Obituaries

Teddy  Eugene Stegall

Teddy Eugene Stegall

Oct 27, 2021

MARSHVILLE -On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Mr. Teddy Eugene Stegall, 76, passed away peacefully at his home.

There will be a celebration of life service at 6:00pm Monday, November 1, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Marshville with Dr. Scott Wilson officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church on Monday. Teddy was born September 11,...

Johnny Daniel Sims

Johnny Daniel Sims

Oct 26, 2021

MARSHVILLE - Mr. Johnny Daniel Sims, 48, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

There will be a memorial service at 3:00pm Friday, October 29, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends following the service on Friday.

Johnny was born December 29, 1972 in Union County, NC and was a son of...

Evelyn Denise Leak

Evelyn Denise Leak

Oct 24, 2021

Concord - On Sunday, October 24, 2021, Evelyn Leak entered into eternal rest while she was a patient at Atrium NorthEast in Concord.

The Home Going Service will be 2:00 pm Sunday, October 31, 2021 outside at Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery in McFarlan.

The public viewing will be Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 3:00...

James McKay "Jimmy" Dennis

James McKay "Jimmy" Dennis

Oct 19, 2021

WADESBORO – On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Mr. James McKay “Jimmy” Dennis, 77, passed away peacefully with his wife, daughter, and grandson by his side.

There will be a service to celebrate his life at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro. Inurnment will be private in Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro. The family will greet friends...

Richard Michael Trometer

Richard Michael Trometer

Oct 19, 2021

NEW LONDON – Mr. Richard Michael Trometer, 76, passed way on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Forestville United Methodist Church in Lilesville with Rev. Sybil Perrell officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Richard was born August 24, 1945, in Ann Arbor, MI...

Olin James Broome

Olin James Broome

Oct 17, 2021

Beaufort, SC – Retired CM1 Officer Olin James Broome, age 87, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, while a patient at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00PM Sunday, October 24th, at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Lilesville Cemetery. The family will greet friends...

Mary Eloise Martin Wiggins

Mary Eloise Martin Wiggins

Oct 16, 2021

Charlotte – Ms. Mary Eloise Martin Wiggins, our beautiful Mom, Grammer, Sister and Friend went home to Heaven on Saturday October 16th to be with her Lord and Savior. She went peacefully. She soaked in every wonderful moment as she always did. She is now rejoicing with family and friends who went before her. Her love and beautiful spirit will...

David Charles Jenkins

David Charles Jenkins

Oct 14, 2021

Polkton - Mr. David Charles Jenkins, 54, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm Sunday, October 17, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service.

A private burial will be in Poplar Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in...

Willie Lewis "Jim" McLendon, Jr.

Willie Lewis "Jim" McLendon, Jr.

Oct 12, 2021

Ansonville - Mr. Willie Lewis McLendon, Jr., better known as “Big Jim” or “Tiny” depart this earthly life on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his home in Ansonville, NC after a brief illness.

He was born March 14, 1946, in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Willie Lewis McLendon, Sr. and the late Willie Bell Davis...

Kelvin Lewis  Tyson

Kelvin Lewis Tyson

Oct 11, 2021

Wadesboro - On Monday, October 11, 2021, Mr. Kelvin Lewis Tyson, beloved father, son, brother and friend, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

The Home-Going service will be 2:00pm Friday, October 15, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

Public viewing will be 5:00pm until...

Modestine Bennett Gatewood

Modestine Bennett Gatewood

Oct 11, 2021

Wadesboro - On Monday, October 11, 2021, Mrs. Modestine Bennett Gatewood, 70, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her family surrounding her bedside.

Modestine was born September 4, 1951, in Anson County and was a daughter of the late Plaid Walker Bennett and the late Katie Hinson Bennett. She was a 1969 graduate...

Thomas William Rice, Jr.

Thomas William Rice, Jr.

Oct 6, 2021

POLKTON – Mr. Thomas William Rice, Jr., 61, of Polkton and formerly of Morven, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home.

Services will be 11:00am Saturday, October 9, 2021, by the graveside at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery in Morven with Rev. Sydney Pratt officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Tom was born September...

Doris Elizabeth Cotton Simmons

Doris Elizabeth Cotton Simmons

Oct 5, 2021

POLKTON – Doris Elizabeth Cotton Simmons, 87, of the Burnsville Community of Anson County, North Carolina, a retired teacher in Liberty, NY and Peachland-Polkton, NC passed away quietly in her sleep on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro, NC.

A daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth Devine Cotton, she was born on December 12,...

Erskine Yates Almond

Erskine Yates Almond

Oct 4, 2021

LILESVILLE – On Monday, October 4, 2021, Mr. Erskine Yates Almond, 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends during an informal visitation one hour prior to...

Martha Kate Robertson

Martha Kate Robertson

Oct 1, 2021

We are sharing the obituary of Martha Robertson as a courtesy to her family and former church family of Deep Creek Baptist Church in Wadesboro where her husband, Rev. Jerry Robertson served as pastor. Martha was a hairdresser in Wadesboro, having worked at Salon 52.

The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home offers our sincere condolences to Martha's family. To contact her...

Abram Ernest Cash

Abram Ernest Cash

Sep 30, 2021

ANSONVILLE - Abram Ernest Cash was born February 12, 1981 in Charlotte, NC to Clarence F. Cash and Marietta B. Cash of Polkton, NC. He was preceded in death by one brother, Theo Cash. Known as “DJ Cash” he enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and making others laugh. He also enjoyed tinkering with electronics and the latest gadgets. His contagious smile...

Judith B. Sikes

Judith B. Sikes

Sep 30, 2021

Charlotte, North Carolina - Judith (Judy) Bobbitt Sikes formerly of Sunset Beach, Raleigh, Anson County and Charlotte died peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2021 at Sunrise on Providence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Judy was born on February 11, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ralph Farrell Sikes, Sr. and the late Helen Maxine Bobbitt Sikes....

James Risden "Jimmy" Crider

James Risden "Jimmy" Crider

Sep 29, 2021

Wadesboro – In the morning hours of Wednesday September 29th, James Risden Crider, 73, earned his heavenly wings at home surrounded by his family. Born in Wadesboro on November 16, 1947, Jimmy was the middle child of the late Susan Gertrude Hill Crider & John Bunyan Crider, Jr. He was a 1965 Graduate of Wadesboro High School and attended Spencer...

Keng Vang

Keng Vang

Sep 27, 2021

Mr. Keng Vang, age 39, formerly of Polkton and Salisbury, died Monday, September 29, 2021, while a patient at CaroMont Regional Health Care facility in Gastonia, NC.

Born January 24, 1982 in Providence, Rhode Island, Keng was a son of Sue Vang and Bao Her Vang. He had been employed as an electrician.

A graveside service to honor Keng's life will...

Kevin Jay Hayes, Sr.

Kevin Jay Hayes, Sr.

Sep 27, 2021

Peachland – Mr. Kevin Jay Hayes, Sr., age 61, departed for his heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, October 2nd, at Peachland Cemetery with Rev. Tony High officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Born...

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