NC – A person who says they have seen police body cam video of the night a Wadesboro Police K9 was shot and killed is speaking out The person speaking out talked with the dog’s former owner Harrington provided WCCB with a recording of their phone call Wadesboro Police used K9 Blitz in a suspect chase on April 2nd that started in Anson County and ended in Montgomery County The dog was shot and killed on the scene by police Harrington shared a recording of a conversation between himself and a person who claims they have seen the body camera video “They’re trying to get the suspect off the ground and in the ambulance and all that And then you hear [the handler] scream in pain and tell them to shoot the dog.” They continue “He (Blitz) doesn’t lunge at anybody He walks towards them and I think that’s probably when the two shots Harrington donated Blitz to Wadesboro Police Chief Jason Eschert in January Harrington says Chief Eschert agreed the K9 would only be used to sniff out drugs WCCB received a statement from the public relations coordinator for the Virginia State Police that says “K9 Blitz was part of a recent patrol K9 school with Virginia State Police He was removed from the program last fall because of unwarranted aggression issues and was adopted by a new owner with some experience handling those concerns.” Chief Eschert says he learned about Blitz’ history after the dog died attacked a kennel attendant and caused some serious injuries,” Chief Eschert said Harrington says the Wadesboro Police department failed to use Blitz properly and without proper training “63 days after they received the dog Blitz was part of the Wadesboro Police Department in Anson County but since the dog was shot in Montgomery County the district attorney there would have to request SBI assistance for an independent investigation Harrington has requested Blitz’s remains the chief has so far declined that request He has not answered WCCB’s inquiry as to the current location of the K9’s remains Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away peacefully to be with her Lord The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday the daughter of the late Lavern Samuel Michael and the late Martha Elizabeth Brown Michael she always had cousins and friends around to play with She spent her summers at her grandparents' home in Berkeley Springs she enrolled in nursing school at Anson Technical College earning a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1976 She worked as an LPN mainly in long-term care facilities having spent a lot of her career at Wadesboro Health and Rehab which was formerly Ambassador Health and Wadesboro Nursing Home She retired in 2012 due to declining health She cared for many people over the years and many of those family members still remember the loving care she gave them She taught many people the value of hard work Verna attended the Wadesboro Church of God She loved God and always knew that when she died She is survived by her loving family; her children memorials may be made to the Wadesboro Church of God The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Police were called to the house on Shelton Circle in Wadesboro around 8:15 a.m they found a man dead and a woman who was also shot She was taken to Atrium Main in Charlotte and was later released were also inside the house but were not hurt Wadesboro police said both children were temporarily taken by the Anson County Department of Social Services but were later given back to family members Officials have not yet publicly released the names of the people shot but were quickly able to identify 29-year-old Levoris Rorie as a suspect in the case Police said Rorie was arrested the same day and was charged with murder He is being held in the Anson County Jail with no bond Police did not provide any potential motives behind the shooting Several law-enforcement agencies were involved in the investigation Anyone with information about the case should call the Wadesboro Police Department at 704-694-2167 Thursday’s deadly shooting came less than 24 hours after another person was shot at the Dollar General on East Caswell Street Police said the person shot at the Dollar General was expected to survive Related: Man accused of impersonating ICE officer, sexually assaulting woman at Raleigh motel Queen City News WADESBORRO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A missing woman has been found safe from Lansford Drive after a visit from the Anson County Department of Social Services She is believed to have a cognitive impairment Garris had been found safe in a neighboring state these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals NC – Wadesboro residents are demanding answers after a police K9 was shot on the job during a chase across county lines on April 1st Josh Harrington says he breeds and imports police K9s He donated K9 Blitz to the Wadesboro Police Department in January “(Police Chief Jason Eschert) told me they were broke and couldn’t afford a K9,” Harrington recalls He says Eschert assured him Blitz would only be used for drug searches Wadesboro Police used Blitz in at least two drug searches Then authorities used Blitz while chasing a woman from Anson to Montgomery County during the first week of April “He let go of the suspect and went for his toy accidentally biting the handler’s hand