Mattie Blackmon Beasley
Oct 25, 2026
Benson, NC: Mrs. Mattie Blackmon Beasley, age 87, of Banner Heights Road, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Funeral Services will be held-11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Banner Chapel Advent Christian Church in Benson. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Mr. Justin Powell. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to...
James Edwin Beasley
Oct 24, 2026
Raleigh, NC: Mr. James Edwin Beasley, age 89, of Silver Star Drive passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Graveside Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service at Rose and Graham...
Selah Grace Powell
Oct 23, 2026
Selah Grace Powell Psalm 139:13-16
It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the brief but cherished life of Selah Grace Powell, who entered this world on October 23, 2026, at 8:44 in the evening, weighing 4 pounds, 12.2 ounces. She was 33 weeks in her mommy’s womb when she was born—already deeply known and fiercely loved.
Selah is...
Jerry Felton Howard, II
Oct 21, 2026
Angier, NC: Mr. Jerry “Jeff” Felton Howard, II, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His family will be holding a Celebration of Life Service at 514 S Lincoln Street Benson NC 27504 on Sunday, November 1st, 2026. The celebration will be 2:00pm-4:00pm.
Mr. Howard was born on April 15, 1964 in Wake County to Jerry Felton and Donna...
Mario Solis
Oct 20, 2026
Benson: Mr. Mario Solis, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Clayton, NC. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Monday, October 26, 2026 at the home of Corey and Laura Johnson 1834 D. Mamie Road, Benson, NC 27504.
Mr. Solis was born on January 20, 1955 in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico,...
Marion Ray Hudson
Oct 17, 2026
Raleigh, NC: Mr. Marion “Ray” Hudson, age 85, of Perrin Place passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Hillcrest of Raleigh Nursing Home in Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held-2:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM prior to the service. Officiating...
Josephine Jones Tripp
Oct 16, 2026
Benson: Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Jones Tripp, age 83, of 2176 NC Hwy 50 South passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Funeral Services will be 2:00...
Sadatha Edwards Creech
Oct 15, 2026
Benson, NC: Mrs. Sadatha Edwards Creech, age 89, of Tarheel Road passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benson surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Funeral Services will be held...
Thomas Eugene Russell
Oct 14, 2026
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Thomas Eugene Russell, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026, in the Barbour’s Chapel Advent Christian Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Pastor Rodney Brittain.
Mr. Russell was born on October 29, 1934 in Wyth County, Virginia to the...
Jean Underwood Creech
Oct 14, 2026
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Jean Underwood Creech, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at the Indigo Retirement Center in Myrtle Beach, SC surrounded by her loving family. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the Pauline Baptist Church Cemetery in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Colbert.
Mrs. Creech was born...
Ashley Edward Allen
Oct 13, 2026
Benson, NC: Mr. Ashley Edward Allen, age 52, of Byrdtown Road passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh surrounded by his loving family. The family will receive friends from 12:30PM to 1:45PM on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00PM in the...
Eldridge Troy Westbrook
Oct 13, 2026
Eldridge Troy Westbrook, age 73, of Scout Road, was born on March 4, 1953, and passed away on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, in his favorite chair at his home in the Bentonville community. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev....
Hugh Gregory
Oct 11, 2026
After a courageous journey with Lewy body dementia, Hugh Gregory passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. The family will receive friends from 10:45AM-11:45AM-Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC. A Memorial Gathering will follow at 12:00PM in the Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in...
James Hoyt Little
Oct 9, 2026
James Hoyt Little, 82, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, in the loving presence of his family, leaving behind a legacy of knowledge, dedication, service, and devotion to those he loved. Born on February 16, 1944, in Wilson, North Carolina, James was the son of the late Oscar N. Little and Louise A. Little. He was also preceded in death...
Judy Anne Barbour Pender
Oct 8, 2026
Judy Anne Barbour Pender, age 81, of Four Oaks, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, at UNC Rex Hospital under brief hospice care, following heart failure. Though her heart ultimately failed her, her love failed no one.
Born on June 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Rubert and Clara Barbour. Judy grew up in Four...
Joseph "Joey" Lineberry Beasley, Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
Four Oaks, NC: Mr. Joseph “Joey” Lineberry Beasley, Jr., age 62, of N. Church Street passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held-4:00 PM Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Rose and Graham Funeral Chapel in Four Oaks. Officiating will be Rev. Randy Beasley. Burial will follow in Dicey Dunn Family Cemetery in Four...
Jackie LaRue Johnson Benson
Oct 7, 2026
Four Oaks, NC: Mrs. Jackie LaRue Johnson Benson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM-3:45PM, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Four Oaks, NC. Funeral Services will follow at 4:00PM in the Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in...
Kathy Gaye McGee Johnson
Oct 7, 2026
Benson, NC: Ms. Kathy Gaye McGee Johnson, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Harnett Wood’s Nursing and Rehab in Dunn, NC. The family will receive friends from 10:45AM-11:45AM, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Benson Grove Baptist Church, Benson, NC. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00PM, in the church sanctuary. A private committal service will follow in...
Leslie Gerald Strickland
Oct 7, 2026
Dunn, NC: Mr. Leslie Gerald Strickland, age 88, of Natures Way passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side. A Memorial Service will be held-2:00 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Mr. Strickland was born on October...
Robert "Bob" Marcus Anderson, Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Benson, NC: Mr. Robert “Bob” Marcus Anderson, Jr., age 79, of NC-50 N. passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at his residence. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson was born on February 21, 1947 in Craven County to the late Robert Marcus and Irene Cole Anderson. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...