OBITUARIES
Josephine Cobb Rains
Nov 3, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Josephine Cobb Rains, age 83, of N. Elm Street passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen.
Mrs. Rains was born on February 22, 1941,...
Russell Lindsey Barefoot
Nov 2, 2024
Meadow, NC: Mr. Russell Lindsey Barefoot, age 47, of Godwin Lake Road passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Mr. Justin Powell. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC.
Russell was born in Johnston County, NC to the...
Lou Ann Lassiter Johnson
Nov 2, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Lou Ann Lassiter Johnson, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Liberty Commons in Benson. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Elder Tony Parker will officiate.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Johnston County, NC on December 19, 1941 to the...
Jose Anibal Torres Esparras
Nov 1, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jose Anibal Torres Esparras, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home in Four Oaks.
Jose was born on January 6, 1947 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to the late Saturnino Torres and Mariana Esparras. Jose loved watching movies on Netflix, fishing, and listening to salsa music. Jose loved good food and his...
Steven Shelton Johnson
Oct 30, 2024
Wilmington, NC: Mr. Steven Shelton Johnson, age 69, formerly of Four Oaks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Wilmington. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks. Pastor Michael Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in Hills of...
Mary Ellen Johnson Parker
Oct 30, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson Parker, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Friday, November 1, 2024 in the Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks. Elder Tony Parker will officiate.
Mrs. Parker was born in Johnston County, NC on...
Billie Dean Edwards
Oct 29, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Billie Dean Edwards, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington. Rev. Billy Nowell will officiate.
Billie was born on April 10,1940 in Durham County, NC, to the late...
James Addison Eldred
Oct 27, 2024
James “Jim” Eldred passed away on October 27, 2024 in Benson, North Carolina. Jim was profoundly thoughtful, kind and considerate and steadfastly dedicated to his family, friends, community, and faith.
Jim was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, where he attended West Seattle High School and starred on the football team. He studied at the University of Washington, setting the stage...
Elma B. Wood
Oct 25, 2024
Mrs. Elma B. McLamb Wood, age 89, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church, Benson, NC. Rev. Jonathan Cook will officiate. Burial will follow in Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC.
Mrs. Wood was born on...
Harold Eastwood Ennis
Oct 23, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. Harold Eastwood Ennis, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, NC 27501. Rev. W.A. Creech, his nephew will officiate.
Mr. Ennis was born on September 10, 1937 in Johnston County, NC, to the late...
Thomas Clay Rose
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Thomas Clay Rose, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00PM November 2, 2024 in Rose Holler Campground 468 Rose Road. Max Meadows, VA. Rev. Lee Thomas will be officiating.
Mr. Rose was born on March 25, 1949 in Virginia, to the late...
Jimmy Bruce Jones
Oct 22, 2024
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Jimmy B. Jones, age 75 of Forbes Dr. passed away on October 22, 2024 at home. Graveside Service will be 3:00PM Friday, October 25, 2024 at Piney Grove PFWB Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Pastor Eddie White will officiate.
Jimmy B. was born on September 7, 1949 in Johnston County to the late Earl Jones and Eunice Mae...
Christine Langdon Byrd
Oct 21, 2024
Angier, NC: Mrs. Christine Langdon Byrd, age 79, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton, NC. Graveside Services will be 12:00PM-Friday, October 25, 2024 at Johnson Memorial Church Cemetery at Overflow Church, Angier NC. Rev. Chris Searles will officiate.
Mrs. Byrd was born on January 6, 1945 in Johnston County, NC to the late Charlie...
Phillip Ray Dupree II
Oct 21, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Phillip Ray Dupree II age 44, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00AM-Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Divine Street United Methodist Church in Dunn. Rev. Jacob Dye will officiate.
Ray was born on August 19, 1980 in Wake County to Janelle Girouard Dupree and the late Phillip Ray Dupree,...
Joseph Allen Maples
Oct 21, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Joseph Allen “Joey” Maples, age 50, passed away on October 21, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00PM, Thursday, October 24, 2024 in the Tabernacle at Central Baptist Church 6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, NC 28334. Pastor Cameron Cloud. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, NC.
Joey’s life...
William "Bill" Allen Stewart
Oct 19, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. William Allen (Bill) Stewart, age 83, passed away on October 19th, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Service will be 11:00AM Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Corinth Methodist Church Cemetery, Four Oaks, NC. Officiating will be Rev. Gainus Sikes. The Stewart Family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service. Mr. Stewart...
Barbara Ann Honeycutt Benson
Oct 17, 2024
Angier, NC: Mrs. Barbara Ann Honeycutt Benson, age 90, of Zack’s Mill Road passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at The Landings of Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Monday, October 21, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Jack Robbins. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Angier.
Mrs....
Don Gary Denton
Oct 16, 2024
Coats, NC: Mr. Don Gary Denton, age 71, of Old Stage Road passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Sunday, October 20, 2024 in the Coats City Cemetery in Coats. Officiating will be the Revs. Horace Johnson and Robert Gilchrist.
Mr. Denton was born on February 19, 1953...
Virginia Mary Bate Catelli
Oct 14, 2024
Coats, NC: Mrs. Virginia Mary Bate Catelli, age 81 of Remington Drive passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30AM Monday, October 21, 2024 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton Grove. Officiating will be Father Brian Vaccaro. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. You...
Howard Shelton Neighbors, Jr.
Oct 14, 2024
Gainesville, FL: Mr. Howard Shelton Neighbors, Jr. age 80 of Gainesville passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Shands Hospital. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held-2:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
He was born September 15, 1944, in Dunn, North Carolina to the late Howard and Ruth (Johnson) Neighbors, Sr. Mr. Neighbors enlisted in the...
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