because she put herself in the position to get bit,” Harrington said Chief said they had to shoot the dog to get him off the handler.” Harrington shared a video that he says shows the moments before Blitz was shot dozens of times “The story has changed about seven different times until officers started talking to other officers and deputies started talking to other deputies that’s how we learned that there were 31 shots fired (at the dog),” Harrington said At a heated Wadesboro town hall meeting Monday night citizens called for Chief Eschert’s resignation Eschert claims Blitz had a history of misconduct which he says Harrington did not tell him about Harrington with the understanding that he would only be used to breed,” Eschert said Eschert says he’s investigating the shooting of the dog “I’m sorry at the loss of that dog,” Eschert said “More will come out later that I cannot discuss here,” he added Harrington says he wants answers about why Blitz was used in a chase and then shot and transparency being clear to the citizens and his remains being turned over to the appropriate owners so he can be honored and have the funeral he deserves.” Chief Eschert says he contacted the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the SBI about the next steps in this investigation Eschert also says officers involved in the incident were wearing body cameras but NC law does not allow the release of the video without a court order WADESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man is dead and a woman injured from a shooting in Wadesboro Thursday morning officers responded to a gunshot call at 8:18 a.m at a home on Shelton Circle near East Wade Street Officers arrived to find a man dead from multiple gunshots and a woman injured from a single shot She was taken to Atrium Health CMC in Charlotte for treatment Also inside the home was a 2-week-old baby and a 3-year-old child The children were briefly taken by the Anson County Department of Social Services Wadesboro Police and the State Bureau of Investigation identified 29-year-old Levoris Rorie of Wadesboro as a suspect Rorie is being held without bond and the Anson County Jail Several other agencies assisted the police in this investigation This shooting occurred less than a mile from another shooting on Wednesday afternoon One person was found injured from a gunshot at the Dollar General on East Caswell Street If anyone has any information about this case contact Wadesboro PD at 704-694-2167.  The wreck and shooting happened around 8 a.m. on Monday, March 24, off Little Creek Road in Wadesboro a woman called 911 reporting her daughter and car were taken from her house in Polkton The child’s father allegedly abducted the girl Anson County deputies issued a “be on the lookout” for the car an officer spotted the vehicle in Wadesboro agents said it wrecked off Little Creek Road near Old Winfield Road A little girl inside the car suffered a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the site of the crash Agents said the driver of the vehicle also had a gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition It wasn’t immediately clear if the man was confirmed to be the girl’s father Investigators believed the child was killed by the man driving the car before he shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt Authorities promised on Monday that additional information would be released on Tuesday “Until then I would like to say that officers with all agencies did everything possible to end this incident peacefully and with no harm to anyone,” Polkton officers wrote, in part, on Facebook “All officers handled the situation properly and in accordance with policy procedures and with regard to the safety of the public and everyone else.” By Luke TuckerPublished: Mar 2025 at 7:08 AM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWADESBORO (WBTV) - A man accused of shooting into a vehicle with two kids inside in Anson County over the weekend also had enough fentanyl to kill more than 100,000 people The shooting happened just before noon on Saturday, March 8 after a woman called Wadesboro police after she said she was being followed The woman said she pulled into a CVS pharmacy parking lot on East Caswell Street when the person following her started shooting Police said multiple shots were fired into the woman’s vehicle which had two adults and two children inside Nobody was hurt by the bullets and the suspect got on Highway 74 and fled the scene Officers were able to get information on the suspect and obtained arrest warrants and a search warrant for a house on Cherry Street Wadesboro police officers searched the house and found 232 grams of fentanyl, which police said is enough to kill 116,000 people. To put that into perspective, there are only about 22,000 people in all of Anson County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau police also found a little under a pound and a half of marijuana a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia several magazines and a “large amount” of ammunition was also found Officers said the ammunition found at the house matched that that was used in the shooting at the CVS As a result of the shooting and drug discovery police arrested 28-year-old Bryant Dewitt Lemon Jr Lemon was charged with a long list of offenses Lemon had his bond set at $306,000 for