OBITUARIES
David "Billy" Clifton McLamb
Apr 9, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. David “Billy” Clifton McLamb, age 89, of Elevation Road passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-6:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Ron Byrd and Elvin Butts. A committal service will be held the following day...
George Austin Wadsworth
Apr 8, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. George Austin Wadsworth, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be 5:00PM-Friday, April 11, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Steve Keesecker will officiate.
George was born on June 11, 1962 in...
Maria Guadalupe Martinez
Apr 7, 2025
Its with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Guadalupe Martinez, who left us on April 7, 2025. A devoted and caring mother of nine, she was the heart and soul of our family, raising us with love, strength, and resilience. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM, on Monday, April 14, at Saint Bernadette...
Leonard Ransom Allen, Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Leonard Ransom Allen, Jr., age 73, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. The family will receive friends from 7:00PM-9:00PM-Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. A Private Graveside Service will be held.
Mr. Allen was born on December 3, 1951 in Johnston County, NC to the late Leonard Ransom...
Retired Sergeant Major Glenn Eldridge Clifton
Apr 7, 2025
Benson, NC: Retired Sergeant Major Glenn Eldridge Clifton, age 85 of NC 50 North went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Friendship Baptist Church in Angier. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Morgan. Burial will...
Johnny Louvert "J.L." Barefoot
Apr 5, 2025
Dunn, NC: Mr. Johnny Louvert “J. L.” Barefoot, age 91 of Lee-Johnson Road passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Dunn. Officiating will be Revs. C. H. Lee and Jerry Hicks. Burial will follow in the Unity...
Gail Blackmon Dunn
Apr 4, 2025
Benson, NC: Ms. Gail Blackmon Dunn, age 75 of Willow Chase Court passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Sunday, April 6, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. Burial will follow in the...
Doris Nordan
Mar 28, 2025
Jackie Nordan, 95, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at Smithfield Manor.
Born on March 3, 1930 in Coats, North Carolina. Jackie was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Worth Nordan, as well as her parents, Cora Adams Johnson Pleasant and Alonzo Lee Johnson.
She is survived by her...
Jeffrey "Hank" E. Parrish
Mar 26, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Jeffery “Hank” E. Parrish, age 59, of N. Wall Street passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. The family will be holding a Memorial Service-6:00 PM Friday, April 4th, 2025 at The Lighthouse Church located at 9856 NC-Hwy 210, Four Oaks, NC 27524.
Mr. Parrish was born on May...
Virginia Stephenson Rich
Mar 25, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Virginia Stephenson Rich, age 93, of Woodall Dairy Road passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Benson. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Friday, March 28, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Mrs. Rich...
John Ashley Langdon
Mar 20, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. John Ashley Langdon, age 70, of McGee Road passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Monday, March 24, 2025 at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Tim Bass and Sherman Driver. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM...
Catherine Royster Chrismon
Mar 20, 2025
Mrs. Catherine (Cathy) Royster Chrismon passed away March 20, 2025 at the Hospice House of Johnston County after many years battling declining health. A celebration of Cathy’s life will be led by her special niece, Amy Chrismon, at Rose and Graham in Benson, NC on Thursday, March 27,2025 at 10:00AM.
Cathy was born in Oxford, NC on July 18, 1946, to...
Thelma Keene Johnson
Mar 16, 2025
Newton Grove, NC: Mrs. Thelma Keene Johnson, age 94, of Hood Grove Church Road passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Hood’s Grove Baptist Church in Newton Grove. Officiating will be Revs. Scott Betts and Chris Lee. Burial will follow in the church...
Anita Sneed Doudney
Mar 14, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Anita Sneed Doudney, age 71, of Barbours Chapel Road passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Johnston Health in Smithfield with her daughter by her side.
Mrs. Doudney was born on October 1, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Harold Gray Sneed, Sr. and Anita Joyce Fisher Sneed. She was preceded in death by her...
Troy Byrd, Jr.
Mar 13, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Troy Byrd, Jr., age 90, of Berea Church Road, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Four Oaks Senior Living in Four Oaks, NC. The family will receive friends from 2:30PM-3:45PM-Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Funeral Services will be 4:00PM-Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Rose &...
Patsy Lynne Cheek
Mar 12, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Patsy Lynne Parrish Cheek, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be at 2:00PM-Monday, March 17, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Burial will follow in Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Grace Hargis will officiate.
Mrs....
Eustace V. Allen
Mar 12, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Eustace V. Allen, age 94, of Ivey Road passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at The Carrolton of Dunn. Funeral Services will be held-3:00 PM Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Joe Brown. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Allen was born on December 11,...
Mary Frances Ennis Barbour
Mar 11, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Mary Frances Barbour, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM-Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Benson Grove Baptist Church 6966 NC HWY 50, N. Angier, NC 27501. Burial will follow in the Ennis-Barbour Family Cemetery. Dr. Billy Cashwell and Dr. Zane Lapinskes...
Mamie Godwin
Mar 11, 2025
Mrs. Mamie Wilkins Godwin, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 11:00AM- Friday, March 14, 2025 at Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC. Randy Wilkins and Maxine Jacobs will officiate.
Mrs. Godwin was born on December 9, 1931 in Johnston...
Dennis L. Hawk
Mar 10, 2025
Dunn, NC: Mr. Dennis Lee Hawk, age 76, of Glenfield Drive passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Central Baptist Church Chapel in Dunn. Revs. Tom Wagoner and Cameron Cloud will officiate. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens Cemetery in Dunn.
Mr. Hawk...
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