OBITUARIES

Effie Anne Thompson Baker

Effie Anne Thompson Baker

Jan 21, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Effie Thompson Baker, age 98, of Boyette Road passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Burial will follow in Hills of the Neuse Memory...

Rickey Vaughn Christensen

Rickey Vaughn Christensen

Jan 20, 2024

Coats, NC: Mr. Rickey Vaughn Christensen, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Graveside Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Harnett Memorial Gardens in Lillington. Pastor Eddie White will officiate.  

Family will receive friends 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Rose & Graham...

Eloise Parrish Clifton

Eloise Parrish Clifton

Jan 20, 2024

McGee’s Crossroads, NC: Eloise Parrish Clifton went to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. She was born June 4th, 1932 in Johnston County. She graduated from Cleveland High School and Peace College and worked as a secretary until 1983. She travelled the world with the Love of her Life and adored every minute she had...

Edward Eugene Jones

Edward Eugene Jones

Jan 19, 2024

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Edward Eugene “Ed” Jones, age 75, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton, NC.  Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Hills of the Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield, NC.  The Family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:30PM, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home...

Marcos Obdulio Maldonado

Marcos Obdulio Maldonado

Jan 18, 2024

Benson, NC: Mr. Marcos Obdulio Maldonado, age 77, of Stephenson Road passed away peacefully at his residence with his family by his side on Thursday, January 18, 2024. 

Mr. Maldonado was born on September 5, 1946 in San Juancito, Honduras to the late Roberto Alemán Ponce and Rosa Maldonado. The family later moved to Nicaragua where he was raised until moving...

Theraldine Barefoot

Theraldine Barefoot

Jan 17, 2024

Benson, NC: Mrs. Theraldine Barefoot, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Doug Abel will officiate. 

Mrs. Barefoot was...

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Moore Taylor

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Moore Taylor

Jan 15, 2024

Denton, NC: Mrs. Mary Magdalene “Maggie” Moore Taylor, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence.  Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church 1771 NC HWY 50 S. Benson, NC 27504.  Mr. Ronnie Dunn will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Taylor was born on December...

Ernest David Cline

Ernest David Cline

Jan 15, 2024

 

Benson, NC: Mr. Ernest David Cline, age 60, of Benson passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Memorial services will be held-1:00PM on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Speakers include Danny Clifton, Michele Steel, Jason Kelley and John Langdon.

David was born on December...

Frederick "Fred" Michael Spicer

Frederick "Fred" Michael Spicer

Jan 14, 2024

 

Benson, NC: Mr. Frederick “Fred” Michael Spicer, age 60, of Dunn passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at UNC Johnston in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be held-2:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Pastor Eddie White will officiate.   

Fred was born on August 19,...

Arlene Ammons Jackson

Arlene Ammons Jackson

Jan 13, 2024

 

Coats, NC: Mrs. Arlene Ammons Jackson, age 84, of Mann Road passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Dunn. Pastors Chris Casey and Eddie White will officiate. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens, Dunn,...

Marjorie Mae Young Massengill

Marjorie Mae Young Massengill

Jan 13, 2024

 

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Marjorie Mae Young Massengill, age 92, of Hwy 96 South passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Rev. Sherwood Lassiter will officiate. Entombment will follow...

Gene Purdy

Gene Purdy

Jan 12, 2024

 

William “Gene” Purdy, 70 of Four Oaks, NC, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, with his beautiful wife, “his Shirley Faye, and doll” as he so lovingly called her of 53 years by his side. Gene is survived by his son, Toby Gene Purdy and wife Jennifer, daughter, Tonya King and husband Adam, brother, Michael Purdy and...

Angel Marie Stone

Angel Marie Stone

Jan 11, 2024

Sanford, NC: Miss Angel Marie Stone, age 16, of Farrell Road passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held-3:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. 

Angel was born on March 14, 2007 in Lee County to Clyde Lee Stone and...

James Carroll Moore

James Carroll Moore

Jan 8, 2024

 

Four Oaks, NC:  Mr. James Carroll Moore, age 88, of 1917 Juniper Church Road died Monday January 8, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.  Funeral Services will be 3:00 PM Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Holly Grove Advent Christian Church in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. John Foister and Parlia Moore. Burial will follow in Juniper Church...

Angela Faye "Angel" Turnage Lee

Angela Faye "Angel" Turnage Lee

Jan 8, 2024

 

Newton Grove, NC: Mrs. Angela Faye “Angel” Turnage Lee, age 61, of Hwy 50 passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Services will be 11:00AM Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Freddy Wayne Langston, Rev....

Faundria "Joi" Norris McLamb

Faundria "Joi" Norris McLamb

Jan 8, 2024

 

Benson, NC: Mrs. Faundria “Joi” Norris McLamb, age 63, of W. Hale Street passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church in Benson. Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in...

Mekayla Reynee Coble

Mekayla Reynee Coble

Jan 6, 2024

 

Angier, NC: Ms. Mekayla “Kayla” Reynee Coble, age 28, of Clayton Road entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Kayla was born on December 22, 1995 in Ector County, Texas to...

Jose "Joe" Martinez

Jose "Joe" Martinez

Jan 6, 2024

 

Benson, NC: Mr. Jose “Joe” Martinez, age 66, of Byrdtown Road passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield. Funeral Mass will be held-11:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dunn. Father Joseph Mulroney will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.

Mr. Martinez was born...

Carl Bryant Norris

Carl Bryant Norris

Jan 4, 2024

North Chesterfield, VA: Mr. Carl Bryant Norris, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his residence.  Funeral Services will be 11:00AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier, NC. 

Mr. Norris was born on October 22, 1946 in Johnston County, NC to...

Linda Faye Turnage

Linda Faye Turnage

Jan 3, 2024

Ms. Linda Faye Turnage, age 79 of Erwin passed away on January 3, 2024 at The Carrolton of Dunn.  Private Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Coats.

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