Obituaries

Ella Mae Lindsey

Ella Mae Lindsey

May 25, 2023

MORVEN - On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Ella Mae Lindsey passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The viewing and visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family is gathering at...

Bruce Wayne Kelly

Bruce Wayne Kelly

May 24, 2023

             PEACHLAND – On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Mr. Bruce Wayne Kelly, 57, passed away at his home.

           

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 3, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family will...

Donald Albert Morgan

Donald Albert Morgan

May 17, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Mr. Donald Albert Morgan, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

There will be a celebration of life service with military honors at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2023, at East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Johnson officiating.

The family will...

Cleveland "Cleve" Jordan, Jr.

Cleveland "Cleve" Jordan, Jr.

May 15, 2023

WADESBORO - On Monday, May 15, 2023, Mr. Cleveland "Cleve" Jordan, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at Meadowview Terrace Assisted Living in Wadesboro.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Storz officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends at the church Thursday one...

Mollie Coley Bowers

Mollie Coley Bowers

May 10, 2023

NEW LONDON - While her son was reading to her, the beloved twenty-third Psalm, Mrs. Mollie Coley Bowers, 94, of New London and formerly of the Burnsville Community of Polkton, passed away peacefully to meet the Shepherd of Psalm face to face.

The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Calvary Episcopal Church in Wadesboro. Interment...

Jamis Lee Horton

Jamis Lee Horton

May 6, 2023

WADESBORO - Our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, Jamis Lee Horton, was born February 26, 1987, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of Susie Estelle Little Horton and Walter Frank Bennett.

A gentleman, he was known as Lee to his family and close friends had big and loving heart. He departed this life on Saturday,...

Stephen Daniel Watts

Stephen Daniel Watts

May 6, 2023

HAMLET - On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Mr. Stephen Daniel Watts, 39, beloved husband, son, brother, grandson and nephew passed away at his home.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 11, 2023 in the Mausoleum at Richmond County Memorial Park in Rockingham.

The family will greet friends following the service and other times at the...

Bonnie Randle Gay

Bonnie Randle Gay

May 6, 2023

 

           WADESBORO – On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Mrs. Bonnie Randle Gay, 66, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and nurse, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM Wednesday, 10, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Karl Randall officiating. The family will...

John Charles Allen

John Charles Allen

May 4, 2023

POLKTON - On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Mr. John Charles Allen, 80, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in the Burnsville Community in Polkton.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home. Inurnment...

Kenneth Lee Brown

Kenneth Lee Brown

Apr 30, 2023

PLEASE NOTE - THE FUNERAL SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO FIRST BAPIST CHURCH, 309 LEE AVENUE, WADESBORO.

 

            WADESBORO – On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Kenneth Lee Brown, 18, passed away to be in the presence of God due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM,...

Caroline Taylor Craig

Caroline Taylor Craig

Apr 28, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Caroline Taylor Craig as a courtesy to the Taylor Family.

Caroline Taylor Craig, after a global journey beginning in Wadesboro, NC, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023.  Born to Inez and Patrick Taylor on May 9, 1931, Caroline, at the age of four declared her calling as a concert pianist.  She devoted her...

Clayton Lamar Polk

Clayton Lamar Polk

Apr 26, 2023

POLKTON - On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, Mr. Clayton Lamar Polk, 39, departed his earthly life to his eternal home while he was a patient at Atrium Health Northeast in Concord, NC.

He was born October 4, 1983, in Anson County, NC and was a son of Allen Elliott and Katherine Polk Ross. He was a graduate of Anson High...

Frances Biles Wright

Frances Biles Wright

Apr 25, 2023

 

WADESBORO - On Tuesday April 25, 2023, Mrs. Frances Biles Wright, 95, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior while being cared for lovingly at her home by her family.   Her family is comforted in knowing she has been reunited with her husband, son and granddaughter, her Biles family and many other loved ones and...

David Allen Willoughby

David Allen Willoughby

Apr 21, 2023

MORVEN - On Friday, April 21, 2023, Mr. David Allen Willoughby, 52, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 26, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends following the service.

The family is gathering at the home of his mother, 2316...

Barry Goodwin Bunn

Barry Goodwin Bunn

Apr 21, 2023

Please note the funeral arrangements have changed due to sickness in the family.

 

WADESBORO – On Friday, April 21, 2023, Mr. Barry Goodwin Bunn, 86, passed away peacefully at his home.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the church...

Carol Jean Wild Boles

Carol Jean Wild Boles

Apr 18, 2023

WADESBORO - Carol Jean Boles, 69, of Wadesboro and formerly of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 while being cared for at Anson Rehab and Health Nursing Home in Wadesboro, NC.

Jean was born July 24, 1953 in Mastic Beach, NY to Herbert and Violet Ruth Wild. When the family moved upstate, Jean attended school in her...

Jeffrey Lynn Brooks

Jeffrey Lynn Brooks

Apr 16, 2023

 

          BOILING SPRINGS – On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Brooks, 66, of Boiling Springs and Polkton, passed away at his home in Boiling Springs.

 

            Funeral services will be 12:00PM Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Poplar Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery...

Richard "Ricky" Lynn Mullis

Richard "Ricky" Lynn Mullis

Apr 16, 2023

PEACHLAND - On Sunday, April 16, 2023, Mr. Richard "Ricky" Lee Mullis, 67, passed away peacefully at McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Hopewell United Methodist Church with Rev. Patrick Ledford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour...

Joshua James Carpenter

Joshua James Carpenter

Apr 14, 2023

PEACHLAND - On Friday, April 14, 2023, Mr. Joshua James Carpenter, 25, passed away at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, April 20, 2023 by the graveside in Griffin Cemetery in Polkton with Rev. Randy Swaringen officiating.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00...

Cora Hildreth Falk

Cora Hildreth Falk

Apr 14, 2023

POLKTON - On Friday, April 14, 2023, Mrs. Cora Hildreth Falk, 91, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

There will a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Polkton Baptist Church with Rev. John Greene officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

The burial will be...

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