Obituaries

Bobbie Cook Stephens

Bobbie Cook Stephens

Feb 25, 2024

WADESBORO - On Sunday, February 25, 2024, Mrs. Bobbie Cook Stephens, 87, passed away at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

Because she was looking forward to her birthday and wanted a party, the memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends following the service at...

Charlotte Sherman Rogers

Charlotte Sherman Rogers

Feb 21, 2024

         WADESBORO – On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Mrs. Charlotte Sherman Rogers, 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home.

            

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

 

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Jean Howard

Jean Howard

Feb 20, 2024

POLKTON - On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Jean Howard, 79, North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inductee, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by the graveside in Bethel Cemetery with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.

Jean's friends are welcome to pay their respects from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Tuesday,...

Leonidas Claude McSwain

Leonidas Claude McSwain

Feb 17, 2024

          POLKTON – On Saturday, February 17, 2024, in the comfort of his home, Mr. Leonidas Claude McSwain, 85, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord.

 

            Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Patrick Ledford and Rev. Tony Thomas officiating. Interment with...

Betty Jean Melton Rogers

Betty Jean Melton Rogers

Feb 16, 2024

            WADESBORO – On Betty Jean Melton Rogers, 93, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            Betty was born March 1, 1930 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Roy Boyd Melton and the late Hattie Mae Meeks Melton. She was a graduate of Wadesboro High School. She had...

Henry Thomas Robinson

Henry Thomas Robinson

Feb 14, 2024

Henry Thomas “Pappy” Robinson was born on February 15, 1952, to the late Connie B. Bittle Robinson and Percy Robinson

Henry entered into to eternal rest and peace on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, while at Hospice House of Monroe, NC.

He worked at Preston Short Farms for many years.

He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving daughter, Shelia Robinson; his loving son,...

Helen Ann Wall Thomas

Helen Ann Wall Thomas

Feb 12, 2024

            Helen Anne Wall Thomas, the oldest child of Margaret and Bradley Wall, was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on November 20, 1928. Anne died peacefully 95 years later on Monday, February 12, 2024. She is survived by her sister, Mary Bradley Wall Garren, of Chapel Hill, and a sister-in-law, Margaret Durham Wall, of Cary,...

Dorothy Lorraine Allen

Dorothy Lorraine Allen

Feb 12, 2024

WADESBORO -  Dorothy L. Allen was born on January 19th, 1959, in Anson County, NC and was the youngest daughter of the late Cleveland Allen and Minnie Waddell Allen.   God called his angel home on Monday, February 12th, 2024.  

She is a graduate of Bowman High School, class of 1977. Dorothy continued to pursue higher education and attended classes at...

Margaret Wall Goins

Margaret Wall Goins

Feb 12, 2024

WADESBORO – On Monday, February 12, 2024, Margaret McRae Wall Goins, 70, was reunited with her husband and many loved ones in heaven. 

 

Margaret was welcomed as the third of four children to Edwin and Celeste Steagall Wall of Morven, N.C on November 14, 1953. Many of her childhood days were spent on the Wall land where she grew up grading...

James Cephus "Boy" Byrd

James Cephus "Boy" Byrd

Feb 10, 2024

WADESBORO - On Saturday, February 10, 2024, Mr. James Cephus "Boy" Byrd, passed away.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Henry Grove Church Cemetery in Lilesville.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family is gathering...

Rev. Floyd Franklin Newton, Sr.

Rev. Floyd Franklin Newton, Sr.

Feb 9, 2024

LILESVILLE – Come home, come home it’s supper timeOn Friday, February 9, 2024, Rev. Floyd Franklin Newton, Sr., 89, heard the call and went home to be with his Lord while being cared for at Hospice Haven in Rockingham after battling bone and lung cancer.

 

            Funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, February 12, 2024, at Faith...

Bianca Oliviya McBride

Bianca Oliviya McBride

Feb 8, 2024

MORVEN - On Thursday, February 8, 2024, Miss Bianca Oliviya McBride, 35, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 17, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Word of Faith Church Cemetery in Morven.

The family is gathering at the home of her mother, 417 E. Main...

Barbara Brock Furr

Barbara Brock Furr

Feb 6, 2024

The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home offers our condolences to the family of Barbara Brock Furr. She and her husband have been in ministry in Anson County with the United Methodist Church fo many years. Please visit the website for Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord for service and condolence details.

Barbara Brock Furr, 79, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 6,...

Azile Berry Goodwin

Azile Berry Goodwin

Feb 6, 2024

             WADESBORO - On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Mrs. Azile Berry Goodwin, 93, slipped away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe. It is a sad day for the Goodwin family that their matriarch has chosen to go on one last adventure. Her destination to Heaven, where she will reside eternally.

 

Funeral services will be at 2:00...

Hiram Kenneth "Kenny" Bennett

Hiram Kenneth "Kenny" Bennett

Feb 3, 2024

             WADESBORO – On Sunday, February 4, 2024, Mr. Hiram Kenneth “Kenny” Bennett, 68, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knotts officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

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Frank Lofton Pope

Frank Lofton Pope

Feb 1, 2024

             ANSONVILLE – On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Mr. Frank Lofton Pope, 77, passed away peacefully at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

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Christopher Shannon Sims

Christopher Shannon Sims

Jan 31, 2024

MARSHVILLE - On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Mr. Christopher Shannon Sims, 50, passed away at his home.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Horne Family Cemetery in Peachland.

Shannon was born January 15, 1974, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of Kendra Sue Mitchell Melton he was lovingly raised in the home of...

Maxine Pettit Wallace

Maxine Pettit Wallace

Jan 31, 2024

            WADESBORO – Mrs. Maxine Pettit Wallace, 87, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, February 4, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Swaringen officiating. Entombment will follow in Anson Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

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Melba Littleton Paul

Melba Littleton Paul

Jan 27, 2024

            WADESBORO - On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Mrs. Melba Littleton Paul, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior while a resident at Harmony Park Skilled Nursing Facility in Wilson, NC with her son and her sisters by her bedside.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt...

Nancy Gatewood Gulledge

Nancy Gatewood Gulledge

Jan 26, 2024

Lilesville - On Friday, January 26, 2024, Mrs. Nancy Gatewood Gulledge, 80, passed away peacefully at her home with her family gathered by her bedside. 

 

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating.  Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.  The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service...

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