November 27, 2023, 80, LaGrange — Ms. Essie M. (Marge) Wooten, 80, of La Grange, NC, peacefully departed this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation Center, Goldsboro, NC. Please keep the Wooten family in your prayers as they prepare for the celebration of life service of their beloved…… read more »
Category Archives: Obituaries
Essie M. (Marge) Wooten
Linda Carol Mozingo
November 27, 2023, 76, Mount Olive — December 24, 1946 – November 27, 2023 Linda Carol Mozingo, 76 of Mt. Olive passed away on Monday at Goldsboro Assisted Living. She is the daughter of the late Delmer and Ruby Carter Futrell and is married to Charles D. Mozingo. Nana enjoyed shopping, cooking for her family,…… read more »
John Dennis Rupe
November 26, 2023, 73, Dudley — John Dennis Rupe, 73, of Dudley, passed away Sunday evening at his residence. Born in Ottumwa, IA, he was the son of the late Lee and Effie Cole Rupe. Mr. Rupe was a member of Miller Chapel Church in Ottumwa. He enjoyed reading books and watching old westerns, horses,…… read more »
Carolyn M. Cline
November 22, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — Carolyn M. Cline, 73, formerly of Goldsboro passed away on Wednesday at Warsaw Health and Rehab. She was the daughter of the late George Mayhew and Irene Doss Floyd and was married to the late George Tidds. Carolyn enjoyed scrapbooking, dancing, trips to the beach, and playing pool. She…… read more »
Doris Tripp Bradford
November 28, 2023, 83, Goldsboro — Doris Tripp Bradford, 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at her home. Born in Greene County on January 22, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Doris Meadows Tripp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50…… read more »
Elbert Ray Holder
November 26, 2023, 71, Goldsboro — Elbert Ray Holder, 71, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Wayne UNC Healthcare in Goldsboro. Ray enjoyed his life to the fullest and there was never a dull moment. He was one of a kind and had a determination that you could only…… read more »
Ricky Ray Gurganus
November 23, 2023, 79, Goldsboro — Ricky Ray Gurganus, 79, passed away on Thanksgiving Day at Sutton’s Retirement Center. He gained his independence from the cares of this world to find rest and peace. Ricky was born in Wayne County on February 13, 1944, to the late Frank and Madeline Gurganus. In addition to his…… read more »
Ronald G. McCoy
November 23, 2023, 67, Dudley — Ronald G. McCoy was born on December 14, 1955, in Mount Olive, North Carolina to the late Claudie McCoy and Ina Armwood. Ronald relocated to Heaven’s Court on November 23, 2023, from UNC Health Hospital in Goldsboro. Ronald, affectionately known as Ronnie, spent his childhood years living in Mt.…… read more »
Christian Shayne West
November 19, 2023, 24, Goldsboro — Senior Airman Christian Shayne West, 24, was taken from this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, after his battle with Acute Pancreatitis Necrosis. Christian was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Pitt County to Shayne West and Kristy Lee West on December…… read more »
Randall “Coon” Earl Carter
November 26, 2023, 77, La Grange — May 25, 1946 – November 26, 2023 Randall “Coon” Earl Carter victoriously met his Savior face-to-face in the early hours of Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born in Lenoir County to the late George Daniel Carter and Mildred Jones Carter on May 25, 1946. In addition to…… read more »
