Obituaries

Louise Marsh Lyons

Louise Marsh Lyons

Sep 19, 2018

WADESBORO Mrs. Louise Marsh Lyons, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Wadesboro Health and Rehab Center in Wadesboro. Her passing was a peaceful and beautiful transition for her and her family. She was loved dearly by all who knew her. The family will greet friends at 10:00am Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Rev. Dr. Sarah...

Johnsie Meeks Hill

Johnsie Meeks Hill

Sep 19, 2018

Tampa, FL - Mrs. Johnsie Meeks Hill, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Carrollwood Care Center in Tampa. Funeral services will be 4:00pm Monday, September 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on...

Buford Lamar Deese

Buford Lamar Deese

Sep 18, 2018

The obituary for Mr. Buford Deese is posted as a courtesy to the Deese family who have been long time residents of Anson County. Monroe - Buford Lamar Deese, 77, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Buford was born in Anson County on July 1, 1941 to the late Bennett and...

Robert Franklin Bob Downer

Robert Franklin Bob Downer

Sep 13, 2018

Lilesville Mr. Robert Franklin "Bob" Downer, 85, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Anson Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be 3:00PM Sunday, September 16th at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Goodwin officiating. Interment will be at a later date and will be private. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00PM. Mr....

Anna Lee Waddell Taylor

Anna Lee Waddell Taylor

Sep 12, 2018

Wadesboro - Mrs. Anna Lee Waddell Taylor, 91, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Union in Monroe. The Taylor family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Friday, September 21, 2018 at Leavitt Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Williams, Rev. Irvin Thompson and Rev....

Patricia Gaddy Diggs

Patricia Gaddy Diggs

Sep 7, 2018

MORVEN Mrs. Patricia Gaddy Diggs, 84, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Morven Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Threatt officiating. Interment will follow in Sandy Plains United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Tuesday, September...

Cecil Thomas Meachum, Jr.

Cecil Thomas Meachum, Jr.

Sep 7, 2018

Wadesboro - Mr. Cecil Thomas Meachum, Jr., 73, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Dr. Warren Nance officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Monday at the funeral home and other...

Douglas Helms

Douglas Helms

Sep 5, 2018

Please note the arrangements have been updated. ARLINGTON, VA Mr. John Douglas Helms, 73, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Services will be 11:00am Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Fountain Hill United Methodist Church in Peachland. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at a...

George Rufus Harris, Jr.

George Rufus Harris, Jr.

Sep 3, 2018

On Monday, September 3, 2018, Mr. George Rufus Harris, Jr. of Polkton, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord. He was born April 24, 1963 in Broolyn, NY, a son of Rosie Lee Ferby Harris and the late George Rufus Harris, Sr. George was a 1981 graduate of Bowman Senior High School, served in the United States Army...

Ward Turner

Ward Turner

Sep 1, 2018

Polkton - Mr. Robert Ward Turner, 77, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Autumn Care in Marshville. Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday, September 3, 2018 at Rocky River Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Stegall and Rev. Donald Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery The family will greet friends from 3:00pm until 5:00pm Sunday, September 2, 2018...

Miriam Sellers Lovett

Miriam Sellers Lovett

Aug 24, 2018

Wadesboro Mrs. Miriam Sellers Lovett, 84, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Funeral services will be 3:00PM Sunday at Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Kakadelis officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 1:30PM. Born November 30, 1933 in Anson County, Miriam was...

Bobby Pickett

Bobby Pickett

Aug 20, 2018

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7~8 On Monday, August 20,...

April Shennelle Smith

April Shennelle Smith

Aug 19, 2018

WADESBORO Miss April Shennelle Smith, 41, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Union in Monroe, NC. There will be a memorial service at 4:00pm Friday, August 24, 2018 at Faith Christian Center, 84 Flat Rock Road, Wadesboro. April was born January 15, 1977 in Anson County, NC a daughter of Betty Jean Smith and the late Lawrence...

Elizabeth Lib Carelock Mullis

Elizabeth Lib Carelock Mullis

Aug 19, 2018

PEACHLAND Mrs. Elizabeth "Lib" Carelock Mullis, 80, died Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. There will be a memorial service at 11:00am Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Peachland United Methodist Church with Rev. Luke Christy officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the church. Lib was born February 6, 1938 in Anson County,...

James Thomas Hough

James Thomas Hough

Aug 18, 2018

LILESVILLE Mr. James Thomas Hough, 80, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Union in Monroe. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Lilesville Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Lawson and Rev. Ricky Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Monday, August 20, 2018...

Ronald Wilson Ronnie Chewning, Sr.

Ronald Wilson Ronnie Chewning, Sr.

Aug 17, 2018

LILESVILLE Mr. Ronald Wilson "Ronnie" Chewning, Sr., 74, died Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Sunday, August 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. James Hodges officiating. Interment will follow in Jowers Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Ronnie was...

Becky Sikes Wilson

Becky Sikes Wilson

Aug 13, 2018

PEACHLAND Following a courageous battle against cancer, Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Sikes Wilson, 49, claimed the victory over death and went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 13, 2018 while in the care of Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. There will be a service to celebrate Beckys life at 11:00am Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Hopewell United...

Benny Clifton Freeman

Benny Clifton Freeman

Aug 13, 2018

The obituary for Mr. Freeman is posted as a courtesy to the Freeman and Gaddy families. The Gaddy's have been long-time residents of Anson County and friends of the staff of Leavitt Funeral Home. Chesterfield, SC - Mr. Benny Clifton Freeman, age 56, entered into rest on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his home. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM...

Zanny F. Kistler

Zanny F. Kistler

Aug 9, 2018

The obituary for Zanny Kistler is posted as a courtesy to the Kislter family. Zanny F. Kistler, 73, of Wilmington, formerly of Lilesville, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Zanny was born May 10, 1945 in Greely, Colorado to the late Robert F. and Gladys Vaughn Kistler. He was preceded in...

Edna Dutton Jarman

Edna Dutton Jarman

Aug 7, 2018

WADESBORO Mrs. Edna Dutton Jarman, 87, died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Carolinas Medical Center Union in Monroe. Funeral services will be 11:00am Friday, August 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Knotts officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Friday at the...