OBITUARIES
Doreen Mildred Kishbaugh
Oct 6, 2023
Dunn,NC: Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Doreen Kishbaugh of Dunn, NC , 72, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM-Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Rose and Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Pastor Eddie White will be officiating.
Mrs. Kishbaugh...
Robert Sherrill Denning
Oct 3, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Robert Sherrill Denning, age 80, of Denning Road passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, October 6, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Presbyterian Church...
John Patrick Patterson
Oct 1, 2023
John Patrick Patterson passed away on October 1, 2023 following a long illness. A Private Memorial will be held. He was born in Jefferson, Missouri on December 21, 1958. He served in the US Army and then spent most of his career working for Malibu Towing in Malibu, CA. That is also where he met his wife, Andrea. He was...
Rickey Dean Wyatt
Sep 30, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Ricky Dean “Rick” Wyatt, age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. A Private Service will be held.
Rick was healed when he heard the Father say, “Well done my good and faithful servant!” He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bobby Carroll Rains
Sep 28, 2023
Bobby Carroll Rains, 78, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was surrounded by family & friends after a long & courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at Coats Baptist Church in Coats, NC. The family will receive family & friends...
Linda Thornton Stern
Sep 25, 2023
Mrs. Linda Gail Thornton Stern, age 82, of Smithfield, NC, passed away on September 25, 2023 at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living in Decatur, GA. A graveside service will be at 11 AM Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC with Rev. Adam Charville from Four Oaks United Methodist Church officiating.
Mrs. Stern was born...
William Adam Stroud
Sep 25, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. William Adam Stroud, age 97, passed away at his home on Monday, September 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of his life will be held at a later time.
Mr. Stroud was born on March 11, 1926 in New Jersey to the late Arnold Aurthur, Jr. and Ethel Mae Stroud. He was...
Larry Shelton Moore
Sep 25, 2023
Larry Shelton Moore, age 76, of Four Oaks passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at home. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Friday, September 29, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Roger Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery, outside Four Oaks, NC.
Larry was the son of the...
Sarah Lee Morgan
Sep 23, 2023
Raleigh, NC: Ms. Sarah Lee Morgan, age 86, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Transitions Life surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, NC.
Ms. Morgan was born on March 3, 1937 in Johnston County to the...
Larry Eugene Massengill
Sep 23, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Larry Eugene Massengill, age 83, of Strickland’s Crossroads Road passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Wilson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Millard Franklin McLamb
Sep 23, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Millard Franklin McLamb, age 85, of Raleigh Road, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years and his loving family. The McLamb Family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Mr. McLamb was born on November 26, 1937 in Johnston County,...
Ruby Lee Rigsbee Massengill
Sep 22, 2023
Youngsville, NC: Mrs. Ruby Lee Rigsbee Massengill, age 87, of Holbrook Lane passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-3:00 PM Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Mr. David Holbrook. Burial will follow in Pisgah Church Cemetery in Smithfield.
Mrs....
Andres Lopez
Sep 22, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Andres Lopez, age 73, of NC Hwy 210 passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at UNC Johnston Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Rev. Maria Bueno will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hills...
Joseph Michael Morris
Sep 22, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Joseph Michael Morris, age 72, of Golda Road passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Joe’s Life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Morris was born on July 14, 1951 in Maryland to the late Samuel Tobias and Collete Holmquist...
Walter Richard Holt
Sep 21, 2023
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Walter Richard Holt, age 88, of Lake Park Circle passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Four Oaks in Four Oaks, NC. The Rev. John Norman will officiate. Burial will follow in Bethel...
Joyce Hardee Putnam
Sep 21, 2023
Smithfield, NC: Mrs. Joyce Hardee Putnam, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park in Smithfield, NC. Rev. Brian Beasley will officiate. Family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service.
Mrs. Putnam was born on...
John Quincey Adams
Sep 19, 2023
Mr. John Quincey Adams, age 87, of Havelock, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, NC: Mr. Adams’ wishes were for services not to be held. Burial will be held at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church, Benson, NC.
Mr. Adams was born on March 30, 1936 in Harnett County, NC, to...
Elizabeth "Shirvey" Massengill Stanley
Sep 19, 2023
Elizabeth Massengill Stanley (Shirvey), 85, of Lucama, NC, died at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Shirvey was born in Smithfield, NC, on August 9, 1938, to Bradley C. and Garlie Florence Parker Massengill. She was number eighteen of nineteen children. Shirvey was known as a master gardener all along the Eastern Seaboard. She...
Wilson Adams
Sep 18, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jesse Wilson Adams, age 76, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 12:00PM-Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Oliver’s Grove Baptist Church outside Four Oaks, NC. Rev. David Brantley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Adams was born in Johnston County, NC...
Pamela "Pam" Ayscue Brewer
Sep 15, 2023
Pamela "Pam" Ayscue Brewer, 72, of Four Oaks, passed away Friday at home. She was a native of Wake County, born to the late Robert Bruce Ayscue and Edith Ellington Ayscue. A Celebration of Life Service will be held-1:00 PM Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Twin Oaks Barn at Umstead Ranch, 6644 Cornwallis Rd, Garner, NC 27529.
Survivors include: her...
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