Obituaries

Ernestine Fay Willoughby

Ernestine Fay Willoughby

Jan 22, 2024

 Angels were dispatched from heaven on Monday, January 22, 2024, to usher Earnestine Faye Willoughby home from the Reid Heart Center in Pinehurst, NC. She was 57 years of age. 

She was born October 18, 1966, in Morven, NC and was a daughter of the late Vernell and Minister Louise Gaddy Willoughby.

 

Earnestine confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined Gatewood...

Louise Rivers Matthews

Louise Rivers Matthews

Jan 22, 2024

          Wadesboro - Louise Rivers Matthews passed into heaven on January 22, 2024, surrounded by her three sons and her daughter-in-law. Louise was born Virginia Louise Rivers on December 11, 1927 in Hartsville, SC to Ruby DuBose Rivers and James U. (Bill) Rivers. Her love of family was epitomized throughout her life from caring for her...

Dane Edwards

Dane Edwards

Jan 21, 2024

 Peachland - On Sunday, January 21, 2024 , Mr. Edsel Dane Edwards, 71, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, January  24, 2024 at New Home Baptist Church in Peachland with Rec. Scott Baucom officiating. Interment will follow in church cemetery. The family will greet friends two hours prior to the service on...

Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley

Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley

Jan 19, 2024

Polkton - On Friday, January 19, 2024, Mr. Robert Francis "Bobby" Briley, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 26, 2024 at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Williams and Rev. Doug Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry

Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry

Jan 12, 2024

 

            WADESBORO – On Friday, January 12, 2024, Mrs. Rosa Lee Hubbard Terry, 95, passed away peacefully after a long and beautiful life.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Senter officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

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Ralph Leonard Gilmore

Ralph Leonard Gilmore

Jan 11, 2024

WADESBORO - On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Mr. Ralph Leonard Gilmore, 87, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

Services will be 3:00 PM, Monday, January 15, 2024, by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park.

Ralph was born January 27, 1936 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Walter James Gilmore and the...

Janice Polster Chandler

Janice Polster Chandler

Jan 10, 2024

 

            MT. GILEAD – On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Mrs. Janice Polster Chandler, 82, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            There will be a service of music and celebration of her life at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Heather McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow...

Danny Hoyle Biles

Danny Hoyle Biles

Jan 10, 2024

ANSONVILLE - On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Mr. Danny Hoyle Biles, 70, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital in Rockingham.

There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 11, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with visitation following the service.

Danny was born June 9, 1953 in Anson County, NC and was a son of...

James Terry Chapman

James Terry Chapman

Jan 9, 2024

 

            MORVEN – On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Mr. James Terry Chapman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home that he built for his family.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Morven United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacey Lundy officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.

 

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Gloria Mae Greene

Gloria Mae Greene

Jan 9, 2024

WADESBORO - On Tuesday, January 8, 2024, Ms. Gloria Mae Greene, 56, passed away peacefully at Atrium Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home.

The public viewing will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley

Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley

Jan 7, 2024

The family respectfully requests those in attendance at the service to wear masks.

             WADESBORO – On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Mrs. Elizabeth Gaddy Huntley, 92, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Friday, January 12, 2024, at First United Methodist...

Bernice Miller Gainey

Bernice Miller Gainey

Jan 7, 2024

THOMASVILLE - On Sunday, January 7, 2024, Mrs. Bernice Miller Gainey, 80, formerly of Wadesboro, passed away peacefully at her home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2024 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Madison Grove Church Cemetery.

Public viewing will be Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM...

Ann Parker Taylor

Ann Parker Taylor

Jan 7, 2024

 

Ann Parker Taylor, 83, of Angier NC went quietly with peaceful joy into the arms of her Lord and Savior into glory January 6, 2024.   Born Helen Ann Parker to Marion George Parker and Helen Sellers Parker July 24, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC, Ann enjoyed growing up in Wadesboro.

At age 5 Ann joined a group of fast friends...

Sylvester Knotts

Sylvester Knotts

Jan 6, 2024

MONROE - Sylvester Knotts, 69, was born on August 20, 1954, to Josephine Caraway Knotts Sturdivant and Robert Covington Knotts in Anson County, NC. He departed this life on January 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC.

He was a 1973 graduate of Thomasville Sr High School. He graduated from Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NC in 1976....

Debra Connelly Sellers

Debra Connelly Sellers

Jan 3, 2024

 

            WADESBORO – On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Mrs. Debra Connelly Sellers, 67, passed away peacefully at her home.

 

            Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Perko officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.

 

            The family...

Robert McLendon

Robert McLendon

Dec 30, 2023

GREENSBORO - On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. Robert McLendon, 62, formerly of Polkton, passed away at his home.

Robert Harvey McLendon was born on January 1, 1961, in Polkton, N.C., to the late Sherman and Sadie Bernice Lindsey McLendon.  Robert attended Bowan High School and graduated in 1979.  Shortly after high school, he joined  and served in the United...

James Robert Harris, Jr.

James Robert Harris, Jr.

Dec 30, 2023

             GAFFNEY, SC – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. James Robert “Jamie” Harris, Jr., 51, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

 

            Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Interment will follow with military honors in Morven Cemetery.

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Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Harris

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Harris

Dec 30, 2023

           PEACHLAND – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Scott Harris, 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather and son, passed away peacefully to be with Lord at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte with his wife at his bedside.

 

            Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Chapel of...

Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan

Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan

Dec 29, 2023

MORVEN - On Friday, December 29, 2023, Mr. Steven Mitchell "Steve" Morgan, 70,  passed away peacefully at Wadesboro Health and Rehab.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Lonnie Grose officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery.

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

Joe Earl Gaddy

Joe Earl Gaddy

Dec 28, 2023

 

             WADESBORO – On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Mr. Joe Earl Gaddy, 95, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Calvary Episcopal Church. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.

 

            The family will...

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