Obituaries

James Ross Ricketts

James Ross Ricketts

Oct 19, 2023

 

          WADESBORO - On Thursday, October 19, 2023, with his family gathered around his room, Mr. James Ross Ricketts, 87, beloved husband, father, papa, brother and friend, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his son, Keith.

 

            The family takes great comfort in knowing James has heard...

Janice Atkinson Gray

Janice Atkinson Gray

Oct 18, 2023

Janice Atkinson Gray, 82, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. 

In her younger years while living in Charlotte, NC Janice was an avid bowler and tennis player. Whether it was on a league or with friends she enjoyed the competitiveness of the game.

Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 54...

Linda Sue McCormick

Linda Sue McCormick

Oct 17, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, Miss Linda Sue McCormick, 74, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Forestville United Methodist Church with Rev. Sybil Perrell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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

Betty Jo Derr Hamilton

Betty Jo Derr Hamilton

Oct 14, 2023

            LILESVILLE – On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Mrs. Betty Jo Derr Hamilton, 71, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 4:00 PM Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Mims officiating.

 

            The family will greet friends...

Ruth Waddell Hickman

Ruth Waddell Hickman

Oct 14, 2023

 

          WADESBORO - On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Mrs. Ruth Waddell Hickman, 100, peacefully completed her journey to be with her Lord and Savior in the company of her son and daughter-in-law, at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Brown Creek Baptist Church with...

Cameron Crawford Martin

Cameron Crawford Martin

Oct 10, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Mr. Cameron Crawford Martin, 54,  passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Cameron was born May 9, 1969 in Petersburg, VA and was a son of the late Joe Crawford Martin and the late Varana Hough Martin.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He had worked in construction for...

Cortney "Bud" Jamal Bennett

Cortney "Bud" Jamal Bennett

Oct 9, 2023

WADESBORO - On Saturday, October 9, 2023, Mr. Cortney "Bud" Jamal Bennett, 34, passed away in Charlotte, NC.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

The public viewing will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

The family is gathering at...

Donnie Ray Hammond

Donnie Ray Hammond

Oct 7, 2023

POLKTON - Mr. Donnie Ray Hammond, 74, was born on June 26, 1949 in Union County and was a son of the late Madison and Solon Parker Hammond. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, he departed his earthly life at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

Donnie graduate from East Union High School in 1967 and two years later was drafted...

Pearline Williams

Pearline Williams

Oct 4, 2023

WINSTON-SALEM - On Wednesday, October 3, 2023, Pearline Williams, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Winston-Salem.

She was born September 8, 1943 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Robert Archer Williams and the late Susie Lee Tate Williams.  She was educated in the public schools of Anson County and received certification as a...

Walter Rupert Turner

Walter Rupert Turner

Oct 2, 2023

WADESBORO - Walter Rupert Turner, a fifth-generation North Carolinian, died Monday, October 2, 2023 at Matthews Health and Rehab in Matthews at age 81.

During 2000-2005, he served as historian at the North Carolina Transportation Museum at Spencer, NC. He wrote, Paving Tobacco Road, A century of Progress by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, which was published in 2003....

"Bud" Lester Eugene Boyer

"Bud" Lester Eugene Boyer

Sep 29, 2023

WADESBORO - On Friday, September 29, 2023, Mr. Bud Boyer (Lester Eugene Boyer), 64, peacefully finished his earthly journey to see his Heavenly Father while being cared for by his devoted wife at their home. Bud's family rejoices in knowing he has seen Jesus face to face and that he no longer has difficulty breathing.

Funeral services will be 3:00...

Timothy Britt's Johnson

Timothy Britt's Johnson

Sep 24, 2023

             ROCKINGHAM – On Sunday, September 24, 2023, Mr. Timothy Britts Johnson, 60, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his bedside.

 

            The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro a Celebration of Life gathering following at...

Darryl Kenneth Warrick

Darryl Kenneth Warrick

Sep 22, 2023

WADESBORO - Darryl Kenneth Warrick, our beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend was born July 10, 1968, in Springfield, MA and was a son of the late William Warrick and Diana Long Warrick Huntley and Lee Huntley.

Our Heavenly Father, in his infinite wisdom saw fit to call Darryl home to be with him on Friday, September...

James Charles "Jack" Gathings

James Charles "Jack" Gathings

Sep 19, 2023

 

            WADESBORO - On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Mr. James Charles "Jack" Gathings, 86, passed away peacefully at his home to be with his Lord and Savior with his family gathered by his bedside.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, September 22, 2023, at North Wadesboro Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Helms...

Dolly Mauldin Burr

Dolly Mauldin Burr

Sep 18, 2023

WADESBORO - On Monday, September 18, 2023, Mrs. Dolly Mauldin Burr, 91,  passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

There will be a graveside service at 4:00PM Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends following the service.

Dolly was born July 20, 1932 in Stanly County, NC and was a daughter...

Robert M. "Bobby" Keelyn

Robert M. "Bobby" Keelyn

Sep 14, 2023

            CHARLOTTE  - On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Mr. Robert Maynard “Bobby” Keelyn, 67, passed away at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 23, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery in Ansonville.

 

            The...

Dawn Lewis Bond

Dawn Lewis Bond

Sep 14, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Dawn Lewis Bond as a courtesy to her family as they were former residents of Wadesboro and members of Deep Creek Baptist Church in Wadesboro.

Please visit the website for Perry Funeral Home in Centre, AL for any service details and flower orders.

Dawn Lewis Bond, of Boaz, Alabama, lost her eight-year battle with...

Brenda Brown McCormick

Brenda Brown McCormick

Sep 14, 2023

 

            LILESVILLE – Following a courageous battle with cancer and a beautiful life, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend, Brenda Brown McCormick, 72, peacefully joined her Lord and Savior and many dear loved ones in heaven.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 20, 2023,...

Frankie Jane Tanner

Frankie Jane Tanner

Sep 9, 2023

Morven - Frankie Jane Tanner, 70, passed away peacefully, Saturday September 9, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, September 17, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm Saturday, September 16, 2023,...

Debora Ann Little

Debora Ann Little

Sep 8, 2023

Morven- Debora Ann Little, 60, passed away, Friday September 8, 2023 at Atrium Northeast in Concord.

Funeral service will be 1:00pm Friday, September 15, 2023 at Streater Grove AME Zion Church in Morven. Interment will follow in Church Cemetery.