OBITUARIES
Patricia Parrish Smith
Dec 7, 2024
Angier, NC: Mrs. Patricia Parrish Smith, age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Dr. Elvin Butts will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC.
Mrs. Smith was born in Wake County,...
Pamela "Pam" Rose Wood
Dec 7, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Ms. Pamela Rose Wood, age 76, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC, following a brief illness. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Rodney Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Ms. Wood was born on...
John Wesley Autry
Dec 6, 2024
Mr. John Wesley Autry, passed away on December 6, 2024. Burial will be held in the Mac Autry Cemetery in Roseboro, NC.
Mr. Autry was born on February 17, 1962 in Johnston County to the late Cecil Tate Autry and Mandy Elizabeth Faircloth Autry.
He was a first-class brick mason working for over 30 years with his brother at Dan Autry Masonry....
Max Edward Denning
Dec 6, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Max Edward Denning, age 66, of Denning Road passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Denning was born on November 12, 1958 in Harnett County to the late Joseph Edward and Barbara Jean Whittington Denning. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hunter Mark Denning and sister, Jean Ellen...
Glenn Franklin Ferguson
Dec 4, 2024
Mr. Glenn Franklin Ferguson, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Lillington Health and Rehab in Lillington, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Coats City Cemetery in Coats, NC. Rev. Pete Norris, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM-2:30PM, Sunday prior to the graveside service at Rose & Graham...
David Eugene Clifton
Dec 3, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. David Eugene Clifton, age 77, of Hodges Chapel Road passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Graveside Funeral Service will be held-2:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Benson City Cemetery in Benson. Officiating will be Evangelist David Morris.
Mr. Clifton was born on January 29, 1947 in Harnett County to...
Elma Jean Reece
Dec 2, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Ms. Elma “Jeanie” Reece, age 84 formerly of Four Oaks passed away on December 2, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. The family is a having a private service.
Ms. Jeanie was born on August 14, 1940 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late William Elmer Dewitt and Margelene Weaver DeWitt. Jeanie was also preceded in death by...
Megan Millie Potts Jennings
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Megan Potts Jennings, who left us peacefully on November 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Megan spent her final days surrounded by loved ones.
Born on February 12, 1984 in Sussex, NJ, Megan lived a life full of love, kindness, and resilience. She displayed unwavering...
Cindi "Buck" Johnson
Nov 29, 2024
Dunn, NC: Ms. Cindi “Buck” Johnson, age 71 formerly of Willow Spring passed away on November 29, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Memorial Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be her Brother-in-law, Sean Sizemore.
Ms. Cindi “Buck” was born on April 6, 1953 in Miami, Florida...
Maurice Stanley
Nov 29, 2024
Maurice Glenn Stanley, 71, passed at home on November 29, 2024. He was born December 8,1952 to Walter Kermit and Mary Beasley Stanley. He was one of 11 children to this union. Maurice retired from Sampson County Schools Transportation Department with 30+ years of service. He took much pride in making sure the students had a safe school bus to...
Donald Hampton Johnson
Nov 27, 2024
Donald Hampton Johnson, age 69, passed away on November 27, 2024 at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born on March 31, 1955, in Dunn, NC, to Hampton and Marie Grimes Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Denning Johnson, his sons, Hunter Alan Johnson and wife, Jessica, Hampton Blake Johnson and wife Sara; his four...
Hubert "Junior" Ennis, Jr.
Nov 27, 2024
Dunn, NC: Mr. Hubert “Junior” Ennis, Jr., age 82 of Evelyn Lane passed away on November 27, 2024 at his residence. Memorial Services will be 2:00PM Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at the...
Billy Dan Allen
Nov 27, 2024
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Billy Dan Allen, age 87 of E. Parker Street passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. Burial will follow in the Bethel OFWB Church...
Rossie Massengill, Jr.
Nov 25, 2024
Princeton, NC: Mr. Rossie Massengill, Jr., age 69 of Rains Crossroads Road passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Johnny Dicorte. Burial will follow in the Parker Family Cemetery in Four Oaks.
Mr. Massengill...
Betty Geraldine Jones
Nov 24, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Although Geraldine Dupree Jones may have left us, one thing that never will is her boundless love. Geraldine, or as she was more affectionately known by those in her life, Mema, left our world on the afternoon of Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at the age of 90. Memorial Services will be 1:00PM Friday, November 29, 2024 at...
Geraldine "Gerri" Stephenson Honeycutt
Nov 24, 2024
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerri” S. Honeycutt, age 101, passed away at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM-Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Coats, NC. Visitation will be held from 9:45AM-10:45AM prior to the service and other times at her home. Burial will follow in...
Troy Dale Beasley
Nov 23, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. Troy Dale Beasley, age 65, of NC-50 North passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Joe Brown and Tony Beasley. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery...
Eva Barwick Joyner
Nov 20, 2024
Newton Grove, NC: Mrs. Eva Barwick Joyner, age 94 of Harper House Road passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family and is now sheltered in the arms of God. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be...
Ted Lewis Penny
Nov 17, 2024
Ted Lewis Penny of Coats, North Carolina passed peacefully from this world to his eternal home on Sunday, November 17th, 2024. There are so many words that describe this great man’s character but the foremost is “A Man of God.” Ted’s life was defined by his love and service to his heavenly Father, his family, church family, friends, and community....
William Donald Browning, Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. William Donald Browning, Jr., age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Service will be 2:00PM-Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Rodney Brittian and Mr. Rodney Barbour will officiate.
Mr. Browning was born...
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