the drugs charges only but was denied bond for the shooting-related charges Four other people were also arrested in connection with the case Two were charged with felony conspiracy related to the shooting while the other two were charged with drug offenses Wadesboro police said everyone involved in the case turned themselves in by Monday Records showed that Lemon was booked into the Anson County Jail Also Read: Woman arrested for DWI crash in Gaston County also stole dog, police report says passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord A celebration of Paul’s life will be at 3:00 PM Interment will follow in the Eastview Cemetery with military honors He was a graduate of Wadesboro High School East Carolina University and the University of South Carolina Medical School Paul entered the United States Army in 1987 as a medical doctor Paul traveled throughout the world while in the Army but his primary duty station was in Washington with over thirty years of service to his country It was difficult to know what to call Paul Little when you met him he was fine with just “Paul.” He was quick with a smile and even quicker to lend a hand His private and professional lives took him around the world where he learned about art As a colonel and medical doctor in the U.S he served on the staff of the Army Surgeon General at the Pentagon He was the first medical editor at the United States Department of Defense Media Center was in need of a new piano and Paul decided to help he flew to New York to talk to the people at the Steinway Company The Steinway Company would later deliver to the church a beautiful a fine-arts professor at Wingate University in the 60s and 70s Paul donated many works of art to Wingate from his personal collection that he and his mother accumulated during their world travels Paul was at a training conference across town from the Pentagon when the terrorist’s hijacked plane flew into the Pentagon building Paul was immediately rushed to the scene and spent the next 48 hours treating survivors Paul’s administrative assistant was in the Pentagon in Paul’s office and was killed that day Paul sang in his church choir for many years on weekends when he returned from college or from the army When Alzheimer’s took his ability to sing he continued to attend church and whistled the hymns in perfect tune and pitch Before service started he would go around the auditorium greet everyone with a handshake and that Paul Little smile his face expressed the pleasure he got from greeting people Paul is not survived by any close relatives but leaves dear friends please make donations to: First Baptist Church NC 28170 or to the Hospice of the donor’s choice The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com WADESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — No charges will be brought related to Wadesboro K-9 Officer Blitz’s death Wadesboro Police Department announced Friday The two officers involved have since resigned due to the incident RELATED: Investigation launched after Wadesboro K-9 Officer Blitz’s death Blitz was killed in the line of duty April 2 after a chase spanning Anson and Montgomery counties but details surrounding exactly what happened remain unclear The investigation was conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation and Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe There will be a memorial service at 2:00PM 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday NC and was a son of the late Edward David "Ed" Howell and the late Alice Mae Braswell Howell He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean Conflict and worked as a licensed insurance agent for more than 45 years with Liberty Life Insurance Company He was a life-long member of North Wadesboro Baptist Church dancing and keeping up with friends on CB Radios He was also a member of Kilwinning Masonic Lodge in Wadesboro Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years  Jeanette Williams Howell; his sons Gene Howell (Sandra) and Tony Howell of Wadesboro; his grandchildren Lori Burr (Jeremy) and Jessica Martin (Matt) both of Lilesville and T Howell (Sarah) of Polkton; his sister-in-law VA and his nieces and nephews and their families he was preceded in death by his brothers and sister memorials may be made to North Wadesboro Baptist Church WADESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Town of Wadesboro continues to grieve the loss of K-9 Officer Blitz who was killed in the line of duty last week Police Chief Jason Eschert told Queen City News he asked the district attorney from nearby Montgomery County to conduct a separate investigation into what happened He said it’s because the State Bureau of Investigation cannot since it was not another officer who was shot The dog was killed in the line of duty on April 2 after a chase spanning Anson and Montgomery counties but details surrounding what exactly happened are still unclear It has since sparked a social media frenzy The American Flag at Wadesboro Town Hall is still at half staff after Mayor Fred Davis called for the community to reflect on the contributions of K-9 Blitz The Wadesboro Police Department introduced us to Blitz on March 11 sharing that the dog specialized in obedience He was donated to the department by a handler based in Salisbury said more questions need to be asked about