OBITUARIES
William Ledford Stanley
Mar 5, 2024
Benson: Mr. William Ledford Stanley, age 81, of Aquilla Road died Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 2:00PM Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Benson Pentecostal Holiness Church in Benson. Officiating will be the Revs. Chris Beasley and Mark Fields. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens, Dunn. ...
Paula Stephen Lee
Mar 4, 2024
Carolina Beach, NC: Paula Stephen Lee, age 55 of S. Third Street, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Memorial Services will be held 2:00PM Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Monroe Lee Family Cemetery in Meadow. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Collings.
Paula was born November 30, 1968...
Thomas Davidian Young
Mar 2, 2024
Dunn, NC: Mr. Thomas Davidian Young, age 90, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Smyrna Free Will Baptist Church, Dunn, NC. Rev. Richard Whitman and Rev. Billy Nowell will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC.
Mr. Young was born...
Pauline Raynor Warren
Mar 1, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Pauline Raynor Warren, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Funeral Services will be 1:00PM-Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Pastor Larry Graham will officiate. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC.
Mrs. Warren was born on September 8, 1934 in Johnston County, NC to the late...
Fay Barefoot Weaver
Feb 29, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Fay Barefoot Weaver, age 82, of Old School Road passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Burnell Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Jessie Brock. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery in Clayton.
Fay...
Michael Stephenson Trader
Feb 28, 2024
Angier, NC: Mr. Michael Stephenson Trader, age 78, of Stephenson Road passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield with is family by his side. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Monday, March 4, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Becky Raynor and Rev. Sammie Langdon. Burial will...
Willodean Johnson
Feb 27, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Willodean Lee Johnson, age 91, of Stone’s Creek Road passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, NC. Burial will follow in Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Four Oaks, NC. Rev....
Peggy Bedford Godwin
Feb 27, 2024
Coats, NC: Mrs. Peggy Bedford Godwin, age 81, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Greenleaf Assisted Living in Lillington, NC. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Friday, March 1, 2024 at the Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. David Smithey. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Mrs. Godwin was born...
Lori Ann Drennan
Feb 25, 2024
Raleigh, NC: Ms. Lori Ann Drennan, age 46, of Raleigh passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Duke University Hospital with her family and friends by her side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held-11:00 AM Friday, March 1, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Dr. Eric Hahn and Bishop John...
Mary Jane White Marshbanks
Feb 25, 2024
Buie's Creek, NC: Mrs. Mary Jane White Marshbanks, age 90, of Buie's Creek passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Jane, daughter of the late Lewis and Lena White, grew up in Cabarrus County, NC. After attending colleges in Mars Hill, Boone and Chapel Hill, she taught at Glen Alpine High School....
Robert Baird Godley
Feb 23, 2024
Robert Baird Godley Jr., of Benson, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Baird lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Abigail Cabrera of Benson, North Carolina and was a devoted father to his two sons,...
Robert Edward Allen
Feb 23, 2024
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Robert Edward Allen, age 75, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Four Oaks, NC. Rev. John Norman, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow in Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four...
Dovie Davis Beasley
Feb 21, 2024
Coats, NC: Mrs. Dovie Davis Beasley, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Oak Hill Assisted Living Center in Angier, NC. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM, Monday, February 26, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Coats, NC. Rev. Turner Matthews will officiate. Burial will follow in Coats City Cemetery in Coats, NC.
Mrs. Beasley was born...
Bobbie Beasley Toole
Feb 20, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Bobbie Beasley Toole, age 86, of Beasley Road passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Monday, February 26, 2024 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Darren Bantz and Mr. Joey Maples. Burial will follow...
Linda Faye Tew Wood
Feb 20, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Linda Faye Tew Wood, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM, Monday, February 26, 2024 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow at Pineland Cemetery in Dunn.
Linda was...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Beasley Parker
Feb 20, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann Beasley Parker, age 79, of Railroad Road passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Baldwin. Entombment will follow...
Annie Ruth Wood Adams
Feb 20, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Annie Ruth Wood Adams, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at The Landings at Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson.
Mrs. Adams was born on June 29, 1941 in Johnston County to the late Woodrow...
Billy "Con" Jacob Beasley
Feb 19, 2024
Benson, NC: Mr. Billy “Con” Jacob Beasley, age 81, of N. Pleasant Coates Road passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Elvin Butts. Burial will follow...
Joan Gail Benson
Feb 18, 2024
Connelly Springs, NC: Mrs. Joan Gail Benson, age 76 of Wortman Street, formerly of Benson, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Cashwell. Burial will follow in Benson...
Evelean Surcey Johnson
Feb 17, 2024
Benson, NC: Mrs. Evelean Surcey Johnson, age 82, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton. Family will hold services on a later date.
Mrs. Johnson was born on July 30, 1941 in Johnston County to the late Redden and Leslie Ryals Surcey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin C. Johnson;...
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