Obituaries

Nelson Banks Tatro

Nelson Banks Tatro

Dec 16, 2024

LILESVILLE - On Monday, December 16, 2024, Mr. Nelson Banks Tatro,  63, brother, uncle, cherished friend, and most of all a child of God, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

There will be a service to celebrate Nelson's life at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in...

James "Jim" Gaston Huntley

James "Jim" Gaston Huntley

Dec 14, 2024

WADESBORO – On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Mr. James “Jim” Gaston Huntley, 66, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven at Richmond County Hospice in Rockingham with his family at his bedside. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Northam Cemetery in Rockingham.

  The family will greet friends...

Betty Treadaway Canipe

Betty Treadaway Canipe

Dec 13, 2024

MORVEN – On Friday, December 13, 2024, Mrs. Betty Treadaway Canipe, 94, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her family at her bedside. 

 Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, by the graveside in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in McFarlan with Rev. Keith Stewart officiating. 

 The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. 

 Betty...

Carl Herbert Taylor

Carl Herbert Taylor

Dec 12, 2024

PEACHLAND – On Thursday, December 12, 2024, Mr. Carl Herbert Taylor, 89, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. 

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2024, at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Patrick Ledford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church...

Emma Jean Gaddy Lowry

Emma Jean Gaddy Lowry

Dec 11, 2024

NORWOOD – On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Mrs. Emma Jean Lowry, 91, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe. 

 Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. 

 The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the...

Cathleen "Cathy" Jackson Farris

Cathleen "Cathy" Jackson Farris

Dec 10, 2024

POLKTON – On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Mrs. Cathleen “Cathy” Jackson Farris, 64, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM, Monday, December 16, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Jenkins officiating. 

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. 

Cathy was...

Dalyphina Delores Leak

Dalyphina Delores Leak

Dec 8, 2024

ROCKINGHAM - On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Dalyphina Delores Leak, 58, passed away at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte.

The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and are incomplete at this time.

Anna Morton Asbill

Anna Morton Asbill

Dec 6, 2024

LANCASTER, SC - On Friday, December 6, 2024, Mrs. Anna Morton Asbill, 71, formerly of Montgomery and Anson Counties, passed away peacefully at her home.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on...

Juretha Watson Colson

Juretha Watson Colson

Dec 6, 2024

Wadesboro- Mrs. Juretha Watson Colson, 81, passed away, Friday, December 6, 2024 at PruittHealth - Union Pointe in Monroe.

The Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Flat Rock New Life Cemetery in Wadesboro. 

Public viewing will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral...

Ruth Carpenter Turner

Ruth Carpenter Turner

Dec 2, 2024

WADESBORO - Mrs. Ruth Carpenter Turner, 86, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at Autumn Care of Marshville.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating, followed by interment at Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet guests prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 PM.

Ruth was...

Evelyne Krug Clark

Evelyne Krug Clark

Dec 1, 2024

 

Concord - Evelyne Krug Clark, 95, formerly of Lilesville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Concord NC.

There will be a memorial service at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15th, 2024, at Forestville United Methodist Church with Rev. Sigrid E. Mottram officiating. A private interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service...

Roy Thomas Lockhart

Roy Thomas Lockhart

Nov 29, 2024

POLKTON - On Friday, November 30, 2024, Mr. Roy Thomas Lockhart, 68, passed away peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte with his family at his bedside.

The family will host a gathering at the home, 406 HWY 52 N in Wadesboro on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

There will be no public viewing.

William Harley Seigler

William Harley Seigler

Nov 25, 2024

LILESVILLE - On Monday, November 25, 2024, Mr. William Harley Seigler, 33, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

William was born in Richmond County, NC on December 3, 1990 and was the son of Deborah Caudle Seigler and the late David Herman Seigler. He attended Anson County Schools and Anson Cosmetology School. He owned and operated his...

Edward Charles Allen

Edward Charles Allen

Nov 22, 2024

PAGELAND, SC - On Friday, November 22, 2024, Mr. Edward Charles Allen, 70, passed away at his home.

The funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Nicey Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 318 Camden Rd., Marshville, NC 28103. Interment will follow in Robinson Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery in Marshville.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00...

Calvin Charles Rushing

Calvin Charles Rushing

Nov 20, 2024

As a courtesy to the Rushing family we are sharing this obituary. Please refer to Edwards Funeral Home in Mt. Gilead for any service details and condolences.

Calvin Charles Rushing, 82, of Mount Gilead passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at First Baptist Church, Mount Gilead. Rev. Kevin Taylor will...

Richard Kenneth Ward

Richard Kenneth Ward

Nov 20, 2024

PEACHLAND - On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, Mr. Richard Kenneth Ward, 87,  USAF Retired, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Services with military honors, will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024 by the graveside in Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Ricketts officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Richard was born December 12, 1936 in...

Richard Anthony Wilkes

Richard Anthony Wilkes

Nov 13, 2024

Wednesday November 13th Richard Wilkes passed away peacefully at his home in Morven Nc. Born November 11th 1951 in Corona California, son of Clifford and Isabell Joan Wilkes. Richard grew up and spent most of his life in California and Utah before moving to Morven NC in 2006. Retired brick, block, and stone mason, Vietnam veteran serving from 1971-1973. He...

Shirley Bunn Ratliff

Shirley Bunn Ratliff

Nov 13, 2024

WADESBORO - On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Mrs. Shirley Bunn Ratliff, 71, passed away peacefully at Meadowview Terrace Assisted Living in Wadesboro.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating. 

The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Shirley was born December...

Jeremy Bryon Wilson

Jeremy Bryon Wilson

Nov 7, 2024

WADESBORO - On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Jeremy Bryon Wilson of Wadesboro, NC, passed away in his home.

Jeremy was born August 26, 1974, in Asheville, NC. A 1992 graduate of North Buncombe High School, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UNC Asheville in 1998. During college, he met the love of his life, Kim Waddell. Kim and...

Virginia Vauss Smith

Virginia Vauss Smith

Nov 5, 2024

WADESBORO - Virginia Carolyn Vauss Smith was born June 16, 1956, in Anson County and was a daughter of the late Eula and Jimmy Vauss of Morven, NC. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Monroe Rehabilitation Center. 

Virginia attended McCrae School of Morven, NC and she was a graduate of Bowman High School.  

At an early...

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