Obituaries

Senior Chief Petty Officer Gary H. Adams, US Navy RET

Senior Chief Petty Officer Gary H. Adams, US Navy RET

Jan 17, 2021

MT. GILEAD – On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Senior Chief Petty Officer, Gary H. Adams, US Navy Ret., entered into rest. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm until 2:30pm Wednesday, January 20, 2021 during an informal visitation at Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. A graveside service, with full military honors, will follow in Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in...

Larry Eugene Smith

Larry Eugene Smith

Jan 17, 2021

WADESBORO – On Sunday, January 17, 2021, Mr. Larry Eugene Smith, 86, peacefully went to be with the Lord at Meadowview Terrace Senior Assisted Living Center in Wadesboro. Larry was born July 6, 1934, a son of Eugene Bennett Smith and Ethel Parker Smith of Wadesboro, NC. He is preceded in death by his father, mother and brother, Donald Smith...

Larry Edwin Harrington

Larry Edwin Harrington

Jan 16, 2021

THE OBITUARY FOR MR. HARRINGTON IS BEING POSTED AS A COURTESY TO THE HARRINGTON FAMILY. PLEASE CONTACT MORGAN AND SON FUNERAL HOME IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Marshville – Mr. Larry Edwin Harrington, 80, passed away at his home in Marshville, NC on January 16, 2021. Born in Richmond County on March 26, 1940, he was the son of the...

Johnny Henry Hill, Jr.

Johnny Henry Hill, Jr.

Jan 15, 2021

Johnny Henry Hill, Jr., 89, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021 in Hickory, NC. The third of seven children born to Johnnie and Vera Strickland Hill, he is survived by his children Velda Cureton (Gary Gales), Michael Hill (Cindy) and Sandra Markland (Tony); his grandchildren Chris Cureton (partner Jessica Nobles); Shane Cureton (Leslie); Michael J. Hill...

Jane Townsend Edwards

Jane Townsend Edwards

Jan 14, 2021

Wadesboro - Jane Townsend Edwards passed away at her home January 14, 2021. Jane was born September 9, 1932 daughter of the late Sarah Pate Townsend and the late William Bartell Townsend. Jane was born in Red Springs, NC and grew up in Laurinburg, N.C. She graduated from Hollins College in 1954. Jane moved to her beloved Wadesboro in 1956....

Teresa Horne Campbell

Teresa Horne Campbell

Jan 14, 2021

Peachland - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Teresa Horne Campbell, 65, entered into eternal rest at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. Services will be 3:00pm Sunday, January 17, 2021 by the graveside at Peachland Cemetery with visitation following the service. Teresa was born October 2, 1955 in Richmond County, NC and was a daughter of the late Albert Frank...

Walter Mitchell Medley

Walter Mitchell Medley

Jan 13, 2021

Polkton - MR WALTER MITCHELL MEDLEY ENTERED THIS ETERNAL REST ON January 13, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born to the late Walter Lee Medley and Doreatha Brewer Medley on November 6, 1941. He was married to the late Glenda Chambers Medley from this union came Stephanie, Sidney and Brian. Also, 7 bonus children, Larry, Michael, Mitchell,...

Robert Lee Harris

Robert Lee Harris

Jan 13, 2021

Polkton - Mr. Robert Lee Harris, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe. No arrangements are made at this time.

Charles Wilson Northcutt, Sr.

Charles Wilson Northcutt, Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

MORVEN – On Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Mr. Charles Wilson Northcutt, Sr., loving husband, and father, entered into rest surrounded by his immediate family. He was 82. Services will be 3:00pm Saturday, January 16, 2021 by the graveside in Pleasant Hill Cemetery (11635 US Hwy 52 S, McFarlan 28102) with Rev. Butch Farrah officiating. Due to the continued COVID-19 risks,...

Johnnie Felton James

Johnnie Felton James

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Johnnie Felton James, age 74, of Seneca, SC and Morven, NC, died Monday, January 11, 2021 while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family is choosing to postpone services until such time that the current restrictions can be eased or lifted. Born in Stephens County, Georgia on January 12, 1946,...

Edwin L. "Buddy" Rivers

Edwin L. "Buddy" Rivers

Jan 11, 2021

Lilesvile - Edwin Lafred-Deqahn Rivers “Buddy”, the son of Yolanda Jenkins Kirkley and William Frank Kirkley was born December 9, 1992 in Scotland County, NC. He departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Scotland Regional Hospice at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC. Edwin attended Anson County public schools and was a student in Mrs. Covington’s class for special...

H Bryant Braswell, Jr.

H Bryant Braswell, Jr.

Jan 7, 2021

WADESBORO – On Wednesday, January 7, 2021, Mr. H. Bryant Braswell, Jr., peacefully passed away at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. Bryant was born July 11, 1938 in Anson County, NC and was...

JD Tucker

JD Tucker

Jan 7, 2021

MORVEN - On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Mr. JD Tucker, 74, passed away at his home. Services, with military honors will be 3:00pm Friday, January 15, 2021 by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Perko officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and sign the register on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 4:00pmuntil 6:00...

Rebecca Ann Ramsey

Rebecca Ann Ramsey

Jan 7, 2021

WADESBORO - Rebecca Ann Ramsey, 74, went to be with her mother, Elizabeth Ann Ramsey and her Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 7, 2021. Rebecca was born April 9, 1946 in Albemarle, NC. She was a graduate of Anson High School and a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Rebecca is survived by her cousins. Services will be private with...

Laura Mae Ratliff

Laura Mae Ratliff

Jan 7, 2021

Laura Mae Ratliff December 20, 1924 – January 7, 2021 “With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Psalms 91:16 Mrs. Laura Mae Ratliff, age 96, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation, Wadesboro NC, where she was a resident since 2018. A native of Lilesville, NC, she was the daughter...

Louise Spencer Smith

Louise Spencer Smith

Jan 6, 2021

Lilesville - On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Mrs. Louise Spencer Smith passed away at the age of 86. There will be a private memorial service Monday, January 11, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Due to the continued COVID-19 risk, the family respectfully requests everyone attending funeral services wear a face covering and practice social distancing as much...

Virgil Lee Chance, Sr.

Virgil Lee Chance, Sr.

Jan 5, 2021

Wadesboro - On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Mr. Virgil Lee Chance, Sr., 92, went home to be with Lord at his home. He was born May 1, 1928, and was a son of the late Carrie Washington and the late John Henry Chance. Virgil joined Red Hill Baptist Church at a very early age, where he later served as a...

Ellen Marie Gaddy

Ellen Marie Gaddy

Jan 4, 2021

Wadesboro - Ellen Marie Gaddy (Coochie) was born March 21, 1960 to Ken William Gaddy and Clara Bennett. She was educated in the Anson County School System, graduating from Bowman High School. She attended North Carolina A & T University. She was a lifelong member of West Deep Creek Baptist Church. She served dutifully as an Usher, a Choir Member...

Major James Boyce Hunter, Jr.

Major James Boyce Hunter, Jr.

Jan 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE – Major James Boyce Hunter, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, retired, an extraordinary member of an exceptional generation of Americans, died at his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. He was 99. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery, Wadesboro, conducted by the...

Zackary Taylor Osborne

Zackary Taylor Osborne

Jan 3, 2021

POLKTON – Mr. Zackary Taylor Osborne, 21, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Luke Christy officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. Zackary was born October 24, 1999 in...