March 16, 2026, 69, Princeton – Stevie Gray Benson, 69, of Princeton passed away at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. He was born March 1, 1957 in Johnston County to the late Walter Royal Benson and Lula Alma Lee Benson. In addition to his parents, Stevie was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Joy McCubbins Benson; brothers, Royce Benson, Tommy Benson, Donald Benson, Vernon Benson; sisters, Elizabeth Benson, Joyce Nieubuurt; nephews, Gary Benson, and Hunter Sande and great niece, Emily Jones.
He is survived by stepsons, Craig Sande (Christine), Bryan Sande (Julie), and David Sande (Jewlie); stepdaughter, Tammy Stephenson; grandchildren, Gracie, Harley, Jacqelyn, Whitney, Conner, Kodi, Kaden, Christopher, Kayla, Katey, Kacie, Sprod, Madison, Chloey and Samantha; great grandchildren, Bladen, Margot, Oliver, and Clifton; sister-in-law, Alice Benson, Albion, Pa; niece, Kim Herring, Albion, Pa; great nieces and nephews; Shannon Welch (Marc), Grand Island, Fl, Ava Ballard (Walter) Virginia Beach, Becky Pulley (Jared), Virginia Beach, Scott Benson (Lori), Virginia Beach, Ryan Benson (Natalie), Holly Benson, Smithfield and BJ Creech, Sorrento, Fl.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the chapel of Casey Funeral Home and Cremations with the Reverend Thomas Collins officiating. A private committal will be held at a later date.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11 AM until 12 PM at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com
Casey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the Benson Family.






