Obituaries

Lois Paxton Maness

Lois Paxton Maness

May 24, 2018

WADESBORO Mrs. Lois Erma Paxton Maness, 93, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Ambassador Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Wadesboro. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Buddy Smith and Rev. Sydney Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to...

Margaret Mae Gathings Curry

Margaret Mae Gathings Curry

May 21, 2018

Entered Into Eternal Rest Mrs Margaret M Curry Lilesville - Mrs Margaret Mae Gathings Curry, formerly of Lilesville NC died Monday May 21 at the age of 93. She was the daughter of the late John Jack Gathings and Dora Virginia Rushing of Anson County. Services will be conducted at 11:00am, Saturday June 2, 2018 by the graveside in Forestville...

James Harold Hinson

James Harold Hinson

May 18, 2018

ROCKINGHAM Mr. James Harold Hinson, 73, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at his home. Services will be 3:00pm Monday, May 21, 2018 by the graveside in the Hinson Family Cemetery, HWY 145 in Morven with Rev. James Brigman officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. James was born February 20, 1944 in...

Peggy Gregory Pegram

Peggy Gregory Pegram

May 18, 2018

LILESVILLE Mrs. Peggy Gregory Pegram, 71, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Monday, May 21, 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 services and other times at the home. Peggy was born November 26, 1946...

Judy Dean Brazzell Martin

Judy Dean Brazzell Martin

May 16, 2018

ALBEMARLE Mrs. Judy Brazzell Martin, 68, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Forrest Oaks Healthcare in Albemarle. There will be a memorial service in a part of the morning worship service on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 11:00am at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Polkton with Rev. Mark Swearengin officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Judy was...

Haywood Christopher Columbus Butler

Haywood Christopher Columbus Butler

May 15, 2018

On Wednesday, October 28, 1936, Haywood Christopher Columbus Butler was born to the late Cora Cox Butler Lindsey and the late John Crowder. He was fortunate to have George Butler, Roosevelt Gatewood and Joe Lindsey as father figures in his life. He was called from labor to rest on, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 while a patient at Glenn A. Kiser...

James Keith Ricketts

James Keith Ricketts

May 11, 2018

Wadesboro James 'Keith' Ricketts entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday May 11, 2018. Keith was a loving and devoted, son, father and friend. He was a solid foundation of faith and love for his family which he cherished. His heart was always centered around his parents, J.R.and Eugenia, and his children, Heath and Carly and Kerry and Wesley....

Doris Costner Yem

Doris Costner Yem

May 10, 2018

CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Doris Costner Yem, 72, passed away on May 10, 2018, peacefully in her sleep at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Funeral services will be at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home located at 2036 Morven Road in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will...

Brenda Foster

Brenda Foster

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Rice Foster, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long period of declining health at her home in McFarlan, Anson County, North Carolina. Born and raised in Buncombe County, N.C., Brenda was the 5th of 8 children born to the Late Oliver and Ella Sue Franklin Rice. She leaves behind her husband and soulmate, William "Bill"...

Virgil Clark Ratliffe

Virgil Clark Ratliffe

May 6, 2018

As a courtesy to the family of former Wadesboro resident, Clarke Ratliff, Jr., we have shared his obituary. Virgil Clark Ratliffe Jr. passed away on Sunday May 6th, and leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity. He was a loving companion to his longtime girlfriend, and a devoted father and grandfather. Clark always liked to bear gifts, and preferred to...

Sue Thompson Lampley

Sue Thompson Lampley

Apr 28, 2018

CHARLOTTE Mrs.. Mary Susan "Sue" Thompson Lampley, 88, of Charlotte and formerly of Lilesville died Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Presbyterian Novant Health in Charlotte. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Lilesville Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on...

Mary Alice Goodwin

Mary Alice Goodwin

Apr 27, 2018

LAURINBURG Miss Mary Alice Goodwin, 55, died Friday, April 27, 2018 at Hermitage Retirement Center in Rockingham. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Saturday May 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro. Interment will follow in Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lilesville. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Mary Alice was...

Pauline L. Leviner Leviner

Pauline L. Leviner Leviner

Apr 26, 2018

HAMLET Mrs. Pauline L. Leviner, 97, of Hamlet and formerly of Wallace, SC died peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Richmond Pines Health Care in Hamlet. Funeral services will be 3:00pm Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Wallace, SC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pauline was born September 1, 1920 in Marlboro County, SC...

Hoyt Patrick Taylor, Jr.

Hoyt Patrick Taylor, Jr.

Apr 22, 2018

Wadesboro Mr. Hoyt Patrick 'Pat' Taylor, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at his home in Wadesboro.He was born in Wadesboro, NC, on April 1, 1924 to Hoyt Patrick Taylor and Inez Wooten Taylor. Although born on April 1, he was no April fool. He was a dedicated and lifelong public servant whose life embodied the essence...

June Alice Clark

June Alice Clark

Apr 20, 2018

CONCORD Mrs. June Alice Clark, 64, passed away peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, with her family by her side. She fought a long and courageous battle against cancer and was ready to be called home to God. A Celebration of her Life will be Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 2:00 pm at Forestville United Methodist Church in Lilesville, NC. The...

Dwight Meredith McCormick, Sr.

Dwight Meredith McCormick, Sr.

Apr 18, 2018

WADESBORO Mr. Dwight Meredith McCormick, Sr.74, of Norwood and formerly of Wadesboro joined his loved ones in heaven on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from Carolinas Healthcare System Northeast in Concord. Funeral services will be 4:00pm Sunday, April 22, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Senter and Rev. Tom Walden officiating. Interment will follow in Anson...

Jerry Phillips

Jerry Phillips

Apr 16, 2018

As a courtesy to the family of Preacher Jerry Phillips, we have shared his obituary. There will be a guest register available for local residents to sign at the office of Leavitt Funeral Home and will be forwarded to the family. Preacher Jerry Phillips, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018 at McLeod Regional...

Margaret Ann Rat Hildreth Yokley

Margaret Ann Rat Hildreth Yokley

Apr 16, 2018

LAURINBURG ~ Margaret Ann "Rat" Hildreth Yokley, 83, of Laurinburg and formerly of Wadesboro passed away Monday, April 16, 2017 at Scotland Memorial Hospital in Laurinburg. Services will be 3:00pm Thursday, April 19, 2018 by the graveside at Anson Memorial Park, Wadesboro. A time of visitation will follow the service. She was born November 2, 1934 in Anson County, a...

Donald James Griggs

Donald James Griggs

Apr 15, 2018

Hamlet - Mr. Donald James Griggs, 64, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Kings Gate Church with Apostle Eddie McLean and Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Richmond County Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 7:30pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the...

Douglas Daryl Newton

Douglas Daryl Newton

Apr 13, 2018

MCBEE, SC Mr. Douglas "Doug" Daryl Newton, 50, of McBee, SC and formerly of Lilesville died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville, SC. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Wayne Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC....