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Linda Carolyn Oliver
Aug 30, 2025
Angier, NC: Mrs. Linda Carolyn Oliver, age 80, of Ridge Road passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Allen Gupton. Burial will follow in Fellowship Community...
Norman Douglas Coe
Aug 29, 2025
Coats, NC: Mr. Norman Douglas Coe, age 86, of Carson Gregory Road passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. A Graveside Service will be held-11:00 AM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White.
Mr. Coe was born on September 23, 1938 in Durham...
Ruby Lois Altman Lucas
Aug 22, 2025
Dunn, NC: Mrs. Ruby Lois Altman Lucas, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn, NC. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 10:00AM to 10:45AM in the sanctuary of Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM-Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in...
Jerry Lee Goggio
Aug 20, 2025
Bailey, NC: Mr. Jerry Lee Goggio, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Stoney Run Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Dunn.
Mr. Goggio was born in Cumberland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Mintz West; step-father, Donald...
Gloria Jean Miller Matthews
Aug 18, 2025
Gloria Miller Matthews, 74, of Swansboro NC, passed away on August 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. As the daughter of Lela Mae Sorrell Miller and Prentiss Odell Miller, she was born and raised in Benson NC, attending the old Benson School. She obtained her master's in education degree from East Carolina University, while enjoying all that the college life...
Cecil Terry Horton
Aug 17, 2025
Cecil Terry Horton, 73, of Tarpley, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2025. He cherished his marriage to the late Pamela Faye (Honeycutt) Horton, and was a very loving father and grandfather (“Papa”) who took his greatest pride in his son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born March 20, 1952, in Dunn, North Carolina, he loved his country and was a proud...
Teresa Colleen Holley
Aug 17, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Teresa Colleen Pittman Holley, age 67, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her residence. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM-Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Four Oaks, NC. Mr. Lee Holley will officiate. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Mrs. Holley was born on November 20, 1957...
Andrew Horace Joyner
Aug 17, 2025
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew “Andy” Horace Joyner, who died on August 17th, at the age of 76. Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 21, at 2:00PM at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Coats. Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Rose and...
Lynda Mae Gregory Weeks
Aug 17, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Lynda Mae Gregory Weeks, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Transitions Hospice in Raleigh, NC. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM- Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Devotional Gardens in Dunn.
Mrs. Weeks was born on May...
Claude Byrd, Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Mr. Claude Byrd, Jr., “Junior”, age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM-2:30PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. A Graveside Service will be held 3:00PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Roselawn...
William Floyd Harper, Sr.
Aug 14, 2025
Smithfield, NC: Mr. William Floyd Harper, Sr., age 73, of Black Creek Road passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Golden Years Nursing Home in Falcon.
Mr. Harper was born on February 28, 1952 in Burlington County, New Jersey to the late Irv and Mary Miller Harper. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his great grandson,...
Sherry Lynn Simpson
Aug 14, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Sherry Lynn Simpson, age 56, of Ryals Street passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A Memorial Service will be held-3:00 PM Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Elevation Methodist Church in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Donald Sadler. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to...
Daniel "Danny" Soto
Aug 13, 2025
Angier, NC: Daniel “Danny” Soto, age 46, of NC-210 passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Soto was born on June 28, 1979 in Yakima County, Washington to Juan Soto, II and Flora Tijerina Soto. He was a sheet metal fabricator for Stephenson’s for many years....
Richard Ramson Beasley
Aug 8, 2025
Richard Ramson Beasley, affectionately known as Rick, was born on August 1, 1956, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He departed this life on August 8, 2025, at the SECU Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Rick's life during a visitation...
Gloria R. Talamantes
Aug 8, 2025
Coats, NC: Mrs. Gloria R. Talamantes, age 76, of Forever Lane passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 11, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM...
Lois Barbour Morgan
Aug 6, 2025
Benson: Mrs. Lois Barbour Morgan, age 90, of Allen's Crossroads Road died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Four Oaks Senior Center in Four Oaks, NC. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Friday, August 8, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Morgan-Wood Family Cemetery, Benson.
Mrs. Morgan was...
Julia Ann Byrd Wilkie
Aug 5, 2025
Mrs. Julia Ann Byrd Wilkie, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Coats Baptist Church in Coats, NC in the sanctuary prior to the funeral service. Funeral Services will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Coats...
Kevin Eugene Beverly
Jul 30, 2025
Clayton, NC: Mr. Kevin Eugene Beverly, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at his residence. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 5:00PM-Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks, NC.
Mr. Beverly was born on May 27, 1954, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Richard and Bonnie Beverly, and was...
Dr. Burgess Pinckney Marshbanks
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Burgess Pinckney Marshbanks left this life on July 25, 2025, in the arms of his three daughters, and arose to new life in the arms of God. He was 102 years old.
Born at home in Buie’s Creek, now Buies Creek, North Carolina to Lottie Marshbanks and Burgess P. Marshbanks, Sr., he grew up on the family farm near Campbell...
Robert "Bo" Wayne Earnhardt, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Robert (Bo) Wayne Earnhardt, Jr., who left us on July 25, 2025, at the age of 66. Bo was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose kindness, humor, and unwavering love touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know...
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