the dog’s background and how he responded to his new handler has been an experience in every major city with a K-9 unit I’m sure this is not a freak thing that happened I just don’t think it’s been made this big of a deal elsewhere.” Anson County Sheriff Scott Howell shared a statement that his deputies were there as backup during the chase “This was something that should have never happened with a proper training protocol and K9 assignment,” Howell said Queen City News tried reaching out by phone email and social media to the man who donated K-9 Blitz to the department and he has not returned our requests Eschert expects the report from the Montgomery County DA to be released soon passed away at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Inurnment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home and other times at the home.  NC and was a daughter of Deborah Hildreth Huntley and the late Russell Edward Tiffany She was a 1984 graduate of Bowman High School She was employed with the Anson County Cooperative Extension Office as an administrative assistant She was a valuable part of the extension team and always supportive of the events and programs provided by their office.  Pam was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Wadesboro where she was an active part of the worship committee communion committee and the kitchen committee She was faithful in her attendance and her church family could always count on her being in “her spot” on Sunday mornings for worship For her church family and others she cared about Sandy were married for 40 years and during a recent family beach trip they renewed their vows with their immediate family present and their son Their love and commitment to each other is a shining example of a true and forever kind of love.  Those who are left to cherish her memory are her husband Tyler of Stanfield and Parker Layfield and wife Everett Leopard; her mother and stepfather Deborah and Kenneth Huntley of Wadesboro; her sisters and brothers-in-law Gilead and Lauren and Tom Sellers of Lilesville; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Danny and Penney Layfield of Indian Trail and her nieces and nephews and their families her aunt and uncles other dear family members and friends.  Pam will be remembered for her great love for her family and friends Her love for people and Christ was evident in the life she lived before others.  memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Pam’s family requests that those attending the memorial service dress in bright colors.  WADESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two teenagers are charged in a shooting at a Dollar General in late January officers were called to the Dollar General on East Caswell Street Both were taken to the hospital but expected to recover officers arrested 18-year-old Daqurius Price in connection with the shooting Police say he was 16 years old at the time of the shooting and will be charged as an adult under new sentencing laws: Wadesboro Police thanked the Anson County Sheriff’s Office for their help in this case passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter at his bedside There will be a memorial service at 3;00 PM March 9 2025 at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the church and other times at the home NC and was a son of the late William Jackson Baker and the late Nezzie Irene Chewning Baker He was a graduate of Deep Creek High School and served with the North Carolina Air National Guard for 9 years now Coffing Hoists in Wadesboro for 33 years He was a life-long member of Deep Creek Baptist Church where he has served as a deacon and on the cemetery and building committees His heart was always at his beloved Deep Creek Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years Brenda Carter Baker; his daughter and son-in-law Angie and Troy Martin of Albemarle; his granddaughter Haley Martin of Albemarle; his step-brother Bobby Forbis of Connecticut; his children of the heart Wendy Treadaway and Linda Adcock (Bucky); his bonus grandchildren Taylor Treadaway and Laci Treadaway; and his nieces and nephews and their families He dearly loved his family and time shared with his grandchildren Frederick Gerald Baker and William Jackson "Jackie" Baker Mollie Forbis Baker and his sisters and brothers Richard Baker and Edward "Mushy" Baker The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Gentiva Hospice for all the love and care they have shown to W.J Mark Perko and the Deep Creek Church family for the outpouring of love and support given them and to his nephew passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside in Atrium Health Union in Monroe.  in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro.   The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.  GA and was a daughter of the late Millard Vernon Cutchens and the late Ina Lavelle Collins Cutchens She was a graduate of Cairo High School and attended Tallahassee Technical College  She worked for 30 years with Parsons Bias Drug Store in Wadesboro and for 14 years at Walmart in Wadesboro.  especially her granddaughters and great-grandchildren traveling on cruises and smoking a cigarette although her family didn’t want her to.   