Obituaries

Anner Lean Streater Wilkes

Anner Lean Streater Wilkes

Sep 15, 2022

WADESBORO - On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Mrs. Anner Lean Streater Wilkes, 84, of Wadesboro and formerly of Hamlet, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord at Lake Park Nursing Home in Indian Trail with her family at her bedside.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 19, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev....

Edna "Meme" Hall Baker

Edna "Meme" Hall Baker

Sep 15, 2022

 

           WADESBORO – On Thursday, Mrs. Edna “Meme” Hall Baker, 96, peacefully went to be with her Lord at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Perko officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 

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John Thomas Lamb, IV

John Thomas Lamb, IV

Sep 14, 2022

 

             GREENSBORO – On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Mr. John Thomas Lamb, IV, 18, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home.

 

            There will be a service to celebrate Thomas’ life at 2:00 PM Friday, September 23, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Workman officiating.

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Mary Helen Hamilton

Mary Helen Hamilton

Sep 13, 2022

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Mary Helen Hamilton, 62, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church on Morgan Sellers Road. Interment will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery on Airport Road.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, September 21, 2022...

James Frank Gatewood

James Frank Gatewood

Sep 12, 2022

WADESBORO - On Monday, September 12, 2022, Mr. James Frank Gatewood, 73, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home with his loving and devoted family at his bedside.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 18, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery.

The public viewing will be...

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, was the sovereign monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other commonwealth countries, including Northern Ireland. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the second longest-reigning monarch in the history of the world, behind French King Louis XIV. She died at age 96 on September 8, 2022. 

 

There will be register...

Alonzo Phillips

Alonzo Phillips

Sep 3, 2022

Wadesboro – Mr. Alonzo Phillips, age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, while a resident at Anson Health and Rehabilitation.

 

Services will be private. This means there will be no viewing or service for the public.

 

Born In Anson County, NC, on March 4, 1956, Alonzo was a son of the late Walter B. Phillips...

Edmond Donald  Lassiter

Edmond Donald Lassiter

Aug 27, 2022

LILESVILLE – On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Mr. Edmond Donald Lassiter, 81, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro  Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knotts officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family...

James Ransom Tate

James Ransom Tate

Aug 26, 2022

WADESBORO - Mr. James Ransom Tate, age 86, formerly of Harris, died Friday, August 26, 2022, while a resident at Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro, NC. 

            A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Leavitt Funeral Home.

 

            A native of Harris, Mr. Tate was born February 9, 1936, a son...

Bobby Joe "BJ" White

Bobby Joe "BJ" White

Aug 23, 2022

 

We are sharing as a courtesy to the Jordan and White families.

 

Lake Wateree / Cheraw, SC

 

          Mr. Bobby Joe “B.J.” White, age 68, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home. A celebration of life service will be 5:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2022 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by...

Mother Margaret Gainey Wall

Mother Margaret Gainey Wall

Aug 19, 2022

WADESBORO - On Friday, August 19, 2022, Mother Margaret Gainey Wall, 78, heard the welcome words of her Lord and Savior, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of your Lord", with her family gathered around her bedside at her home.

The service to celebrate her life and legacy will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 28, 2022,...

Mary  Joan Baucom

Mary Joan Baucom

Aug 19, 2022

POLKTON - On Friday, August 19, 2022, Miss Mary Joan Baucom, 83, a life-long resident of the Burnsville Community, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, by the graveside at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Polkton.

Joan was born May 31, 1939 in Wilson, NC and was the...

Peggy Hill Heavener

Peggy Hill Heavener

Aug 19, 2022

             WADESBORO – On Friday, August 19, 2022, Mrs. Peggy Hill Heavener, 88, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro with her family gathered by her bedside. She was a 40-year resident of Wrentham, MA, prior to moving to Murrells Inlet for a short period of time and then moved back home...

Josephine Dumas Sturdivant

Josephine Dumas Sturdivant

Aug 17, 2022

LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Mrs. Josephine Dumas Sturdivant, 92, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Marshville.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

There will be a public viewing from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday,...

Margaret Smith Williams

Margaret Smith Williams

Aug 15, 2022

           MORVEN – On Monday, August 15, 2022, Mrs. Margaret Smith Williams, 88, of Chesterfield, SC and formerly of Morven, NC, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Storz and Rev. Donald Wallace officiating. Interment will follow...

Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith

Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith

Aug 14, 2022

LILESVILLE - On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Mr. Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith, 40, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Savannah AME Zion Church Cemetery in Lilesville.

Public viewing will be Monday, August 22, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00...

Nancy Hancock Allen

Nancy Hancock Allen

Aug 14, 2022

Polkton – Mrs. Nancy Hancock Allen, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Friday, August 19th, at Wightman United Methodist Church with Rev. JD Moffett and Rev. Hugo Villagrana officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery....

Lucille Ard Burleson

Lucille Ard Burleson

Aug 13, 2022

Wadesboro – Mrs. Lucille Ard Burleson, age 80, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from the Monroe Rehabilitation Center.

 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 18th, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck McKnight and Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. The family will greet friends in...

Willie Mae Little Henry

Willie Mae Little Henry

Aug 12, 2022

WADESBORO - On Friday, August 12, 2022, Mrs. Willie Mae Little Henry, 73, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab.

The homegoing service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 21, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery.

Public viewing...

Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy  Crawford

Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy Crawford

Aug 9, 2022

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Mrs. Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy Crawford, 60, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from...

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