Obituaries

Infant Jaylen T'Shawn Little, II

Infant Jaylen T'Shawn Little, II

Nov 16, 2021

Jalen T’Shawn Little, II was peacefully called home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Rockingham.

Jalen was born June 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC to his loving parents, Asia Marie Tillman and Jalen T’Shawn Little. Jalen brought so much joy and love in such a short brief time. He will always and forever...

Pastor Ronnie Rex Stewart

Pastor Ronnie Rex Stewart

Nov 14, 2021

We are sharing the obituary for Pastor Ronnie Stewart as a courtesy to his family. He was pastor of North Wadesboro Baptist Church for 25 years. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family.

Pastor Ronnie Rex Stewart passed peacefully from his earthly life into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North...

Jennings Ray Lockler

Jennings Ray Lockler

Nov 13, 2021

Ansonville - Mr. Jennings Ray Lockler, 60, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00pm Friday, November 19, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knotts officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Ray was born September 6, 1961 in Anson County, NC and was a son of Janette Watkins...

Shirley Lage Chiribao

Shirley Lage Chiribao

Nov 13, 2021

Morven - Shirley Lage Chiribao, 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.

Graveside services will be 3:30 pm Friday, November 19, 2021, at Anson Memorial Park.

She was born October 31, 1955, in Montevideo, Uraguay, and was the daughter of Jose Luis Lage Pizano and Adile Chiribao.

Survivors include a daughter, Monic of Morven and her...

Russell "Rusty" Monroe Burckhalter, Jr.

Russell "Rusty" Monroe Burckhalter, Jr.

Nov 13, 2021

LILESVILLE – Mr. Russell Monroe Burckhalter,Jr., just 51 years old died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC. His wife and family are deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Rusty was born March 2, 1970, in Anson County, NC and grew up in Lilesville. He was a son of Linda Knotts Powe and...

Cynthia Deese Sasser

Cynthia Deese Sasser

Nov 12, 2021

Wadesboro – Cynthia Deese Sasser, age 42, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 12, 2021, from the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, after a courageous battle with cancer. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 16th at Faith Free Will Baptist Church in New London, NC. Interment will...

Clarence  Fulton Carpenter, Jr.

Clarence Fulton Carpenter, Jr.

Nov 12, 2021

Wadesboro- Mr. Clarence Fulton Carpenter Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 12, 2021. Graveside services will be 2:00pm Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Hanna Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service. Fulton was born June 28, 1942 in Anson County, NC a son of the late Clarence Fulton Carpenter...

Mary Ellen "Punk" Harrington Russell

Mary Ellen "Punk" Harrington Russell

Nov 10, 2021

Polkton – Mrs. Mary Ellen Harrington “Punk” Russell, age 77, went home to be with her beloved son, John Edward, on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health Union.

Graveside services will be 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Anson Memorial Park.

Born in Anson county on January 5, 1944, Punk was the only child of...

Frances Carolyn McRae Downer

Frances Carolyn McRae Downer

Nov 10, 2021

Lilesville – Mrs. Frances Carolyn McRae Downer, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, while a patient at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, November 13th, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow at Savannah Cemetery in Lilesville. The family will greet friends an...

Elizabeth "Lib" Costner Liles

Elizabeth "Lib" Costner Liles

Nov 8, 2021

WADESBORO – On Monday, November 8, 2021, Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Costner Liles, 87, went to be with her Lord while being cared for at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Lib’s family invites those who would like to attend to a graveside service which will be 2:00pm Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Randy Swaringen officiating....

Avery Lee, Jr.

Avery Lee, Jr.

Nov 8, 2021

WADESBORO - On Monday, November 8, 2021, Mr. Avery Lee, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 11, 2021, by the graveside in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in McFarlan. The family will great friends following the service, Avery was born March 23, 1956, in McRae, GA and was a...

Belinda Gail Little Smith

Belinda Gail Little Smith

Nov 7, 2021

Wadesboro - Belinda Gail Little Smith, daughter of the late Marshall Lee Little and the late Barbara Jean Garris Little. She was born May 5, 1962 in Anson County, NC and gained her wings on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.

She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. A graduate of...

Caroline Wiles Heaton

Caroline Wiles Heaton

Nov 6, 2021

WADESBORO – On Saturday, November 6, 2021, with her loving family with her, Mrs. Caroline Wiles Heaton, 87, went home to be with her Lord while being cared for in her home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Storz and Rev. Kevin Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Lonnie Baucom

Lonnie Baucom

Nov 6, 2021

Please note a celebration of life service has been scheduled.

 

WADESBORO - On November 6, 2021, Lonnie Baucom, devoted husband and father, passed away after days filled with friends, family, love, and laughter.

There will be a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 3, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating....

William Brian Pruitt

William Brian Pruitt

Nov 3, 2021

BENNETTSVILLE, SC – On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Mr. William Brian “Big Brian” Pruitt, 53, of Bennettsville, SC and formerly of Anson County, passed away peacefully at the home of his son in Denton, NC.

Funeral services will be 4:00pm Saturday, November 6, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Davis officiating. The family will greet...

James Stephen "Steve" Sturdivant

James Stephen "Steve" Sturdivant

Nov 3, 2021

For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 1:21 James received his education at Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT. In 1985, he relocated to Morven, NC where he became a construction worked and later worked in health care until his health failed. James loved people and he loved to give advice. Every day he visited...

Frances L. "Viney" Kelly

Frances L. "Viney" Kelly

Nov 1, 2021

The obituary for Mrs. Kelly is being shared as a courtesy to her family. She and her husband, Buck were long-time residents of Wadesboro prior to their move to Florida.

Frances L. Kelly, 91 of Delray Beach Florida passed away on November 1, 2021. Frances (known to her family and friends as Viney) lived in Wadesboro her whole adult life until...

Susan Eileen Austin Fournier

Susan Eileen Austin Fournier

Oct 31, 2021

WADESBORO – On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Mrs. Susan “Sue” Eileen Austin Fournier, 57, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

There will be a memorial service at 6:00pm Friday, November 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 4:00pm until 6:00pm...

Elwood Taft Greene, Jr.

Elwood Taft Greene, Jr.

Oct 30, 2021

Wadesboro – Mr. Elwood Taft Greene Jr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Union Hospital.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating. The family will greet friends at the funeral home following the service. Interment will follow...

James Robert  Rice, Sr.

James Robert Rice, Sr.

Oct 29, 2021

As a courtesy to the Rice family of Morven and Polkton, we are sharing the following obituary.

On Friday, October 29,, 2021, Mr. James Robert Rice, Sr. passed away.

He was born June 22, 1942, and was a son of the late Mack Henry Rice and the late Sarah Mason Rice.

James enjoyed working with his hands, He was a wonderful carpenter, building...

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