Obituaries

Lonnie Lee Thompson

Lonnie Lee Thompson

Aug 17, 2023

 

PEACHLAND - On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Mr. Lonnie Lee Thompson, 71, passed away peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father.   There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Cash officiating.   The family will greet friends following the service at the church.   Lonnie was born...

Catherine Turner Christie

Catherine Turner Christie

Aug 16, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that her family announces the passing of Catherine Turner Christie on August 16, 2023.  Catherine was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. At the age of 93, she gracefully embraced her journey beyond this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in...

Edward Felix Thompson

Edward Felix Thompson

Aug 16, 2023

 

          POLKTON – On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with his family gathered nearby, Mr. Edward Felix Thompson, 82, went to be at home with his Lord while being cared for at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.

            Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Red Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney...

John Duncan Currie

John Duncan Currie

Aug 13, 2023

MT. GILEAD  - On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Mr. John Duncan Currie, 79, passed away peacefully at Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00AM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Hebron Cemetery in Mt. Gilead, NC.

John Duncan was born February 1, 1944 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late...

Betty Lou Horne

Betty Lou Horne

Aug 13, 2023

 

POLKTON - Heaven's choir must have needed a new alto, so God chose Betty Lou Daniels Horne on Sunday, August 13, 2023, to join the Angel choir. She slipped away peacefully at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 19, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Dr. Tim Moore and...

Justin Dutch Germany

Justin Dutch Germany

Aug 8, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Mr. Justin Dutch Germany, 29, passed away

Justin was born May 22, 1994 in Marlboro County, SC and was a son of Al Britten "Britt" Germany and Cynthia Denise Steen Germany. He had been employed with Premier Fibers in Ansonville and with Tuscarora Yarns.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents,...

Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr.

Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr.

Aug 8, 2023

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Mr. Alvin Odell "Don" Deatherage, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at the McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

There will be a memorial service at 4:00 PM Monday, August 14, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with military honors.

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

Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth

Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth

Aug 7, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Robert Thomas "Skinny" Hildreth, 65, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. Interment will be private in Anson Memorial Park.

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

Johnny Rubin Carpenter

Johnny Rubin Carpenter

Aug 7, 2023

POLKTON - On Monday, August 7, 2023, Mr. Johnny Rubin Carpenter, 75, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

There will be a memorial service at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Johnny was born July 24,...

Mandy Natee Byrd

Mandy Natee Byrd

Aug 3, 2023

POLKTON - Mandy Natee Byrd was born on June 18, 1979, to the Late Bernard Byrd and Barbara Tillman. She entered rest on Thursday, Aug 3, 2023, in her home in Charlotte, NC.

Mandy accepted Christ at an early age at Gatewood Station AME Zion Church. Mandy graduated from Anson Senior High School in 1997

She’s preceded in death by...

Nelson Alexander Young

Nelson Alexander Young

Aug 1, 2023

WADESBORO - Mr. Nelson Alexander Young, Jr. was born July 23, 1988 in Anson County, NC and was a son of Nelson Alexander Young and Lessie Ann Robinson Young.

He was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Matthews, NC. He was 35 years of age.

Nelson attended Anson...

Elizabeth Ann Foust

Elizabeth Ann Foust

Aug 1, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Elizabeth Ann Thompson Foust as a courtesy to the Thompson and Foust families. We extend our deepest sympathy to them at this time.

Elizabeth "Libby" Thompson Foust, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice House, Pittsboro.

Libby was born to Ernest and Annie Thompson...

Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall

Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall

Jul 28, 2023

ANSONVILLE - Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall was born on April 16, 1963, to the late Geronimo and Emiliana Caranto in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. She peacefully entered eternal rest on July 28, 2023, at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte, NC. 

Virginia grew up in Dau Mabalacat Pampanga, Philippines, and attended public school.  After high school, she learned to...

Benjamin Daniel Carpenter

Benjamin Daniel Carpenter

Jul 27, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Mr. Benjamin Daniel Carpenter, 77, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery.

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

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Kenneth Steve Maree

Kenneth Steve Maree

Jul 26, 2023

MORVEN - On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Mr. Kenneth Steve Maree, 76, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family gathered by.

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

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

Dare Freeman Ford

Dare Freeman Ford

Jul 24, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Dare Freeman Ford as a courtesy to the Freeman and Ford families. We extend our deepest sympathy to them at this time. Please refer to the website for Groce Funeral Home for any flower orders or condolences.

Hazel LuErma “Dare” Freeman Ford, 69, of Hendersonville was called to stand from her wheelchair and put...

John William Goodwin

John William Goodwin

Jul 24, 2023

WADESBORO  - On Monday, July 24, 2023, Mr. John William Goodwin, 74, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, July 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Washington and Rev. Brad Green officiating.

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

George Lee Anderson

George Lee Anderson

Jul 23, 2023

MARSHVHILLE - On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Mr. George Lee Anderson, 89, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe with his family gathered at his bedside.

George Lee Anderson was born on August 14, 1933 in Garysburg, NC. He was the son of the late Early Lee Anderson and the late...

Darryle Dale Smith

Darryle Dale Smith

Jul 19, 2023

CHESTERFIELD, SC - On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Mr. Darryle Dale Smith, 59, passed away peacefully at ATRIUM CMC Main in Charlotte with his family at his bedside.

There will be no formal services at his request but family and friends are invited to visit the home of his sister, Martha "Cookie" Goodwin, 186 Farm Road in Wadesboro from 3:00...

Randal Vontray Sturdivant, Jr.

Randal Vontray Sturdivant, Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

 

          WADESBORO -   Mr. Randal Vontray Sturdivant Jr (“RJ”), was born Wednesday, June 18, 1997, to Randal Sturdivant and Delvonne Little. RJ entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

            Preceding RJ in death are his maternal grandparents Ray Frank and Willie Mae Little and his paternal grandfather, Rufus Lee Sturdivant, Jr.

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