Obituaries

Frank Lofton Pope

Frank Lofton Pope

Feb 1, 2024

             ANSONVILLE – On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Mr. Frank Lofton Pope, 77, passed away peacefully at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

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Christopher Shannon Sims

Christopher Shannon Sims

Jan 31, 2024

MARSHVILLE - On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Mr. Christopher Shannon Sims, 50, passed away at his home.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Horne Family Cemetery in Peachland.

Shannon was born January 15, 1974, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of Kendra Sue Mitchell Melton he was lovingly raised in the home of...

Maxine Pettit Wallace

Maxine Pettit Wallace

Jan 31, 2024

            WADESBORO – Mrs. Maxine Pettit Wallace, 87, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, February 4, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Swaringen officiating. Entombment will follow in Anson Memorial Park Mausoleum.

 

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Melba Littleton Paul

Melba Littleton Paul

Jan 27, 2024

            WADESBORO - On Saturday, January 27, 2024, Mrs. Melba Littleton Paul, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior while a resident at Harmony Park Skilled Nursing Facility in Wilson, NC with her son and her sisters by her bedside.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt...

Nancy Gatewood Gulledge

Nancy Gatewood Gulledge

Jan 26, 2024

Lilesville - On Friday, January 26, 2024, Mrs. Nancy Gatewood Gulledge, 80, passed away peacefully at her home with her family gathered by her bedside. 

 

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating.  Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery.  The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service...

Dorothy Lisenby Brock

Dorothy Lisenby Brock

Jan 25, 2024

Dorothy Lisenby Brock passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Thursday, January 25, 2024.

 Funeral services will be held on January 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Leavitt Funeral Home., with Rev. Eddie Brock and Pastor Rob Washington officiating.  Interment will follow at Anson Memorial Park.

 Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Leavitt Funeral...

Eugene Marion Ward

Eugene Marion Ward

Jan 25, 2024

WADESBORO – On Thursday, January 25, 2024, Mr. Eugene Marion Ward, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

There will be a service of worship in celebration of Gene’s life on Saturday, February 3, 2024, 2:00 pm, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Dr. Tim Moore, and Dr. Harry Workman officiating. The family...

Deborah Rose Beck

Deborah Rose Beck

Jan 24, 2024

Deborah Rose Beck, 68, of Wadesboro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by  her loving family.

 Funeral services will be Friday, February 2, 2024, at 2 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at Leavitt Funeral Home.

 Debbie was a caring and devoted nurse for most of her life in Wadesboro.  She loved animals, working...

Ruby Wilson Huntley

Ruby Wilson Huntley

Jan 24, 2024

Ruby Wilson Huntley, a retired schoolteacher and wife of the late William Henry Huntley, Jr. died January 24, 2024, at 99 years of age.

 Ruby Elizabeth Wilson was born on June 17, 1924, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late David and Cora Curtis Wilson.  Her siblings were Opal Wilson Calomino and Doris Wilson Mackie.  After graduating from high school...

Dorothy Lee Gaddy

Dorothy Lee Gaddy

Jan 23, 2024

Wadesboro - Dorothy Lee Gaddy, 92, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

 

Services will be Monday 11:00 AM January 29, 2024 at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. J.D. Moffett officiating. Family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.  Interment will be private in Wightman Methodist Church Cemetery in the Burnsville Community...

Ernestine Fay Willoughby

Ernestine Fay Willoughby

Jan 22, 2024

 Angels were dispatched from heaven on Monday, January 22, 2024, to usher Earnestine Faye Willoughby home from the Reid Heart Center in Pinehurst, NC. She was 57 years of age. 

She was born October 18, 1966, in Morven, NC and was a daughter of the late Vernell and Minister Louise Gaddy Willoughby.

 

Earnestine confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined Gatewood...

Louise Rivers Matthews

Louise Rivers Matthews

Jan 22, 2024

          Wadesboro - Louise Rivers Matthews passed into heaven on January 22, 2024, surrounded by her three sons and her daughter-in-law. Louise was born Virginia Louise Rivers on December 11, 1927 in Hartsville, SC to Ruby DuBose Rivers and James U. (Bill) Rivers. Her love of family was epitomized throughout her life from caring for her...

Dane Edwards

Dane Edwards

Jan 21, 2024

 Peachland - On Sunday, January 21, 2024 , Mr. Edsel Dane Edwards, 71, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, January  24, 2024 at New Home Baptist Church in Peachland with Rec. Scott Baucom officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service on...

Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley

Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley

Jan 19, 2024

Polkton - On Friday, January 19, 2024, Mr. Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 26, 2024 at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Williams and Rev. Doug Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry

Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry

Jan 12, 2024

 

            WADESBORO – On Friday, January 12, 2024, Mrs. Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry, 95, passed away peacefully after a long and beautiful life.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Senter officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

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Ralph Leonard Gilmore

Ralph Leonard Gilmore

Jan 11, 2024

WADESBORO - On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Mr. Ralph Leonard Gilmore, 87, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Services will be 3:00 PM, Monday, January 15, 2024, by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park.

Ralph was born January 27, 1936 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Walter James Gilmore and the...

Janice Polster Chandler

Janice Polster Chandler

Jan 10, 2024

 

            MT. GILEAD – On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Mrs. Janice Polster Chandler, 82, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            There will be a service of music and celebration of her life at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Heather McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow...

Danny Hoyle Biles

Danny Hoyle Biles

Jan 10, 2024

ANSONVILLE - On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Mr. Danny Hoyle Biles, 70, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 11, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with visitation following the service.

Danny was born June 9, 1953 in Anson County, NC and was a son of...

James Terry Chapman

James Terry Chapman

Jan 9, 2024

 

            MORVEN – On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Mr. James Terry Chapman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home that he built for his family.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Morven United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.

 

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Gloria Mae Greene

Gloria Mae Greene

Jan 9, 2024

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, January 8, 2024, Ms. Gloria Mae Greene, 56, passed away peacefully at Atrium Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the funeral home.