Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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