Rita McCoy Hoglen, age 65

Lost to gun violence on September 18, 2024 in Morganton, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Sossoman Funeral Home: Rita Carol McCoy - Sossoman Funeral Home
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• Contributed photo
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News sources:

• Sossoman Funeral Home: Rita Carol McCoy - Sossoman Funeral Home
• WHKY: Two Dead of Gunshot Wounds in Morganton - WHKY
• WSOC TV: Couple found dead at 2 separate scenes, deputies say
• Gun Violence Archive

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