Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

01/31/2026

As this month ends, we hold space for the loved ones whose absence is deeply felt and whose memory still brings warmth. Their stories continue to shape the lives they touched.

01/29/2026

Please join us in honoring Shirley Gruca Antal.

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ROCKY MOUNT – Shirley Gruca Antal, age 81, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Born in Windber, PA on March 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Walter Henry Gruca and Anna Babula Gruca....

01/29/2026

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ROCKY MOUNT – Sook Fong Lee, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in China on April 16, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Fat Yee Lew and Yam Shui Lew. Sook passed away surroun...

01/27/2026

Ritual functions as psychology in practice. By creating intentional moments, it helps the mind process grief, regulate emotion, and move forward. It is our honor to walk alongside families, offering steady and experienced guidance when they need it most.

01/22/2026

One of the most powerful steps in healing after a loss is having space to grieve together.
Funeral services provide structure, support, and meaning, helping families honor life, process loss, and begin the journey toward healing.
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01/21/2026

Today, Sheriff Atkinson, Captain Moore, and Lieutenant Jones had a productive discussion with funeral directors from Carlisle Funeral Home, Cherry's Funeral Home, Hemby-Willoughby Funeral Home, HD Pope Funeral Home, Johnson Funeral Home, and Wheeler & Woodleaf Funeral Home. We are always trying to improve our service, and working in conjunction with the Funeral homes, we can improve how we safely es**rt citizens for the services of their deceased loved ones. Professional service in your time of bereavement is a priority for our office.

01/19/2026

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ROCKY MOUNT – Juanita Mills Bowden, age 97, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Born in Nash County, NC on January 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Richard Terry Mills and Ruby Ayers M...

01/19/2026

Today, we celebrate the life and enduring vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His dream was not just about ending division, but about actively creating connection for a world where all people recognize their shared humanity.

01/15/2026

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ROCKY MOUNT – Edna Chirch Farrow, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born in North Carolina on April 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Billy Eugene Chirch and Corene Faye Chi...

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

The funeral profession is often misunderstood as inflexible. Today’s services are intentionally customized to honor individuality, offering families meaningful options beyond traditional expectations. We are honored to help families create services that reflect real life, real relationships, and real meaning when it matters most.

01/14/2026

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ROCKY MOUNT – Maria Teresa Salas Brenes, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born in Costa Rica on July 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jose Joaquin Salas Ovares and Maria J...