Obituaries

Gayland Ratliff, Sr.

Gayland Ratliff, Sr.

Jan 27, 2019

This obituary is shared as a courtesy to both the Ratliff and Tice families,who have been long time residents of Anson County. David Gayland 'Pops' Ratliff Sr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. Gayland was born February 12, 1938, in Anson County to James and Clara Ratliff. 'Pops' enjoyed sports and gardening, but...

W. LeGrand Rev. Kelly

W. LeGrand Rev. Kelly

Jan 23, 2019

MINT HILL On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Rev. W. LeGrand Kelly, 64, heard his Lord and Savior say to him, "well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." His family rejoices in a life well-lived in service to God and others. Rev. Kelly had recently battled a brief sickness and was at home with...

Sabrina Marie Thompson Mullis

Sabrina Marie Thompson Mullis

Jan 21, 2019

PEACHLAND Mrs. Sabrina Marie Thompson Mulllis, 39, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 21, 2019 while in the care of Hospice of Union County at the McWhorter House in Monroe. There will be a service to celebrate her life at 11:00am Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Peachland Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Parrish and Rev. Jerome...

Jean Miller Boone

Jean Miller Boone

Jan 18, 2019

Wadesboro Mrs. Jean Miller Boone, 76, died Friday, January 18, 2019, while a patient at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Monday at Faith Baptist Church in Lilesville with Rev. Donnie Helms officiating. Interment will follow in Jowers Cemetery. The family will greet friends in the church before the service beginning at 1:00PM. Jean was...

Margie Bowers Baucom

Margie Bowers Baucom

Jan 17, 2019

Peachland - Mrs. Margie Bowers Baucom, 86, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe. Margie was born December 30, 1932 in Anson County, NC a daughter of the late Martin Albert Bowers and the late Fannie Lee Thomas Bowers. She was a graduate of Burnsville High School and was retired from Stanly Knitting Mills. She was...

Willie Caudle

Willie Caudle

Jan 16, 2019

Lilesville - Mr. Joe Frank 'Willie' Caudle, 49, was a homicide victim at his home in Lilesville on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the...

Melba Dyson McKenzie

Melba Dyson McKenzie

Jan 16, 2019

POLKTON Mrs. Melba Dyson McKenzie, 81, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Polkton Baptist Church with Rev. John Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Williams Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Polkton Depot and...

Dora Hildreth Sellers

Dora Hildreth Sellers

Jan 13, 2019

WADESBORO Mrs. Dora Hildreth Sellers, 89, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center Union (Atrium Health) in Monroe. Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, January 17, 2019 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Abee officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Wednesday, January 16,...

Flora Nelle McRae Johnson

Flora Nelle McRae Johnson

Jan 13, 2019

McFarlan Mrs. Flora Nelle McRae Johnson, 102, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Yvonne Hechler, Rev. Earl Bradshaw and Rev. Lonnie Grose officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...

Ruth Watkins Biles

Ruth Watkins Biles

Jan 12, 2019

ANSONVILLE Mrs. Ruth Watkins Biles, 100, died Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Wadesboro Health and Rehab in Wadesboro. Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the...

Mary Joyce Meachum Harris

Mary Joyce Meachum Harris

Jan 11, 2019

WADESBORO Mrs. Mary Joyce Meachum Harris, 77, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center North East (Atrium Health) in Concord. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Anne Huggins and Rev. Lane Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Morven Cemetery. The...

Bobby Smith

Bobby Smith

Jan 10, 2019

Mr. Bobby Smith, son of the late Lonzo Chambers and Mattie Smith Liles was born on November 30, 1948 in Anson County, NC. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. Bobby was united in Holy Matrimony to Joann Preston Smith in Anson County on May 5, 2001. He received his...

Thelma Caudle Williamson

Thelma Caudle Williamson

Jan 9, 2019

WADESBORO Mrs. Thelma Caudle Williamson, 90, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center Union (Atrium Health) in Monroe. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Saturday, January 12, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Wadesboro with Mr. Ken Goins, CLP officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 1:30pm until 3:00pm Saturday at the church...

Sadie Moore Waddell

Sadie Moore Waddell

Jan 7, 2019

WADESBORO - On Monday, January 7, 2019, Mrs. Sadie Moore Waddell, 90, peacefully slipped away to heaven to be reunited with her husband, her son, all of her brothers and sisters and countless other family members and friends. Her family rejoices in knowing she fought the good fight of faith. Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, January 10, 2018 at...

Jonny Lou Boling Trotti

Jonny Lou Boling Trotti

Jan 7, 2019

MORVEN - Jonny Lou Boling Trotti died peacefully at home in Morven, North Carolina on January 7, 2019, after several weeks of care by family, friends, and hospice. Jonny was preceded in death by her husband, David Lawrence Trotti (1937-2015), and her parents, Lula May Thomas Boling (1905-2004) and John Lawrence Boling (1909-1996). Jonny Lou was born June 26, 1942,...

Bobby Gene Gallimore

Bobby Gene Gallimore

Jan 6, 2019

LILESVILLE Mr. Bobby Gene Gallimore, 66, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Carolinas Medical Center (Atrium Health) in Charlotte. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Friday at...

Mattie Lou Huntley Horne

Mattie Lou Huntley Horne

Jan 6, 2019

Peachland - Mattie Lou Huntley Horne, 100, died January 6, 2019. She attributed her longevity to the fact that she was a country girl. Mattie Lou was born October 9, 1918, on her parents farm in the township of White Store in Anson County, NC. She was the third of five children born to L Huntley, Sr., and Margaret Eulalia...

Michael Edward Lawhon

Michael Edward Lawhon

Jan 5, 2019

Mr. Michael Edward Lawhon, 59, joined his Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2019, from his home. A service to honor his life will be held by the graveside held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Morven Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service. Born in Anson county on March 9, 1959, Mike was a son...

Ruth Bowers Smith-Kennerly

Ruth Bowers Smith-Kennerly

Jan 5, 2019

The following obituary is shared as a courtesy to the family of Ruth Bowers Smith Kennerly as they are life-long residents of Peachland. High Point - Ruth Bowers Smith Kennerly, age 92, of High Point, NC, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. Ruth was born June 3, 1926 in Peachland, NC, to George and Ada Bowers. The family will receive...

Marilyn Hall Caulder

Marilyn Hall Caulder

Jan 5, 2019

The following obituary is being shared a courtesy to the Hall and Caulder families who were former residents of Wadesboro. CHATTANOOGA, TN Ms. Marilyn Hall Caulder, 61, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home. She was born April 16, 1957 in Scottsboro, AL a daughter of Flavius and Joan Bellomy Hall. She was a graduate of Bowman High School...