OBITUARIES

Peggy Barbour Barefoot

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Glenwood "Teeny" Addison Pleasant

Glenwood "Teeny" Addison Pleasant

Jan 27, 2025

Glenwood "Teeny" Addison Pleasant, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 15, 1928, in Harnett County, North Carolina, Teeny lived a life marked by strength, commitment, and dedication to his family and community.

Teeny was a talented mechanic, known for his problem-solving skills and ability to fix almost...

Samuel "Sam" Alvin Knight

Samuel "Sam" Alvin Knight

Jan 27, 2025

Selma, NC: Mr. Samuel “Sam” Alvin Knight, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. Graveside Funeral Services will be 10:00AM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the Four Oaks City Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. 

Mr. Knight was born on July 1, 1961 in Cumberland County, NC to the late...

Brantlee Rhett Edwards

Brantlee Rhett Edwards

Jan 25, 2025

Brantlee Rhett Edwards, a precious little soul, graced our lives for too short of a time, having been born on January 21, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. With a heart full of hope and an indomitable spirit, Brantlee fought valiantly during his brief four days with us, bringing light and love to all who had the honor of knowing...

Tommy "Bud" Ray Johnson, Sr.

Tommy "Bud" Ray Johnson, Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

Tommy Ray Johnson, Sr., born on April 14, 1934, in Johnston County, North Carolina, passed away on January 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He lived a life full of purpose and dedication, deeply valued by all who knew him.

Bud had a commendable career as an insurance agent, where he devoted his professional life to serving...

Shirley Lassiter Simpson

Shirley Lassiter Simpson

Jan 22, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Lassiter Simpson, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at The Blake in Charlottesville, VA.

Shirley was born on January 4, 1940 to the late Calvin Theron Lassiter and Pearl Barbour Lassiter of Four Oaks, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Ronald Dudley Simpson, and is survived by her sons, Ian...

Andy Lamar Byrd

Andy Lamar Byrd

Jan 21, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Andy Lamar Byrd, age 56 of West Parrish Drive passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by those who loved him most. He was the son of the late Bobby Byrd and Brenda Coats Byrd of Benson. He was a 1987 graduate of South Johnston High School, where he was...

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