OBITUARIES
Melody Hargis Stephenson
Nov 2, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Melody Hargis Stephenson, age 73 of Aquila Road passed away on Sunday, November 2,2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Cashwell and Mr. Stephen Southers. The family will receive friends...
Jesse Kenneth Dixon
Oct 30, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Jesse Kenneth Dixon, age 89 of Cobb Road passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Donald Sadler. The family will receive friends following the graveside service and other times...
Leon Dwight Barbour
Oct 29, 2025
Fuquay-Varina, NC: Mr. Leon Dwight Barbour, age 91 passed on October 29, 2025 at his residence. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in the Hills of the Neuse Memorial Gardens in Smithfield.
Mr. Barbour was born on December 30, 1933 in Johnston County to the late Ernest Calvin and Velma Catherine Dupree Barbour. He...
Lynwood Ray Johnson
Oct 29, 2025
Lynwood Ray Johnson, 75, of Benson, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 29,2025. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Hudson Johnson; his daughters Lisa Hinson (Terry) and Tallie Johnson; and grandsons Jacob Ray Roberson and Adam Roberson.
The boys affectionately called their grandfather, Bubba. The three of them had a very strong, meaningful bond and...
James Timothy Benson, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. James Timothy Benson, Jr., age 53 of Wood’s Crossroads Road passed away on October 28, 2025. Memorial Services will be held 3:00PM Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Cashwell and Mr. Barry Barbour. The family will receive friends following the service.
Tim was born on...
Ronnie Edward Nordan, Sr.
Oct 25, 2025
Ronnie Edward Nordan, Sr., beloved son, dad “deddy”, and papa, passed away on October 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Worth and Jackie Nordan.
He is survived by his daughter, Kellie Matthews and her husband, Sean; his sons, Ronnie Nordan, Jr. and Jason Nordan; and his cherished granddaughter, Blakely Nordan, who brought endless joy and laughter to...
John Russell Murray, Sr.
Oct 24, 2025
Mr. John Russell Murray Sr., of Archers Lodge, NC, passed away peacefully on his 87th birthday, October 24, 2025. Russell was born in Mapleville, NC, to the late Spencer and Louise Murray, he dedicated his life to family, community service, and the joy of growing produce.
The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 1:45PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at...
Carl Dwight Rogers
Oct 23, 2025
Carl was called home on October 23, 2025. He was surrounded by family and supported with love. Memorial Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
He was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on November 4, 1952 to Theresa Miller. He was adopted...
Judy Matthews McLamb
Oct 21, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Judy Matthews McLamb, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at UNC Johnston Hospital in Clayton, NC. The family will receive friends from 11:45AM-12:45PM, on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church, Angier, NC. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00PM. Rev. Jeff Morgan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. McLamb...
Bessie Lou Cox Tart
Oct 21, 2025
Benson, NC: Mrs. Bessie Lou Cox Tart, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM-Friday, October 24, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Doug Abel will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson,...
Weston James Porter
Oct 18, 2025
Coats, NC: Weston James Porter, 3 months, of W. Main Street Coats passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving parents. Memorial Services will be 11:00AM Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Hardison. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson....
Anita Louise Ennett
Oct 17, 2025
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Anita Louise T. Ennett, age 60 of Gardner Road passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her residence starting at 1:00PM.
Anita was born on May 26, 1965 in Johnston County. She was preceded in death...
Clarence Luder Upchurch, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Coats, NC: Mr. Clarence L. Upchurch, Jr., age 82, of Ethel Cooper Lane passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital in Dunn. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 20, 2025 in The Upchurch Family Cemetery at the home. Officiating will be Rev. Kim Strickland. The family will receive friends from...
Rev. Judi Frances Johnson Smith
Oct 16, 2025
Angier, NC: Rev. Judi Frances Johnson Smith, age 83, of the McGee’s Crossroads Community passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. The family will receive...
Patsy Neighbors Morgan
Oct 14, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Neighbors Morgan, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Wake Med in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Friday, October 17, 2025 at Elevation Methodist Church, Benson, NC. Rev. Donald Sadler and Rev. Ron Gurganus will officiate. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery Community Mausoleum.
Mrs. Morgan was born in Johnston...
Osmin Paz Paz
Oct 13, 2025
Osmin Paz Paz, de 77 años, falleció en paz el 13 de octubre de 2025, rodeado de su familia en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, y de el amor de quienes lo amaban desde lejos. Lucho valientemente contra una enfermedad severa que afecto su higado.
Nació el 20 de agosto de 1948 en Santa Bárbara, Honduras, hijo de Reinerio Paz y Eloisa...
Brenda Marie Smith
Oct 12, 2025
Angier; Brenda Marie Smith, born on December 17, 1945, in Johnston County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 17 at 2:00PM...
Barbara Ann Stephenson
Oct 11, 2025
It is with deep faith that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Stephenson, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loving caregivers on October 11, 2025 to join her Heavenly Father.
Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1935. She grew up in a loving home in Deepwater, NJ, a very close-knit small town. She was a tomboy and...
Ralph Douglas "Kenny" Clayborne
Oct 10, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Ralph Douglas “Kenny” Clayborne, age 83, of Family Lane passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. Graveside Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM on Monday October 13, 2025 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Officiating will be Chaplain Matthew Hodge.
Mr. Clayborne was born on June 23, 1942 in...
Curtis Ray Bain
Oct 9, 2025
Benson, NC: Mr. Curtis Ray Bain, age 72, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM, Monday, October 13, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Rev. Doug Abel will officiate.
Mr. Bain was born on July 12, 1953, in Harnett County, NC, to the late...
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