OBITUARIES
Alice Boykin Massengill
May 22, 2025
Mrs. Alice Boykin Massengill, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Entombment Services will be 12:00 PM- Monday, May 26, 2025 at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens, Smithfield, NC. Rev. Kristina Yeatts will officiate.
Mrs. Massengill was born on September 5, 1935 in Johnston County, NC to the late...
Jeffrey Thomas Adams
May 20, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jeffrey Thomas Adams, age 55, of Keen Road passed away at his residence on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held-5:00 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Beulah Hill Christian Church in Four Oaks.
Mr. Adams was born on August 5, 1969 in Wake County to the late Thomas Michael and Alice...
Alan Sloan Lambert
May 20, 2025
Clayton, NC, Mr. Alan Sloan Lambert, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Indiana University Methodist Medical Center, in Indiana, surrounded by his loving family, following complications of a unexpected brain aneurysm. The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 6:00PM-9:00PM, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. A Private...
James Robert Hobbs
May 20, 2025
Goldsboro-James Robert Hobbs, 60, passed from this life and entered into the Church Triumphant while in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Born in Wake County on February 8, 1965, he was the son of the late Arthur Gayle and Margaret Strickland Hobbs.
Robert is survived...
Rev. Pearlean Norris Parrish
May 19, 2025
Rev. Pearlean Norris Parrish, age 97, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Carrolton in Dunn, NC. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. David Denton will officiate. Burial will follow in the McLamb Family Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Donald Baldwin will officiate.
Pearlean was born on...
Arthur Gerald Culbreth
May 16, 2025
Arthur Gerald Culbreth, fondly known as Jerry, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025, at his home. Born on January 20, 1970, in Wake County, Jerry was a beloved figure in his community and a cherished family member.
He dedicated his career to the automotive industry as the owner of Blue Flame Muffler and Tire, operating two locations in Raleigh. Jerry...
Ilee McLamb Lucas
May 16, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Ilee McLamb Lucas, age 98 passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Monday, May 19, 2025 in The New Life Pentecostal Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Lucas. Entombment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery Community Mausoleum in Benson.
Mrs. Lucas was born on July 10,...
Thomas Linwood Thomas
May 11, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Thomas “Linwood” Thomas, age 79, of Four Oaks passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. The family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Mr. Thomas was born on May 2, 1946 in Johnston County to the late John “Jack” William and Sarah Catherine Brady Thomas. Along...
Nancy Elaine Clifton
May 10, 2025
Benson, NC: Miss Nancy Elaine Clifton, age 77 passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Thursday, May 15, 2025...
Rita Judd Avery Thornton
May 10, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Rita Judd Avery Thornton, age 62, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Memorial Service will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Burnell Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock.
Mrs. Thornton was born on October 29, 1962 in Ahoskie, North Carolina...
Douglas Steele Langdon, Jr.
May 8, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Douglas Steele Langdon, Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab in Benson, NC. A Memorial Service will be held 3:00PM-Monday, May 12, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate.
Mr. Langdon was born on May 5, 1953 in Harnett County, to...
Lula Mae Miller Pleasant
May 6, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Lula "Mae" Miller Pleasant, age 93 of Hodges Chapel Road passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at The Carrolton of Dunn. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM – Thursday, May 8, 2025 in the Hodges Chapel Church Cemetery in Benson. Rev. Wanda Berrier will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service.
Mae...
Julie Estefany Mendoza
Apr 30, 2025
Julie Estefany Mendoza, born on July 31, 2002, in Johnston County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on April 30, 2025. Julie was known for her kind heart and bravery, qualities that endeared her to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Rose...
Lucy Yvonne Parrish
Apr 30, 2025
Benson, NC: Miss. Lucy Yvonne Parrish, age 56 passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at The Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, May 3, 2025 in the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025...
Jeremy Logan Autry
Apr 29, 2025
Jeremy Logan Autry, born on April 26, 1995, in Johnston County, passed away on April 29, 2025, at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. Jeremy was a cherished son, brother, and uncle, whose love for life and enthusiasm for his passions left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
A visitation to honor Jeremy will be held on May 2, 2025,...
Ann Tonia Anderson
Apr 28, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Ann Tonia Anderson, age 80, of Benson, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.
Mrs. Anderson was born in in Des Moines, Iowa to Walter Anderson and Patricia Neel Anderson. She was preceded in death by her loving parents. Ann Tonia (Toni) went to Nursing School just like her mom and worked...
James B. Coats, Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Willow Spring, NC: Mr. James Bythan Coats, Jr., age 84 of Sanders Road passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at The Gardens of Trent in New Bern, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Friday, May 2, 2025 in the Coats Family Cemetery on Sanders Road in Willow Spring. Officiating will be Rev. Jonathan Hill. The family will receive...
Linda Sue Byrd Johnson
Apr 26, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Linda Sue Byrd Johnson, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 10:00AM-Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Elevation Global Methodist Church. Rev. Donald Sadler will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall. A Private Entombment will follow the family visitation.
Mrs. Johnson was born...
Bobby Watts Coe
Apr 25, 2025
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Bobby Watts Coe, age 88, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM-Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Corinth Methodist Church. Rev. Bill Spencer, and Rev. Ganius Sikes will officiate.
Mr. Coe was born in Durham County, NC, to the late Ernest Bunyan Coe and Ludie Gaynell Overman Coe. He...
Carlton Lee
Apr 22, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Ira Carlton Lee, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM, Friday, April 25, 2025 at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield, NC. Rev. Wayne Dunn will officiate.
Carlton was born on October 17, 1952 in Johnston County, NC, to...
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