Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services

Edmond H Wilson, Jr., 80, of Wake Forest went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1943, to the late Edd H Sr. and Beulah Becker Wilson. In addition to his parents, Edmond was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Wilson; his brother, Cecil Wilson; and his sister-in-law, Murrell Wilson. Edmond is survived by his daughters, Diana Carroll (Bob) of Fayetteville and Sherry Adkins (Kevin) of Princeton; his four grandchildren, Edmond Carroll, Taylor Carroll, Madison Adkins, and Drew Adkins; his great-granddaughter, Wyla Jane Carroll; his brothers, Bill Wilson (Mary) and Earl Wilson (Linda) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces...

Jack E. Hoffman, 83, born in Syracuse, NY resided in Louisburg, NC died on November 5, 2023, survived by wife, Ada Nelson.

Laura King Tyson, 77, of Henderson passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 30, 1946 in Franklin County to Preston King and Mary Helen Griffin. In addition to her parents, Laura was preceded in death by her two sisters, Frances King Denton and Carey King Jones and her brother James Ervin King. Laura is survived by her three children, Rebecca Lynn Renn (Jonathan), Jamie Sue Grissom, and James Kevin Jones (Shakira); two sisters, Mary King Rocha, and Mamie Ellen Faulkner; two brothers, Preston King Jr. and Thomas Bryant King; seven grandchildren, Kristen Renn Moss (Andrew), Leah Renn Fuller (Daniel), Channie Renn, Shelby Renn,...

Dallas E. Jones, 79, passed from this world on Friday September 15, 2023, in his home with his wife and mother-in-law by his side. He fought courageously for six months before his body succumbed to ALS. Dallas was the first child born on a cold and snowy day on February 25, 1944. His father was serving in WWll in the Railway Operations Battalion in France so it was some time before he met his son. Dallas and his mother lived in Belle Center above the Post Office at that time. Upon the reuniting of the family, they moved to a farm south of Bellefontaine. This is where the adventures began for a mischievous, imaginative, and independent Dallas. His stories of growing up on the farm and...

We are sad to announce that our mother passed away peacefully the morning of August 2, 2023 at 94 years of age. She was born June 29, 1929 in Norfolk Virginia, growing up in Kelford , NC and attending Woman's College in Greensboro, NC. Moving to Henderson NC she met and married then made her home in Louisburg NC for over 40 years with her husband and 3 children. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth S Isley Jr and son Kenneth S Isley, III. She is survived by her children Karen Isley(Jeff Baughman) of Illinois and Chris Isley ( Kim) of Cape Carteret, NC. and daughter-in law Susan Isley of Charlotte NC, grandchildren, Lauren Jenkins(Evan), Meredith Isley, Ali Fry (Brian),...

We are sad to announce that our mother passed away peacefully the morning of August 2, 2023 at 94 years of age. She was born June 29, 1929 in Norfolk Virginia, growing up in Kelford , NC and attending Woman's College in Greensboro, NC. Moving to Henderson NC she met and married then made her home in Louisburg NC for over 40 years with her husband and 3 children. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth S Isley Jr and son Kenneth S Isley, III. She is survived by her children Karen Isley(Jeff Baughman) of Illinois and Chris Isley ( Kim) of Cape Carteret, NC. and daughter-in law Susan Isley of Charlotte NC, grandchildren, Lauren Jenkins(Evan), Meredith Isley, Ali Fry (Brian),...

Catherine Jean Slugocke Steehler, 72, of the Justice Community, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1951, to the late John and Laurel McCloud Slugocke. In addition to her parents, Cathy was predeceased by her husband, Mallory Steehler. Cathy is survived by her daughters, Heather Garcia (Tony), and Sabrina Witham; her grandchildren, Amber Garcia, Brittany Guimond, Caleb Garcia, Christopher Witham, Ben Stott, and Haley Witham; her two great-grandchildren, Lilah Meng and Audrey Stokes; and her sister, Ruthie Radcliffe. Cathy will be remembered for her strong will, her wit, and her generosity exhibited in always trying to help others. She worked as a CNA and always...

Vallerie Jane Boyd, 32, passed away on July 8, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1991 in Vance County to Woodrow Irvin Boyd, Jr. and Robbie Jane Davis. Vallerie was predeceased by her daddy, James Roberson. Vallerie is survived by her son, Christopher Allen Boyd; her mama, Betty Roberson (Porfirio Chagoya); her parents, Woody Boyd, Jr. (Dawn Abarca) and Robbie Jo Davis; her siblings, Kathy Resendiz (Alex), Elaine Overton (Mike), Chelsea Collier, Joseph Lewis, Kristina Abarca, Jullian Abarca (Samantha), and Feranda Segundo (Armondo). Vallerie loved her son and picking on him. She also loved watching scary movies, her dogs, and doing all kinds of arts and crafts, especially drawing and...

Jeremy Tyler Milton, 20, of Epsom, left us on June 18, 2023. He was born on February 2, 2003, the son of Kevin Milton and Bridget Ross Ellison. Jeremy was preceded in death by his very special Aunt Gladys. Jeremy is survived by his father, Kevin Milton; his mother, Bridget Ellison (Jamie); his maternal grandfather, Elton Ross; his siblings, Jarred Ross, Joshua Ross, Brandon West, Michael Ellison, Cristopher Addington, Nickolas Addington, and Kayla Griffin (John); a nephew, Jenson Griffin; his aunts, Tiffany McCormick, and Lisa Wray (Vann); his uncles, Randy Milton (Debbie) and Jason Leonard; as well as many cousins. Jeremy was known for his wit and humor; he loved his brothers and his...

