November 28, 2023, 62, Goldsboro — The Management and Staff of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. William Mayo III, 62, of Goldsboro, NC. Mr. Mayo died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. A complete biographical sketch is forthcoming. Services of Love and Compassionate Care have been entrusted…… read more »
November 27, 2023, 70, Mount Olive — Ruby Frances Pate Holmes, 70, of the Summerlin’s Crossroads community near Mount Olive, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Frances had worked at National Spinning Co. prior to her yielding to disability. For most of her life, she worshipped at Brock’s Chapel Church. Frances…… read more »
November 24, 2023, 81, Smithfield — Clarissa Dail Massey, 81, a resident of the Smithfield area, passed away Friday afternoon, November 24, 2023, at her residence. Mrs. Massey was a native of the Scott’s Store section of Duplin County. She graduated from the B. F. Grady High School, worked at Young Squire Industries, along with…… read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
