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Obituaries
Barry Michael Grooms, Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Mr. Barry Michael Grooms, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst with his family gathered around his bedside.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 31, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends...
Darlene Rorie Sturdivant-Elam
Aug 26, 2024
ALBEMARLE - On Monday, August 26, 2024, Darlene Rorie Sturdivant-Elam, 84, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord while a patient at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at St. Delight Church in Albemarle. Interment will follow in Stanly Gardens of Memory. The family will greet friends from 12:30 PM until...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Thomas
Aug 25, 2024
WILMINGTON – On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Mr. Charles “Charlie” Edward Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home at Carolina Beach.
There will be a service to celebrate his life at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Red Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Clements officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the...
Bertha Mae Kirkley
Aug 23, 2024
WADESBORO - On Friday, August 23, 2024, Ms. Bertha Mae Kirkley, 74, passed away peacefully at her home with her devoted daughter April, and devoted son, James by her side.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at St. Mark Church of Deliverance in Wadesboro. Interment will follow in West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public viewing...
Carl William "Monkey" Shue, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
ANSONVILLE - On Friday, August 23, 2024, Mr. Carl William "Monkey" Shue, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Doug Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...
Floyd Franklin "Frankie" Newton, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
LILESVILLE - On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Mr. Floyd Franklin "Frankie" Newton, Jr., passed away peacefully at home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Eason, Rev. Donnie Helms and Rev. Chuck McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family...
James Thomas Henry
Aug 18, 2024
WADESBORO - On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Mr. James Thomas Henry, 77, entered into eternal rest at Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
The public viewing will be from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at the funeral home on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Lieutenant Tracy Lane Wilhoit
Aug 18, 2024
WADESBORO – On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Lieutenant Tracy Lane Wilhoit, Anson County Sheriff's Department, passed away at his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Jeff Glenn officiating. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Ansonville.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 21,...
Robert Michael "Mike" Martin
Aug 16, 2024
We are sharing the obituary for Mike Martin as a courtesy to the Martin family who have been long-time residents of Anson County. Please refer to the website for McEwen Funeral Service in Pineville for details concerning condolences and services.
With joyful memories we share the passing of Robert Michael (Mike) Martin on August 16, 2024. Mike was born October 18,...
Albert "Bert" Horace Hendley Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
We are sharing the obituary as a courtesy to the Hendley family.
Albert H. (Bert) Hendley Jr., age 88, of Zanesville, Ohio went to be with the Lord August 13th 2024 at Helen Purcell Nursing Home. Bert was the oldest of two sons born to Abb and Christine Hendley in Ansonville, NC on Dec. 2, 1935. He graduated Wadesboro High School,...
Larry Franklin Taylor
Aug 12, 2024
MORVEN - On Monday, August 12, 2024, Mr. Larry Franklin Taylor, 82, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 15, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will greet friends one hour...
Jan Ollis
Aug 9, 2024
We are sharing the obituary as a courtesy to the Ollis family. Jan and Jerry Ollis were long-time residents of Wadesboro when he was employed with BB&T prior to their return to Sylva, NC. Please refer to the website for Appalachian Funeral Home for details on service and condolences.
Janet Laurie Ollis, age seventy-eight, born October 5, 1945, in Bristol, Rhode...
Michael Wayne Diggs
Aug 6, 2024
Morven- Mr. Michael Wayne Diggs, 56, passed away, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.
Funeral services will be private.
Michael was born July 21, 1968 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Blanford Carlyle Diggs and Myrtle Smith Diggs. He owned and operated Diggs Body Shop in Morven. Michael loved sightseeing and traveling.
Surviving...
Rev. Jimmie Caldwell Furr
Aug 2, 2024
With much appreciation for his service to the United Methodist Churches he served in Anson County, we are sharing the obituary for Rev. Jimmie Furr.
Jimmie Caldwell Furr, 89, of Concord, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Furr was born on March 21, 1935, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Charlie Caldwell Furr...
John Graham Poplin
Aug 2, 2024
Lilesville – Mr. John Graham Poplin, 53, passed away, Friday, August 2, 2024 at Richmond Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be at a later date.
John was born January 29, 1971 in Anson County, NC a son of Minnie Lee Tarlton Poplin and the late, Robert Luther Poplin. He graduated from Anson High School and had worked with Bonsal Inc....
Gary Neal Cason
Jul 30, 2024
ANSONVILLE - Gary Neal Cason, of Indian Trail, NC, was born on September 21, 1959, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Leroy and Mary Elizabeth Threadgill Cason. Gary peacefully entered his eternal rest on Tuesday July 30, 2024, at Atrium Hospital, Union, with living family by his side.
Gary was educated in his home, in Ansonville NC. At an early...
Anthony Joseph Valladares Colindres
Jul 26, 2024
WADESBORO - On Friday, July 26, 2024, Anthony Joseph Valladares Colindres, passed away.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
His family is most grateful to the citizens of Anson County and Law Enforcement Officers for all the assistance they gave in their efforts to find their beloved Joseph. The...
Victor Lynn Hough, Sr.
Jul 24, 2024
LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Mr. Victor Lynn Hough, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully at his home.
Victor was born March 8, 1954, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of Mildred Meachum Hough Mills and the late William Lacy Hough, Jr. He worked for several years in logging as a heavy equipment operator,
Those left to cherish his...
Zeke Elijah King
Jul 22, 2024
We are sharing the obituary for Zeke Elijah King as a courtesy to the Pope family who are residents of Wadesboro. Please refer to the website for Walker's Funeral Home in Chapel Hill for service details and condolence offerings.
In Loving and Joyful Memory of Zeke Elijah King
January 5, 2024 - July 22, 2024
With complete sorrow, but full of the joyful...
Margaret Sikes Bowers
Jul 15, 2024
WADESBORO - Margaret Sikes Bowers, beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 19, 2024, at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating.
The family will greet friends following the service at a reception in the church fellowship hall.
The interment will be in...
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