Those who are left to cherish her memory are her children Teddy Huneycutt (Tonya) of Peachland and Tamara Teal (Jamie Diggs) of Wadesboro; her granddaughters Leah Spears (Evan) and Ashley Teal both of Wadesboro Brooke Helms (Quinton) of Marshville and Hailee Huneycutt (fiancé’ Cam Baucom) of Peachland; her great-grandchildren GA and Craig Cutchens and Waymen Cutchens both of Cairo Leonard Huneycutt of Polkton and Ben Huneycutt (Mihn) of Mint Hill and her nieces and nephews and their families.   The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe with her mother at her bedside Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park 2025 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at the funeral home and other times at the home of her mother NC and was a daughter of Paul Alan Winfree and Nancy Lynn Lett O'Neal She attended Anson County public schools and had worked as cashier at Cato and at Whit's Convenience  Store she worked with Anson County Schools as a substitute teacher She enjoyed trips to the beach and the mountains Going to the movies and out to eat was another favorite pastime She was active in her community and often volunteered with Lilesville Elementary School and the Town of Lilesville for their special events Those who are left to cherish her memory are her daughter Abigail Colson of Wadesboro and her father Paul Winfree of Wadesboro; her brother and sister-in-law Chris and Kandice O'Neal of Wadesboro; her nieces and nephews Alia and Alivia O'neal and Hunter and Kenneth Jordan; a special cousin She was preceded in death by an infant daughter The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff of Hospice of Union County and the McWhorter House for loving way they cared for Nicole and to the community for the outpouring of love shown to her during her battle with cancer passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.  Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.   The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church.  NC and was a son of the late James Clement “J.C.” Burr and the late Hattie Grace Watts Burr He was a graduate of Deep Creek High School which had 12 students in the class  He was drafted into military service during the Korean Conflict and served 2 years with the United States Army  Joe had a long and successful career in textiles having worked with Wade Manufacturing for 42 years as purchasing agent.   He grew up as a member of Camden Presbyterian Church and later moved his membership to First United Methodist Church in Wadesboro.   Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years Robert “Bobby” Burr and wife Lynn of Little River Adam Talbert and Drew Talbert both of Kannapolis Erika of Locust; his 14 great-grandchildren and his sisters-in-law Wilhelmina “Boots” Whitehurst of Charlotte and Donna Burr of Wadesboro.  memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Rev  The family will greet friends following the service and other times at the home.  NC and was a daughter of the late Charles Julian Gregory and the late Evelyn Adams Gregory She grew up in the Little Cotton Mill Village of Wadesboro and often spoke of her childhood and growing up in Southside Baptist Church where she and her family remained a part of for many years.   She worked for many years with Zimmer Manufacturing in Wadesboro and after closing she worked at Walmart in Wadesboro she worked with Medical Specialties in Wadesboro.   Barbara dearly loved her children and grandchildren and always enjoyed the times she shared with them She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies on television She always made sure to have plenty of snacks for when her grandchildren visited.   Those who are left to cherish her memory are her son Stephen Greene of Wadesboro; her grandchildren Chesley Greene (Morgan Cheek) of Winston-Salem and Ashley Layfield (Parker) of Polkton and her nieces and their families.  Warren Greene and by her sister and brothers Charlie Gregory and Darrell Gregory.  memorials may be made to Anson Community Hospice Thank you for completing the form, here is your download: "+jQuery("body").attr("docName")+" Thank you for completing the form, here is the link to your on-demand webinar: On-Demand Webinar Link K-9 Blitz was deployed and successfully took down the suspect The exact cause of the K-9’s death has not been disclosed The dog’s handler was also injured in the incident WADESBORO, N.C. — The Wadesboro Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 Blitz, who was killed during a traffic stop that escalated into a pursuit, WSOC reported The incident began on April 2 when officers pulled over a 40-year-old suspect for a fictitious license plate prompting a pursuit that concluded after his vehicle’s tires were disabled in Mt I mean K-9s are part of our families as well,” veterinary technician Jody Miranda told WSOC.The suspect including assaulting a K-9 and attempting to run over an officer He appeared in court and is being held in Anson County Jail on a $60,000 bond Wadesboro Police Chief said this is the first time he has dealt with the death of a K-9 and has brought in a chaplain to help officers process the loss Dog breeder Josh Harrington, who donated Blitz to the department last year, has alleged that the K-9 was not supposed to be used in apprehensions, WSOC reported “…Everybody understood that the dog was not to be used in apprehension.” The police department has not responded to Harrington’s allegations and has not released details on the cause of death Copyright © 2025 Lexipol. All rights reserved.Do Not Sell My Personal Information This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time passed away peacefully at her home in Wadesboro There will be a Funeral service at 11:00AM 2025 at Bethany Freewill Baptist Church with Rev Entombment will follow at Anson Memorial Park Mausoleum.  