Obituaries

LIbby Deese Evans

LIbby Deese Evans

Apr 5, 2024

We are sharing the obituary of Libby Deese Evans as a courtesy to the Deese family who have been long-time residents of Anson County.Winnie Elizabeth “Libby” Evans passed on to eternal life on Friday, April 5, 2024, at a hospital in Patiala, India, with her husband and son present. She was a loving wife and mother who was the backbone...

Thelma Lawhon Hanna

Thelma Lawhon Hanna

Apr 4, 2024

                WADESBORO – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Mrs. Thelma Lawhon Hanna, 82, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow...

Charles Franklin Almond, Jr.

Charles Franklin Almond, Jr.

Apr 2, 2024

           WADESBORO – On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with his family gathered at his bedside, Mr. Charles Franklin Almond, Jr., 84, peacefully slipped away to join the choir in heaven. 

             There will be a celebration of life service at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 6, 2024, at North Wadesboro Baptist Church with...

Jonie Biles Isenberg

Jonie Biles Isenberg

Apr 2, 2024

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Mrs. Jonie Biles Isenberg, 70, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home.Funeral services will be 4:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at...

H. Mark White

H. Mark White

Apr 2, 2024

            POLKTON – On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Mr. H. Mark White, 78, completed his earthly journey and went home to be with his Lord. 

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. John Greene officiating. Interment will follow in...

Linda Warner Price

Linda Warner Price

Mar 31, 2024

GASTONIA - On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Linda Warner Price, 82, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health - CMC Main in Charlotte.Linda was born August 17, 1941, in Cumberland County, NC, and was a daughter of the late James Hugh "Bud" Warner and the late Melissa Ruth Gulledge Warner.Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Elaine Warner-Lowe; her...

Barry Lee Peguese

Barry Lee Peguese

Mar 29, 2024

LILESVILLE - Barry Lee Peguese was born on July 15th, 1960, in Anson County. He peacefully departed this life at his residence, surrounded by family and friends, on March 29th, 2024, in Lilesville, North Carolina. Barry attended Bowman High School. He began his career in logging with Mike Goodwin’s Logging Co. He then worked with Eddie Carpenter Logging & Trucking Co....

Russell A. Hough

Russell A. Hough

Mar 27, 2024

WADESBORO - On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Mr. Russell A. Hough, 49, passed away peacefully at McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.The family will greet friends one hour...

Jackie Floyd Taylor

Jackie Floyd Taylor

Mar 26, 2024



 

WADESBORO – On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Mr. Jackie Floyd Taylor, 73, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 29, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Ricketts and Rev. W.T. “Bo” Treadaway officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

The family will greet...

Roger Haskell Sturdivant

Roger Haskell Sturdivant

Mar 25, 2024

WADESBORO - On Monday, March 25, 2024, Mr. Roger Haskell Sturdivant, 69, passed away peacefully at his home.Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, March 29, 2024, at the funeral home.The family...

Charlie Jones Williams

Charlie Jones Williams

Mar 22, 2024

WADESBORO - On Friday, March 22, 2024, Mr. Charlie Jones Williams, 69, passed away peacefully at his home.The family will greet friends from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM Monday, March 25, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Anson Memorial Park with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.Charlie was born August 17, 1954 in Anson County, NC and...

Jack David Porten

Jack David Porten

Mar 22, 2024

WADESBORO – On Friday, March 22, 2024, Mr. Jack David Porten, 48, was called home peacefully to be with the Lord at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe with his loving wife at his bedside.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Swaringen and Mr. Ken...

Johnathan Wayne Yancey

Johnathan Wayne Yancey

Mar 21, 2024

Johnathan Wayne Yancey

October 17, 1990 ~ March 21, 2024

It has been one year since Johnathan’s untimely death and yet the disbelief and incredible loss remain fresh in our minds and broken hearts.

Johnathan was born on October 17,1990 to Carl Wayne Yancey and Lydia Robin Carter Yancey in Wadesboro, NC. He was a loving and generous child who shared his smile...

Sarah Treadaway Hildreth

Sarah Treadaway Hildreth

Mar 18, 2024

FLORENCE, SC - On Monday, March 18, 2024, Mrs. Sarah Treadaway Hildreth, 86, wife of the late Grady Lee Hildreth, passed away peacefully at The Palms in Florence, SC.There will be a memorial service at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Gibson officiating. Inurnment will be in Bennett Family...

Lanneau Lyde Smith

Lanneau Lyde Smith

Mar 16, 2024

Pinehurst- Lanneau Lyde Smith, 84, passed away peacefully after several years of bad health on March 16, 2024.Funeral services will be 3:00PM, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home.  He will be buried with his wife's family in the Bennett Family Cemetery in Wadesboro. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Lyde was...

Dossie Henry (Jacob) Heavener, Jr.

Dossie Henry (Jacob) Heavener, Jr.

Mar 12, 2024

PEACHLAND - On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Mr. Dossie Henry (Jacob) Heavener, Jr., was lovingly walked home surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at home in Peachland, NC at the age of 91.Born December 6, 1932 in Wadesboro, NC, the youngest child of Doss (Jacob) and Berta (Morrison) Heavener.  He is survived by his...

Elizabeth "Lib" Arnette Locklear

Elizabeth "Lib" Arnette Locklear

Mar 11, 2024

WADESBORO - On Monday, March 11, 2024, Mrs. Elizabeth "Lib"  Arnette Locklear, 92, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.Lib was born August 29, 1931 in Richmond County, NC and was a daughter of the late John Arnette and the late Bessie May Denson Arnette. She had worked for a brief time with...

Patricia Wright Little

Patricia Wright Little

Mar 9, 2024

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on...

Carl “Lewitt” Crowder

Carl “Lewitt” Crowder

Mar 8, 2024

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.  Ecclesiastes 3,...

Ann Capel Faulkner Griffin

Ann Capel Faulkner Griffin

Mar 5, 2024

               MARSHVILLE – On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Mrs. Ann Capel Faulkner Griffin, 94, peacefully completed her earthly journey to her heavenly home while being cared for at Jesse Helms Nursing Center in Monroe. 

            There will be a memorial service honoring her life at 3:00 PM, Monday, March 11, 2024,...