OBITUARIES

Brenda Marie Smith

Brenda Marie Smith

Oct 12, 2025

Angier; Brenda Marie Smith, born on December 17, 1945, in Harnett 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

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

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

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...

Shearon Elaine Parrish Cobb

Shearon Elaine Parrish Cobb

Oct 9, 2025

Raleigh, NC: Mrs. Shearon Elaine Parrish Cobb, age 75, of Spring Forest Road passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Wake Assisted Living in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-3:00 PM Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Pastor Eddie White. Burial will follow in Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Ellen Rose Hayes Wilson

Ellen Rose Hayes Wilson

Oct 9, 2025

Ellen Rose Hayes Wilson, 95, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A funeral service will be held at Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 3p.m. Officiating will be Rodney Barbour and Reverend Rodney Brittain. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held after the...

Wanda Ruth Jones Crumley

Wanda Ruth Jones Crumley

Oct 9, 2025

Wanda Ruth Jones Crumley of Smithfield, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Smithfield on November 1st at 3:00 pm led by Reverends Lee Colbert and Kristen Tucker with visitation following in Ryberg Hall.

Wanda was born in Greeneville, TN...

Michael Philip O'Neil

Michael Philip O'Neil

Oct 9, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Michael Phillip O’Neil, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM-11:00AM-Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home 301 W. Main Street Benson, NC 27504. A Graveside Service will follow at 12:00PM, at the NC State Veterans Cemetery 164...

Glenn Turnage

Glenn Turnage

Oct 9, 2025

Benson, NC: Mr. Glenn Turnage, age 89, of Highway 50 South passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Scott Johnson and Doug Abel. Burial...

Patricia "Patsy" Sue Hobgood

Patricia "Patsy" Sue Hobgood

Oct 7, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Sue Hobgood, age 66, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on October 7, 2025 of natural causes. Born on October 30, 1958, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Patsy lived a full and joyful life centered around faith, family, and community. She spent 28 wonderful years in Annapolis, raising her three sons and working for Anne Arundel County...

Waltraud Irmguard Blake

Waltraud Irmguard Blake

Oct 6, 2025

Coats, NC: Mrs. Waltraud Irmguard Blake, age 89, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation in Lillington, NC. Graveside Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Officiating will be Mr. Mark Denton. The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

Mrs. Blake was born on May 22,...

Charles Wilcox, Jr.

Charles Wilcox, Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

Charles Wilcox, Jr., born on January 9, 1947, in New York, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at the Golden Years Nursing Home. He was a individual who brought joy and warmth to those around him. Charles was known for his engaging personality; he loved to be around people and was never shy to strike up a conversation with...

Dusty Dalton Mercer

Dusty Dalton Mercer

Sep 30, 2025

Dusty Dalton Mercer, affectionately known as Bubba, was born on February 21,1990, in Plant City, Florida. He passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family, at Wake Med on September 30, 2025.

Dusty led a fulfilling professional life as a diesel technician, where he was respected for his commitment and expertise across the globe. Beyond his work, Dusty was...

Curtis Alexander Motsinger

Curtis Alexander Motsinger

Sep 30, 2025

Curtis Alexander Motsinger, affectionately known as Curtis, was born on October 17, 1968, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He passed away at home on September 30, 2025.

A visitation for Curtis will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Inc., in Four Oaks, North Carolina. A graveside service will...

Jasper Wade "J.W." Jernigan

Jasper Wade "J.W." Jernigan

Sep 29, 2025

Newton Grove, NC: Mr. Jasper Wade “J.W.” Jernigan, age 77 of Barefoot Road passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Hood’s Grove Baptist Church in Newton Grove. Officiating will be Dr. Chris Lee and Rev. Dwight Braswell. Burial will follow in...

Diane Myatt Beasley

Diane Myatt Beasley

Sep 29, 2025

Diane Myatt Beasley, age 73, of Angier/McGee’s Crossroads, NC, passed away on September 29, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1951 to the late Alder and Howard Myatt of Johnston County and was raised in Willow Spring, NC. 

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Oct 2, at 11:00 AM,,at Fellowship Community Church Cemetery in Angier. The Rev. Billy...

Jimmy Watson Stanley

Jimmy Watson Stanley

Sep 29, 2025

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Jimmy Watson Stanley, age 64, of Adam Road passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at his residence. Graveside Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Parker Family Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Gary Killebrew.

Mr. Stanley was born on September 21, 1961 in Johnston County to the late Kermit Allmond...

Tracy Wayne Faircloth

Tracy Wayne Faircloth

Sep 28, 2025

Tracy Wayne Faircloth, age 66 passed away at his home in Caryville, Tennessee on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00AM Monday, October 6, 2025 at Harnett Devotional Gardens in Dunn, NC. Officiating will be Rev. Glenn McCullen. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. 

Tracy was born on December 7, 1959 in Harnett...

Phyllis Baker Hall

Phyllis Baker Hall

Sep 26, 2025

Benson, NC: Mrs. Phyllis Baker Hall, age 75, of Benson passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held-5:00 PM Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Overflow Church in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Searles.

Mrs. Hall was born on November 14, 1949 in Harnett County to the...

Nora Leigh Cole Harrison

Nora Leigh Cole Harrison

Sep 23, 2025

Nora Cole Harrison, a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in the early hours of September 23, 2025.

A memorial service is scheduled for Friday September 26th 2025 at 11:00 am at Lee’s Grove P.F.W.B. Church located at 6208 Fairground Road in Dunn.

Born on March 6th 1960 in Dunn, NC to parents John and Irene Cole. Nora dedicated her...

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