Obituaries
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Passed 7/15/2026
MR. DARRIS DELANE TILLMAN, age 67, of Morven, North Carolina departed this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Union Hospital, Monroe, North Carolina. The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, July 26,…
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Passed 7/10/2026
MS. JOYCE ELAINE CROWDER, age 68, of Wingate, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Union Hospital, Monroe, North Carolin. The Homegoing Service will be on Saturday,…
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Passed 7/9/2026
ELDER CHARLES E. BAGBY, JR. , of Morven, North Carolina, quietly departed this life at 8:30 AM on July 9, 2026 at Atrium Health-Union Hospital, Monroe, North Carolina surrounded by his loving and devoted wife,…
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Passed 7/7/2026
Mary Ruth King was born on April 13, 1931, in McBee, South Carolina, to the late Tom Yarborough and Rosea Jowers Yarborough. Affectionately known as “Pete” by her family and childhood friends, she was the third of…
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Passed 7/7/2026
Deborah McDonald Rorie was born on December 13, 1957 and departed on Tuesday Evening, July 7, 2026 with her Loving Husband and Devoted Daughters by her side. Known to everyone as “Bo”, “Borah” or “Tootie”. “Bo” was…
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Passed 7/7/2026
Eddie Luntz Ledbetter was born on February 24, 1954 to the late Edgar Ledbetter and Mary Lee Clark Ledbetter. He was the 5th of 5 sons. He was the grandson of the late Spencer Ledbetter and Lou Chambers Ledbetter, and…
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Passed 7/5/2026
Mr. Bruce W. Willoughby, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026. He was born in Anson County and attended schools in Anson County where he was a member of the JR Faison Band and Class of 71. Bruce received his GED while…
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Passed 7/3/2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of BABY BOY KAHZIR NYZIAN HOWARD. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12:00 noon, at Streater Grove AME Zion Church in Morven, North…
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Passed 6/29/2026
Lee Thomas Kirkley, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Scobie” was born November 8, 1954 to the late Benjamin and Viola Kirkley. He peacefully departed this life on June 29, 2026 at Atrium Health-Union…
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Passed 6/23/2026
FUNERAL PROGRAM https://issuu. com/dashelia/docs/celebration_of_life_milestones-jesse_t_huntley. v4 MR. JESSE THOMAS HUNTLEY, age 77, of Ansonville, North Carolina peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of…
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Passed 6/22/2026
Rona Pine Polk Miller was born on October 21, 1947, to the late Roscoe Polk and Bertha Cash Polk. Rona was the youngest of seven siblings. On Monday, June 22, 2026, God called her name, and said, “ My child you have…
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Passed 6/19/2026
MOTHER LILLIE REBECCA LITTLE KIRBY, age 95, of Wadesboro, North Carolina peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of Friday, June 19, 2026 at Hospice Haven, Rockingham, North Carolina. The Homegoing Services…
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Passed 6/18/2026
MR. HUBERT L. MCLENDON, age 63, of Marshville, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. The Homegoing Services will be on Tuesday, June…
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Passed 6/11/2026
Mr. James Ellis Covington, beloved son of the late George and Mittie Chambers Covington, was born on March 30, 1941, in Union County, North Carolina. Affectionately known as “Ellis” by family and friends, he…
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Passed 6/3/2026
Tracey Lorraine Cherry, beloved daughter of Jay and Brenda Cherry, was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on October 23, 1968. She peacefully departed this life on June 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Anson Hospital…
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Passed 5/28/2026
In Loving Memory of Juanita Louise Crowder July 23, 1970 – May 28, 2026 Juanita Louise Crowder was a loving mother, sister, family member, and friend whose presence brought warmth and love to those around her. She…
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Passed 5/28/2026
MRS. SARAH SMITH HARRINGTON, age 93, of Lilesville, North Carolina peacefully transitioned on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her daughter's residence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina surrounded by her loving and devoted…
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Passed 5/25/2026
Charlie Henry Wall, was born to the late Charlie Simon Wall and Effie Bell Spencer Wall on November 25, 1943 in Lilesville, NC and departed this life on May 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Sunny or Charles, as he was…
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Passed 5/21/2026
Mr. James Ellis White was born in Pageland, South Carolina, on September 30, 1956, to Peggy and James White. He was the oldest of nine. He attended Forest Hills High School in Union County and graduated in 1975. James…
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Passed 5/20/2026
James Scotty Little, born on November 9, 1965, to the late Bennie Lee Little and Mary Wesley McCoy Little, entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North…
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Passed 5/19/2026
MR. BRUCE L. THOMAS, age 62, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Chilly” peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC surrounded by his loving family. A…
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Passed 5/11/2026
MR. SYLVESTER SMITH, age 80, of Baltimore, Maryland died on Monday, May 11, 2026. The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, May 30, 2025, 11:00am, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North…
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Passed 5/11/2026
Christmas Columbus Pettiford, Jr. peacefully departed this earthly life embraced by the grace of God on on Monday, May 11, 2026. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, faithful servant, veteran,…
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Passed 5/7/2026
MOTHER BERNICE JOHNSON ROSS, a pillar in the Morven community took her rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the age of 91. She was surrounded by her loving and dedicated daughter and grandchildren. The Homegoing Services…
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Passed 5/7/2026
Ms. Pearletta Gaddy, lovingly known as Pearl), the daughter of the late John W. Gaddy and Lena Mae Willoughby Gaddy was born November 25, 1965. She departed this life on May 7, 2026 at Meadowview Terrace Of Wadesboro.…
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Passed 5/6/2026
Miss Dionne Monique Bennett, 44, a long-time resident of Guildford County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born in Anson County, North Carolina and grew up and…