Obituaries

Eva Terry Currie

Eva Terry Currie

Jun 16, 2021

Greensboro – Eva Terry Currie, age 96, formerly of Wadesboro, died peacefully with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00PM on Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends before the service beginning at 2:00PM....

Markus Lavar Liles

Markus Lavar Liles

Jun 16, 2021

Rockingham - On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, God looked out on His heavenly garden. He saw that He needed another flower to complete a bouquet. He looked down on the Earth and saw Markus Lavar Liles. Markus Lavar Liles was born to Melton J. Liles and Shirley Willoughby Liles on July 13, 1979, at what is now known as Atrium...

Charles Albert Simmons

Charles Albert Simmons

Jun 15, 2021

Polkton - Charles Albert Simmons of the Burnsville Community, a retired logger, passed away quietly with is wife and family by his side on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. He was 94. A son of the late Albert and Bessie Thompkins Simmons, he was born September 19, 1926 in Lew Beach, NY. He was...

David Eric Thomas

David Eric Thomas

Jun 14, 2021

WADESBORO – Mr. David Eric Thomas, 48, died Monday, June 14, 2021. Eric was born September 5, 1972, in Anson County, NC and was the son of Frances Marsh and the late David Henry Thomas, III. He was a graduate of Anson High School and attended East Carolina University. He was the owner and operator of Thomas Total Home Repair....

Joseph Neal Clyburn, Jr.

Joseph Neal Clyburn, Jr.

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. Joseph Neal Clyburn, Jr., 60, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Pineville. Memorial services will be private at a later date.

William K. Pope

William K. Pope

Jun 11, 2021

POLKTON - On Friday, June 11, 2021, Mr. William K. Pope, 90, went to be with his Lord while at home with his family caring for him. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Red Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Clements officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour...

Virginia Miller Bennett

Virginia Miller Bennett

Jun 11, 2021

WADESBORO - On Friday, June 11, 2021, Mrs. Virginia Miller Bennett, 92, went to be with the Lord while at her home. Funeral services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Knotts, her son-in-law, officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior...

Donna Denise Bennett

Donna Denise Bennett

Jun 11, 2021

Morven - Donna Denise Bennett, was born on Wednesday, January 9, 1957. She was the fourth of seven children born to Julia Lee Williams and Samuel Thomas Williams (deceased). Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called her home on Friday, June 11, 2021. Denise accepted the Lord and was baptized at Flakes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Wadesboro, NC at the...

Mary Ruth Sones Potter

Mary Ruth Sones Potter

Jun 10, 2021

MORVEN – On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Mrs. Mary Ruth Sones Potter, 87, of Concord and formerly of Morven, went to be with her Lord at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Monday, June 14, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour...

Bryan Lex Traywick

Bryan Lex Traywick

Jun 9, 2021

SUNSET BEACH – Mr. Bryan Lex Traywick, 53, of Sunset Beach and formerly of Wadesboro died tragically on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Funeral services will be 12:00pm Thursday, June 17, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Rocky Carpenter and Rev. Arnold Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Marshville Cemetery in Marshville. The family will greet friends...

Lanny Melvin Lewis

Lanny Melvin Lewis

Jun 7, 2021

Wadesboro – Mr. Lanny Melvin Lewis, 77, passed away peacefully at home after being encouraged by family that it was time for him to go on home. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, June 13th, at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Washington officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Born...

William Lewis "Billy" Rivers

William Lewis "Billy" Rivers

Jun 1, 2021

POLKTON – On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Mr. William Lewis “Billy” Rivers, 68, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Polkton United Methodist Church with Rev. Gervaise Hitch officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship...

Elliott Albright Hardison

Elliott Albright Hardison

May 28, 2021

Mr. Elliott Albright Hardison, 74, passed away with a calming peace with his family at his side on Friday, May 28, 2021. Mr. Hardison was a devout Christian of strong faith and practice, a trustworthy and faithful friend whose most important desire in life was to be a good father and provider to his family. A graveside funeral service will...

Rowene Morgan Bacon

Rowene Morgan Bacon

May 25, 2021

LILESVILLE – Mrs. Rowene Morgan Bacon, 92, peacefully died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehab with her sons by her side. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Forestville United Methodist Church with Rev. Sybil Perrell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service in the...

Daniel Michael Remibsz

Daniel Michael Remibsz

May 24, 2021

Ocean Isle Beach, NC - Mr. Daniel Michael Rembisz, 38, of Ocean Isle Beach and formerly of Lilesville, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at his home. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm Friday, June 11, 2021, at Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro where he and his mother will be laid to rest. Daniel was born December 1, 1982, in Tennessee and...

Merle Holaday Stone

Merle Holaday Stone

May 24, 2021

The obituary for Merle Holaday Stone is being shared as a courtesy to her daughter-in-law, Kelly Pope Stone and grandchildren, Wilson and Caroline Stone. Kelly is a native on of Anson County and she and her family are residents of Waxhaw, as was her husband, Tim prior to his passing. On Monday, May 24, 2021, Merle Holaday Stone, beloved wife,...

Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin

Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin

May 24, 2021

CHERAW, SC – On Monday, May 24, 2021, Mrs. Robbie Jean Livingston Goodwin, 81, passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Pilot, VA. Funeral services will be 4:00pm Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with her sister-in-law, Rev. Jane Livingston officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in McFarlan. The family...

Darlane Sue Smith Bucklew

Darlane Sue Smith Bucklew

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Darlane Sue Bucklew was greeted by our heavenly father on May 24, 2021. Darlane was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 30, 1951 and was residing in Ansonville. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Hampton Burdell Bucklew; one son, Hampton Bucklew of Ansonville; two daughters, Charlotte Bucklew of Lilesvile, and Angela "Angie" Baucom (Daniel) from Warren,...

Johnelle Kendall Lear

Johnelle Kendall Lear

May 23, 2021

Wadesboro - Mrs. Johnelle Kendall Lear, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on...

Willie Horne Nance

Willie Horne Nance

May 23, 2021

CHARLOTTE - Willie Horne Nance passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 89. There will be a memorial service at 1:30pm Thursday, May 27, 2021 in the Sanctuary of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC. The family will greet friends from 1:00pm until time for the service. Willie was born August 21,...