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Janet Esther Joseph

Janet Esther Joseph

Apr 22, 2023

 

Ms. Janet Esther Joseph, age 72, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2023 at the Davis Community in Wilmington, NC.  A Memorial Service will be held 2:00PM-Friday, April 28, 2023 at Benson Baptist Church 200 W. Church Street, Benson, NC 27504. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Miles Siler will officiate.

Ms....

Clifton Wayne Royal

Clifton Wayne Royal

Apr 22, 2023

 

Coats, NC; Clifton Wayne Royal, 73, of Coats, NC met his Savior face to face on April 22, 2023 surrounded by his family  Wayne was born July 13, 1949, to Clifton Royal and Peggy Sewell Royal in Erwin.  Both of his parents and his brother, David Royal predeceased him.

Wayne, also known as “Big” and “Uncle Wayne” is survived...

Gilbert Price

Gilbert Price

Apr 22, 2023

 

Mr. Gilbert Price, age 86, of Four Oaks, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC.  Burial will follow in Hannah Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Four Oaks,...

Lealon Ray Allen

Lealon Ray Allen

Apr 19, 2023

Benson, NC: Mr. Lealon Ray Allen, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Unity Advent Christian Church 304 Unity Church Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524. Burial will follow in Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC. Rev. Darren Brisco will officiate.

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Charles "Andy" Anthony Marler

Charles "Andy" Anthony Marler

Apr 18, 2023

 

Benson, NC: Mr. Charles “Andy” Anthony Marler, age 61, of W. Church Street passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM - Friday, April 21, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Ron Godwin and Jeff Hayes. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery...

Wanda Lynn McLeod

Wanda Lynn McLeod

Apr 17, 2023

Mrs. Wanda Lynn McLeod, age 70, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Coats.  Rev. Danny Helms will officiate. Burial will follow in the Coats City Cemetery in Coats.

Wanda was born February 1, 1953 to the late Flynn and Dorothy...

Charles Franklin "Chuck" Gilbert, Jr.

Charles Franklin "Chuck" Gilbert, Jr.

Apr 15, 2023

Washington, NC: Mr. Charles Franklin “Chuck” Gilbert, Jr., age 69, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at his residence.  A Memorial Graveside Service will be held 2:00PM-Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Ms. Beverly Cratch will officiate.Mr. Gilbert was born on August 18, 1953 in Harnett County to the late Dr. Charles Franklin Gilbert, Sr.,...

Jackie Marie Summerlin

Jackie Marie Summerlin

Apr 13, 2023

 

Four Oaks, NC: Ms. Jackie Marie Summerlin, age 66, of Harper House Road passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Services will be held 4:00PM - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery, Bentonville. Officiating will be Revs. Jessica Braxton and Joshua Summerlin.

Ms. Summerlin was...

Billy Jerry Blackman

Billy Jerry Blackman

Apr 13, 2023

 

Benson, NC:  Mr. Billy Jerry Blackman, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family.  Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Hood’s Grove Baptist Church in Newton Grove. Rev. Kelvin Blackman will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Blackman...

Lolita Norris Dunn

Lolita Norris Dunn

Apr 9, 2023

 

Dunn, NC:  Mrs. Lolita Norris Dunn, age 89, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev.  Rodney Raby will officiate.  Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn.

Mrs....

Imogene Stephenson

Imogene Stephenson

Apr 8, 2023

 

Benson, NC: Ms. Imogene Stephenson, age 91, of Red Hill Church Road passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at The Carrolton of Dunn surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Red Hill Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Coats. Officiating will be Rev. Donnie...

Patrick Jon Brozowski

Patrick Jon Brozowski

Apr 1, 2023



 

Angier, NC: Mr. Patrick Jon Brozowski, age 56, of Stephenson Road passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM - Friday, April 7, 2023 at Overflow Church in Angier with full military honors. Officiating will be Rev. Brandon Teachey.

Patrick...

Betsy Canady Stevens

Betsy Canady Stevens

Apr 1, 2023

Benson, NC: Mrs. Betsy Canady Stevens, age 90, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM-Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Benson Baptist Church in Benson, NC.  Entombment will follow in Roselawn Community Mausoleum. Dr. Charles Royal will officiate.

Betsy was a native of Johnston County, born on...

Leroy Baker

Leroy Baker

Apr 1, 2023

 

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Leroy Baker, age 72, of 222B Heath Road passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Freddy Wayne Langston. Burial will follow in Barbour’s Chapel...

Raymond Sherwood Keith, Jr.

Raymond Sherwood Keith, Jr.

Mar 31, 2023

Benson, NC:  Mr. Raymond Sherwood Keith, Jr, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family.  Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Mark Fields will officiate.

Mr. Keith was born on June 29, 1938 in...

Beth Parker McLamb

Beth Parker McLamb

Mar 29, 2023

 

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Beth Parker McLamb, age 51, of Ivey Road, Benson passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-4:00 P.M. Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Rodney Wilson. Burial will follow in Parker Family Cemetery.

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Willis Calvin "Papa Willie" Slaughter

Willis Calvin "Papa Willie" Slaughter

Mar 29, 2023

Willis Calvin “Papa Willie” Slaughter age, 84 of Four Oaks, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Landing’s of Smithfield, NC.  Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Billy Nowell will officiate.

Mr. Slaughter was born on May 22, 1938 in Johnston County, NC...

Janice Gregory Johnson

Janice Gregory Johnson

Mar 28, 2023

Benson, NC: Mrs. Janice Gregory Johnson, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM-Monday, April 3, 2023 at Benson City Cemetery in Benson, NC. Pastor Eddie White will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

Mrs. Johnson was born on February 29, 1936 in Norfolk, VA, however was raised...

Rena Stevens Wallace

Rena Stevens Wallace

Mar 27, 2023

 

Clinton, NC: Mrs. Rena Stevens Wallace, age 61, of Moore Herring Lane, Clinton passed away at Sampson Regional Hospital on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Mrs. Wallace was born on December 18, 1961 in Hancock County, NY to the late, John Wesley Stevens and to Rose Miner Stevens. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her...

Lola Mae Snead Rhodes

Lola Mae Snead Rhodes

Mar 27, 2023

 

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Lola Mae Snead Rhodes, age 97, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Smithfield Manor Nursing home in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 4:00PM at Stewart’s Chapel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Four Oaks. Rev. Freddy Wayne Langston will officiate. Burial will...

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