OBITUARIES

JoAnne Coats Hairr

JoAnne Coats Hairr

Jun 16, 2024

Coats, NC: Ms. JoAnne Coats Hairr, age, 71, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC, surrounded by her loving family. The Family will hold private services. 

Ms. Hairr was born on July 29, 1952 in Harnett County, NC to the late Ruben Otis and Nancy Jane West Coats. She was preceded in death by...

Mason Junior Harris

Mason Junior Harris

Jun 14, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Mason Junior “Danny” Harris, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. At this time the family has chosen not to have a service 

Danny was born on May 5, 1950 in Johnston County to the late Elroy Harris and Elizabeth Barbour Harris. Along with his parents, he was preceded...

William "Mike" Billings

William "Mike" Billings

Jun 12, 2024

William "Mike" Billings, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on June, 12th 2024 at the age of 65. 

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Paula Billings, who stood by his side through all of life's joys and challenges. Together, they built a life filled with love and cherished memories. He was a proud father...

Lanie Brown Powell

Lanie Brown Powell

Jun 12, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Ms. Lanie Brown Powell, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Four Oaks Senior Living in Four Oaks, NC.  At this time the family has decided there will be no services. 

Ms. Powell was born on November 11, 1948, in Orange County, NC to the late Randolph Brown and Eva Pope Brown.  She was a...

Wanda Smith Jordan

Wanda Smith Jordan

Jun 10, 2024

Benson, NC:  Mrs. Wanda Smith Jordan, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Wake Medical Center.

Mrs. Jordan was born on December 29, 1952 in Harnett County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbett Lee Smith and Betty Jean Byrd Smith. Prior to retirement, she was a paralegal. She had a charitable heart and loved to...

Jeremy Johnson Naquin

Jeremy Johnson Naquin

Jun 7, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jeremy Johnson Naquin, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7, 2024.  Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, June 14, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Rev. Darren Brisco will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. 

Jeremy was born on July 28, 1986 in Sampson County, NC.  He was...

Brenda Gail Ferrell Johnson

Brenda Gail Ferrell Johnson

Jun 6, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Brenda Gail Ferrell Johnson, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.  Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM-Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Oliver’s Grove Baptist Church, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Jessie Brock, Rev. Joe Brown and Mrs. Kay Dunn will officiate. Burial...

Joseph "J.D." Delton Barefoot

Joseph "J.D." Delton Barefoot

Jun 6, 2024

Benson, NC:  Mr. Joseph Delton “J.D.” Barefoot, age 86, of N. Augusta Avenue passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. John Foister. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson. 

Mr. Barefoot was...

LeRoy Smith

LeRoy Smith

Jun 5, 2024

Four Oaks, NC:  Mr. LeRoy Smith, age 89, of Juniper Church Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at The Enclave Assisted Living in Clayton. Graveside Funeral Service will be held-10:00 AM Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Faith Original Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Allen Stanley. 

Mr. Smith was born on May...

Lois Parker Hall

Lois Parker Hall

Jun 3, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Lois Parker Hall, age 72, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral Services will be 12:00PM-Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Burial will follow in the Allen Family Cemetery, Four Oaks, NC.

Mrs. Hall was born on July 6, 1951...

Shirley Ruth Huffman Wallace

Shirley Ruth Huffman Wallace

May 30, 2024

Princeton, NC: Mrs. Shirley Ruth Huffman Wallace, age 80, of Progressive Church Road passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Tee’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Pollock. Burial will follow in D.A. Overby Cemetery in...

Lynwood Larry Ennis

Lynwood Larry Ennis

May 27, 2024

Dunn, NC: Mr. Lynwood Larry Ennis, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 unexpectedly. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Harnett Devotional Gardens outside Dunn, NC. Rev. Randy Beasley will officiate.

Mr. Ennis was born on October 11, 1939 in Harnett County to the late Hubert Ennis and Evelyn Ennis Ennis. He was preceded in...

George Richard Murphy

George Richard Murphy

May 27, 2024

 The Honorable George Richard Murphy, born on November 28, 1946, in Dunn, North Carolina, at Betsy Johnson Memorial, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the American Legion Banner Post 109 Building in Benson. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery with Military Honors...

Leta Gray Creech

Leta Gray Creech

May 25, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Leta Gray Johnson Creech, age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Rex Healthcare surrounded by her loving family.  Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson, NC.  Rev. Darren Brisco and Rev. Jerry Peacock will officiate. 

Mrs. Creech was born on March 10, 1946 in...

Dennis "Sam" Wayne Allen

Dennis "Sam" Wayne Allen

May 24, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Dennis Wayne “Sam” Allen, age 71, of Lee’s Union Church Road passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Piney Grove...

Sandra Coats Byrd

Sandra Coats Byrd

May 23, 2024

Angier, NC: Mrs. Sandra Coats Byrd, age 85, of E. Wimberly Street passed into eternal life on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Coats. Rev. David Smithey will officiate. A private burial will follow in...

Glenn Walton "Goody" Adams

Glenn Walton "Goody" Adams

May 23, 2024

Mr. Glenn Walton “Goody” Adams, age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC.  Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate.  Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson, NC.

Mr. Adams was born...

Arthur Edward Olsen

Arthur Edward Olsen

May 22, 2024

Mr. Arthur “Chip” Edward Olsen, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held-6:00 PM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. 

Chip was born on October 24, 1966 in Phoenix, Arizona to...

Brother Malcolm Ray Fowler, Sr.

Brother Malcolm Ray Fowler, Sr.

May 21, 2024

Angier, NC: Brother Malcolm Ray Fowler, Sr., age 81, of Montague Road died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Rev. Scott Betts will officiate. The family will hold a private committal...

Sue Griffin Price

Sue Griffin Price

May 19, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Sue Griffin Price, age 88 of W. Parrish Drive went to dwell eternally with our Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton, NC surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 5:00PM Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Benson Baptist Church in Benson. Officiating will be Drs. Lawrence Powers and Robert...

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