OBITUARIES
Linda Sue Byrd Johnson
Apr 26, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Linda Sue Byrd Johnson, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00AM-Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Elevation Global Methodist Church. Rev. Donald Sadler will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall. A Private Entombment will follow the family visitation.
Mrs. Johnson was born...
Bobby Watts Coe
Apr 25, 2025
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Bobby Watts Coe, age 88, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM-Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Corinth Methodist Church. Rev. Bill Spencer, and Rev. Ganius Sikes will officiate.
Mr. Coe was born in Durham County, NC, to the late Ernest Bunyan Coe and Ludie Gaynell Overman Coe. He...
Carlton Lee
Apr 22, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Ira Carlton Lee, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM, Friday, April 25, 2025 at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield, NC. Rev. Wayne Dunn will officiate.
Carlton was born on October 17, 1952 in Johnston County, NC, to...
Anita Kaye Stover
Apr 20, 2025
Anita Kaye Stover, born on May 31, 1949, in West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 20, 2025. Anita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love for her family was unparalleled.
She shared a beautiful marriage with her husband, David Stover, for an incredible 58 years. Together, they navigated life’s joys and challenges, demonstrating unwavering support...
Sistie Wells
Apr 18, 2025
Iola “Sistie” Shearin Wells, 91, died Friday, April 18, 2025, in Clayton, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, April 21, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Benson Methodist Church in Benson, NC.
She was born in Roseboro, NC, on September...
Barney Mack Williams
Apr 17, 2025
Coats, NC: Mr. Barney Mack Williams, age 77, of N. Orange Street passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM-Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Coats. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Cecil. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery in Coats.
Mr. Williams was born...
Gene Carlton Stephenson
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Gene Carlton Stephenson, age 82, of Angier, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home. Gene was born on March 19, 1943, in Johnston County, where he was a lifelong resident.
Gene was a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, where he was actively involved in various roles of leadership and service. He was one...
Willie Jean Brinkley Massengill
Apr 14, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Willie Jean Brinkley Massengill, age 81, of Raleigh Road passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM-Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Dr. Randy Carter and Rev. Danny...
Louise Bryant Clifton
Apr 14, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Louise Bryant Clifton, age 103 passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at The Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in the Benson City Cemetery. Officiating will be Evangelist David Morris. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM to 2:30PM on Wednesday,...
Richard Lee Freeman
Apr 12, 2025
Richard Lee Freeman (Lee) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen Haussmann Freeman, and his brother, Robert (Bobby) Freeman. He is survived by his three children: Kenton William Freeman and his wife Patti Freeman; Samantha Karen Freeman; and Susanna Lee Freeman Skinner and her husband William...
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...
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