Obituaries

Marvin C. Deese

Marvin C. Deese

Oct 11, 2024

WADESBORO – On Friday, October 11, 2024, Mr. Marvin C. “Cooter” Deese, 76, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham with his beloved daughter and his sister-in-law at his bedside. 

 Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow in Anson Memorial Park. 

 The family...

Sara Louise "Sis" Clark Downer

Sara Louise "Sis" Clark Downer

Oct 9, 2024

LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Mrs. Sara Louise "Sis" Clark Downer, 86, passed away at her home.

Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Savannah United Methodist Church Cemetery with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service at the Forestville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Lilesville.

Sis was born September 8,...

James Edward Rivers

James Edward Rivers

Oct 3, 2024

MORVEN -  On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Mr. James Edward “Sonny” Rivers, age 69, departed his life at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born July 11, 1955, in Chesterfield County, SC and was a son of James Haywood Rivers and Lucy Anna Watson Rivers. He attended the public schools in...

Jerry Lynn McQuage

Jerry Lynn McQuage

Sep 29, 2024

MORVEN - On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Mr. Jerry Lynn McQuage, 78, passed away peacefully at Arium Union in Monroe.

Jerry was born June 24, 1946, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late Claude Bennett McQuage and the late Etta Mae McQuage. He worked for many years with Whit Construction in Deland, FL, and later retired from...

Jayme Ryan Roberts

Jayme Ryan Roberts

Sep 28, 2024

LILESVILLE – On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Mr. Jayme Ryan Roberts, 35, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Charlotte, NC. 

 Funeral services will be 5:00 PM Monday, October 7, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating. 

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

Larry Allen Jarrell

Larry Allen Jarrell

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Larry Allen Jarrell, 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Larry was born January 1, 1944, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late Johnny Jarrell and the late Alice Haywood Jarrell.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He had...

Willie Ray Wilson

Willie Ray Wilson

Sep 27, 2024

Wadesboro- Mr. Willie Ray Wilson, 76, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Parson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, October 4, 2024, at Leavitt Funeral Home.

Gracie Taylor Galbreath

Gracie Taylor Galbreath

Sep 24, 2024

HAMLET - Grace Taylor Galbreath was born June 5, 1944, in Maxton, NC to the late Henry Allen Taylor and Eva Mae McLaurin Taylor. Later, Grace relocated to Hamlet, NC. She passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home. She was 80 years old.  

Grace attended Monroe Avenue School, where she met and wedded the love of her...

David William Grubb, Jr.

David William Grubb, Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

MONROE - On Friday, September 20, 2024, Mr. David William Grubb, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior while being cared for at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Back to Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in...

John W. Sellers

John W. Sellers

Sep 18, 2024

We are sharing the obituary for John Sellers as a courtesy to his family, former Anson County residents. Please refer to the website for Cook-Walden-Davis Funeral Home for details.

John W. Sellers, age 79, passed away at his home in Liberty Hill, TX from complications from esophageal cancer.

John was born in Gaffney, SC on November 17, 1944, and grew up in...

Cathy Lorraine McLaurin

Cathy Lorraine McLaurin

Sep 17, 2024

WADESBORO – On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Cathy Lorraine McLaurin 70, passed away peacefully and with dignity at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham. 

 There will be a service to celebrate Cathy’s life at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Ricketts officiating. Inurnment will be in Eastview Cemetery. 

 The family will greet...

Angela Lett McCormick

Angela Lett McCormick

Sep 17, 2024

WADESBORO – On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mrs. Angela Lett McCormick, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home. 

 Angie was born January 12, 1951, in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Dewey Hubert Lett and the late Mary Earlene Turner Lett. She was a graduate of Bowman High School and earned an associate degree...

Graham Norris Horne

Graham Norris Horne

Sep 16, 2024

LILESVILLE- On Monday, September 16, 2024,  It was found that the life of  Mr. Graham Norris Horne, 21, was tragically cut short in Bracey, Virginia.

Memorial services will be 2:00PM Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service in the church.

Graham was born December 16, 2002, in Stanly County...

Gay Dutton Taylor

Gay Dutton Taylor

Sep 16, 2024

NORWOOD – On Monday, September 16, 2024, Mrs. Gay Dutton Taylor, 67, passed away peacefully at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital in Charlotte. 

 Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.  

 The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. 

 Interment will be 11:00 AM Saturday,...

Jamil Hall

Jamil Hall

Sep 15, 2024

LILESVILLE - On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Mr. Jamil Hall, 29, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte.

Funeral services will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

There will be no public viewing.

James Junior Short

James Junior Short

Sep 15, 2024

LILESVILLE - But I would not have you to be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 

Mr. James Short son of the late...

Devin James Ratliff

Devin James Ratliff

Sep 13, 2024

WADESBORO - On Friday, September 13, 2024, Mr. Devin James Ratliff, 32,  passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

There will be a celebration of life service at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Bethany Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Marsh officiating. Inurnment will follow at Anson Memorial Park.

The family will greet friends one...

Hayward Lee Morrison

Hayward Lee Morrison

Sep 11, 2024

We are sharing the obituary for Rev. Hayward Morrison as a courtesy to his family who have been long time residents of Anson County and Rev. Morrison was a former pastor of Hopewell Methodist Church. For condolences and service details visit the website for Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home in Shelby.

Hayward Lee Morrison, 86, passed away peacefully at Hospice Wendover...

Kay Floyd McLaurin

Kay Floyd McLaurin

Sep 11, 2024

WADESBORO – On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Mrs. Kay Floyd McLaurin, 74, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Care in Charlotte. 

 There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Perko officiating.

 The family will greet friends following the service at the church on Sunday and other times at her...

Alton Douglas Thomas

Alton Douglas Thomas

Sep 10, 2024

POLKTON – On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Mr. Alton Douglas Thomas, 75, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. 

 There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Hopewell Methodist Church with Rev. Patrick Ledford officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. 

 The family...