Obituaries
Dr. James Vernon Sims
Aug 23, 2025
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POLKTON – On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Dr. James Vernon Sims, 83, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jerome Cash officiating, Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM...
Richard Bartow Allen
Aug 25, 2025
PEACHLAND – On Monday, August 25, 2025, Mr. Richard Bartow Allen, 68, passed away peacefully at his cabin home in Peachland.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, August 29, 2025 at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Tony High officiating. Interment will follow in Peachland Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at...
Renee Tyson Thompson
Aug 27, 2025
ANSONVILLE - On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mrs. Renee Tyson Thompson passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Northeast in Concord.
There will be a private graveside service at Bethlehem Cemetery in Ansonville.
Plans for a celebration of life service will be at a later date.
Elizabeth Richardson Pickett
Aug 19, 2025
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LILESVILLE - On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Deaconess Elizabeth Richarson Pickett, 88, peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home at he residence with her family gathered at her bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...
Effie Williams Henry
Aug 18, 2025
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WADESBORO - Effie Williams-Henry, 69, of Wadesboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on August 18th, 2025.
Born on January 6th, 1956 in Lilesville, North Carolina, she was born to the late Effie Nell Williams and Bo McDonald. Effie, known to others as Elaine, was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a dedicated worker...
Diana Simon Crowder
Aug 18, 2025
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WADESBORO - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Mrs. Diana Simon Crowder, age 77, heard the voice of Jesus say “come home...
Doris James Jones
Aug 15, 2025
POLKTON - On Friday, August 15,2025, Mrs. Doris James Jones, 93, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.
There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Wightman Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Bob Wells officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
Doris was born July 13 ,1932 in Union County, NC and...
Jean Hightower Gardner
Aug 12, 2025
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MORVEN - Jean Hightower Gardner, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home. She will be remembered for her laughter and love of life.
Born February 6, 1937, in Wadesboro to Forace Monroe & Peg Autrey Hightower, she attended Wadesboro City Schools, graduating with the Class of 1954. She attended Brevard...
Patricia "Pat" Maner Hildreth
Aug 11, 2025
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WADESBORO, On Monday, August 11, 2025, Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Maner Hildreth 81 years old, passed away peacefully at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour...
Ernestine Rorie Hough
Aug 9, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Friday, August 8, 2025, Mrs. Ernestine Rorie Hough, 71, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the funeral home.
Nannie Ruth Lindsey
Aug 9, 2025
ANSONVILLE - On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Mother Nannie Ruth Lindsey, 85, peacefully passed away and transitioned to her Heavenly home while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Services to honor her life will be 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Empowering Word Ministries in Wadesboro.
Public viewing will be on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Leavitt Funeral...
Preston Short
Aug 7, 2025
CHESTERFIELD, SC – On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Mr. Jesse Preston Short, 92, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family at his bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Morven United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Lambert and Rev. Earl Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.
The family will greet...
June Starling Meland
Aug 5, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Sylvia June Starling Meland, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Unionville, NC, with her daughter by her side to be with her Lord.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating. The family...
Johnny Eddins
Aug 4, 2025
PEACHLAND - On Monday, August 4, 2025, Mr. Johnny Eddins, 68, passed away at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.
Johnny was born March 26, 1957, in Anson County, NC, was a son of the late Jeremiah Eddins and the late Lena Arnette Eddins. He was a ceramic tile contractor and installer.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his...
William "Bill" Thomas Brooks
Aug 4, 2025
POLKTON – On Monday, August 4, 2025, Mr. William “Bill” Thomas Brooks, 90, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his bedside.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Polkton Methodist Church with Rev. Yvonne Hechler officiating.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on...
Augustus "Gus" Robinson
Aug 3, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Mr. Augustus "Gus" Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family at his bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral...
Harriet Rivers Brower
Aug 2, 2025
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WADESBORO – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mrs. Harriet Rivers Brower, 84, passed away at Brookdale Memory Care in Monroe, NC. She was diagnosed with dementia two years ago and our merciful God took her home and gave her peace.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home...
Donna Henry Griggs
Jul 30, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mrs. Donna Henry Griggs, 79, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Helms and Rev. John Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet...
Scott Thomas Goodwin
Jul 28, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Monday, July 28, 2025, Mr. Scott Thomas Goodwin, 41, passed away.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck McKnight and Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to...
Kenneth Craven Williamson
Jul 27, 2025
We are sharing the obituary for Mr. Williamson as a courtesy to his wife and her family, the Bowers family who have been longtime residents of the Burnsville Community of Anson County.
Kenneth Craven Williamson, 93, of Wagram, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on his 93rd birthday, July 27, 2025.Ken was born in Columbus County, North Carolina, to the...
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