Obituaries

Myrtle Lee Sturdivant Harrington

Myrtle Lee Sturdivant Harrington

Jun 19, 2022

Wadesboro - On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Mrs. Myrtle Lee Sturdivant Harrington, 82, peacefullly passed away at the home of her great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Sandy Ridge Missionary Baptist Church in Morven. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Publice viewing will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Leavitt Funeral Home from...

Charles Wayne Marks

Charles Wayne Marks

Jun 17, 2022

 

Please note the change in the times for the visitation and the service.

ALBEMARLE – On Friday, June 17, 2022, Mr. Charles Wayne Marks, 77, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle. 

Funeral services will be 5:00 pm Monday, June 20, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will be at a later date in...

Chuck Marbry                       Courtesy Announcement

Chuck Marbry Courtesy Announcement

Jun 16, 2022

The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathy to the family of Pastor Chuck Marbry. He served as pastor of New Hope, Long Pine,  and Bethel in Anson County and he was an excellent pastor and friend. 

Please visit the Edwards Funeral Home website for service details and florist information.

Pastor Charles David "Chuck" Marbry, Jr., 63, of...

Travis Dewayne Pickett

Travis Dewayne Pickett

Jun 10, 2022

Wadesboro - On Friday, June 10, 2022, Mr. Travis Dewayne Pickett, 33, died tragically.

The funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family is gathering...

Lashonda Nicole Montgomery Lennon

Lashonda Nicole Montgomery Lennon

Jun 9, 2022

Wadesboro - On Thursday, June 9, 2022, Mrs. Lashonda Nicole Montgomery Lennon, 32, passed away at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery in Polkton.

 

Public viewing will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, June 13,...

Ben Thomas "Tommy" Moss

Ben Thomas "Tommy" Moss

Jun 8, 2022

ROCKINGHAM – On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Mr. Ben Thomas “Tommy” Moss, 80, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his bedside.

 

            Services will be 3:00 PM, Sunday, June 12, 2022, by the graveside in Eastside Cemetery with military honors.

 

            The family will greet friends Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 6:00 pm until...

Robert  Franklin "Shorty" Tyson

Robert Franklin "Shorty" Tyson

Jun 5, 2022

WADESBORO - On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Mr. Robert Franklin “Shorty” Tyson,94, passed away peacefully at his home.  

Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 309 Lee Ave., Wadesboro. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Eastview Cemetery. 

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

Gloria  Bittle Adams

Gloria Bittle Adams

Jun 5, 2022

Wadesboro - On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Mrs. Gloria Bittle Adams, 81, passed away peacefully at Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Galilee AME Zion Church in McFarlan. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The public viewing will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, June 10,...

Charlie Columbus "Chip" Pigg, III

Charlie Columbus "Chip" Pigg, III

Jun 4, 2022

WADESBORO – On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Mr. Charlie Columbus “Chip” Pigg, III, 76, passed away peacefully at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte with his wife, children and grandson at his bedside.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00AM Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Calvary Episcopal Church with Rev. Tim Hushion officiating.  Inurnment will be private in...

Carrie Ann Murray

Carrie Ann Murray

Jun 2, 2022

Wadesboro - On Thursday, June 2, 2022, Carrie Murray, 36, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Mother Catherine Smith Pickett

Mother Catherine Smith Pickett

May 29, 2022

Wadesboro - On Sunday, May 29, 2022, Mother Catherine Smith Pickett, 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior while a resident at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Funeral services for Mother Pickette will be 2:00 pm Sunday, June 5, 2022, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bessie Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery...

George Huntley  Hildreth, Jr.

George Huntley Hildreth, Jr.

May 28, 2022

WADESBORO – On Saturday, May 28, 2022, Mr. George Huntley “Buddy” Hildreth, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care in Marshville, NC.  

Services with military honors will be 11:00 am Friday, June 3, 2022, by the graveside in Eastview Cemetery, 704 Old Lilesville Road, Wadesboro. The Rev. Ron Honeycutt, Hospice Chaplain for Union County Hospice will officiate.

The...

Frank Nelson Wallace

Frank Nelson Wallace

May 24, 2022

            Wadesboro - Mr. Frank Nelson Wallace, age 92, slipped peacefully from this life to the next on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. 

 

            A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, May 28, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. 

 

            Born May 15,...

Annie Marie Allen Marshall

Annie Marie Allen Marshall

May 23, 2022

Norwalk, CT - On Monday, May 23, 2022, Mrs. Annie Marie Allen Marshall, 66, passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk, CT.

Annie was born in Wadesboro, NC on July 18, 1955, and was a daughter of the late Curtis Allen and the late Annie Belle Watson Allen.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022, in...

Nicholas Leanders Tyson

Nicholas Leanders Tyson

May 21, 2022

Wadesboro - 

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Nicholas Leanders Tyson (Jamie Foxx) was born on May 28, 1982, in Wadesboro, NC. God in His infinite wisdom called Nicholas to his heavenly home on May 21, 2022. Nicholas was the son of Minnie Lisa Tyson and Charles Anthony Tyson.

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Sandra Kay Henry

Sandra Kay Henry

May 20, 2022

            Lilesville – Sandra Kay Henry, 67, went home to her Lord after experiencing complications from surgery.

 

            A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, May 24th, at Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for two hours before the service starting at 12:00 Noon.

 

            Born in Anson...

Kathy  Parks  Harris

Kathy Parks Harris

May 19, 2022

Rockingham - On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Mrs. Kathy Parks Harris, 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Church of God of Prophecy on Flowers Street in Rockingham with Rev. Steve Gilmer officiating. Interment will follow at Eastside Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour...

Elvis Gene Stanback

Elvis Gene Stanback

May 19, 2022

Wadesboro - On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Mr. Elvis Gene Stanback, 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home.

Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

Public viewing will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Leavitt Funeral Home.

The family is gathering...

Willie Junius Bennett

Willie Junius Bennett

May 17, 2022

Wadesboro - On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Mr. Willie Junius Bennett, 64, passed away peacefully at McWhorter House at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Life Redeeming Faith Ministry Church, 206 W. Main St., Morven.

Interment will follow in Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery in McFarlan.

The family...

Dale Wayne Whitley Courtesy Notice

Dale Wayne Whitley Courtesy Notice

May 16, 2022

We are sharing the obituary for Rev. Wayne Whitley as he was the Pastor of The Church of God of Prophecy in Wadesboro for many years. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Please refer to the website for Watson King Funeral Home in Rockingham for any details for the service or flower orders.

 

Dale Wayne Whitley,69, of...