Obituaries

Christopher Dennis "Mighty" Hammond

Christopher Dennis "Mighty" Hammond

Apr 27, 2025

OWADESBORO - On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Mr. Christopher Dennis "Mighty" Hammond passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Christ Bible Discipleship Worship Center in Marshville. Interment will follow in Cross Roads AME Zion Church Cemetery in Peachland.

Public viewing will be from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2025...

Bettie Jean Broadway

Bettie Jean Broadway

Apr 27, 2025

WADESBORO - On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Ms. Bettie Jean Broadway, 73, passed away peacefully to with the Lord at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

The public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, May...

Joseph Larry Conley

Joseph Larry Conley

Apr 26, 2025

In loving memory of Joseph Larry Conley, whose gift for fixing just about anything was matched only by his love for the water, boats, fishing, hunting, tinkering in the garage, and the cherished women in his life.

Born in Marietta, OH, on October 3, 1937, Larry was the youngest of three children to his parents, Daisy Lee Baum Conley and Joseph...

Thomas "Tom" Franklin Cassidy

Thomas "Tom" Franklin Cassidy

Apr 21, 2025

We are sharing the obituary for Tom Cassidy as a courtesy to the Cassidy and Harrington families. Please refer to the website for Miller Rivers Caulder Funeral Home in Chesterfield, SC for condolences and flower details.

SFC (Ret.) Thomas "Tom" Franklin Cassidy, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 21, 2025. A graveside funeral service...

Valdon Leroy Lovett, Sr.

Valdon Leroy Lovett, Sr.

Apr 16, 2025

Valdon Leroy Lovett, Sr

May 26, 1932 - April 16, 2025

After a short stay at Hospice Haven in Rockingham, Valdon Leroy Lovett, Sr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 16, 2025. 

Valdon was born in Paducah, KY and was the son of the late Auldon M Lovett and Lillian M Lovett. The family moved to Wadesboro when he was five, and he lived...

Thomas Myles Reardon

Thomas Myles Reardon

Apr 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas Myles Reardon, SSgt. United States Marine Corps (Retired)

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Thomas Myles Reardon, our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, and Friend. Tom was born January 15, 1958, in Toms River, New Jersey. He passed away peacefully, at home in Peachland, NC, on Monday, April 14, 2025. 

Tom attended school in...

Suzanne Jarman Horton

Suzanne Jarman Horton

Apr 12, 2025

We are sharing the obituary for Suzanne Jarman Horton as a courtesy to the Jarman, Kiker and Williams families who have been long time residents of Anson County. Please refer to MeEwen Funeral Service Pineville Chapel for service details and condolences.

Suzanne Jarman Horton, 78, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Born on December 2, 1946, Suzanne...

Terry Lynn Goodman

Terry Lynn Goodman

Apr 11, 2025

WADESBORO – On Friday, April 11.2025. Mr. Terry Lynn Goodman, 65, passed away peacefully at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

There will be a service to celebrate his life at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.

Terry was...

James "Jim" Eugene Loveless, Sr.

James "Jim" Eugene Loveless, Sr.

Apr 9, 2025

James “Jim” Eugene Loveless Sr. passed away April 9th, 2025 at his residence in Lilesville, North Carolina after a battle with cancer.

He was born October 4, 1952, in Carter County TN. He was preceded in death by his parents David “Gene” Loveless and Addie M. Davis Loveless, his sisters Betty Loveless, Linda Loveless, Patsy(Loveless) Sparks, and Judy Loveless. Sister and...

Oliviya Janet Deberry

Oliviya Janet Deberry

Apr 8, 2025

MORVEN - On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Oliviya Janet Deberry, 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her daughter by her side.

The funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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...

Barry Leroy Mullis

Barry Leroy Mullis

Apr 7, 2025

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LILESVILLE – On Monday, April 7, 2025, Mr. Barry Leroy Mullis, 78, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Gerald officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Michael David Hough

Michael David Hough

Apr 6, 2025

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WADESBORO – On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Mr. Michael David Hough, 71, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Daryl Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

Mike was born April 21, 1953, in Anson County, NC and...

Antonio "Tony" Rodriges Varela

Antonio "Tony" Rodriges Varela

Apr 5, 2025

WADESBORO -  On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Mr. Antonio "Tony" Rodrigues Varela, 64, passed away to be with his Lord and Savior at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

There will be a memorial service at 2:30 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro. Inurnment will follow in Eastview Cemetery.

For...

Linda Lanier Winkler

Linda Lanier Winkler

Apr 4, 2025

ANSONVILLE – On Friday, April 4, 2025, Mrs. Linda Lanier Winkler, 74, of Ansonville and formerly of Mint Hill, passed away peacefully at home.

Linda was born February 6, 1951, in Suffolk County, MA and was a daughter of the late Paul Willard Lanier and the late Mary Elizabeth Turkett Lanier. She worked for more than 30 years with Southern Bell,...

Samuel Martin Marsh

Samuel Martin Marsh

Mar 28, 2025

Samuel Martin Marsh, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 28, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC. He was born November 28, 1954 in Wadesboro, NC to William and Sarah Marsh. He was a 1973 graduate of Bowman High School and a 1977 graduate of East Carolina University and later received the designation of...

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Marshall

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Marshall

Mar 20, 2025

WADESBORO - Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Marshall, 68, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Pineville with his loving family at his side.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 27, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

The family is gathering at the...

Johnny Ray Williams

Johnny Ray Williams

Mar 16, 2025

ROCKINGHAM- On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Mr. Johnny Ray Williams, 62, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Lindsey Austin officiating. Interment will be private in Eastside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at...

Ray Michael James, Jr.

Ray Michael James, Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

 As a courtesy to the James family we are sharing this obituary. Please refer to Cremation Society of South Carolina -Westville Funerals in Greenville, SC for any service details and condolences.

Ray Michael James Sr. passed away Sunday, March 15th. Ray was born in Wadesboro NC, the son of the late Enos Jesses James and Ollie Bowers James.

He was the youngest...

Shirley Ruth Gatewood Leahy

Shirley Ruth Gatewood Leahy

Mar 15, 2025

WADESBORO – On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Mrs. Shirley Ruth Gatewood Leahy, 85, formerly of Johnstown, CO, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Shirley was born April 6, 1939, in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Samuel Gatewood and the late Annie Honeycutt Gatewood. She was a 1957 graduate of Wadesboro High School.

Those who are...

Janet Starling McQuage

Janet Starling McQuage

Mar 15, 2025

MORVEN - On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Mrs. Janet Starling McQuage, 78, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Janet was born August 18, 1946, in Wallace, SC, and was a daughter of the late James N. Starling and the late Margaret Elizabeth Jarrell Starling. 

Those who are left to cherish her memory are her children, Dana Johnson (Kenneth) of...