Obituaries
Jean Hightower Gardner
Aug 12, 2025
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MORVEN - Jean Hightower Gardner, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home. She will be remembered for her laughter and love of life.
Born February 6, 1937, in Wadesboro to Forace Monroe & Peg Autrey Hightower, she attended Wadesboro City Schools, graduating with the Class of 1954. She attended Brevard...
Patricia "Pat" Maner Hildreth
Aug 11, 2025
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WADESBORO, On Monday, August 11, 2025, Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Maner Hildreth 81 years old, passed away peacefully at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour...
Ernestine Rorie Hough
Aug 9, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Friday, August 8, 2025, Mrs. Ernestine Rorie Hough, 71, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the funeral home.
Nannie Ruth Lindsey
Aug 9, 2025
ANSONVILLE - On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Mother Nannie Ruth Lindsey, 85, peacefully passed away and transitioned to her Heavenly home while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Services to honor her life will be 4:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Empowering Word Ministries in Wadesboro.
Public viewing will be on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Leavitt Funeral...
Preston Short
Aug 7, 2025
CHESTERFIELD, SC – On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Mr. Jesse Preston Short, 92, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his family at his bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Morven United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Lambert and Rev. Earl Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.
The family will greet...
June Starling Meland
Aug 5, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Sylvia June Starling Meland, 88, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Unionville, NC, with her daughter by her side to be with her Lord.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating. The family...
Johnny Eddins
Aug 4, 2025
PEACHLAND - On Monday, August 4, 2025, Mr. Johnny Eddins, 68, passed away at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.
Johnny was born March 26, 1957, in Anson County, NC, was a son of the late Jeremiah Eddins and the late Lena Arnette Eddins. He was a ceramic tile contractor and installer.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his...
William "Bill" Thomas Brooks
Aug 4, 2025
POLKTON – On Monday, August 4, 2025, Mr. William “Bill” Thomas Brooks, 90, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his bedside.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Polkton Methodist Church with Rev. Yvonne Hechler officiating.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on...
Augustus "Gus" Robinson
Aug 3, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Mr. Augustus "Gus" Robinson, 82, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family at his bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.
Public viewing will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral...
Harriet Rivers Brower
Aug 2, 2025
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WADESBORO – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Mrs. Harriet Rivers Brower, 84, passed away at Brookdale Memory Care in Monroe, NC. She was diagnosed with dementia two years ago and our merciful God took her home and gave her peace.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home...
Donna Henry Griggs
Jul 30, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mrs. Donna Henry Griggs, 79, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Helms and Rev. John Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
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Scott Thomas Goodwin
Jul 28, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Monday, July 28, 2025, Mr. Scott Thomas Goodwin, 41, passed away.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, August 4, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck McKnight and Rev. Cliff McKnight officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends one hour prior to...
Kenneth Craven Williamson
Jul 27, 2025
We are sharing the obituary for Mr. Williamson as a courtesy to his wife and her family, the Bowers family who have been longtime residents of the Burnsville Community of Anson County.
Kenneth Craven Williamson, 93, of Wagram, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on his 93rd birthday, July 27, 2025.Ken was born in Columbus County, North Carolina, to the...
Margaret Ann Martin Fernando
Jul 26, 2025
We are sharing the obituary for Ms. Fernando as a courtesy to her family. Please visit the website for Hoff Funeral Home for additional information and condolences.
Margaret Ann Fernando, age 82 of Newport News, died on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Margaret was born on January 4, 1943, to the late Roy Harold and Margie Adams Martin in North Carolina.
She is survived...
Beatrice McLain Brower
Jul 26, 2025
WADESBORO – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Mrs. Beatrice McLain Brower, 94, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.
There will be a graveside service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Anson Memorial Park with Mr. Ken Caulder officiating.
Bea was born July 19, 1931, in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Alcie Lee McLain...
Angela Miller Rogers
Jul 25, 2025
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WADESBORO - On Friday, July 25, 2025, Angela Miller Rogers, 53, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her family at her bedside.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in...
Dena Cowick Grice
Jul 25, 2025
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WADESBORO – On Friday, July 25, 2025, Mrs. Dena Cowick Grice, 59, loving and devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at their family mountain home in Maggie Valley with her loving family at her bedside.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home...
Michael Boyd Matthews
Jul 19, 2025
Michael Boyd Matthews
November 13, 1953 – July 19, 2025
Michael Boyd Matthews, a devoted father, brother, and pioneer in healthcare innovation, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the age of 71.
Born November 13, 1953, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Michael was the son of George and Louise (Rivers) Matthews. He dedicated over four decades of his...
Bobby David Adams
Jul 14, 2025
WADESBORO - On Monday, July 14, 2025, Mr. Bobby David Adams, 87, passed away peacefully at Richmond County Hospice Have in Rockingham to be with his Lord and Savior with his loving wife of 49 years by his side.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Cathedral Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Swaringen and Rev. R.J. "Beaver"...
James Taylor
Jul 10, 2025
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POLKTON – On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Mr. James Taylor, 95, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Griffin Cemetery...
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