Obituaries
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Passed 5/20/2026
MR. JAMES SCOTTY LITTLE, age 60, of Monroe, North Carolina peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family. The…
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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…
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, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1308 Ansonville Polkton…
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Passed 5/11/2026
MR. CHRISTMAS COLUMBUS PETTIFORD, JR. of Morven, North Carolina peacefully transitioned in the early morning hours of May 11, 2026, at Atrium Hospice of Union County, Monroe, NC. A private interment with full military…
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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…
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Passed 5/5/2026
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, God dispatched his angels to escort Clarissa Ann Ratliff home. The loving daughter of the late George O. Ratliff and Pauline Willoughby Ratliff was born on November 25, 1984 in Wadesboro,…
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Passed 4/30/2026
MR. JAMES THOMAS LEDBETTER, lovingly known to many as “James Boy” peacefully departed this life a day before his 65th birthday, Thursday, April 30, 2026, while a patient at Atrium Health-Pineville, North Carolina. He…
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Passed 4/22/2026
Mr. Vaughn Elbert McMillian, the sweetheart of Mrs. Brenda Allen McMillian, has fallen asleep in death. Her hubby of 22 years and friend of 48 years is safe in Jehovah God's memory, awaiting the resurrection that…
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Passed 4/21/2026
Mr. Ronalt James Gainey, affectionately known as “Ronnie” was born on May 20, 1958 to the late Edith M. Gainey and James Biles Jr. He was raised by his grandparents, the late James Hubert Gainey and Viola Hardison…
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Passed 4/19/2026
Pamala Marie Weems was born on August 21, 1963, a life gifted to this world with purpose, warmth, joy, and love. On April 19, 2026, as the sun gently set, she peacefully transitioned in Rockingham, NC, leaving behind…
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Passed 4/18/2026
James Edward Marshall was born June 9, 1946, and departed this life on April 18, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. James was raised and educated in Anson County. Upon graduating high school, he served in the US…
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Passed 4/16/2026
LEON HARLIE STURDIVANT, Ed. D, age 79, of Greensboro, North Carolina departed this life on April 16, 2026 at UNC Hospitals-Hillsborough Campus, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Services to Celebrate The Life and…
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Passed 4/14/2026
MR. WALTER W. WATKINS, JR. , age 72, of Wadesboro, North Carolina peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, children, and extended family. The…
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Passed 4/14/2026
MR. THOMAS MILTON KNOTTS, JR. , age 74, of Charlotte, North Carolina peacefully transitioned on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services to Honor the Life and Legacy…
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Passed 4/8/2026
“A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is still, there will always be a vacant place in our home and hearts that can’t ever be filled. ” Mr. James Thomas Gaddy, lovingly known as “Wade” the son of the late…
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Passed 4/3/2026
MS. ANN BERNICE SHORT, age 57, of Chesterfield, South Carolina peacefully departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Ms. Short will be on Monday, April 13, 2026,…
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Passed 4/3/2026
Dalah Lee Gould lovingly known as “Doe” was born on October 18, 1962 to the late Elie Gould Jr. and Mae Catherine Gould. He made his transition from earth to his heavenly reward on Friday, April 3, 2026. Dalah…
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Passed 3/30/2026
Antonio L. Baker, affectionately known as Tony, departed this life and gained his eternal reward on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on January 5, 1983, to Stephanie Brace and Phillip Baker, Tony was a…
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Passed 3/26/2026
Mr. James Louis Burns was born in Wadesboro, NC to James Burns and Annie Louise Watson Burns on October 24th 1955, both of whom proceeded him in death. He reunited with his Heavenly Father on March 26, 2026 in…
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Passed 3/24/2026
Calvin Bennett (Calbo) transitioned peacefully March 24, 2026 at Atrium Health Hospice in Monroe, NC. Born to the late Raymond and Elsie Liles Bennett Calivn was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and…
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Passed 3/20/2026
MRS. MAMIE LEE BROADIE POE, age 86, of Charlotte, North Carolina, an Anson County native, peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Atrium Health-Hospice of Union County, Monroe, North Carolina. The…
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Passed 3/19/2026
Some find their strength in their weapons and wisdom, but my miracle-deliverance can never be won by men. Our boast is in Yahweh our God, who makes us strong and gives us victory. Psalm 20:7 TPT After courageously…
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Passed 3/15/2026
"Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a…
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Passed 3/11/2026
“Blessed are those that die in the Lord – they will rest from their labor and their deeds will follow them. ” Revelations 14: 13-14 Barbara Jean Wiggins Kersey, beloved eldest daughter of the late Daisy Bennett and…