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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
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
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...
Peggy Chewning Ingram
Oct 30, 2024
WADESBORO - On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Mrs. Peggy Chewning Ingram, 83, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.
The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.
Peggy was born April 30, 1941, in...
Patricia Williamson Baldis
Oct 29, 2024
MORVEN – On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Mrs. Patricia Williamson Baldis, 88, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Wednesday at...
Jerry Ratliff, Sr.
Oct 27, 2024
WADESBORO - Minister Jerry Ratliff, Sr. was born April 28, 1955, in Anson County, NC and was called from labor to reward, after a season of illness on Sunday, October 27, 2024, while residing at the Wadesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Jerry attended Anson County Public schools and was a graduate of the class of 1973 of Bowman Senior High...
Debra O'Neal Rosebud
Oct 26, 2024
WADESBORO - Blessed is the man who remain steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12
Debra O’Neal Rosebud, daughter of Emma Yvonne Rosebud and the late I V “Shot” Rosebud, was affectionately known as “Gal” by her family and “Bud”...
Hazeline Diggs Bennett
Oct 24, 2024
WADESBORO - Mrs. Hazeline Diggs “Boss” Bennett was born January 10, 1924 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Dawsey Diggs and the late Alice Little Diggs. Our beloved mother and grandmother was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.
Mother Bennett accepted Christ...
Karen Faye Byerly Gibbs
Oct 23, 2024
LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Karen Faye Byerly Gibbs, 67, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven Rockingham.
Karen was born November 27, 1956 in Portsmouth, OH and was a daughter of the late Karl Wendell Byerly and the late Ruth Avanelle Plummer Byerly. She was a graduate of Elmwood High School class of 1975 in Bloomdale, OH....
Martha Smith
Oct 17, 2024
WADESBORO - On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Martha Smith, 89, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, October 26, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.
Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, October 25,...
Randy Gerald Steele
Oct 16, 2024
MORVEN - On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Mr. Randy Gerald Steele, 70, passed away at his home.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, October 27, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Abee officiating. Interment will follow in the Steele Family Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home...
Johnsie Forte Peace
Oct 15, 2024
WADESBORO - Mrs. Johnsie Forte Peace was born in Wadesboro, NC, and was a daughter of the late Daniel Forte and the late Yancy Bell Liles Forte. On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, she was called home to be with her Lord at the home of her daughter in Lilesville, NC.
In her early years, she moved to New York where she...
Pamela Tiffany Layfield
Oct 14, 2024
WADESBORO – On Monday, October 14, 2024, Mrs. Pamela Tiffany Layfield, 58, passed away at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC to be with her Lord and Savior.
There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Anita Thompson, Pastor officiating. Inurnment will follow in Anson Memorial...
Marvin C. Deese
Oct 11, 2024
WADESBORO – On Friday, October 11, 2024, Mr. Marvin C. “Cooter” Deese, 76, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham with his beloved daughter and his sister-in-law at his bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family...
Sara Louise "Sis" Clark Downer
Oct 9, 2024
LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Mrs. Sara Louise "Sis" Clark Downer, 86, passed away at her home.
Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Savannah United Methodist Church Cemetery with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.
The family will greet friends following the service at the Forestville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Lilesville.
Sis was born September 8,...
James Edward Rivers
Oct 3, 2024
MORVEN - On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Mr. James Edward “Sonny” Rivers, age 69, departed his life at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 11, 1955, in Chesterfield County, SC and was a son of James Haywood Rivers and Lucy Anna Watson Rivers. He attended the public schools in...
Jerry Lynn McQuage
Sep 29, 2024
MORVEN - On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Mr. Jerry Lynn McQuage, 78, passed away peacefully at Arium Union in Monroe.
Jerry was born June 24, 1946, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late Claude Bennett McQuage and the late Etta Mae McQuage. He worked for many years with Whit Construction in Deland, FL, and later retired from...
Jayme Ryan Roberts
Sep 28, 2024
LILESVILLE – On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Mr. Jayme Ryan Roberts, 35, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Charlotte, NC.
Funeral services will be 5:00 PM Monday, October 7, 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 Monday at the...
Larry Allen Jarrell
Sep 28, 2024
Mr. Larry Allen Jarrell, 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Larry was born January 1, 1944, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late Johnny Jarrell and the late Alice Haywood Jarrell. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He had...
Willie Ray Wilson
Sep 27, 2024
Wadesboro- Mr. Willie Ray Wilson, 76, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Parson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2024, at Leavitt Funeral Home.
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