OBITUARIES
Thomas Jones O'Briant
Sep 2, 2024
Raleigh, NC: Mr. Thomas Jones O’Briant, age 86, of Raleigh passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Transitions Hospice Care in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Rev. George Fox will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hodges Chapel PFWB...
Doug Johnson
Sep 2, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. James Douglas “Doug” Johnson, age 81, passed away on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church 2900 Ebenezer Church Road, Coats, NC 27521. Rev. David Smithey will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was born...
Wayne Patrick LeBlanc
Sep 1, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Wayne Patrick LeBlanc, age 77, of Woodall Dairy Road passed away on September 1, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday September 5, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Mr. LeBlanc was born on...
Ronald Lee Patterson
Aug 31, 2024
Coats, NC: Mr. Ronald “Pete” Patterson, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Coats Methodist Church in Coats, NC. Rev. Paul Cecil will officiate. Burial will follow in Coats City Cemetery in Coats, NC.
Mr. Patterson was born on January 31,...
Dr. Edward Randall Allen
Aug 29, 2024
Edward Randall "Randy" Allen, B.S., Ph.D., age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton, NC.
Dr. Allen was born on December 24, 1946 in Center, Alabama to the late Roy Brown Allen, Sr. and Donnie Lou Humphries Allen. Randy was a devoted husband and friend, and spent his time in pursuing science...
Linda Carol Purifoy
Aug 27, 2024
Dunn, NC: Ms. Linda Carol Purifoy, age 76, of Dunn passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Johnson’s Better Care in Dunn. A Graveside Service will be held-3:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.
Ms. Purifoy was born on November 1, 1947 in Edgecombe County to the late Roy Radford and Hilda Gray Stone Purifoy....
Willie Roger Goodwin
Aug 26, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Willie Roger Goodwin, age 70 of Meadowbrook Road passed away on August 26, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Private Services will be held by the family.
Mr. Goodwin was born on September 18, 1953 in Johnston County to the late Will and Anelia Barefoot Goodwin. He was preceded in death by...
George David Ferrell
Aug 25, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. George David Ferrell, age 72, of Langdon Road passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on March 18, 1952 in Harnett County to the late George Oliver Ferrell and Dorothy Pope Ferrell.. Along with his parents David was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer...
A.G. Johnson, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. A.G. Johnson Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, August 30, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Virgil Murphy and Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate.
Mr. Johnson was...
Timothy Lee Jernigan
Aug 23, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Lee Jernigan, who was called home on August 23, 2024, at the age of 61. Timothy was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Timothy had a playful spirit and loved being the center of attention, especially when...
Carl Edward Lamm
Aug 15, 2024
Mr. Carl Edward Lamm, age 97, of 1667 NC Hwy. 96 South, died Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mr. Lamm will lie in state on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1:00pm until 4:45pm in the sanctuary at Smithfield First Baptist Church, 202 S. Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. Funeral Services will follow at 5:00pm. Rev. Lee Colbert and Rev. Kristen Tucker...
Keith Clevenger
Aug 14, 2024
Coats, NC: Mr. Keith Clevenger, age 82, of Carson Gregory Road passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Service will be held-4:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2024 at Coats City Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Chuck Jones.
Mr. Clevenger was born on January 15, 1942 in Harnett...
Mary Florence "Molly" West McLamb
Aug 13, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Mary “Molly” West McLamb, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Friendly Chapel Church 11445 NC HWY 50 N, Benson, NC 27504. Rev. Elvin Butts and Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery...
Sandra June Simpkins
Aug 12, 2024
Clayton, NC: Ms. Sandra June Simpkins, age 75 of Corbett Rd. passed away on August 12, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
Sandra was born on November 25, 1948 in Radford, Va to the late Cleveland Duncan and June Shaffer Duncan. Along with her parents Sandra was preceded in death by twin sister, Cindy Belcher.
Surviving are children, Tammy Germonto and...
John Kenneth Barefoot
Aug 10, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. John Kenneth Barefoot, age 79 of Oak Forest Rd. passed away on August 10, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Elder Ray King and Owen Massengill. Burial will follow in Massengill Family Cemetery, 772...
Gladys Holmes Blackmon
Aug 10, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Gladys Holmes Blackmon, age 97, passed away on August 10, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health Center with her son and daughter at her side. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Banner Chapel Church, 1771 NC 50, Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Darren Bantz. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, 507...
Kenneth Ray Weeks
Aug 8, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Kenneth Ray Weeks, age 79 of Benson Hardee Road passed away on August 8, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens...
Matthew Edward Bryant
Aug 6, 2024
Dunn, NC: Mr. Matthew Edward Bryant, age 36 of NC Hwy 242 South passed away on August 6, 2024 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM- Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. Burial will follow at a later date in Fellowship Community Cemetery in Angier...
Donald Ray Barbour
Aug 3, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Donald Ray Barbour, age 83, of Old Barbour Road passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church in Benson. Rev. Wesley Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church...
William Edward McLamb
Aug 2, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. William Edward McLamb, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, NC 27501. Rev. Freddie Wayne Langston, Rev. Jeff Morgan, and Rev. Doug Martin will officiate. Burial...
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