Obituaries

Nelson Alexander Young

Nelson Alexander Young

Aug 1, 2023

WADESBORO - Mr. Nelson Alexander Young, Jr. was born July 23, 1988 in Anson County, NC and was a son of Nelson Alexander Young and Lessie Ann Robinson Young.

He was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 and Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Matthews, NC. He was 35 years of age.

Nelson attended Anson...

Elizabeth Ann Foust

Elizabeth Ann Foust

Aug 1, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Elizabeth Ann Thompson Foust as a courtesy to the Thompson and Foust families. We extend our deepest sympathy to them at this time.

Elizabeth "Libby" Thompson Foust, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice House, Pittsboro.

Libby was born to Ernest and Annie Thompson...

Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall

Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall

Jul 28, 2023

ANSONVILLE - Virginia Sison Caranto Kendall was born on April 16, 1963, to the late Geronimo and Emiliana Caranto in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. She peacefully entered eternal rest on July 28, 2023, at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte, NC. 

Virginia grew up in Dau Mabalacat Pampanga, Philippines, and attended public school.  After high school, she learned to...

Benjamin Daniel Carpenter

Benjamin Daniel Carpenter

Jul 27, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Mr. Benjamin Daniel Carpenter, 77, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Kenneth Steve Maree

Kenneth Steve Maree

Jul 26, 2023

MORVEN - On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Mr. Kenneth Steve Maree, 76, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family gathered by.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 2, 2023 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...

Dare Freeman Ford

Dare Freeman Ford

Jul 24, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Dare Freeman Ford as a courtesy to the Freeman and Ford families. We extend our deepest sympathy to them at this time. Please refer to the website for Groce Funeral Home for any flower orders or condolences.

Hazel LuErma “Dare” Freeman Ford, 69, of Hendersonville was called to stand from her wheelchair and put...

John William Goodwin

John William Goodwin

Jul 24, 2023

WADESBORO  - On Monday, July 24, 2023, Mr. John William Goodwin, 74, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, July 30, 2023 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Washington and Rev. Brad Green officiating.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the...

George Lee Anderson

George Lee Anderson

Jul 23, 2023

MARSHVHILLE - On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Mr. George Lee Anderson, 89, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe with his family gathered at his bedside.

George Lee Anderson was born on August 14, 1933 in Garysburg, NC. He was the son of the late Early Lee Anderson and the late...

Darryle Dale Smith

Darryle Dale Smith

Jul 19, 2023

CHESTERFIELD, SC - On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Mr. Darryle Dale Smith, 59, passed away peacefully at ATRIUM CMC Main in Charlotte with his family at his bedside.

There will be no formal services at his request but family and friends are invited to visit the home of his sister, Martha "Cookie" Goodwin, 186 Farm Road in Wadesboro from 3:00...

Randal Vontray Sturdivant, Jr.

Randal Vontray Sturdivant, Jr.

Jul 16, 2023

 

          WADESBORO -   Mr. Randal Vontray Sturdivant Jr (“RJ”), was born Wednesday, June 18, 1997, to Randal Sturdivant and Delvonne Little. RJ entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 16, 2023.

            Preceding RJ in death are his maternal grandparents Ray Frank and Willie Mae Little and his paternal grandfather, Rufus Lee Sturdivant, Jr.

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Beverly Crepps Ruddock

Beverly Crepps Ruddock

Jul 12, 2023

 

            MORVEN – On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Mrs. Beverly Crepps Ruddock, 85, passed away peacefully at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe on her 85th birthday.

 

            There will be a memorial service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. Private inurnment will follow in Anson...

Letha Freeman Jenkins

Letha Freeman Jenkins

Jul 8, 2023

The staff of Leavitt Funeral Home offers our sincere sympathy to the family of Letha Jenkins. We are pleased to be of assistance with the local arrangements.

 

Letha Magdeline Jenkins, 78, of Wadesboro died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born Monday, June 11th, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Wyatt...

Ester Lee Simon Crowder

Ester Lee Simon Crowder

Jul 7, 2023

 

WADESBORO - On Friday, July 7, 2023, Mrs. Ester Lee Simon Crowder, 77, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend but most importantly a Child of God, was called home from labor to rest at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Ester Lee Simon was born March 14, 1946, in Anson County, NC and was a daughter of the late James...

Montressa Ohiyesa Boulware

Montressa Ohiyesa Boulware

Jul 2, 2023

Wadesboro ~ Montressa “Monti” Ohiyesa Boulware, 72, unexpectedly transitioned into her heavenly home on July 2, 2023. Born on July 29, 1950 in Greenville, NC she was the daughter of the late Jessie (Wiggins) Boulware and the late George Robert Boulware.

A 1968 graduate of C.M Epps High School and a 1972 graduate of Livingstone College and a member...

Patsy Allen Wix

Patsy Allen Wix

Jul 2, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Patsy Allen Wix as a courtesy to the Allen family who have been longtime residents of the Burnsville Community of Polkton. We offer our sincere condolences to the Wix and Allen families.

 

Pasty Allen Wix,73, of Hamlet passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by her family at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven. She...

Margaret Smith Henry

Margaret Smith Henry

Jul 2, 2023

 

             POLKTON – On Monday, July 3, 2023, Mrs. Margaret Ann Smith Henry, 93, passed away peacefully at Hospice Haven in Rockingham.

 

            The family will have a private celebration of life service and burial in Griffin Cemetery in Polkton.

 

            Margaret was born June 1, 1930, in Scotland County, NC and...

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram

Jun 30, 2023

We are sharing the obituary for Mrs. Ingram as a courtesy to the Lookabill family. Please visit the website for Bladen Gaskins Funeral Home in Clarkton, NC for assistance with condolences for the family.

Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram Margaret Louise Lookabill Ingram, 93, of Clarkton, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side, June 30, 2023....

Kristin Glenn Faulkner

Kristin Glenn Faulkner

Jun 28, 2023

LILESVILLE - On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Mrs. Kristin Glenn Faulkner, 42, went to be with her Lord and Savior following a courageous battle with cancer. Her family rejoices in knowing she has been healed and given a new body, as promised by her Lord.

There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 1, 2023, in the...

James Alexander "Jim" Leak, III

James Alexander "Jim" Leak, III

Jun 25, 2023

 

James (Jim) A Leak III, of Durham died on June 25, 2023 at the Hock Family Pavilion of Duke Hospice after a lengthy illness and valiant fight against cancer. A memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in July. His ashes will be interred at a later date in Eastview Cemetery in Wadesboro.

 

Son of the...

Albert Glenn "Bo" Johnson

Albert Glenn "Bo" Johnson

Jun 23, 2023

            POLKTON - On Friday, June 23, 2023, Mr. Albert Glenn "Bo" Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord at his home with his family gathered around his bedside.

            There will be a memorial service at 3:30 PM Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Mineral Springs Baptist...

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