NC a daughter of the late Thomas Fredrick Hinson  She graduated from Wadesboro High School and retired from West Kitting Mills  Joyce was a devoted member of Bethany Freewill Baptist Church  She dearly loved her church and church family as this was a vital part of her life.  Those who are left to cherish her memory are her daughters Christy Lynn Bingham and Jodie Driggers Powell (Robbie Rogers) both of Wadesboro;  her grandchildren Jody Lynn Driggers and Debra Jackson; her great-grandchildren Melissa Forbes (Eric) of Wadesboro and Jessica Hogan (Todd) of Greensboro Robert Melvin Driggers and Daniel Hardaway; her brothers  Memorials may be made to Bethany Freewill Baptist Church  passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe There will be a celebration of life service at 3:00 PM on Tuesday at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church with Rev Inurnment will follow at Anson Memorial Park The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church and was a son of Caryln Dunn Cowick and James Ratliff He worked as a welder with Davis Mechanical.  He was a very gifted and talented man who enjoyed hunting and fishing Those who are left to cherish his memory are his mother Jamie Ratliff of Wadesboro; his aunts and uncles Teah and John Kelly of Wadesboro and Chris and Denise Dunn of Polkton; his cousins and their families and many dear friends He was preceded in death by his step-father Steve Cowick who Devin loved and appreciated so much Devin's family is most grateful for the love and support shown to him during his time of declining health memorial donations may be made to Leavitt Funeral Home NC 28170 to assist the family with expenses A 1992 graduate of North Buncombe High School he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UNC Asheville in 1998 Kim and Jeremy met in 1994 and married on December 13 they shared 30 years filled with cherished memories raising two sons and navigating life’s highs and lows hand in hand always finding strength in each other through every challenge and joy Jeremy found joy in everyday life and inspired others to do the same he was a deeply respected member of the Brown Creek Community For 9 years he was a dedicated human resources director at Wade Manufacturing Jeremy had a servant's heart and enjoyed giving back to his community his most cherished dedication was to his Brown Creek Church family Jeremy was always ready with a warm smile and encouraging hug and could be counted on to serve at the church in any way he could—whether as a Deacon or working with the Youth and Kids ministries His legacy endures as a beacon of faith and kindness Jeremy served as a youth leader to many of the parents whose children he now lovingly mentors in the Brown Creek Church Youth and Kids Ministries Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandparents Those left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy of love and service include his wife Bryce (Mattie Malone) and Caleb Wilson; his parents Mike (Joan) Wilson and Maureen Williams; his siblings Chris (Courtney) Wilson and Jessica Wilson; his aunts and uncles and Cathy Wilson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Buddy and Joye Waddell;  his sisters-in-law and Mary Lena (Brian) Allen; as well as many nieces and nephews who looked up to him with admiration and fond memories 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home  The funeral service will be Wednesday at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev Johnny Williams and Rev Interment will follow in the church cemetery Jeremy dreamed of seeing a dedicated youth and recreation area at Brown Creek and valued the gift of higher education for his children ensuring that his legacy of faith and service lives on for future generations In lieu of flowers and in honor of Jeremy’s lifelong commitment to the youth of Brown Creek the family asks that memorials be made to: Brown Creek Baptist Church 4210 NC 742 N Wadesboro NC 28170 building fund or to an education fund established at Uwharrie Bank for his son passed away peacefully at her home with her family gathered around.   The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Thursday 2025, at the funeral home and other times at her home.  NC and was a daughter of the late Harvey Horne and the late Myrtle Mills Gregory She attended Mecklenburg County Public Schools and later returned to Anson County having worked in the cafeteria at Anson High School she attended the Wadesboro Pentecostal Holiness Church with her grandmother Ila Mae Mills who was the church pianist and Joyce called her mama Joyce’s children remember going with her to hear their great-grandmother play the piano for worship services too.   Joyce was a long-time member of Southside Baptist Church She was an excellent cook and really enjoyed cooking and listening to Jimmy Swaggart and the Gaither Homecoming Friends.  