OBITUARIES

Mildred Langdon Lee

Mildred Langdon Lee

Feb 26, 2025

Benson, NC: Mrs. Mildred Belle Langdon Lee, age 93, of Morris Avenue passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clayton. Funeral Services will be held-3:00 PM Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be her son, Rev. David H. Lee, Jr. Burial will follow in Williams Family...

Elbert Gerald Ryals

Elbert Gerald Ryals

Feb 24, 2025

Clayton, NC: Mr. Elbert Gerald Ryals, age 79 of Cardinal Drive passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Will Kelly, Billy Bowling, and Louis Parker. Burial will...

John Taylor “J.T.” Tyer

John Taylor “J.T.” Tyer

Feb 23, 2025

Lillington, NC: Mr. John Taylor “J.T.” Tyer, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00pm, Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 10437 Green Path Rd. Dunn, NC 28334. Rev. Adam Roberts will officiate. 

J.T. was born on March 20, 1961 in Florida, to the late George Taylor Tyer and Erma Jean Hickman Tyer. He...

Keith Earl Strickland

Keith Earl Strickland

Feb 21, 2025

Newton Grove, NC: Mr. Keith Earl Strickland, age 63 of Almon Road passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by his family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Freddy Langston.

Keith was born on November 1,...

Johnny Ray Allen

Johnny Ray Allen

Feb 20, 2025

Johnny Ray Allen, born on May 19, 1946, in Johnston County, left this world on February 20, 2025, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved figure, known not just for his hands-on skills but also for his generous spirit and unwavering faith.

In his early years, Johnny found fulfillment as a farmer, cultivating...

Cheryl Marie Jones

Cheryl Marie Jones

Feb 19, 2025

Cheryl Marie Jones, a beloved soul who touched the lives of many, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on September 27, 1953, Cheryl was known for her caring nature and easy-going spirit. She built a life rooted in love, kindness, and a deep commitment to those around...

Lois Harrell

Lois Harrell

Feb 19, 2025

Lois Harrell, age 84, of Benson, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 after a short battle with an extremely aggressive form of cancer. Born on the 22nd of May, 1940 in Broadhead, Kentucky to Carter and Marie Sutton. Lois loved and enjoyed gardening, particularly her flowers. And man, she could make anything grow! She would can and...

Elizabeth Doreen Lee

Elizabeth Doreen Lee

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth Doreen Lee, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 5, 1964, in Granville County, North Carolina, Elizabeth was a remarkable woman whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

For a significant part of her life, Elizabeth...

James Doland Lucus

James Doland Lucus

Feb 17, 2025

James Doland Lucus, affectionately known to friends and family as “Buster,” passed away on February 17, 2025, at Wake Medical Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 9, 1949, in Harnett County, he led a life filled with kindness, generosity, and devotion to those he loved.

James dedicated his career to the electronic industry, retiring as a Purchasing Agent...

Haywood Bart Stewart

Haywood Bart Stewart

Feb 16, 2025

Angier, NC: Mr. Haywood Bart Stewart, age 56, of Massengill Pond Road passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. 

Mr. Stewart was born on September 21, 1968 in Wake County to the late Haywood Franklin and Lena McLamb Stewart. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J.T....

Judith Ann McLean Daniel

Judith Ann McLean Daniel

Feb 16, 2025

Coats, NC: Mrs. Judith Ann McLean Daniel, age 81, of Coats passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Autumn Care in Raeford. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2025 at Friendship Free Will Baptist Church in Coats. Rev. Dr. Johnny Sexton will officiate. Burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. 

Mrs. Daniel was born on...

Elgie McLamb Ellis Raynor

Elgie McLamb Ellis Raynor

Feb 15, 2025

Mrs. Elgie McLamb Ellis Raynor, age 89, passed away, surrounded by the love of grandchildren, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing Nursing Center in Thomasville, NC, where she was welcomed into the arms of the Lord. 

Mrs. Raynor was born on September 18, 1935, in Johnston County, NC, to the late L.F. “Lonnie” McLamb and Lula Johnson McLamb. In...

William "Nicky" Nicholas Coats

William "Nicky" Nicholas Coats

Feb 15, 2025

Benson, NC: William "Nicky" Nicholas Coats, a cherished member of his community and dedicated educator, passed away on February 15, 2025, at Carrolton of Dunn. Born on January 28, 1960, in Wake County, North Carolina, Nicky's life was one filled with laughter, history, and love. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at...

Stephen Ellis Tidd

Stephen Ellis Tidd

Feb 15, 2025

With humble acceptance of God’s will, Stephen Ellis Tidd, of Coats, NC, formerly of Swanton, VT, passed peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on February 15, 2025. He was born in Edinburg, TX on September 11, 1954 to Russell Ellis and Elizabeth Southwick Robinson Tidd. With his father having served as a patrol inspector with...

Francisco Augustin Collao

Francisco Augustin Collao

Feb 14, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Francisco Augustin Collao, age 60, of NC-96 South passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence. 

Mr. Collao was born on September 17, 1964 in Dade County, Florida to the late Carlos A. Collao and Lourdes Isabel Prescott. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peto Collao. Mr. Collao was...

James Elton Woodard

James Elton Woodard

Feb 10, 2025

Dunn, NC: Mr. James Elton Woodard, age 88 of Glenfield Drive passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. David Price from Auburndale, Florida. Burial will follow in...

Jerry Edward Holder

Jerry Edward Holder

Feb 9, 2025

Coats, NC: Mr. Jerry Edward Holder, age 55 of Brandon Lane passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Brandon Shwaiken and Jerome Pope. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.

Jerry...

Peggy Barbour Barefoot

Peggy Barbour Barefoot

Feb 8, 2025

Coats, NC: Mrs. Peggy Barbour Barefoot, age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be 1:00PM-Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Benson Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Billy Cashwell and Mr. Barry Barbour will officiate. 

Mrs. Barefoot was born on November 26, 1943 in Johnston...

Scott Patrick Evans

Scott Patrick Evans

Feb 8, 2025

Apex, NC: Mr. Scott Patrick Evans, age 65 of Broadstone Way passed away on February 8, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Services will be 2:00PM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 1:30PM at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson...

Dolan Hill Beasley, Jr.

Dolan Hill Beasley, Jr.

Feb 7, 2025

 

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Dolan “Termite” Hill Beasley, Jr., age 61 of Lassiter Road passed away on February 7, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Services will be 11:00AM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. The family will receive friends from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Rose & Graham Funeral...

SUBSCRIBE

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.