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David Edward Dougherty
Mar 26, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. David Edward Dougherty, PhD, age 76, of Wilshire Lane passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home. His family and friends will continue to celebrate his life and memory.
Dr. or Dave or David Dougherty was born on November 4, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to the late Cyril Edward and Gladys Bennett Dougherty. ...
Jimmy Nelson Massengill, Sr.
Mar 26, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Jimmy Nelson Massengill, Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at WakeMed in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00AM-Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Cathy Mooney and Mr. Bill Daniels. Burial...
Dorarene Beasley Bass
Mar 25, 2023
Benson, NC: Ms. Dorarene Beasley Bass, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in the Young Family Cemetery...
Edna Ercell Lee
Mar 25, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Edna Ercell Batten Lee, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Johnston UNC Healthcare in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Pauline Baptist Church 501 Strickland’s Crossroads Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524. Dr. Robert Cooke and Dr. Sherrill Stevens will officiate. Entombment will follow in the church...
Roy Hilton Dunn
Mar 24, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Roy Hilton Dunn, age 87, of Old School Road passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the The Landings in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks. Rev. Grace Hargis will officiate. Burial will...
Billy Ray Norris
Mar 23, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Billy Ray Norris, age 78, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Steven’s Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Pete Norris, Jr. and Pete Radford. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr....
Kimberly Deanne Norris
Mar 22, 2023
Smithfield, NC: Miss Kimberly Deanna Norris, age 50, of Hwy 210, Smithfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home. Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Miss Norris was born on September 9, 1972 in Johnston County, NC to Mary Ellen Norris and the late John Ralph Norris. Miss Norris had a...
Daniel "Danny" Grimes Medlin, Jr.
Mar 22, 2023
Daniel Grimes Medlin, Jr of Benson, NC passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday March 22 after a brief illness. Born in Benson, on May 19, 1958, he was the son of the late Maxine Koch Medlin and Daniel Grimes Medlin. Danny graduated from South Johnston High School in 1976 and from Appalachian State University...
Lorie Stanley Strickland
Mar 21, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Lorraine “Lorie” Stanley Strickland, age 61, of 2776 Hockaday Rd. Four Oaks, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the UNC Johnston Hospital in Smithfield, NC surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Lees Chapel Advent Christian Church in Four Oaks. Rev....
Joyce Faye Raynor Gebhardt
Mar 21, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Joyce Faye Raynor Gebhardt, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 4:00PM-Friday, March 24, 2023 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Leon Tart will officiate.
Mrs. Gebhardt was born on April 8, 1942 in Johnston...
Wayne Linwood Barefoot
Mar 20, 2023
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Wayne Linwood Barefoot, age 75, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC, with his loving family by his side. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor David Sutphin. Burial will follow in Roselawn...
Larry Patrick Smith
Mar 19, 2023
Larry Patrick Smith was born on August 2, 1938 to Nowell, Sr. and Ruby Core Smith. The family will receive friends 6:00PM-8:00PM-Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church, Four Oaks, NC. Revs. Rodney Wilson and Jerry Hicks will officiate. Burial will...
Cleo Johnson Byrd
Mar 19, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Cleo Johnson Byrd, age 97, of West Woodall Street passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benson surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Services will be held 3:00PM - Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen.
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Joyce Watson Barbour
Mar 16, 2023
Benson, NC: Mrs. Joyce Watson Barbour, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, with her loving family by her side. Funeral Services will be 12:00PM-Friday, March 24, 2023 at Benson Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Benson, NC. Rev. Glenn McCullen will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in...
Judy Harrell Smith
Mar 16, 2023
Judy Harrell Smith died on March 16, 2023 in Angier, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. Dr. J. Thomas “Tommy” Smith. She is survived by her son, Paul Smith, daughter-in-law Kim Smith, and granddaughter Dani Wilburn all of Raleigh, son Thomas Smith and daughter-in-law Dr. Melanie Mabrey of Surf City, NC. She is also...
Robert Thurman Parker
Mar 15, 2023
Dunn, NC: Mr. Robert Thurman Parker, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM-Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Overflow Church 8280 NC HWY 50, N. Angier, NC 27501. Private Burial will follow the service.
Robert was born on May 21, 1984 in Wake County, NC. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Brian Keith Adams
Mar 12, 2023
Coats, NC: Mr. Brian Adams, age 45, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his in-laws home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Adams was born on May 20, 1977 in Wake County, NC to Hinton Keith Adams and the late Cheryl Dunbar Cotton. Mr. Adams...
William Lester "Bill" "Tinnie" Denning
Mar 11, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. William Lester “Bill” “Tinnie” Denning, age 45, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The family will receive friends from 10:45AM-11:45AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 prior to the service at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 12:00PM-Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson, NC. Rev. Jerome Pope will...
Levern Byrd Stephenson
Mar 6, 2023
Benson, NC: Mr. Levern Byrd Stephenson, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Harnett Wood’s Nursing and Rehab in Erwin, NC, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Mr. Randy Byrd will officiate. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church...
Joseph "Joe" Michael Preston
Mar 5, 2023
Smithfield, NC: Mr. Joseph “Joe” Michael Preston, age 44, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. Memorial Services will be held 5:00 PM Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Clayborne.
Joe was born March...
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