Obituaries

Grady Christopher Boone

Grady Christopher Boone

Jul 24, 2022

WADESBORO - On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Mr. Grady Christopher "Chris" Boone, 52, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 29, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Eason and Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. Interment will follow in Jowers Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday, July...

Arthur Harold  Johnson

Arthur Harold Johnson

Jul 24, 2022

LILESVILE - On Sunday, July 24, 2022, Mr. Arthur Harold Johnson, 79, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Northeast in Concord.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, July 30, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Fall Branch Baptist Church Cemetery in Lilesville.

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

Johnsie Blakney Tillman

Johnsie Blakney Tillman

Jul 23, 2022

Wadesboro - 

On Saturday, July 23, 2022, God, in his infinite wisdom saw fit to send His angels to Hospice Haven in Rockingham, NC, for one of His faithful servants, Mrs. Johnsie Blakney Tiillman, age 82.

 

Her Heavenly Father, saw that Johnsie had grown tired and weary, after being a resident of Wadesboro Health and Rehab for nine...

Col. Ralph Franklin Tice

Col. Ralph Franklin Tice

Jul 21, 2022

The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Colonel Ralph Tice. His obituary is posted here as a courtesy to the Tice family. Please visit the J. Henry Stuhr Funeral Home (West Ashley Chapel) website for service details  and florist information.

 

Colonel Ralph Franklin Tice, United States Marine Corps (retired), of Charleston,...

Mary Tanner Maske

Mary Tanner Maske

Jul 21, 2022

Wadesboro - On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Mrs. Mary Tanner Maske, 69, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Pineville.

The family will be gathering at the home on Maple Lane in Wadesboro.

The funeral services will be private.

Earl Kenneth Ruppe

Earl Kenneth Ruppe

Jul 18, 2022

POLKTON - On Monday, July 18, 2022, Mr. Earl Kenneth "Ken" Ruppe, Jr., 62, passed away at his home.

The family will have a visitation from 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro.

There will be a graveside service at a later date in Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC.

Ken was born...

Cathy Kelly Rorie

Cathy Kelly Rorie

Jul 17, 2022

LILESVILLE - On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Mrs. Cathy Kelly Rorie, 67, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter with her family gathered at her bedside.

There will be a memorial service at 7:00pm Wednesday, July 20, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

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

Paul Derrick Spencer

Paul Derrick Spencer

Jul 16, 2022

ROCKINGHAM - On Saturday, July 16, 2022, Mr. Paul Derrick Spencer, 40, passed away at his home.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Friday, July 22, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westview Memorial Park.

There will be a public viewing from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Leavitt Funeral...

Robert Eugene Furr

Robert Eugene Furr

Jul 13, 2022

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Mr. Robert Eugene Furr, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his children and grandchildren around his bedside.

 

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord, NC. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park.

 

The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Laquitta Lashonda "Shon" Medley Tanner

Laquitta Lashonda "Shon" Medley Tanner

Jul 11, 2022

Ansonville - 

Mrs. LaQuitta LaShonda Medley Tanner lovingly known as “Shon” was born on July 22, 1977. She peacefully departed her life on Monday, July 11, 2022, at CMC-Main.

LaQuitta Tanner graduated from Anson County Schools in 1995. She attended Campbell University and Bennett College.

LaQuitta confessed Christ at an early age and attended Rocky Mt. AME Zion Church, in...

James Kennth "Kenny" Carpenter

James Kennth "Kenny" Carpenter

Jul 10, 2022

Wadesboro - On Sunday, July 10, 2022, Mr. James Kenneth "Kenny" Carpenter, passed away peacefully at his home.

Kenny was born October 18, 1974, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of the late James Floyd Carpenter and the late Louise Hudson Carpenter.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Jeffery Carpenter (Amanda) of Wadesboro; his nephews, Nicholas...

Laverne Russell "Vern" Altman

Laverne Russell "Vern" Altman

Jul 10, 2022

             WADESBORO – On Sunday, July 10, 2022, Mr. Laverne Russell “Vern” Altman, 76, passed away peacefully at his home.

 

            Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery with military honors.

 

            The...

Frances Tyson Floyd

Frances Tyson Floyd

Jun 29, 2022

Wadesboro - On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Mrs. Frances Tyson Floyd, 79, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

The interment will be private in Anson Memorial Park.

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Robert Dale Ross

Robert Dale Ross

Jun 28, 2022

POLKTON – On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Mr. Robert Dale Ross, 71, of the Burnsville Community, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.  

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Lee Avenue in Wadesboro with Dr. Harry Workman officiating. Interment will follow in Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Elaine Bassinger Templeton

Elaine Bassinger Templeton

Jun 26, 2022

Mission Statement written by Elaine B. Templeton Mangan

To live my life daily:

-Being grateful to God.

-Remembering to forgive as I have been forgiven.

-To love and show love as I have been loved.

-To create kindness and encouragement around me.

-To open my heart and resources to others.

-To bless others with what has been given to me...

Louise Ingold Dula

Louise Ingold Dula

Jun 25, 2022

                ANSONVILLE – On Saturday, June 25, 2022, Mrs. Louise Ingold Dula, 90, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, NC.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 am Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Ansonville United Methodist Church with Pastor Robert Burr officiating. Interment will be private...

Shannon Mark Hildreth

Shannon Mark Hildreth

Jun 22, 2022

             WADESBORO – On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Mr. Shannon Mark Hildreth, 53, passed away at his home.

 

            The family will greet friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm Monday, June 27, 2022, at Leavitt Funeral Home.

 

            There will be a graveside service at Eastview Cemetery at 2:30 pm, Monday, June...

Laura Miller Holder

Laura Miller Holder

Jun 22, 2022

            PEACHLAND – On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Mrs. Laura Miller Holder, 86, passed away peacefully at McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

 

            Funeral services will be 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Jerome Cash officiating.

 

            The family will greet friends one...

Billy  Lee  Mullis, II

Billy Lee Mullis, II

Jun 21, 2022

Wadesboro - On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Mr. Billy Lee Mullis, III, 65,  passed away at his home.

Billy was born August 28, 1956, in Richmond County, NC, and was a son of the late Billy Lee Mullis and Katie Powell Mullis. He had worked as a truck driver for Lowe's.

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

Leroy Flowers

Leroy Flowers

Jun 20, 2022

Morven - On Monday, June 20, 2022, Mr. Leroy Flowers, 75, passed away at his home.

The funeral service will be 1:00 pm Saturday, June 25, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, June 24, 2022, at the funeral home.