Obituaries

Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley

Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley

Jan 7, 2024

The family respectfully requests those in attendance at the service to wear masks.

             WADESBORO – On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley, 92, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2024, at First United Methodist...

Bernice Miller Gainey

Bernice Miller Gainey

Jan 7, 2024

THOMASVILLE - On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Mrs. Bernice Miller Gainey, 80, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away peacefully at her home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Madison Grove Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Ann Parker Taylor

Ann Parker Taylor

Jan 7, 2024

 

Ann Parker Taylor, 83, of Angier NC went quietly with peaceful joy into the arms of her Lord and Savior into glory January 6, 2024.   Born Helen Ann Parker to Marion George Parker and Helen Sellers Parker July 24, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC, Ann enjoyed growing up in Wadesboro.

At age 5 Ann joined a group of fast friends...

Sylvester Knotts

Sylvester Knotts

Jan 6, 2024

MONROE - Sylvester Knotts, 69, was born on August 20, 1954, to Josephine Caraway Knotts Sturdivant and Robert Covington Knotts in Anson County, NC. He departed this life on January 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.

He was a 1973 graduate of Thomasville Sr High School. He graduated from Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NC in 1976....

Debra Connelly Sellers

Debra Connelly Sellers

Jan 3, 2024

 

            WADESBORO – On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Mrs. Debra Connelly Sellers, 67, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Perko officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family...

Robert McLendon

Robert McLendon

Dec 30, 2023

GREENSBORO - On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. Robert McLendon, 62, formerly of Polkton, passed away at his home.

Robert Harvey McLendon was born on January 1, 1961, in Polkton, N.C., to the late Sherman and Sadie Bernice Lindsey McLendon.  Robert attended Bowan High School and graduated in 1979.  Shortly after high school, he joined  and served in the United...

James Robert Harris, Jr.

James Robert Harris, Jr.

Dec 30, 2023

             GAFFNEY, SC – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. James Robert “Jamie” Harris, Jr., 51, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Interment will follow with military honors in Morven Cemetery.

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Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Harris

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Harris

Dec 30, 2023

           PEACHLAND – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Harris, 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather and son, passed away peacefully to be with Lord at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte with his wife at his bedside.

 

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Chapel of...

Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan

Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan

Dec 29, 2023

MORVEN - On Friday, December 29, 2023, Mr. Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan, 70,  passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Grose officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Joe Earl Gaddy

Joe Earl Gaddy

Dec 28, 2023

 

             WADESBORO – On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Mr. Joe Earl Gaddy, 95, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.

 

            The family will...

Dillon Smith Griffin

Dillon Smith Griffin

Dec 28, 2023

 

            MONROE – On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Mr. Dillon Smith Griffin, 80, passed away peacefully at his home.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Monroe. The family will greet friends following the service.

 

            Dillon was born...

Margie Lee Hinson Pigg

Margie Lee Hinson Pigg

Dec 22, 2023

 

Peachland- Mrs. Margie Lee Hinson Pigg, 85, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 22, 2023 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

 

Graveside services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Larry Woodall officiating.

 

The family will greet friends following the service.

 

Margie was born in Anson County, November 29, 1938, a...

Leon "Tuna" Tanner

Leon "Tuna" Tanner

Dec 21, 2023

WADESBORO -

To everything 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 weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;...

T. D. Burns

T. D. Burns

Dec 18, 2023

 

             CHARLOTTE – On Monday, December 18, 2023, Mr. Thomas David “TD” Burns finished his earthly life of 97 years and began his Heavenly life at Novant Health Matthews.

 

            Funeral services will be 5:00PM Thursday, December 21, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro.

 

            Visitation will be...

Rita Taylor Crump

Rita Taylor Crump

Dec 17, 2023

              PEACHLAND – On Sunday, December 17, 2023, Mrs. Rita Taylor Crump, 73, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Thompson officiating. Inurnment will follow in Griffin...

Johnny Michael "Mike" McAllister

Johnny Michael "Mike" McAllister

Dec 15, 2023

This obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the McAllister family.

 

Mr. Johnny Michael “Mike” McAllister of San Antonio, TX formerly of Wadesboro, NC passed away Friday, December 15,2023 at his home in San Antonio.

He was born October 16, 1962 in Chesterfield, SC and was a son of the late Otis Edward McAllister and the late Julia...

Betty Rogers Mullis

Betty Rogers Mullis

Dec 14, 2023

            CHAPIN, SC – On Thursday, December 14, 2023, Mrs. Betty Rogers Mullis, 89, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord at her home.

 

            Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2023, by the graveside in Seago Cemetery in Wadesboro. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside.

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Danny Ray Oliver

Danny Ray Oliver

Dec 13, 2023

           WADESBORO – On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Danny Ray Oliver, 69, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family will greet friends one hour...

Jonathon Bennett "Jay" Kelly

Jonathon Bennett "Jay" Kelly

Dec 11, 2023

 

             ANSONVILLE – On Monday, December 11, 2023, Mr. Jonathon Bennett “Jay” Kelly, 34, passed away in Alabama.

 

               Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Wilson Family Cemetery in Ansonville.

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Benjamin Michael "Mikey" Tyson

Benjamin Michael "Mikey" Tyson

Dec 9, 2023

 

             CALABASH – On Saturday, December 9, 2023, Mr. Benjamin Michael “Mikey” Tyson, 73, passed away peacefully at his home.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park with military honors.

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