she was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  SC and Tammy Edwards (Donnie) of Wadesboro; her grandchildren Justin Meador of Monroe and Adam Edwards of Charlotte; her great-grandchildren Skylar and Luke and her sister-in-law and life-long friend  The family is most grateful to her granddaughters for the loving ways in which they helped to care for her.  passed away peacefully at Atrium Cabarrus in Concord to be with his Lord and Savior.   The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the home.  Thomas Maynard Parrish and the late Mary Elizabeth Curtis Parrish He was a graduate of Anson High School and Blue Mountain Christian University where he received a bachelor’s degree and also attended Free Will Baptist Bible College He also served in the North Carolina National Guard.   He taught Social Studies with Anson County Schools at Anson Middle School and Anson High School.   Ordained into gospel ministry through the Free Will Baptist Church he pastored New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Mississippi Elwood Lane Free Will Baptist Church in Kannapolis Bethany Free Will Baptist Church in Greenville Bethany Free Will Baptist Church in Wadesboro and currently New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Rockingham.   He enjoyed time shared with his family and especially his grandchildren He was an avid fisherman and looked forward to fishing trips with his family and friends banana puddings and smoking meats for the residents at Meadowview Terrace.   Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife Tori  Kester of Rockingham; his grandchildren and Molly Parrish and Mary Olivia and Kylie Kepley; his brother SC and his sister-in-law and brothers-in-law Shelley Lampley (Richard) of Hamlet and Stephen Smith (Fred Pratt) of Rockingham.  Bill Parrish and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law memorials may be made to New Hope Free Will Baptist Church in Rockingham or to Bethany Free Will Baptist Church in Wadesboro   The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com WADESBORO - Sunday afternoon Dec 22,2024 God called Angel Tundra Charlene Harris Willoughby home Tundra was the daughter of Charlie Melton and Savannah Pennell Kiser who preceded her in death She attended Bowman High School in Wadesboro North Carolina and she later attended Stanly Community College for her CNA License and High School Diploma She was a member of New Parkers Grove in Wadesboro NC and later joined Greater Grace in Marshville NC Where she served on the Nurses Care Ministry She was employed at CNA at Trinity Place,Albemarle NC Autumn Care,Marshville NC and most recently at White Oak Manor,Waxhaw NC She enjoyed dancing,fishing,crafting,and enjoying her grandchildren She was not only loved by family but also loved by her peers She leaves to cherish her memories her husband She leaves behind 3 sisters and one brother and Veronica Duchess (James) Crawford of Marshville NC (Adoptive Parents) Martha and Billy Burns of The Burnsville Community and her God-sisters She had a special Aunt Shirley (Curtis) Parker of Wingate NC 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home The family is gathering at their home on Anson High School Road in Wadesboro (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man has been arrested after a shooting that left a man injured in Wadesboro according to the Wadesboro Police Department officers responded to the shooting at the Oak Hill Apartment Complex at 1355 North Green Street Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Latest stories here Officials say he was taken to a Charlotte hospital where he remains in the ICU warrants were obtained for 22-year-old Joshua Lamont Hamilton charging him with attempted first-degree murder and assault inflicting serious bodily injury Hamilton was apprehended by SLED where he is awaiting extradition back to Anson County Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday and other times at the home of his grandparents in Wadesboro NC and was a son of Robert Joseph Jones and Tina Marie Gulledge he was a graduate of Anson High School and had worked at Crawford Auto Parts Those who are left to cherish his memory are his parents Tina Gulledge of Wadesboro and Bobby Jones (Lorie Caudill) of Wadesboro; his brother and sister William Ray Jones and Kyia Ann Jones both of Wadesboro; his step-brother and sisters and Maddison Rein McLendon;  his special friend Chasity A'Laya McLendon his grandparents and Sarah Gulledge of Wadesboro and Kim Wright of Monroe; his great-grandmother Martha Gulledge of Wadesboro and his aunts and uncles and cousins passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home.  NC and was a daughter of the late Dewey Hubert Lett and the late Mary Earlene Turner Lett She was a graduate of Bowman High School and earned an associate degree from Richmond Community College.   She worked for many years in sales with Coffing Hoists in Wadesboro Shane McCormick (Jennifer) of Polkton and Pam Ratliff (Bryan) of Wadesboro; her grandchildren Dylan McCormick and Colin McCormick; her great-granddaughter Steve Lett (Margaret) of Wadesboro; her faithful companion SC and Joanna Overgaard (Adam) of Waxhaw and her great-nephew Luke Ratliff and her brother and sister-in-law memorials may be made to Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter  It was her request to be cremated with no services.