addition to her parents, she leaves her sister and brother, Olivia and Isaiah, her grandmother, Sylvia Carpenter, and her aunts and uncles, Joanna and Serge Matthey, Rebekah and Jesse Carpenter, Wynonna and James Tullie, Mary Carpenter, Terriann Carpenter,...
John Ellis Long
Jan 10, 2026
WADESBORO – On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Mr. John Ellis Long, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Storz officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
John was born September 3,...
Raymond "Ray" Allen Boyer
Jan 7, 2026
WADESBORO - On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Mr. Raymond "Ray" Allen Boyer, 77, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Gerald officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park with Military Honors.
The family will greet friends one hour...
Stephanie Anne Ritzheimer
Jan 4, 2026
HAMLET – On Sunday, January 4, 2025, Miss Stephanie Anne “Stevie” Ritzheimer, 41, passed away peacefully at her home.
Services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2025, by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.
The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.
Stephanie was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 13, 1984, and...
Billy Tice
Dec 31, 2025
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LILESVILLE- On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Mr. Billy Tice, 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Lilesville.
Funeral services will be 11:00AM, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. Interment will be private.
A public viewing with no visitation, due to the Flu outbreak, will be one hour prior...
Carol Harrington Williams
Dec 30, 2025
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WADESBORO – On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Mrs. Carol Harrington Williams, 72, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Pineville with her family gathered at her bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The...
Wilson Eugene “Gene” Caulder
Dec 28, 2025
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MORVEN - On Sunday, December 28, 2025, Mr. Wilson Eugene “Gene” Caulder, 60, passed away peacefully at his home.
There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM, Saturday, January 17, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Gene was born December 18, 1956 in...
Randy Martin Quackenbush
Dec 28, 2025
CHESTERFIELD, SC -Mr. Randy Martin Quackenbush, 71, of Chesterfield, SC, formerly of Morven, NC, beloved husband of the late Brenda Blackburn Quackenbush, entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Born in Aiken County, SC, he is the son of the late Stanley S. Sr. and Eunice L. Smith Quackenbush.
Randy was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed taking his friends fishing...
Eugene "Gene" Carrington Wall
Dec 27, 2025
NORWOOD - Eugene Carrington Wall, of Norwood, NC, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born in Wadesboro on February 23, 1963, to the late Thomas Diggs Wall, Jr. and Marie Harkey Wall.
Gene’s father was ill for many years during Gene’s childhood and passed away early in Gene’s life. Gene had heard his father call...
Ann Caudle Brooks
Dec 26, 2025
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WADESBORO – On Friday, December 26, 2025, Mrs. Ann Caudle Brooks, 90, passed away at her home.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Annie Lou Caudle was born June...
Robert Edward Pratt, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Thursday, December 25, 2025, Mr. Robert Edward Pratt, Jr., 41, passed away in Wadesboro.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery.
The family will be gathering at the home of his mother, 1355 N. Greene St.,...
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