OBITUARIES

Peter Salvatore Marino

Peter Salvatore Marino

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Peter Salvatore “Pete” Marino age 69, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, following a long battle of declining heath. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm Friday, December 12, 2025...

Danny Glenn Wood

Danny Glenn Wood

Dec 6, 2025

Mr. Danny Glenn Wood, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Arrangements will be announced by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. 

Once his son Sammy is out of the hospital arrangements will be made. Sammy and family wishes to thank all of you for the prayers, and ask that you continue to do so. 

Robert Derwood "Bobby" Sellers, Jr.

Robert Derwood "Bobby" Sellers, Jr.

Dec 2, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Robert Derwood “Bobby” Sellers, Jr., age 70, was ushered in Heaven early morning on Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025 at Barbour Court Nursing Home in Smithfield, NC. For years, he had anticipated the moment when the Angels of God would visit him. Bobby’s anticipation was blessed and honored by his loving Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ.

Funeral Services...

Larry Clyde Ferrell

Larry Clyde Ferrell

Nov 30, 2025

Willow Spring, NC: Mr. Larry Clyde Ferrell, age 82, of Willow Spring passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-1:00 PM Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson with the family receiving friends from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM prior to the service. Officiating will...

Annie Beasley Darden

Annie Beasley Darden

Nov 30, 2025

Benson, NC: Mrs. Annie Beasley Darden, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 1:45PM-2:45PM-Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00PM in the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy...

Jesse R. Lee, Jr.

Jesse R. Lee, Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jesse R. Lee, Jr., age 56 of Heath Road passed away on November 30, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Four Oaks. Rev. Freddy Wayne...

Delta Jean Lockwood

Delta Jean Lockwood

Nov 29, 2025

Delta Jean Lockwood, born on October 17, 1935, in Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Four Oaks. She was a beloved member of her family and a cherished friend to many. Delta was known for her warm and caring personality, with a particular passion for cooking for her family, bringing warmth to their gatherings and creating lasting...

Shirley Jean Johnson Gillett

Shirley Jean Johnson Gillett

Nov 27, 2025

Selma, NC: Mrs. Shirley Jean Johnson Gillett, age 77 of Pecan Drive passed away on November 27, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, December...

Gene Elwood Parker

Gene Elwood Parker

Nov 24, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Gene Elwood Parker, age 79, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Duke Raleigh Health in Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM, Friday, November 28, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00PM in the Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel. Mr. Parker Wood...

Billy Harold Rhodes

Billy Harold Rhodes

Nov 24, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Billy Harold Rhodes, age 80, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Benson Pentecostal Holiness Church 8991 NC HWY 27, Benson, NC 27504. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00PM in the Church Sanctuary. Rev. Chris Beasley and Rev. Mark Fields will...

John Edward Neighbors

John Edward Neighbors

Nov 22, 2025

John Edward Neighbors, born on March 26, 1966, in Harnett County, North Carolina, passed away at home in Dunn, North Carolina, on November 22, 2025. He was a man of profound faith whose belief in the Lord sustained him through life’s many challenges.

A funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM...

Esteen Hudson Turnage

Esteen Hudson Turnage

Nov 22, 2025

Dunn, NC: Mrs. Esteen Hudson Turnage, age 90, of Woods Crossroads Road passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. C.H. Lee and Steven Campbell. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Advent Christian...

Charles Homer Lee

Charles Homer Lee

Nov 22, 2025

Garner, NC: Mr. Charles Homer Lee, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Assurance Family Care in Clayton, NC. Funeral Services will be held 1:00PM-Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Lee’s Chapel Advent Christian Church, Four Oaks, NC. Rev. Rodney Raby and Rev. Joe Pritchett will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive...

Lewis Edward Allen

Lewis Edward Allen

Nov 21, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Lewis Edward “L.E.” Allen, age 72, of Four Oaks passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Beasley. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.

Mr. Allen was born on April...

Jessie Messer Caudle

Jessie Messer Caudle

Nov 17, 2025

Benson, NC: Mrs. Jessie Messer Caudle, age 84, of Baileys Crossroads Road passed away on November 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Baldwin and Mr. Stanley Lucas. Burial will follow in Lamm-Sugg Family...

Kevin Dwayne Miller

Kevin Dwayne Miller

Nov 16, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Kevin Dwayne Miller, age 50, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The family will receive friends from 10:45AM-11:45AM, Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home 301 W. Main Street, Benson, NC 27504. A Graveside Service will follow at 12:00PM at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery.

Kevin was born on April 24, 1975 in...

Delores Ann Bethune

Delores Ann Bethune

Nov 14, 2025

Delores Ann Bethune, lovingly known as Ann, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at UNC Johnston in Smithfield, leaving a legacy of love and warmth that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know her. Born on June 7, 1947, in Harnett County, NC, Ann was a beacon of joy, nurturing her strong...

Gail Myatt Regan

Gail Myatt Regan

Nov 13, 2025

Coats, NC: Mrs. Gail Myatt Regan, age 81, of East Parrish Street passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2025 in the Williams Family Cemetery in Coats. Rev. Al Warwick will be officiating. The family will receive friends following the graveside...

Loretta Gilmore Strickland

Loretta Gilmore Strickland

Nov 13, 2025

Willow Spring, NC: Mrs. Loretta Gilmore Strickland, age 82, of Sanders Road passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Restoration Church in Willow Spring. Officiating will be Revs. Josh Brown, Pat Aman, and Danny Hudson. Burial will follow in Knollwood Cemetery...

Johnny Bronson "J.T." Thornton

Johnny Bronson "J.T." Thornton

Nov 12, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Johnny Bronson "J. T." Thornton, age 79 of Harper House Road passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 2:00PM Monday, November 17, 2025 in the Mill Creek Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 1:45PM on...

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