Obituaries

Angela Lett McCormick

Angela Lett McCormick

Sep 17, 2024

WADESBORO – On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mrs. Angela Lett McCormick, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. 

 Angie was born January 12, 1951, in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Dewey Hubert Lett and the late Mary Earlene Turner Lett. She was a graduate of Bowman High School and earned an associate degree...

Graham Norris Horne

Graham Norris Horne

Sep 16, 2024

LILESVILLE- On Monday, September 16, 2024,  It was found that the life of  Mr. Graham Norris Horne, 21, was tragically cut short in Bracey, Virginia.

Memorial services will be 2:00PM Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service in the church.

Graham was born December 16, 2002, in Stanly County...

Gay Dutton Taylor

Gay Dutton Taylor

Sep 16, 2024

NORWOOD – On Monday, September 16, 2024, Mrs. Gay Dutton Taylor, 67, passed away peacefully at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital in Charlotte. 

 Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.  

 The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. 

 Interment will be 11:00 AM Saturday,...

Jamil Hall

Jamil Hall

Sep 15, 2024

LILESVILLE - On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Mr. Jamil Hall, 29, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte.

Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

There will be no public viewing.

James Junior Short

James Junior Short

Sep 15, 2024

LILESVILLE - But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 

Mr. James Short son of the late...

Devin James Ratliff

Devin James Ratliff

Sep 13, 2024

WADESBORO - On Friday, September 13, 2024, Mr. Devin James Ratliff, 32,  passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

There will be a celebration of life service at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Marsh officiating. Inurnment will follow at Anson Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends one...

Hayward Lee Morrison

Hayward Lee Morrison

Sep 11, 2024

We are sharing the obituary for Rev. Hayward Morrison as a courtesy to his family who have been long time residents of Anson County and Rev. Morrison was a former pastor of Hopewell Methodist Church. For condolences and service details visit the website for Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home in Shelby.

Hayward Lee Morrison, 86, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wendover...

Kay Floyd McLaurin

Kay Floyd McLaurin

Sep 11, 2024

WADESBORO – On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Mrs. Kay Floyd McLaurin, 74, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Care in Charlotte. 

 There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Perko officiating.

 The family will greet friends following the service at the church on Sunday and other times at her...

Alton Douglas Thomas

Alton Douglas Thomas

Sep 10, 2024

POLKTON – On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Mr. Alton Douglas Thomas, 75, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. 

 There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Patrick Ledford officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. 

 The family...

Daniel "Danny" Martin Bowers, Sr.

Daniel "Danny" Martin Bowers, Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Martin Bowers Sr., who left us on September 8, 2024, at the age of 70. Danny, affectionately known to everyone as "Danny" or simply “the tire man,” passed away peacefully in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny was born on February 20, 1954, in...

Robert Ranford Pigg

Robert Ranford Pigg

Sep 8, 2024

POLKTON - On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Mr. Robert Ranford Pigg, 86, passed away peacefully at his home.

There will be a private graveside service on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Bennett Grove Cemetery in Polkton.

He was born October 14, 1937, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late Marshall Pigg and the late Rosa Jarman Pigg....

Marguerite Ann Ellis

Marguerite Ann Ellis

Sep 7, 2024

Ansonville, NC — Ms. Marguerite Ann Ellis, 92, of Ansonville, NC formerly of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday September 7, 2024. 

Marguerite was born in Robeson County on March 7, 1932, to the late Robert Lee Ellis and Gladys Phipps Ellis. 

Prior to moving to Ansonville, she was a member of East Lumberton Baptist Church where she enjoyed times shared with her...

Mary Edna Cagle Williams

Mary Edna Cagle Williams

Sep 5, 2024

Raleigh, NC - Mary Edna Cagle Williams passed away on September 5, 2024, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on February 13, 1956, in Wadesboro, NC, the daughter of the late Robert L. Cagle Jr. and the late Emily Tarlton Cagle. 

Mary Edna graduated from Bowman Sr. High School in 1974 and...

Janice Dickens Kelly

Janice Dickens Kelly

Sep 5, 2024

WADESBORO – On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Mrs. Janice Dickens Kelly, 78, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro with her loving family at her bedside. 

 There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Storz officiating. Inurnment will follow in Eastview Cemetery. 

 The family...

Theodore "Teddy" Washington Williams, Sr.

Theodore "Teddy" Washington Williams, Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

MORVEN - On Saturday, August 31, 2024, Mr. Theodore "Teddy" Washington Williams, Sr., 77, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery. 

Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, September 6, 2024 at Leavitt...

Lonnie James Threadgill

Lonnie James Threadgill

Aug 31, 2024

Polkton- Lonnie James Threadgill, 86, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, August 31, 2024.

 Funeral services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Jackson and Rev. John Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Griffin Cemetery in Polkton.

 The family will greet friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the funeral home.

 Lonnie...

Barry Michael Grooms, Sr.

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

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

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

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...

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