Obituaries

Charlie Richard "Hardrock" Cassidy

Charlie Richard "Hardrock" Cassidy

Sep 18, 2021

Rockingham – Heaven gained a new angel on September 18th, 2021. Mr. Charlie fought a long battle with COVID pneumonia for 16 days, but never gave up. He is now able to breathe easily in Heaven along with the loved ones he’s missed. While Charlie’s time here on Earth may be over, but he will forever live on in our...

Teresa Diggs Lear

Teresa Diggs Lear

Sep 16, 2021

Wadesboro - On Thursday, September 16, 2021, Teresa Diggs Lear, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord following a courageous yet brief battle with declining health. Her family, although heartbroken, finds comfort in knowing she is at peace.

Funeral services will be 4:00pm Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral...

Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Knight

Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Knight

Sep 15, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Knight, 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home in Polkton. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 7:00PM Monday, September 20th, at Harmony Community Church with Rev. Rocky Carpenter officiating. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church starting at 6:00PM. Born in Bridgeton,...

Rosemarie Dumot Steen

Rosemarie Dumot Steen

Sep 14, 2021

WADESBORO – Mrs. Rosemarie Dumot Steen, 57, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 3:00pm Monday, September 20, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Rosemarie was...

Jeanne Marks Snuggs

Jeanne Marks Snuggs

Sep 13, 2021

WADESBORO – On Monday, September 13, 2021, Mrs. Jeanne Marks Snuggs, 80, passed away peacefully at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Harry Workman officiating. Inurnment will be in Eastview Cemetery. An informal visitation will be one hour...

Roy Mitchell Lee

Roy Mitchell Lee

Sep 11, 2021

Cheraw – Mr. Roy Mitchell Lee, age 68, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his home in Cheraw, SC. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, September 17th, by the graveside in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery in McFarlan, NC. The family plans to greet friends following the service. Born March 15, 1953,...

James Hubert Henry

James Hubert Henry

Sep 9, 2021

Wadesboro - On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Mr. James Hubert Henry, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 74. He was born July 23, 1947 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Cleveland Henry and the late Mable Lee Smith Henry. He was educated in the public schools of Anson County and worked...

Cassandra Lynn  Redfearn

Cassandra Lynn Redfearn

Sep 9, 2021

Wadesboro - On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Cassandra Redfearn, 48, entered into eternal rest.

Homegoing services will be 1:00 pm Friday, September 17, 2021 at West Deep Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Public viewing will be from 5:00pmuntil 7:00 pm Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Leavitt Funeral Home.

Dorothy Blalock Curtis

Dorothy Blalock Curtis

Sep 9, 2021

Lilesville – Mrs. Dorothy Speer “Dot” Curtis, age 106, slipped away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, while a resident at Wadesboro Health and Rehab. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, September 15th, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Sybil Perrell officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends...

Guy Webb Ratliff

Guy Webb Ratliff

Sep 8, 2021

Wadesboro – Mr. Guy Webb Ratliff, age 97, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health Anson. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00AM Saturday by the graveside at Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Marc Sessions officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery. Born in Anson County on...

Charlie William Ratliff

Charlie William Ratliff

Sep 7, 2021

Wadesboro - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, Charlie William Ratliff, 57, was called home to be with the Lord while a patient at Atrium Health Union.

Homegoing service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Flat Rock New Life Center Cemetery on HWY 52 South in Wadesboro.

Public viewing...

Carole Williams Helms

Carole Williams Helms

Sep 5, 2021

MONROE – Mrs. Carole Williams Helms, 82, died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her home.

Carole was born November 19, 1938, in Anson County, NC a daughter of the late Grady Eugene Williams and the late Mary Jane Talent Williams. She was a graduate of Wadesboro High School and had previously owned and operated convenience stores. Surviving are her children,...

Dallas Monroe Ratliff

Dallas Monroe Ratliff

Sep 3, 2021

LILESVILLE – On Friday, September 3, 2021, Mr. Dallas Monroe Ratliff, 75, went to be with his Lord while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Teddy Lawson officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The...

Barbara Burns Downer

Barbara Burns Downer

Aug 31, 2021

LILESVILLE – On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Mrs. Barbara Burns Downer, 84, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many passed away peacefully.

Barbara was born September 21, 1936 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Charles Franklin Burns and the late Lucille Chapman Burns. She was a graduate of Lilesville...

Elizabeth "Libby" Cameron

Elizabeth "Libby" Cameron

Aug 31, 2021

Wadesboro – Mrs. Elizabeth Bane “Libby” Cameron, age 73, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021, while a patient at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh. Due to a resurgence of Covid-19, Libby’s family has decided it would be safest to temporarily delay her service. They do plan to hold a public memorial service in the future, and will announce the date and...

Herbert Wilson Benton, Jr.

Herbert Wilson Benton, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

ANSONVILLE – Mr. Herbert Wilson “Herby” Benton, Jr., 67, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Herby was born July 30, 1954, in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Herbert Wilson Benton and the late Dean Jenrette Benton. He was a 1972 graduate of Bowman High School and worked with...

Richard Vester Lowery, Jr.

Richard Vester Lowery, Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

WADESBORO – Mr. Richard Vester Lowery, Jr., 58, died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

There will be a memorial service at 3:00pm Friday, September 3, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Friday. Richard was born October 5, 1962, in Anson County,...

Jeffery  Taylor Treadaway

Jeffery Taylor Treadaway

Aug 28, 2021

POLKTON – On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Mr. Jeffery Taylor Treadaway, 57, went to be with his Lord and Savior while being cared for in his home.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 pm Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Deep Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Perko officiating.

The family will greet friends following the service.

Jeff was born...

Gregory Alan Tyson

Gregory Alan Tyson

Aug 28, 2021

POLKTON – Mr. Gregory Alan Tyson, 58, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Atrium Health Anson in Monroe.

Services will be 11:00am Thursday, September 2, 2021 by the graveside in Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Clements officiating. The family will greet friends following the service and other times at the home of his mother. Greg was...

Donald  Lawson Thompson

Donald Lawson Thompson

Aug 28, 2021

LILESVILLE – On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Mr. Donald Lawson Thompson, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior while a patient at Atrium Health in Monroe.

Funeral service will be 7:00pm Thursday, September 2, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knotts officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...