OBITUARIES

Dr. Edward Randall Allen

Dr. Edward Randall Allen

Aug 29, 2024

Edward Randall "Randy" Allen, B.S., Ph.D., age 77, died peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton, NC.

Dr. Allen was born on December 24, 1946 in Center, Alabama to the late Roy Brown Allen, Sr. and Donnie Lou Humphries Allen. Randy was a devoted husband and friend, and spent his time in pursuing science...

Linda Carol Purifoy

Linda Carol Purifoy

Aug 27, 2024



Dunn, NC: Ms. Linda Carol Purifoy, age 76, of Dunn passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Johnson’s Better Care in Dunn. A Graveside Service will be held-3:00 PM Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Bayview Cemetery in Morehead City.

Ms. Purifoy was born on November 1, 1947 in Edgecombe County to the late Roy Radford and Hilda Gray Stone Purifoy....

Willie Roger Goodwin

Willie Roger Goodwin

Aug 26, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Willie Roger Goodwin, age 70 of Meadowbrook Road passed away on August 26, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Private Services will be held by the family.

Mr. Goodwin was born on September 18, 1953 in Johnston County to the late Will and Anelia Barefoot Goodwin. He was preceded in death by...

George David Ferrell

George David Ferrell

Aug 25, 2024

Angier, NC: Mr. George David Ferrell, age 72, of Langdon Road passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

David was born on March 18, 1952 in Harnett County to the late George Oliver Ferrell and Dorothy Pope Ferrell.. Along with his parents David was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer...

A.G. Johnson, Jr.

A.G. Johnson, Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. A.G. Johnson Jr., age 75, passed away on Sunday August 25, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, August 30, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Virgil Murphy and Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate. 

Mr. Johnson was...

Timothy Lee Jernigan

Timothy Lee Jernigan

Aug 23, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Lee Jernigan, who was called home on August 23, 2024, at the age of 61. Timothy was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

 Timothy had a playful spirit and loved being the center of attention, especially when...

Carl Edward Lamm

Carl Edward Lamm

Aug 15, 2024

Mr. Carl Edward Lamm, age 97, of 1667 NC Hwy. 96 South, died Thursday, August 15, 2024. Mr. Lamm will lie in state on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 1:00pm until 4:45pm in the sanctuary at Smithfield First Baptist Church, 202 S. Fourth Street, Smithfield, NC 27577. Funeral Services will follow at 5:00pm. Rev. Lee Colbert and Rev. Kristen Tucker...

Keith Clevenger

Keith Clevenger

Aug 14, 2024

Coats, NC: Mr. Keith Clevenger, age 82, of Carson Gregory Road passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Service will be held-4:00 PM Friday, August 16, 2024 at Coats City Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Chuck Jones. 

Mr. Clevenger was born on January 15, 1942 in Harnett...

Mary Florence "Molly" West McLamb

Mary Florence "Molly" West McLamb

Aug 13, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Mary “Molly” West McLamb, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Friendly Chapel Church 11445 NC HWY 50 N, Benson, NC 27504. Rev. Elvin Butts and Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery...

Sandra June Simpkins

Sandra June Simpkins

Aug 12, 2024

Clayton, NC: Ms. Sandra June Simpkins, age 75 of Corbett Rd. passed away on August 12, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. 

Sandra was born on November 25, 1948 in Radford, Va to the late Cleveland Duncan and June Shaffer Duncan. Along with her parents Sandra was preceded in death by twin sister, Cindy Belcher.

Surviving are children, Tammy Germonto and...

John Kenneth Barefoot

John Kenneth Barefoot

Aug 10, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. John Kenneth Barefoot, age 79 of Oak Forest Rd. passed away on August 10, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Elder Ray King and Owen Massengill. Burial will follow in Massengill Family Cemetery, 772...

Gladys Holmes Blackmon

Gladys Holmes Blackmon

Aug 10, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Gladys Holmes Blackmon, age 97, passed away on August 10, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health Center with her son and daughter at her side. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Banner Chapel Church, 1771 NC 50, Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Darren Bantz. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, 507...

Kenneth Ray Weeks

Kenneth Ray Weeks

Aug 8, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Kenneth Ray Weeks, age 79 of Benson Hardee Road passed away on August 8, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens...

Matthew Edward Bryant

Matthew Edward Bryant

Aug 6, 2024

Dunn, NC: Mr. Matthew Edward Bryant, age 36 of NC Hwy 242 South passed away on August 6, 2024 at his residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM- Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. Burial will follow at a later date in Fellowship Community Cemetery in Angier...

Donald Ray Barbour

Donald Ray Barbour

Aug 3, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Donald Ray Barbour, age 83, of Old Barbour Road passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Friday, August 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Grove Original Free Will Baptist Church in Benson. Rev. Wesley Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow in the church...

William Edward McLamb

William Edward McLamb

Aug 2, 2024

Angier, NC: Mr. William Edward McLamb, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church 416 Greenleaf Road, Angier, NC 27501. Rev. Freddie Wayne Langston, Rev. Jeff Morgan, and Rev. Doug Martin will officiate. Burial...

Raeford Earl Jernigan

Raeford Earl Jernigan

Aug 1, 2024

Four Oaks, NC, Mr. Raeford Earl Jernigan, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab in Benson, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Monday, August 5, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Glenn McCullen and Rev. Josh Whitney will officiate. Entombment will follow in...

Elam Glenn Temple

Elam Glenn Temple

Jul 31, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Elam Glenn Temple, age 84, of Tettersville Road passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Funeral Services will be held-1:00 PM Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Brittain. Burial will follow in the Caswell Temple Family Cemetery in Four Oaks. 

Mr. Temple...

Virginia Ann Bryant Mathena-Jones

Virginia Ann Bryant Mathena-Jones

Jul 30, 2024

Clayton, NC: Mrs. Virginia Ann Bryant Mathena-Jones, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. A Private Burial was held at Hills of The Neuse Memory Gardens, Smithfield, NC.

Mrs. Jones was born on March 3, 1938 in Virginia to the late Ralph David and Mary Pauline...

Irene Strickland Johnson

Irene Strickland Johnson

Jul 25, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Irene Strickland Johnson, age 88, of Black Creek Road died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Thursday, August 1, 2024 in the Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks. Rev. Randy Beasley will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. 

Irene was born...

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