Obituaries
Edwin L. "Buddy" Rivers
Jan 11, 2021
Lilesvile - Edwin Lafred-Deqahn Rivers “Buddy”, the son of Yolanda Jenkins Kirkley and William Frank Kirkley was born December 9, 1992 in Scotland County, NC. He departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Scotland Regional Hospice at Morrison Manor in Laurinburg, NC. Edwin attended Anson County public schools and was a student in Mrs. Covington’s class for special...
H Bryant Braswell, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
WADESBORO – On Wednesday, January 7, 2021, Mr. H. Bryant Braswell, Jr., peacefully passed away at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. Bryant was born July 11, 1938 in Anson County, NC and was...
JD Tucker
Jan 7, 2021
MORVEN - On Thursday, January 7, 2021, Mr. JD Tucker, 74, passed away at his home. Services, with military honors will be 3:00pm Friday, January 15, 2021 by the graveside in Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Perko officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and sign the register on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 4:00pmuntil 6:00...
Rebecca Ann Ramsey
Jan 7, 2021
WADESBORO - Rebecca Ann Ramsey, 74, went to be with her mother, Elizabeth Ann Ramsey and her Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 7, 2021. Rebecca was born April 9, 1946 in Albemarle, NC. She was a graduate of Anson High School and a member of Red Hill Baptist Church. Rebecca is survived by her cousins. Services will be private with...
Laura Mae Ratliff
Jan 7, 2021
Laura Mae Ratliff December 20, 1924 – January 7, 2021 “With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Psalms 91:16 Mrs. Laura Mae Ratliff, age 96, transitioned peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehabilitation, Wadesboro NC, where she was a resident since 2018. A native of Lilesville, NC, she was the daughter...
Louise Spencer Smith
Jan 6, 2021
Lilesville - On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, Mrs. Louise Spencer Smith passed away at the age of 86. There will be a private memorial service Monday, January 11, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Due to the continued COVID-19 risk, the family respectfully requests everyone attending funeral services wear a face covering and practice social distancing as much...
Virgil Lee Chance, Sr.
Jan 5, 2021
Wadesboro - On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Mr. Virgil Lee Chance, Sr., 92, went home to be with Lord at his home. He was born May 1, 1928, and was a son of the late Carrie Washington and the late John Henry Chance. Virgil joined Red Hill Baptist Church at a very early age, where he later served as a...
Ellen Marie Gaddy
Jan 4, 2021
Wadesboro - Ellen Marie Gaddy (Coochie) was born March 21, 1960 to Ken William Gaddy and Clara Bennett. She was educated in the Anson County School System, graduating from Bowman High School. She attended North Carolina A & T University. She was a lifelong member of West Deep Creek Baptist Church. She served dutifully as an Usher, a Choir Member...
Major James Boyce Hunter, Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
CHARLOTTE – Major James Boyce Hunter, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, retired, an extraordinary member of an exceptional generation of Americans, died at his home in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. He was 99. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery, Wadesboro, conducted by the...
Zackary Taylor Osborne
Jan 3, 2021
POLKTON – Mr. Zackary Taylor Osborne, 21, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Luke Christy officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. Zackary was born October 24, 1999 in...
Betty Tyson Funderburke
Jan 1, 2021
Wadesboro - Our family matriarch Betty Tyson Funderburke was called to her heavenly home on the morning of January 1st, 2021. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at 11:00AM Monday at Anson Memorial Park with Rev. Arnold Jackson officiating. The family requests that all those attending to please wear masks and practice social distancing. There will be...
Earl Wallace Hanna
Jan 1, 2021
WADESBORO – Mr. Earl Wallace Hanna, 73, died peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021 at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. Earl was born August 3, 1947 in Anson County, NC a son of the late George Washington Hanna and the late Eunice Meachum Hanna. He was educated in the Wadesboro School System and always attended Hanna United Methodist Church. He...
James Moody Hough
Dec 30, 2020
Wadesboro - James Moody Hough, age 84, of Wadesboro died Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born on a farm between Ansonville and Lilesville, Mr. Hough joined the U.S. Coast Guard at age 19 as a "fireman apprentice" and worked his way up through the ranks to retire 21 years later as a Lieutenant Commander after a very distinguished and decorated military...
Karen Epps Winfree
Dec 29, 2020
Waynesville – Karen Epps Winfree, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home. A native of Albemarle, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late P.V. and Cora Bell Whitley Epps. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and P.V. Epps Jr. Karen was a beloved French...
Brenda Ann Dunlap
Dec 28, 2020
Wadesboro - On Monday, December 28, 2020, Miss Brenda Ann Dunlap, 59, went to be with the Lord while a resident at Anson Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. Homegoing services will be 1:00 pm Sunday, January 3, 2021, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery in Polkton. Due to COVID 19 - social distancing...
William Foster
Dec 26, 2020
McFarlan- Mr. William "Bill" Foster, passed away, Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Juanita Preslar Gaddy Tidwell
Dec 26, 2020
POLKTON – On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Mrs. Juanita Preslar Gaddy Tidwell, 80, went home to be with the Lord. Juanita was born August 18, 1940 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late William Furman Preslar and the late Lucy Mae Treadaway Preslar. She had worked for a number of years with Union County Schools as...
Charles Lee Allison
Dec 25, 2020
Charles Lee Allison January 25, 1950-December 25, 2020 Charles Lee Allison passed into heaven on Friday, December 25, 2020 after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and its complications. He was born in Durham, NC, the oldest child of Lee Grant and Margaret Haithcock Allison, on January 25, 1950. The family moved to Peachland in December 1950 for Lee to...
Joseph Eugene "Joe" Dutton
Dec 25, 2020
Joseph Eugene Dutton October 23, 1956-December 25, 2020 Joe Dutton passed into heaven on Friday, December 25, 2020 from complications of COVID. He was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on October 23, 1956 to Gene and Myrtle Johnson Dutton. He was the brother that his sisters prayed for, and he was THE best brother ever. He was the apple of...
Melda Thomas Trexler
Dec 24, 2020
WADESBORO – On Thursday, December 24, 2020, Mrs. Melda Thomas Trexler, peacefully went to be with the Lord. Melda was born August 21 ,1934 in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Thomas and the late Virginia Ruth Rushing Thomas. She worked for 35 years at Hornwood in Lilesville prior to her retirement and was...
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