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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Teresa Faye Stanley Messer
Jul 23, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Teresa Faye Stanley Messer, age 65, of Wilkins-O’Neal Road, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Unity Pentecostal Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Dennis Smith. Burial will follow in Benson City Cemetery in Benson.
Mrs....
Mike Williams
Jul 22, 2024
Mr. Henry Michael Williams, age 57, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, July 26, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, NC. Pastor Eddie White will officiate.
Mike was born on September 5, 1966 in Wake County, NC to Mary Greer Dean and the late Henry Kelly Williams. Mike was preceded in...
Patsy Carol Barbour Bazan
Jul 21, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Patsy Carol Barbour Bazan, age 70, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Wake Medical Hospital in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Elevation Global Methodist Church in Benson, NC. Rev. Billy Olsen will officiate.
Patsy was born on December 14, 1953 in Harnett County, NC to...
Marty Wayne Boykin
Jul 21, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Marty Wayne Boykin, age 50, of US 301 South, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held-1:00 PM Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Officiating will be Rev. David Denton.
Marty was born on July 26, 1973 in Johnston County...
