Obituaries

Lanny Melvin Lewis

Lanny Melvin Lewis

Jun 7, 2021

Wadesboro – Mr. Lanny Melvin Lewis, 77, passed away peacefully at home after being encouraged by family that it was time for him to go on home. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 13th, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Washington officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Born...

William Lewis "Billy" Rivers

William Lewis "Billy" Rivers

Jun 1, 2021

POLKTON – On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Rivers, 68, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Polkton United Methodist Church with Rev. Gervaise Hitch officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship...

Elliott Albright Hardison

Elliott Albright Hardison

May 28, 2021

Mr. Elliott Albright Hardison, 74, passed away with a calming peace with his family at his side on Friday, May 28, 2021. Mr. Hardison was a devout Christian of strong faith and practice, a trustworthy and faithful friend whose most important desire in life was to be a good father and provider to his family. A graveside funeral service will...

Rowene Morgan Bacon

Rowene Morgan Bacon

May 25, 2021

LILESVILLE – Mrs. Rowene Morgan Bacon, 92, peacefully died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehab with her sons by her side. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Forestville United Methodist Church with Rev. Sybil Perrell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service in the...

Daniel Michael Remibsz

Daniel Michael Remibsz

May 24, 2021

Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Mr. Daniel Michael Rembisz, 38, of Ocean Isle Beach and formerly of Lilesville, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm Friday, June 11, 2021, at Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro where he and his mother will be laid to rest. Daniel was born December 1, 1982, in Tennessee and...

Merle Holaday Stone

Merle Holaday Stone

May 24, 2021

The obituary for Merle Holaday Stone is being shared as a courtesy to her daughter-in-law, Kelly Pope Stone and grandchildren, Wilson and Caroline Stone. Kelly is a native on of Anson County and she and her family are residents of Waxhaw, as was her husband, Tim prior to his passing. On Monday, May 24, 2021, Merle Holaday Stone, beloved wife,...

Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin

Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin

May 24, 2021

CHERAW, SC – On Monday, May 24, 2021, Mrs. Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin, 81, passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Pilot, VA. Funeral services will be 4:00pm Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with her sister-in-law, Rev. Jane Livingston officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in McFarlan. The family...

Darlane Sue Smith Bucklew

Darlane Sue Smith Bucklew

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Darlane Sue Bucklew was greeted by our heavenly father on May 24, 2021. Darlane was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 30, 1951 and was residing in Ansonville. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Hampton Burdell Bucklew; one son, Hampton Bucklew of Ansonville; two daughters, Charlotte Bucklew of Lilesvile, and Angela "Angie" Baucom (Daniel) from Warren,...

Johnelle Kendall Lear

Johnelle Kendall Lear

May 23, 2021

Wadesboro - Mrs. Johnelle Kendall Lear, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on...

Willie Horne Nance

Willie Horne Nance

May 23, 2021

CHARLOTTE - Willie Horne Nance passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 89. There will be a memorial service at 1:30pm Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Sanctuary of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm until time for the service. Willie was born August 21,...

John Henry Garris

John Henry Garris

May 21, 2021

On Friday, May 21, 2021, Mr. John Henry Garris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born January 10, 1952 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Roscoe Garris and the late Tiny Belle Taylor Garris. John Henry Garris was educated in...

Amy Parson Radford

Amy Parson Radford

May 19, 2021

“A precious one from us is gone, a voice we love is stilled, a place is vacant in our hearts that never can be filled” Amy Arlene Parson Radford was born June 11, 1971 in Chesterfield, South Carolina and was the daughter of Mary Pratt Parson and the late Willie Gene Parson, Sr. She gained her wings and went to...

Ricky Ricardo McLendon

Ricky Ricardo McLendon

May 18, 2021

Ansonville - Mr. Ricky Ricardo McLendon, 63, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe. The funeral service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, May 22, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Public viewing will be from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm Friday, May 21, 2021, at the funeral home.

William "Billy" Franklin Warner

William "Billy" Franklin Warner

May 17, 2021

Wadesboro - Mr. William "Billy" Franklin Warner, 86, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. Services will be 11:00am Friday, May 21, 2021 by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Randy Storz officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Billy was born December 22, 1934 in Anson County, NC and was the son of the...

John David Helms

John David Helms

May 12, 2021

Peachland – Mr. John David Helms, 56, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at his home in the White Store community. A memorial service to celebrate David's life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, June 12th, at Freedom Biker Church of Monroe with Rev. Phillip Morris officiating. All are invited to attend. Born in Union County, NC on March 23, 1965,...

Anthony Scott Marks

Anthony Scott Marks

May 11, 2021

The obituary for Anthony Scott Marks is being share as a courtesy to the Marks and Pegram families who have been long time residents and natives of Anson County. The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to Wayne and Diane Marks and their family. Mr. Anthony Scott Marks, 50, of 91 Harmon St. Lot 50, White Lake...

Susan Mills Murphy

Susan Mills Murphy

May 11, 2021

As a courtesy to the family of Susan Mills Murphy, we are sharing her obituary. Any condolences will be shared with her family. Susan is a Wadesboro native. Susan Mills Murphy, born September 28, 1950, to Marguerite Coley and Mert Mills, passed away peacefully May 11, 2021, in Bradenton, FL, after a two year battle with cancer. Susan is now...

Arthur Clyde Wall

Arthur Clyde Wall

May 6, 2021

Wadesboro – Mr. Arthur Clyde Wall, age 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 4, 2021, and it is just the way he would have wanted to depart for his eternal resting place with his family and friends that have gone before him. Born in Anson County, Arthur was the son of the late William Battle Wall, Jr....

Freddy Ray Goodwin

Freddy Ray Goodwin

May 5, 2021

LILESVILLE – On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Mr. Freddy Ray Goodwin, 74, of Holden Beach and Lilesville, went to be with the Lord at the home of his daughter in Oak Island, with his wife, daughter and granddaughter by his bedside. Funeral services will be 4:00pm Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

David Mason Horne

David Mason Horne

May 4, 2021

PEACHLAND – On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, Mr. David Mason Horne, 84, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Union County with his family at his bedside. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Friday, May 7, 2021 at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Cash and Rev. Phillip Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in Peachland Cemetery. The family will greet friends following...

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