OBITUARIES
Melissa Lynn Ennis
Oct 14, 2023
Durham, NC: Ms. Melissa Lynn Ennis, age 44, formerly of Coats, passed away on October 14, 2023 at her residence. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
Melissa was born on March 9, 1979 in New York to Joseph Bryan Ennis of Coats and the late Constance Lynn Dorman Ennis. She worked for the American Kennel Club as...
John Edward Martin
Oct 13, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. John Edward Martin, age 66, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Liberty Common’s Nursing and Rehab in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Beulah Hill Christian Church, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Sam Blackman will officiate. Burial will follow in Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield, NC.
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Jessie Belle Hunt Sampson
Oct 10, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Ms. Jessie Bell Hunt Sampson, age 80 of Four Oaks, NC and formerly of Fairmont, NC departed this life at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC peacefully on October 10, 2023. Although her stay at SECU Hospice House was brief, The Sampson Family would like to thank the staff for the care she received. Jessie’s request...
Evelyn Blackmon Jones
Oct 10, 2023
Mrs. Evelyn Blackmon Jones, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Benson, NC, surrounded by her loving daughters. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Sunday October 15, 2023 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Billie Lawson will officiate. Burial will follow in Hills of the Neuse Memory...
Velda Jay Beasley Callam
Oct 10, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Velda Jay Beasley Callam, age 69, of 1916B Strickland's Crossroads Road passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 13, 2023 at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Revs. Marshall Stewart and Eddisson Etienne will officiate.
Mrs....
Tim Andrew Lucas
Oct 9, 2023
Lillington, NC: Mr. Tim Andrew Lucas , age 66, of Mayberry Drive passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home in Lillington. Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Coats. Rev. Barrett Payne will officiate.
Mr. Lucas was born June 7, 1957 in Sampson County to the late...
Shelby Lee Hall
Oct 8, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Shelby Lee Hall, age 86, of E. Church Street passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent...
Helen Marie Dickerson
Oct 7, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Helen Marie Stafford Dickerson, age 75, of NC-242 N. passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.
Mrs. Dickerson was born on December 31, 1947 in Wake County to the late Carl William Stafford, Sr. and Lillian...
Doreen Mildred Kishbaugh
Oct 6, 2023
Dunn,NC: Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Doreen Kishbaugh of Dunn, NC , 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM-Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Rose and Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Pastor Eddie White will be officiating.
Mrs. Kishbaugh...
Robert Sherrill Denning
Oct 3, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Robert Sherrill Denning, age 80, of Denning Road passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Presbyterian Church...
John Patrick Patterson
Oct 1, 2023
John Patrick Patterson passed away on October 1, 2023 following a long illness. A Private Memorial will be held. He was born in Jefferson, Missouri on December 21, 1958. He served in the US Army and then spent most of his career working for Malibu Towing in Malibu, CA. That is also where he met his wife, Andrea. He was...
Rickey Dean Wyatt
Sep 30, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Ricky Dean “Rick” Wyatt, age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. A Private Service will be held.
Rick was healed when he heard the Father say, “Well done my good and faithful servant!” He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bobby Carroll Rains
Sep 28, 2023
Bobby Carroll Rains, 78, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was surrounded by family & friends after a long & courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at Coats Baptist Church in Coats, NC. The family will receive family & friends...
Linda Thornton Stern
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Linda Gail Thornton Stern, age 82, of Smithfield, NC, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living in Decatur, GA. A graveside service will be at 11 AM Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC with Rev. Adam Charville from Four Oaks United Methodist Church officiating.
Mrs. Stern was born...
William Adam Stroud
Sep 25, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. William Adam Stroud, age 97, passed away at his home on Monday, September 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later time.
Mr. Stroud was born on March 11, 1926 in New Jersey to the late Arnold Aurthur, Jr. and Ethel Mae Stroud. He was...
Larry Shelton Moore
Sep 25, 2023
Larry Shelton Moore, age 76, of Four Oaks passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at home. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Friday, September 29, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Roger Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, outside Four Oaks, NC.
Larry was the son of the...
Sarah Lee Morgan
Sep 23, 2023
Raleigh, NC: Ms. Sarah Lee Morgan, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Transitions Life surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, NC.
Ms. Morgan was born on March 3, 1937 in Johnston County to the...
Larry Eugene Massengill
Sep 23, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Larry Eugene Massengill, age 83, of Strickland’s Crossroads Road passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Wilson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Millard Franklin McLamb
Sep 23, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Millard Franklin McLamb, age 85, of Raleigh Road, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years and his loving family. The McLamb Family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Mr. McLamb was born on November 26, 1937 in Johnston County,...
Ruby Lee Rigsbee Massengill
Sep 22, 2023
Youngsville, NC: Mrs. Ruby Lee Rigsbee Massengill, age 87, of Holbrook Lane passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-3:00 PM Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Mr. David Holbrook. Burial will follow in Pisgah Church Cemetery in Smithfield.
Mrs....
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