OBITUARIES

Eleanor Bradley Thomas

Eleanor Bradley Thomas

Jul 13, 2024

Columbia, SC: Eleanor Bradley Thomas, the wife of the late George Rufus Thomas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Brookdale in Columbia, SC. A service to celebrate the life of Eleanor Thomas, 77, will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC, with burial to follow...

Carl B. Langdon

Carl B. Langdon

Jul 13, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Carl B. Langdon, age 90, of Lassiter Road, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Clement Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC. Officiating will be Rev. Jack Stone. 

Mr. Langdon was born on September 6, 1933...

Albert Williamson Buck, Jr.

Albert Williamson Buck, Jr.

Jul 10, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Albert Williamson Buck, Jr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Advent Christian Church, 304 Unity Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524. Rev. Darren Brisco will officiate.

Mr. Buck was born on August 30,...

Jean Hudson Beasley

Jean Hudson Beasley

Jul 9, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Jean Hudson Beasley, age 89, of Peach Orchard Road passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Dwight Braswell. Burial...

Cecil Ray Massengill

Cecil Ray Massengill

Jul 5, 2024

Benson, NC: With a very heavy heart, we announce the passing of Cecil Ray Massengill, a cherished husband, loving father, devoted grandfather, and genuine friend to many. Cecil left us peacefully on July 5, 2024. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow...

Celia Coates Snipes

Celia Coates Snipes

Jul 3, 2024

Buies Creek, NC: Mrs. Celia Annette Coates Snipes, age 88, of Highland Drive passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. A Graveside Memorial Service will held-2:00 PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Price. 

Mrs. Snipes was born on October 30, 1935 in Johnston County to the late...

Charles Ralph Ryals

Charles Ralph Ryals

Jul 1, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Charles Ralph Ryals, age 76, of West Johnson Road passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00PM on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Thomas Collings and Charles A. Lindquist, Jr....

Susie Williford Allen

Susie Williford Allen

Jun 30, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Susie Williford Allen, age 97, of Hockaday Road passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Bethel OFWB Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Tod Creech. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery. 

Mrs. Allen was born...

Dale Matthews Mangum

Dale Matthews Mangum

Jun 30, 2024

Angier, NC: Mrs. Dale Marie Matthews Mangum, age 60, of Stephenson Road passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Morehead City, NC. Funeral Services will be held-3:00PM on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Wesley Taylor. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn. 

Mrs. Mangum was born on April...

Tammy Massengill Witham

Tammy Massengill Witham

Jun 30, 2024

New Bern, NC: Mrs. Tammy Massengill Witham, age 59, of Washington Post Road passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Mr. Frank Witham and Mr. Rob Witham. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

Tammy was...

Frank Stephenson Swem, Jr.

Frank Stephenson Swem, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Frank Stephenson Swem, Jr., age 69, of Canal Drive passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, NC. Family will hold services at a later date. 

Mr. Swem was born on November 8, 1954 in New York to the late Frank Stephenson, Sr. and Mary Chilson Swem. He worked for Tart Salvage...

Karen Davis Strickland

Karen Davis Strickland

Jun 27, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Karen Davis Strickland, age 54, of Boyette Road passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM, Sunday, June 30, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Sam Blackman. Burial will follow in the Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in...

Sherry Lynn Creech

Sherry Lynn Creech

Jun 26, 2024

Trenton, FL: Sherry Lynn Creech went to be with her Lord and savior on June 26, 2024 at the Ocala Medical and Rehab Center.

She was born Dec 17, 1951 in Fremont, Ohio. Sherry grew up as a “farm kid” near Wakeman, OH and graduated from Firelands High School. She joined the Navy, following her father’s footsteps. She served as a...

Mabelean Jernigan Ramsey

Mabelean Jernigan Ramsey

Jun 26, 2024

Smithfield, NC: Mrs. Mabelean Jernigan Ramsey, age 84, of Rand Street passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM, Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Piney Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Percy Hartley. 

Mrs. Ramsey was born on October 31, 1939 in Johnston County,...

Emily Ruth Allen Keene

Emily Ruth Allen Keene

Jun 23, 2024

 Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Emily Ruth Allen Keene, age 51, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving husband, and family. Funeral Services will be 12:00PM, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Overflow Church 8280 NC HWY 50 N, Angier, NC 27501. Rev. Jonathan Hoefer, and Rev. Hugo Zacarias will officiate. Burial will follow in...

Earl Leonard Honeycutt

Earl Leonard Honeycutt

Jun 23, 2024

Dunn, NC: Mr. Earl Leonard Honeycutt, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Benson. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Benson Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Lawrence Powers. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson. 

Mr. Honeycutt was born on December 21, 1930 in...

Brenda Gail Stephenson Harper

Brenda Gail Stephenson Harper

Jun 22, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Brenda Gail Stephenson Harper, age 75, of West Church Street passed onto her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Rose and Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen....

Linda Smith Peterson Johnson

Linda Smith Peterson Johnson

Jun 22, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Linda Smith Peterson Johnson, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:00PM, Monday, June 24, 2024 at Holly Grove Advent Christian Church, Benson, NC. Revs. John Foister and Steve Lawson will officiate. 

Mrs. Johnson was born...

Clifton Radford Sharpe

Clifton Radford Sharpe

Jun 20, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Clifton Radford Sharpe, age 66, of Phyllis Drive passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. 

Mr. Sharpe was born on September 6, 1958 in Wayne County to the late Coy and Faye Sharpe. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Connie Sue Sharpe Hrubik. He was...

Corina Ann Bizzell

Corina Ann Bizzell

Jun 18, 2024

Lillington, NC: Mrs. Corina Ann Bizzell, age 51, of Ross Rd. passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home with her family by her side. Graveside Services will be held-10:00 AM Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Oliver’s Grove Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. 

Mrs. Bizzell was born on April 8, 1973 in Harnett County...

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