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 »
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 »
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 »
November 20, 2023, 91, Goldsboro — Paul Hubert Pittman, Jr., 91, passed peacefully into eternal life on November 20, 2023, after a short illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul Hubert Pittman and Estelle Dail Pittman, and his son, Rev. Paul Hubert Pittman, III. Paul was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, and grew…… read more »
November 19, 2023, 78, Goldsboro — Betty Jean Beck, the widow of Franklin Murray Beck, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Mt. Olive, NC. Born in Rockingham, NC, she was the loving daughter of the late Kenneth and Myrtle Bennett. Betty graduated from Rockingham High School where…… read more »
November 17, 2023, 90, Pikeville — Luz Escalante Barta, 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Colombia on January 27, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Alicia Botero Escalante. In addition to her parents, Luz was preceded…… read more »
November 17, 2023, 89, Grantham — Elsie Minton Graham, 89, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Wayne County on January 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Effie Wadsworth Minton. In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death…… read more »
November 16, 2023, 76, Goldsboro — Ann Rogers Morse, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Albemarle. Ann was born in Wayne County to the late William Bryant Rogers, Sr., and Irene Elizabeth Ham Rogers on August 1, 1946. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death…… read more »
November 16, 2023, 73, Goldsboro — Gary Joseph Busdieker, 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville. Gary was born in Wayne County to the late George Joe Busdieker and Lou Ellen Howell Busdieker on October 19, 1950. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in…… read more »
