Obituaries
Kelvin Lewis Tyson
Oct 11, 2021
Wadesboro - On Monday, October 11, 2021, Mr. Kelvin Lewis Tyson, beloved father, son, brother and friend, peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.
The Home-Going service will be 2:00pm Friday, October 15, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
Public viewing will be 5:00pm until...
Modestine Bennett Gatewood
Oct 11, 2021
Wadesboro - On Monday, October 11, 2021, Mrs. Modestine Bennett Gatewood, 70, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham with her family surrounding her bedside.
Modestine was born September 4, 1951, in Anson County and was a daughter of the late Plaid Walker Bennett and the late Katie Hinson Bennett. She was a 1969 graduate...
Thomas William Rice, Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
POLKTON – Mr. Thomas William Rice, Jr., 61, of Polkton and formerly of Morven, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home.
Services will be 11:00am Saturday, October 9, 2021, by the graveside at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery in Morven with Rev. Sydney Pratt officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Tom was born September...
Doris Elizabeth Cotton Simmons
Oct 5, 2021
POLKTON – Doris Elizabeth Cotton Simmons, 87, of the Burnsville Community of Anson County, North Carolina, a retired teacher in Liberty, NY and Peachland-Polkton, NC passed away quietly in her sleep on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation in Wadesboro, NC.
A daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth Devine Cotton, she was born on December 12,...
Erskine Yates Almond
Oct 4, 2021
LILESVILLE – On Monday, October 4, 2021, Mr. Erskine Yates Almond, 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at his home.
Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
The family will greet friends during an informal visitation one hour prior to...
Martha Kate Robertson
Oct 1, 2021
We are sharing the obituary of Martha Robertson as a courtesy to her family and former church family of Deep Creek Baptist Church in Wadesboro where her husband, Rev. Jerry Robertson served as pastor. Martha was a hairdresser in Wadesboro, having worked at Salon 52.
The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home offers our sincere condolences to Martha's family. To contact her...
Abram Ernest Cash
Sep 30, 2021
ANSONVILLE - Abram Ernest Cash was born February 12, 1981 in Charlotte, NC to Clarence F. Cash and Marietta B. Cash of Polkton, NC. He was preceded in death by one brother, Theo Cash. Known as “DJ Cash” he enjoyed music, singing, dancing, and making others laugh. He also enjoyed tinkering with electronics and the latest gadgets. His contagious smile...
Judith B. Sikes
Sep 30, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina - Judith (Judy) Bobbitt Sikes formerly of Sunset Beach, Raleigh, Anson County and Charlotte died peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2021 at Sunrise on Providence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy was born on February 11, 1943 in Charlotte, NC to the late Ralph Farrell Sikes, Sr. and the late Helen Maxine Bobbitt Sikes....
James Risden "Jimmy" Crider
Sep 29, 2021
Wadesboro – In the morning hours of Wednesday September 29th, James Risden Crider, 73, earned his heavenly wings at home surrounded by his family. Born in Wadesboro on November 16, 1947, Jimmy was the middle child of the late Susan Gertrude Hill Crider & John Bunyan Crider, Jr. He was a 1965 Graduate of Wadesboro High School and attended Spencer...
Keng Vang
Sep 27, 2021
Mr. Keng Vang, age 39, formerly of Polkton and Salisbury, died Monday, September 29, 2021, while a patient at CaroMont Regional Health Care facility in Gastonia, NC.
Born January 24, 1982 in Providence, Rhode Island, Keng was a son of Sue Vang and Bao Her Vang. He had been employed as an electrician.
A graveside service to honor Keng's life will...
Kevin Jay Hayes, Sr.
Sep 27, 2021
Peachland – Mr. Kevin Jay Hayes, Sr., age 61, departed for his heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021, while a patient at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, October 2nd, at Peachland Cemetery with Rev. Tony High officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Born...
Richard Kenneth "Tracker" Holder
Sep 25, 2021
Richard Kenneth "Tracker" Holder, age 50, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at FirstHealth Richmond.
Funeral Services will be private. More information to follow.
Adam Franklin "Frankie" Cranford
Sep 23, 2021
Wadesboro – Mr. Adam Franklin “Frankie” Cranford, 74, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Union County on Thursday, September 23, 2021. A graveside service to celebrate Frankie’s life will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday, September 28th, at Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Marc Sessions officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Born in Anson County on...
Eian Lee Sturdivant
Sep 23, 2021
Lilesville – Baby Eian Lee Sturdivant died Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte, after a courageous battle to cling to life. A service to celebrate Baby Eian's life will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 2:00PM at Leavitt Funeral Home.. Baby Eian was born on September 21, 2021, a son of Eric Lee Sturdivant,...
William Kress "JR" Horne, Jr.
Sep 22, 2021
LILESVILLE – Mr. William Kress “JR” Horne, Jr., 40, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, September 30, 2021 outside at Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. JR was born November 30,...
Betty Jean Eddins Gibson
Sep 22, 2021
WADESBORO – On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Mrs. Betty Jean Eddins Gibson, 78, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, September 25, 2021, at King’s Vineyard Worship Center in Wadesboro with Pastor Steve Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour...
Paul Dean Hamilton
Sep 21, 2021
Paul Dean Hamilton, 71, of Lilesville, NC passed away on September 21st, 2021 after a brief illness.Paul was born January 16th, 1950 to Ralph and Julia Ann Hamilton, in Concordia, Kansas. Sadly, Julia passed away when Paul was two years of age, and his father Ralph Hamilton married Bonnie June Hodges when he was a young child. Paul always spoke...
Karl Thomas Hildreth
Sep 20, 2021
WADESBORO - Mr. Karl Thomas Hildreth, 57, passed away September 20, 2021 at First Health Richmond Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Whitley officiating. interment will follow in Hildreth Family Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Monday, October 11, 2021 at Leavitt Funeral Home.
Karl was...
Willie James Flowers
Sep 20, 2021
Wadesboro - Mr. Willie Flowers, 63, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Leavitt Funeral Home outside under the covered driveway. Interment will follow in Cedar Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public viewing will be from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday September 28, 2021.
Hester Dean
Sep 18, 2021
Wadesboro - Ms. Hester Catherine “Cappy” Dean was born September 29, 1948, in Anson County to the late Reverend William M. Dean and Dora M. Dean. She departed this life on Saturday, September 18, 2021, under Hospice care at home surrounded by her loving family.
She confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age and attended various churches....
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