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Shirley Matthews Surles

Shirley Matthews Surles

Apr 25, 2026

Angier, NC: Mrs. Shirley Matthews Surles, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church 4440-A Piney Grove Road, Angier, NC 27501. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at...

Katie McLamb

Katie McLamb

Apr 25, 2026

Benson, NC: Mrs. Katie McLamb, age 79, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00PM in the Funeral Chapel. Rev. Glenn McCullen and...

Colby Lane McLamb

Colby Lane McLamb

Apr 23, 2026

Dunn, NC: Colby Lane McLamb, age 30, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-1:45PM, Friday, May 1, 2026 at Blackman’s Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church 1362 Timothy Road, Dunn, NC 28334. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00pm in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow in Grove Presbyterian Church,...

James Roland Wood

James Roland Wood

Apr 23, 2026

Benson, NC: Mr. James Roland Wood, age 79, of 2500 Beasley Road died Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Sunday, April 26, 2026 at J. Roland Wood Farms. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at Trinity...

Pam Parker Barefoot Holland

Pam Parker Barefoot Holland

Apr 23, 2026

Benson, NC: Mrs. Pam Parker Barefoot Holland, age 68, of Lake Shore Drive passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh with her loving family and friend by her side. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM to 2:45PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026 prior to the service at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in...

Cheryle "Sherry" Lee Greeson Tryner

Cheryle "Sherry" Lee Greeson Tryner

Apr 17, 2026

Cheryle “Sherry” Lee Greeson Tryner

November 18, 1952 – April 17, 2026

Sherry was called home to be with Jesus on April 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was a loving mother, sister, and her most proud title, Nana. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00AM – Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home...

Jeffrey Wade Crawford, Sr.

Jeffrey Wade Crawford, Sr.

Apr 14, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the loss of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Jeffrey Wade Crawford, affectionately known to many as “Crawdad.”

Jeffrey Wade Crawford, 54, of Willow Springs, North Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born on May...

Catherine Bailey Parker

Catherine Bailey Parker

Apr 11, 2026

Smithfield, NC: Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” Bailey Parker, age 55, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 4:00PM-5:45PM-Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Funeral Services will follow at 6:00PM in the Funeral Chapel.

Mrs. Parker...

BRUCE Johnson

BRUCE Johnson

Apr 11, 2026

Clayton, NC: Mr. Kenneth “BRUCE” Johnson, age 75, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC. A Private Graveside Service will be held in the Johnson Family Cemetery outside Four Oaks, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00PM-Sunday, April 19, 2026 in the fellowship hall at Yelverton Grove Original Free Will...

Robert Shelton Smith

Robert Shelton Smith

Apr 11, 2026

Benson: Mr. Robert Shelton Smith, age 78, of Adams Road passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at SECU Hospice House of Smithfield with his loving family by his side. Memorial Services will be held-2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Officiating will be Revs. Billy Nowell and Phil Lewis.

Mr. Smith was born...

Phillip Lee Carraway

Phillip Lee Carraway

Apr 8, 2026

Princeton, NC: Mr. Phillip “Phil” Lee Carraway, age 69, of Woodard Road passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. The family will be holding a private graveside service to celebrate his life.

Mr. Carraway was born on April 7, 1957 in Wake County to the late Roy Lee and Lucille Lee Carraway. He was preceded...

Charles Register Gregory

Charles Register Gregory

Apr 6, 2026

Garner, NC: Mr. Charles Register Gregory, age 93, of NC Hwy 50 North passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 10:45AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Willow Spring. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, April 9,...

Dexter Wayne Edwards

Dexter Wayne Edwards

Apr 4, 2026

Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Dexter Wayne Edwards, age 53, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Turkey hunting on youth day with his grandson in Mayesville, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM-Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Mill Creek...

Timothy Oral Hicks

Timothy Oral Hicks

Mar 31, 2026

Clayton, NC: Mr. Timothy Oral Hicks, age 58, of Woodside Drive passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday, April 10, 2026 at the home of Linda Hicks. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, April...

Mavis Elizabeth Lee Wheeler

Mavis Elizabeth Lee Wheeler

Mar 30, 2026

Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Mavis Elizabeth Lee Wheeler, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Smithfield Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Smithfield, NC; a place she loved and spent 38 dedicated years caring for others. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral...

Jennifer "Joanne" Thomas Barefoot

Jennifer "Joanne" Thomas Barefoot

Mar 28, 2026

Dunn, NC: Mrs. Jennifer “Joanne” Thomas Barefoot, age 76, of Godwin Lake Road passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-12:45PM-Friday, April 3, 2026 at Beulah Baptist Church in Benson, NC. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00PM at Beulah Baptist...

Janna Adams Dorman

Janna Adams Dorman

Mar 27, 2026

Dunn, NC: Mrs. Janna Adams Dorman, age 78, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM-Monday, March 30, 2026 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church, Benson, NC. The Funeral Service will follow at 2:00PM in the church sanctuary. Rev. Scott Johnson will officiate. A Private Committal Service will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Dorman...

Betty Jo Corbell Hagar

Betty Jo Corbell Hagar

Mar 26, 2026

Coats, NC: Mrs. Betty Jo Corbell Hagar, age 85, of Live Oak Road passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Coats. Pastor Eddie White will officiate. Burial will follow in Dixon Family Cemetery in Benson.

Mrs....

Velma Christine Baker

Velma Christine Baker

Mar 25, 2026

Coats, NC: Ms. Velma Christine Baker, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM-,Monday, March 30, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. Graveside Services will follow at 1:00PM on Tuesday, March 31, at the Hodges Chapel Church Cemetery in Benson. Pastor Eddie White will officiate.

Ms. Baker was born...

Robert Harold Moore

Robert Harold Moore

Mar 25, 2026

Clayton, NC: Mr. Robert Harold Moore, age 86, of Hereford Drive passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his residence. Graveside Services will be held-2:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Lee’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks.

Robert was born on March 3, 1940 in Johnston County to the late Lawrence Hoyt and Clyde Cindy Lee Moore....

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