Obituaries

Louise Williams Billingsley

Louise Williams Billingsley

Aug 26, 2023

As a courtesy to the Billingsley and Williams families we are sharing the obituary for Louise Williams Billingsley. We offer our sincere sympathy to her family. For service details and flower orders please visit the website for Harrington Funeral Home in Hamlet.

Louise Williams Billingsley, 71, of Hamlet, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.She was...

Beverley Bushong Getzen

Beverley Bushong Getzen

Aug 26, 2023

 

           WADESBORO – On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Mrs. Beverley Bushong Getzen, 81, passed from this life to the next to join her beloved husband, Rufus and other loved ones after having a beautiful life here.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 5:00 PM Thursday, August 31, 2023, in the Chapel of...

Emma Horne Newkirk Wiesel

Emma Horne Newkirk Wiesel

Aug 23, 2023

 

Emma Ingram Horne Newkirk Wiesel was born a triplet in Rockingham, NC and one of 12 children.  At age 96 (January 24, 1927 – August 23, 2023), she left this world peacefully at Cary Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cary, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Inez Horne, her 11 siblings, David W. Newkirk, Norman...

Barry Dwight Martin

Barry Dwight Martin

Aug 22, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Mr. Barry Dwight Martin, 57, passed away at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Barry was born January 7, 1966 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Phillip Andrew Martin and the late Diane Fanning Martin.

He attended Anson County Schools and was an accomplished carpenter.

Those left to cherish...

Susan Pigg

Susan Pigg

Aug 22, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Miss Susan Pigg, 66, retired owner and operator of Soooweet Treats Bakery in Wadesboro passed away at her home.

Funeral services will be 2:00PM Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Anson Memorial Park.

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

Sara Jane Wood Brown

Sara Jane Wood Brown

Aug 22, 2023

 

        ANSONVILLE – On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Mrs. Sara Jane Wood Brown, peacefully went home with her family gathered around at Autumn Care in Marshville.

 

            Sara was born February 24, 1935, in Trenton, NJ and was a daughter of the late Thomas Davidson Wood and the late Sara Hancock Wood. She was employed...

Edward Robert Rivers, Jr.

Edward Robert Rivers, Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

As a courtesy to the Rivers family who were long time residents of Lilesville, we are sharing the obituary for Edward Rivers, Jr. We offer our sincere sympathy to the family. For service details or flower orders please visit the website for Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood.

Edward Robert Rivers, Jr., 69, passed away on August 21, 2023, at Atrium...

Micheal William Deese

Micheal William Deese

Aug 21, 2023

 

           ROCKINGHAM – On Monday, August 21, 2023, with his family gathered by Mr. Micheal William Deese passed away peacefully to his heavenly home.

 

            Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM Friday, August 25, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Delane Burris officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.

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Walter Franklin Bennett

Walter Franklin Bennett

Aug 19, 2023

 

2nd Timothy 4: 7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that “day:” and not to me only but unto all them also that love the appearing.

 

Mr....

Lonnie Lee Thompson

Lonnie Lee Thompson

Aug 17, 2023

 

PEACHLAND - On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Mr. Lonnie Lee Thompson, 71, passed away peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father.   There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Cash officiating.   The family will greet friends following the service at the church.   Lonnie was born...

Catherine Turner Christie

Catherine Turner Christie

Aug 16, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that her family announces the passing of Catherine Turner Christie on August 16, 2023.  Catherine was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. At the age of 93, she gracefully embraced her journey beyond this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in...

Edward Felix Thompson

Edward Felix Thompson

Aug 16, 2023

 

          POLKTON – On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with his family gathered nearby, Mr. Edward Felix Thompson, 82, went to be at home with his Lord while being cared for at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

            Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Red Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney...

John Duncan Currie

John Duncan Currie

Aug 13, 2023

MT. GILEAD  - On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Mr. John Duncan Currie, 79, passed away peacefully at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00AM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Hebron Cemetery in Mt. Gilead, NC.

John Duncan was born February 1, 1944 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late...

Betty Lou Horne

Betty Lou Horne

Aug 13, 2023

 

POLKTON - Heaven's choir must have needed a new alto, so God chose Betty Lou Daniels Horne on Sunday, August 13, 2023, to join the Angel choir. She slipped away peacefully at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Dr. Tim Moore and...

Justin Dutch Germany

Justin Dutch Germany

Aug 8, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mr. Justin Dutch Germany, 29, passed away

Justin was born May 22, 1994 in Marlboro County, SC and was a son of Al Britten "Britt" Germany and Cynthia Denise Steen Germany. He had been employed with Premier Fibers in Ansonville and with Tuscarora Yarns.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents,...

Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr.

Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr.

Aug 8, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Mr. Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at the McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

There will be a memorial service at 4:00 PM Monday, August 14, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with military honors.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth

Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth

Aug 7, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth, 65, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. Interment will be private in Anson Memorial Park.

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

Johnny Rubin Carpenter

Johnny Rubin Carpenter

Aug 7, 2023

POLKTON - On Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Johnny Rubin Carpenter, 75, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

There will be a memorial service at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Johnny was born July 24,...

Mandy Natee Byrd

Mandy Natee Byrd

Aug 3, 2023

POLKTON - Mandy Natee Byrd was born on June 18, 1979, to the Late Bernard Byrd and Barbara Tillman. She entered rest on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, in her home in Charlotte, NC.

Mandy accepted Christ at an early age at Gatewood Station AME Zion Church. Mandy graduated from Anson Senior High School in 1997

She’s preceded in death by...

Nelson Alexander Young

Nelson Alexander Young

Aug 1, 2023

WADESBORO - Mr. Nelson Alexander Young, Jr. was born July 23, 1988 in Anson County, NC and was a son of Nelson Alexander Young and Lessie Ann Robinson Young.

He was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Matthews, NC. He was 35 years of age.

Nelson attended Anson...

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