Obituaries

Barrington Clark

Barrington Clark

Feb 10, 2021

Wadesboro - On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Mr. Barrington Clark entered into eternal rest at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, February 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Barrington was born February 1, 1939 in Anson County, NC and was a son of the late Spencer Clark and the...

James Mitchell Liles

James Mitchell Liles

Feb 8, 2021

Mr. James Mitchell Liles, age 78, died Monday, February 8, 2021, at his home in Rockingham, NC. A memorial service may be held at a later date as Covid-19 protocols permit. Mr. Liles was born in Anson county on June 3, 1942, a son of the late James Edwin Liles and Paege Melton Liles Hagan. He was a retired textile...

Ruby Cauble Rorie

Ruby Cauble Rorie

Feb 5, 2021

WADESBORO – Mrs. Ruby Cauble Rorie, 94, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. The family will have a private graveside service at Anson Memorial Park. Ruby was born in Anson County, NC on October 17, 1926 and was a daughter of the late Abby Alexander Cauble and the late Bessie Viola Swaringen. She...

Joel Wayne Ingold

Joel Wayne Ingold

Feb 4, 2021

Southport, NC- On Thursday, February 4, 2021, Joel Wayne Ingold passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Bolivia, NC. He was born on January 31, 1938 in Montgomery County, NC. He was the son of the late Pressley Rankin (P.R.) Ingold and Clara Poe Ingold. Wayne served 22 years in the United States Navy and retired in 1978 as a...

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Mathis

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Mathis

Feb 4, 2021

POLKTON – On Thursday, February 4, 2021, Mr. Charles Thomas “Tommy” Mathis, 83, passed away at his home. Tommy was born January 3, 1938 and was a son of the late Charlie Woodrow Mathis and the late Myrtle Kirk Mathis. Tommy’s parents both passed away when he was a small child, his father when he was 3 and his mother...

Doris Mattox Bias

Doris Mattox Bias

Feb 4, 2021

WADESBORO – Mrs. Doris Mattox Bias, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the age of 95. Doris was born April 12, 1925 in McDowell County, WV, the daughter of the late Russie Moore Mattox and Sylvester Mattox. She was married to her wonderful husband Bill, for 73 years....

Jasper Jones Sturdivant

Jasper Jones Sturdivant

Feb 4, 2021

Wadesboro - Mr. Jasper Jones Sturdivant, son of the late Jasper and Pearline Lee Sturdivant, was born on February 11, 1952 in Marshville, NC Jasper, known to many as “JJ”, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend, departed this life on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Atrium Health’s Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. God worked it out...

Troyene Harrington Cowick

Troyene Harrington Cowick

Feb 3, 2021

WADESBORO – On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Mrs. Troyene Harrington Cowick, 83, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior. Funeral services will be 11:00am Saturday, February 6, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Dr. Gene Hunsinger officiating. Interment will be private at Anson Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects and sign a register at the funeral...

Edd Herman Charlton

Edd Herman Charlton

Feb 2, 2021

Wadesboro - Mr. Edd Herman Charlton, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. There will be a memorial service at 5:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. The family will greet friends following the service. Edd was born June 25, 1953, in Anson County, NC, and was a son of Ruth Deese Charlton...

Daniel Whitaker Davis

Daniel Whitaker Davis

Feb 2, 2021

Daniel Whitaker (Whit) Davis, a beloved family doctor in Anson County, died February 2nd, 2021 at age 91. Former patients remembered his dedication and good humor. From 1960 to 2000, Dr. D. W. Davis was a general practitioner in an office beside the old Anson Community Hospital in Wadesboro. He delivered thousands of babies and also served for a time...

Niki Dontae Colson

Niki Dontae Colson

Feb 1, 2021

On Tuesday, February 1, 2021, Mr. Niki Donte Colson, 38, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born November 23, 1982 in Mecklenburg County, NC and was a son of Linda Faith Colson Tillman (James) and Deacon Rickey Anthony Watson (Shannon) Niki was educated in the public schools of Anson County and had worked as a sanitation worker at...

Allie Mae Poplin McCormick

Allie Mae Poplin McCormick

Feb 1, 2021

LILESVILLE - Allie Mae Poplin McCormick 99, of Southport NC and formerly of Lilesville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, February 1, 2021. Allie was born September 20, 1921 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late James Thomas Poplin and the late Betty Elizabeth Liles Poplin, she grew up in...

Doris Lewis Whittington

Doris Lewis Whittington

Jan 30, 2021

MCFARLAN – On Saturday, January 30, 2021, Mrs. Doris Lewis Whittington, 83, went to be with her Lord. Doris was born July 24, 1937 in Chesterfield County, SC and was a daughter of the late Johnny Isiah Lewis and the late Emma Tyner Lewis. At the time of her death, she was still employed with Medical Specialties in Wadesboro. She...

Kenn Ray Bowers

Kenn Ray Bowers

Jan 30, 2021

Monroe - Elizabeth Kennedy Ray Bowers was born on December 10, 1956 to mother, Foye Lowe Ray, and father, William Joseph Ray. The angels above had a huge celebration on January 30, 2021 as they welcomed her home. She was survived by brother, Marshall Ray of Wadesboro, and sister, Anne McLean married to Michael McLean currently residing in Pinehurst. Mama...

Marshall E. Caple

Marshall E. Caple

Jan 28, 2021

WADESBORO - Mr. Marshall Caple, son of the late Alex Caple and the late Rosa Lindsey Caple Kirby Williams. He entered this life on November 13, 1922 in Anson County and departed this life on January 28, 2021 at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro, NC. At an early age he attended the public schools in Anson County School system. After...

Brenda Flake Baker

Brenda Flake Baker

Jan 27, 2021

OBITUARY MRS. BRENDA FLAKE BAKER ANSONVILLE - On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Brenda Flake Baker, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior while at Duke University Medical Center surrounded by her dear family. There will be a service to celebrate her life at 3:00pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Dr. Harry Workman...

Ryan Paul Hill

Ryan Paul Hill

Jan 27, 2021

Polkton – Mr. Ryan Paul Hill, 46, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from complications resulting from heart surgery. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00PM Sunday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow at Red Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends outside following the service at the cemetery....

Shirley L. Caudle Bowers

Shirley L. Caudle Bowers

Jan 24, 2021

Wadesboro- Mrs. Shirley L. Caudle Bowers, 73, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro. A memorial service will be held at a later time. Shirley was born February 24, 1947 in Anson County , NC a daughter of the late John Issac Caudle and Lillie Mae Dawkins Caudle. She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Rena Belle Howell Martin

Rena Belle Howell Martin

Jan 24, 2021

WADESBORO – Mrs. Rena Belle Howell Martin, 100, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 while a resident at Meadowview Terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later time. Rena Belle was born in Anson County on March 10, 1920 a daughter of the late William Dorsey Howell and the late Veda...

Nelson Vance Tucker, Jr.

Nelson Vance Tucker, Jr.

Jan 24, 2021

POLKTON – On Sunday, January 24, 2021, Mr. Nelson Vance Tucker, Jr., 60, life-long resident of the Burnsville Community passed away suddenly. There will be a service to celebrate his life at 2:00pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department with Rev. Patrick Ledford officiating. The family will be available to visit with those attending following the...