OBITUARIES
Betty West Tart
Jul 22, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Betty West Tart, age 83, of Morgan Road passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benson. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Glenn McCullen and Randy Beasley. Burial will follow...
Ray "Bill" Newell Strickland
Jul 22, 2023
Willow Spring, NC: Mr. Ray “Bill” Newell Strickland, age 80, of Sanders Road passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-2:00PM Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Restoration Church in Willow Spring. Officiating will be Revs. Josh Brown and Danny Hudson. Burial will follow in Knollwood Cemetery in Clayton.
Mr....
Patrick Donaven Cleary
Jul 19, 2023
Princeton, NC: Mr. Patrick Donaven Cleary, age 28, of Ramsey Lane passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2023. His family will celebrate his life at a later time.
Patrick was born on April 22, 1995 in Durham County to his mother, Christina Cleary. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandmother, Faye Charlotte Shumate. Patrick was...
Fernie Lee Royal
Jul 16, 2023
CMSgt Fernie Lee Royal, an honorable man of unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in the Old Post Chapel in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington,...
Jewel Strickland Raynor Geesin
Jul 16, 2023
Clayton, NC: Ms. Jewel Strickland Raynor Geesin, age 94, of Clayton, was taken to heaven on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Memorial Services will be 2:00PM-Friday, July 28, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Benson, NC. Pastor Eddie White will officiate. Burial will follow in Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn.
Jewel, was born in Benson, NC to Eva Hodges...
Hilton Davidian Byrd
Jul 10, 2023
Four Oaks: Mr. Hilton Davidian Byrd, Sr., age 89, of US Hwy 301 South, died Monday, July 10, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, July 17, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Gainus Sikes....
Timothy Wayne Williford
Jul 10, 2023
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Timothy Wayne Williford, age 45, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 13 at 2:00PM at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. The Rev. David Denton and Rev. Jon Jenkins will be officiating.
Timothy...
Roger Allen Faircloth
Jul 9, 2023
Coats, NC: Mr. Roger Allen Faircloth, age 76, of Ida St., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mr. Faircloth’s Services will be private.
Mr. Faircloth was born on November 27, 1946, to the late Jonah Faircloth and Alice Perez Faircloth. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Faircloth. Mr. Faircloth was...
Deborah Ballard Godwin
Jul 6, 2023
Coats, NC: Mrs. Deborah Ballard Godwin, age 69, of Williams Road, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Monday, July 10, 2023 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Coats, NC. Rev. Billy Keith will officiate. Burial will follow in Harnett Devotional Gardens, Dunn, NC.
Mrs. Godwin was born on March...
Vickie Ann Raynor
Jul 5, 2023
Four Oaks: Ms. Vickie Ann Raynor, age 68, of Keene Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. Graveside Services will be held-11:00AM Monday, July 10, 2023 at Barbour’s Chapel Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White.
Ms. Raynor was born on August 17, 1954 in Johnston County...
Dale McLamb
Jul 5, 2023
Dunn, NC: Mr. Jerry Dale McLamb, age 63, of Fairground Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson, NC. Rev. Scott Johnson and Mr. Ronald Hudson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Dale was born on...
Alice Bradshaw Knowles
Jul 4, 2023
Alice Bradshaw Knowles, 86 of Banner Heights Road, Benson, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the Golden Years Nursing Facility in Falcon, NC.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 8, 2023, officiated by Pastor Josh Brown, at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Alice...
James Dennis Raynor
Jun 30, 2023
Four Oaks: Mr. James Dennis Raynor, age 82, of Black Creek Road, died Friday, June 30, 2023 at UNC Johnston Health Hospital in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 3, 2023 at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Britton, Rev. Dennis Wall, and...
Ray Carol Coates
Jun 27, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Ray Carol Coates, age 63, of Lassiter Road passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hills of the Neuse Memorial Gardens in Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock.
Mr. Coates...
Brenda Sue "Brink" McLamb Bass
Jun 25, 2023
Fuquay-Varina, NC: Mrs. Brenda Sue “Brink” McLamb Bass, age 73, of Pear Tree Lane passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held-1:00 PM Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Officiating will be Pastor Jimmy Holder. Burial will follow in Rawls Baptist Church Cemetery in Fuquay-Varina,...
James Willard Wheeler
Jun 25, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. James Willard Wheeler, age 83, of Five Points Road, passed away on June 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM-Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Wheeler Family Cemetery in Benson, NC. Revs. Doug Abel and Scott Johnson will officiate.
Mr. Wheeler was born on November 16, 1939...
Jacqueline Elizabeth "Jackie" Jackson Parrish
Jun 24, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Jacqueline Elizabeth “Jackie” Jackson Parrish, age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00AM, Friday, June 30, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Della Grace Hargis will officiate. Burial will follow in Barbour‘s Chapel Advent Christian Church, Four Oaks,...
Jackie Wood Matthews
Jun 24, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Shirley Jacquelyne “Jackie” Wood Matthews, age 85, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate.
Mrs. Matthews was born on October 1, 1937 in Johnston County, NC, to the late Elijah Golden “Buddy” and Lomie Johnson Wood. ...
Michael Knight Pacheco
Jun 24, 2023
Four Oaks: Mr. Michael Knight Pacheco, age 49, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, June 24, 2023 with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be private.
Mr. Pacheco was born on June 28, 1973 in Hernando County, Florida to the late Edward Pacheco, Sr. and to Tommie Suniga Pacheco. Along with his father, he...
Judith "Judy" Jenkins Roberts
Jun 23, 2023
Clayton, NC: Ms. Judith “Judy” Jenkins Roberts, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. Private Services will be held.
Ms. Roberts was born on March 17, 1943 in New Hanover County, NC to the late Aubrey Burton and Fannie Flemming Jenkins. Ms. Roberts was a homemaker and was loved by her family.
Survivors include her children, Michelle...
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