Obituaries

David Fulton Nance

David Fulton Nance

Aug 27, 2025

David Fulton Nance of Charlotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the age of 98.

David is survived by his children Susan (Doug) Murray of Bristol, VA, Wayne Nance of Charleston, SC, Becky (Derek) Francis of Charlotte; grandsons Brandon (Amanda) Francis of Charlotte and Chase (Laura) Francis of Baltimore, MD; great grandchildren Ryker, Evie, Zephie and James; and...

Margaret Ann Martin Fernando

Margaret Ann Martin Fernando

Jul 26, 2025

We are sharing the obituary for Ms. Fernando as a courtesy to her family. Please visit the website for Hoff Funeral Home for additional information and condolences.

Margaret Ann Fernando, age 82 of Newport News, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

 Margaret was born on January 4, 1943, to the late Roy Harold and Margie Adams Martin in North Carolina. 

She is survived...

Wardie Tryuon "Chuck" Little

Wardie Tryuon "Chuck" Little

Aug 28, 2025

Wardie Tryuon Little "Chuck" fell asleep in death on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Chuck was born on October 2, 1969 to Thomas Little and the late, Susie Little. Chuck was 55 years old.

Chuck was raised in Lilesville, NC and received his high school diploma from Anson Senior High School in 1987. He later went on to earn a Bachelor of...

Renee Tyson Thompson

Renee Tyson Thompson

Aug 27, 2025

ANSONVILLE – On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mrs. Renee Tyson Thomspon, passed away peacefully at Atrium Northeast in Concord.

Renee was born January 13, 1955, in Mecklenburg County, NC and was a daughter of the late Charlie Strawn Tyson and the late Kathleen Furr Beard. She was a graduate of Garringer High School.

In 1999, she became an agent with Farm Bureau...

Gladys Marie Jones

Gladys Marie Jones

Aug 25, 2025

This obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the Jones family.

Gladys Marie Jones, 89, of Hamlet, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Richmond.She was born November 29, 1935, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Donald Frank Jones and Alta Ruth Cobb Jones.Gladys worked in healthcare as a registered nurse for more than...

Richard Bartow Allen

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...

Phyllis Kimbrell Tollison

Phyllis Kimbrell Tollison

Aug 23, 2025

Phyllis Kimbrell Tollison, 94, of Columbia, SC, formerly of Wadesboro, NC died on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born on May 11, 1931, in Rock Hill, SC, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. Kimbrell and late W. Vernelle Robbins Kimbrell.

She began her education at Winthrop College and continued her nursing training at Mercy School of Nursing in Charlotte,...

Dr. James Vernon Sims

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...

Elizabeth Richardson Pickett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...