Obituaries

Mother Margaret Gainey Wall

Mother Margaret Gainey Wall

Aug 19, 2022

WADESBORO - On Friday, August 19, 2022, Mother Margaret Gainey Wall, 78, heard the welcome words of her Lord and Savior, "Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joys of your Lord", with her family gathered around her bedside at her home.

The service to celebrate her life and legacy will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 28, 2022,...

Mary  Joan Baucom

Mary Joan Baucom

Aug 19, 2022

POLKTON - On Friday, August 19, 2022, Miss Mary Joan Baucom, 83, a life-long resident of the Burnsville Community, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.

Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 25, 2022, by the graveside at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Polkton.

Joan was born May 31, 1939 in Wilson, NC and was the...

Peggy Hill Heavener

Peggy Hill Heavener

Aug 19, 2022

             WADESBORO – On Friday, August 19, 2022, Mrs. Peggy Hill Heavener, 88, passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro with her family gathered by her bedside. She was a 40-year resident of Wrentham, MA, prior to moving to Murrells Inlet for a short period of time and then moved back home...

Josephine Dumas Sturdivant

Josephine Dumas Sturdivant

Aug 17, 2022

LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Mrs. Josephine Dumas Sturdivant, 92, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Marshville.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

There will be a public viewing from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Tuesday,...

Margaret Smith Williams

Margaret Smith Williams

Aug 15, 2022

           MORVEN – On Monday, August 15, 2022, Mrs. Margaret Smith Williams, 88, of Chesterfield, SC and formerly of Morven, NC, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Mt. Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Storz and Rev. Donald Wallace officiating. Interment will follow...

Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith

Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith

Aug 14, 2022

LILESVILLE - On Sunday, August 14, 2022, Mr. Dwayne "Buck" Shante Peguese Smith, 40, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Savannah AME Zion Church Cemetery in Lilesville.

Public viewing will be Monday, August 22, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00...

Nancy Hancock Allen

Nancy Hancock Allen

Aug 14, 2022

Polkton – Mrs. Nancy Hancock Allen, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, with her family by her side.

 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Friday, August 19th, at Wightman United Methodist Church with Rev. JD Moffett and Rev. Hugo Villagrana officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery....

Lucille Ard Burleson

Lucille Ard Burleson

Aug 13, 2022

Wadesboro – Mrs. Lucille Ard Burleson, age 80, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from the Monroe Rehabilitation Center.

 

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, August 18th, at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Chuck McKnight and Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. The family will greet friends in...

Willie Mae Little Henry

Willie Mae Little Henry

Aug 12, 2022

WADESBORO - On Friday, August 12, 2022, Mrs. Willie Mae Little Henry, 73, transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab.

The homegoing service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, August 21, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery.

Public viewing...

Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy  Crawford

Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy Crawford

Aug 9, 2022

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Mrs. Annie Geneva "Gent" Gaddy Crawford, 60, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Gatewood Station AME Zion Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022 from...

Sue Cassidy Morris

Sue Cassidy Morris

Aug 8, 2022

HAMLET - On Monday, August 8, 2022, Mrs. Sue Cassidy Morris, 66, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her family at her bedside.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, August 11, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. 

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

...

Ronald Clay "Ronnie" Usrey

Ronald Clay "Ronnie" Usrey

Aug 7, 2022

             WADESBORO -  On Sunday, August 8, 2022, Mr. Ronald Clay "Ronnie" Usrey, 74, of Myrtle Beach and formerly of Wadesboro, passed away at Waccamaw Community Hospital.

 

Services will be 3:00 PM Friday, August 12, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

The family will...

Corline "Weasie" Phillips James

Corline "Weasie" Phillips James

Aug 7, 2022

WADESBORO - On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Mrs. Corline "Weasie" Phillips James, 87, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 12, 2022 by the graveside in Brown Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Williams officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Family and friends may visit the funeral...

Loisteen Williams  Smith

Loisteen Williams Smith

Aug 4, 2022

Lilesville - Mrs. Loisteen Williams Smith, 75, passed away, August 4, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.  

Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday, August 6, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bessie Chapel AME Cemetery.

Public viewing will be from 8:30am until 10:00am prior to the service.

To plant memorial trees or...

Dr. Nancy Morgan Smyrski

Dr. Nancy Morgan Smyrski

Jul 31, 2022

            

GREENSBORO – On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Dr. Nancy Morgan Kingsbury Smyrski, 76, passed away peacefully at Beacon Place in Greensboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family will...

Thomas Anderson "Tommy"  Turner

Thomas Anderson "Tommy" Turner

Jul 27, 2022

POLKTON  -  On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Mr. Thomas Anderson "Tommy" Turner, 76, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in the Burnsville Community.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 1, 2022, at Rocky River Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Stegall and Rev. Donald Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

​The...

Edna Edwards Ponds

Edna Edwards Ponds

Jul 27, 2022

WADESBORO – On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Mrs. Edna Edwards Ponds, 82, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

 

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2022, by the graveside in Eastview Cemetery with Dr. Harry Workman officiating.

 

The family will greet friends following the service.

 

Edna was born October 27, 1939, in Anson...

Tammy Hough Johnson

Tammy Hough Johnson

Jul 26, 2022

            WADESBORO – On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Mrs. Tammy Hough Johnson, 52, passed away at her home.

 

           The services have been canceled.   

 

 

            Tammy was born December 24, 1969, in Chesterfield County, SC, and was the daughter of Jeanette Morris Hough and the late Jimmy...

Frances Williams Gathings

Frances Williams Gathings

Jul 26, 2022

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Mrs. Frances Williams Gathings, 79, peacefully went home to be with her Lord with her family gathered around her bedside.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Jowers Cemetery.

 

            The family will greet friends...

John Franklin "Johnny" High

John Franklin "Johnny" High

Jul 25, 2022

            PEACHLAND – On Monday, July 25, 2022, Mr. John Franklin “Johnny” High, 65, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            The service will be 10:00 am Thursday, July 28, 2022, by the graveside in the High Family Cemetery, HWY 74, Peachland.

 

            The family will greet friends following...