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Elgie McLamb Ellis Raynor
Feb 15, 2025
Mrs. Elgie McLamb Ellis Raynor, age 89, passed away, surrounded by the love of grandchildren, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing Nursing Center in Thomasville, NC, where she was welcomed into the arms of the Lord.
Mrs. Raynor was born on September 18, 1935, in Johnston County, NC, to the late L.F. “Lonnie” McLamb and Lula Johnson McLamb. In...
William "Nicky" Nicholas Coats
Feb 15, 2025
Benson, NC: William "Nicky" Nicholas Coats, a cherished member of his community and dedicated educator, passed away on February 15, 2025, at Carrolton of Dunn. Born on January 28, 1960, in Wake County, North Carolina, Nicky's life was one filled with laughter, history, and love. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at...
Stephen Ellis Tidd
Feb 15, 2025
With humble acceptance of God’s will, Stephen Ellis Tidd, of Coats, NC, formerly of Swanton, VT, passed peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on February 15, 2025. He was born in Edinburg, TX on September 11, 1954 to Russell Ellis and Elizabeth Southwick Robinson Tidd. With his father having served as a patrol inspector with...
Francisco Augustin Collao
Feb 14, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Francisco Augustin Collao, age 60, of NC-96 South passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at his residence.
Mr. Collao was born on September 17, 1964 in Dade County, Florida to the late Carlos A. Collao and Lourdes Isabel Prescott. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Peto Collao. Mr. Collao was...
James Elton Woodard
Feb 10, 2025
Dunn, NC: Mr. James Elton Woodard, age 88 of Glenfield Drive passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. David Price from Auburndale, Florida. Burial will follow in...
Jerry Edward Holder
Feb 9, 2025
Coats, NC: Mr. Jerry Edward Holder, age 55 of Brandon Lane passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Brandon Shwaiken and Jerome Pope. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.
Jerry...
Peggy Barbour Barefoot
Feb 8, 2025
Coats, NC: Mrs. Peggy Barbour Barefoot, age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be 1:00PM-Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Benson Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Dr. Billy Cashwell and Mr. Barry Barbour will officiate.
Mrs. Barefoot was born on November 26, 1943 in Johnston...
Scott Patrick Evans
Feb 8, 2025
Apex, NC: Mr. Scott Patrick Evans, age 65 of Broadstone Way passed away on February 8, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Services will be 2:00PM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 1:30PM at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson...
Dolan Hill Beasley, Jr.
Feb 7, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Dolan “Termite” Hill Beasley, Jr., age 61 of Lassiter Road passed away on February 7, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. Graveside Services will be 11:00AM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. The family will receive friends from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Rose & Graham Funeral...
Brandon Mark Beasley
Feb 6, 2025
Stonewall, LA and Benson, NC: Mr. Brandon Mark Beasley, age 42 passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Willis Knighton North Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Thursday,...
Jerry Wayne Stanley
Feb 4, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jerry Wayne Stanley, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Friday, February 7, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Jonathan Pearce will officiate. Burial will follow in Piney Grove PFWB Church Cemetery in Four Oaks.
Mr....
Terry Michael Capps
Feb 2, 2025
Terry Michael Capps, a dedicated husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 13, 1955, in Illinois, Terry lived a life characterized by hard work, kindness, and a strong commitment to those he loved.
For many years, Terry was a machinist for Tarheel Tooling,...
Brant "B.A." Allen Johnson, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
Brant Allen “B.A.” Johnson, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home in the Cleveland community surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends and relatives at Rose and Graham Funeral Home, Benson, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm. A celebration of B.A.’s life will be held on...
Alice B. Gales
Jan 31, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Alice B. Gales, age 75, of Marler Road passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Hospital with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Thomas Oxendine and Thomas Pearce....
Daniel Brian Raynor
Jan 29, 2025
Mr. Daniel Brian Raynor, age 51, passed away on Wednesday January 29th, 2025 at UNC Health in Clayton. Brian was surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Darren Brisco will officiate. The family will receive friends following the Graveside Service.
Brian was born on September...
Roger Lee Allen
Jan 29, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Roger Lee Allen, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Kevin Edwards will officiate. Burial will follow in Hills of the Memory...
Rachel Allen Ellis
Jan 28, 2025
Smithfield, NC: Mrs. Rachel Allen Ellis, age 93, of Pace Street passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Smithfield Manor. Graveside Funeral Service will be held-11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Hills of Neuse Memory Gardens in Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. Bob Redman.
Mrs. Ellis was born on November 8, 1931 in Johnston County to the late Lonnie...
Becky Baker Jordan
Jan 28, 2025
Becky Baker Jordan, a beloved homemaker and devoted farmer's wife, passed away peacefully at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh on January 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 10, 1949, in Johnston County, Becky touched the lives of everyone she met with her friendly and caring nature. The Jordan Family will be holding private services.
Throughout...
Timmy Earl Barefoot
Jan 28, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Timmy Earl Barefoot, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 on his farm. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Friday, January 31, 2025 at Stones Creek Advent Christian Church 343 Woods Crossroads Road, Benson, NC 27504. Revs. Scott Johnson and Doug Abel will officiate. Burial will follow in the Barefoot Family Cemetery, Newton Grove, NC.
Mr. Barefoot...
Martha Ann KIng
Jan 27, 2025
Martha Ann King, born on February 13, 1975, in Wake County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loved ones. A kind and loving woman, Ann devoted her life to touching the lives of children at The Goddard School in Fuquay-Varina, where her passion for working with kids was...
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