Dennis Wayne Roberson, 76, of Epsom, passed away on June 11, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1947, the son of the late William and Mary Mayes Roberson. In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by siblings, Jean Bowden, Billy Roberson, Sidney Roberson, and Ricky Roberson Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ayscue Roberson; his sons, Sidrick Roberson (Jennifer) and Lee Roberson ( Kathryn); his grandkids, Meredith Roberson, Caleb Burnette, Lillian Roberson, Ryan Steiger, Elaina Overby, and Keira Overby; his siblings, Marion Woodlief (Elton), Edith Whitby, Ruth Gunter (Bob), Larry Ray Roberson (Denise), Andy Roberson (Annette), Margaret Hicks (Buster), Ellen Richardson (Mark),...

Daryl Burton Smith, 67, of Henderson passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born in Saranac Lake, New York on November 11, 1955. Daryl was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Smith, one sister, Sharron Anne Smith, and one niece, Michele Brown. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Eleanor "Ellie" Smith of the home; his father, Stanley Smith of Florida, one brother, Gary Smith of Florida; two sisters, Sandra Agoney (Amos) of Upstate New York and Diane Jacobson (Dwain) of Colorado; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Daryl served in the US Navy as a Helicopter Air Crewman along with search and rescues missions at sea. He married his wife Ellie in Las Vega, Nevada on...

Larry R. Carter, 82 of Youngsville passed away peacefully at home with all his family on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Born on December 27, 1940, to the late Raymond Wesley and Johannah Winterboer Carter. Larry lived in Youngsville on John Mitchell Road since 1984 and ran Carter's County Kennel for many years. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed all the family get-togethers going to trail rides, horse shows, RV camping, and boating with friends. He loved horses and all of our dogs. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Connie Daniels Carter, children, Laura Carter Christenson (John), David R. Carter (Suzanne) and Michael A. Carter (Lorna), grandchildren,...

Carla Brooks Bass Rogers, 69, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1954 to the late Otto and Valerie Bartholomew Bass. Carla is survived by her loving husband, Bill; her daughter and son-in-law, Carly and Travis Williams; and her grandchildren, Jocelyn, Elliott, and Andy. Carla was a hairdresser for all of her working career at Vicky's Beauty Shop in Spring Hope which belonged to her mother before Carla. She was talented with all forms of arts and crafts and could paint anything. She and Bill enjoyed dancing and when younger they would go fishing. A graveside funeral services were held on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at...

Jean Leona Koons Bourassa, 96, formerly of White Plains and Waldorf, MD, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Brookdale Wake Forest Assisted Living Community in Wake Forest, NC. Jean was born in Clementon, NJ on November 20, 1926 to the late Winfield and Grace Feather Koons. After many years as a military spouse and several years of federal government service, Jean retired in 1974. She had been a resident of Charles County, MD since 1978. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond George Bourassa; two sisters, Lilian Koons Marino and Grace Koons Allen; a brother, Winfield Koons; and her son, Richard Bourassa. She leaves a daughter, Renee Bourassa Bunting; eight...

Wanda Marie Robinson Sackett, 92, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, died Monday, April 24, 2023, after a brief period of decline, at her daughter Judy's and son in law's home in Youngsville, NC surrounded by loving family. A native of Poughkeepsie, NY, she was born July 21, 1930, to Luella Barrett Robinson and Otis Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents and all siblings; Jane, Ethel, Margaret, Gloridean, Earl, Harold, Ralph and Wixon. She was also preceded in death by daughters Patricia Sackett (1968) and Anita Matthews (2014) and son Michael Sackett (2017) and great grandson Shaun Gallagher (2016). Mrs. Sackett was married to Robert Lloyd Sackett in 1948 who died on November 6,...

Mr. James Fleming "Jimmy" Hughes, 79, of Henderson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 11, 1943, to the late James Batt Hughes and Margaret Clopton Hughes in Vance County, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Melody Hughes Tart; and one sister, Sandra Faye Hughes. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Sandra Decker Hughes of the home; two children, Melinda H. Clark and husband Craig of Henderson, and Robert Hughes and wife Heather of Henderson; two grandchildren, Deanna C. Moore and husband Max of Youngsville, and Trenton O. Clark of Henderson; one great-granddaughter, Addison...

James "Jim" Uhl Jr.,84, of Louisburg, NC passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1938 in Ulster County, NY to the late James "Toddy" Uhl and Marie Colao Uhl. Jim, a charismatic man of many passions and talents will be greatly missed by his close family, that he loved with all his heart. He shared fifty-nine years of marriage with his beloved wife Margaret Uhl, who was by his side until the end. He spoke with his three sons, Jimmy, Steve and Roy Uhl, who were the joy of his life every day. He spent many hours teaching them and passing on their family history, while always staying involved in their everyday current lives. Throughout his life he had a passion for...

Jean Doris Engler of Louisburg, NC, formally of Ewing, NJ and Stuart, FL, died on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home. Born in Trenton NJ, she was the daughter of Claude W. and Ann Scudder MacDaid. She attended school in Hamilton township and Fallsington, PA, and graduated from Palmyra (NJ) High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Drexel University, Philadelphia. She was the widow of Byron W. Engler, and is survived by her five children; Laura J. Beaumont and husband Dave of Lambertville, NJ; Scott B. Engler and wife Jacalyn of Louisburg, NC; Cindy A. Engler and wife Marsha Lau of Ocala, FL; Dawn A. Engler of Ocala, FL; and Heidi D. Engler of Louisburg, NC. She is also...

Brittney Paige Boyer Elmore, 31 , of Buffalo Junction, VA and formerly of Kittrell, NC passed away on February 12, 2023 . She was born on September 18, 1991 to the late Jeffrey and Rhonda Faucette Boyer. Brittney is survived by her husband, Bobby Elmore, Jr; her daughter, Blaire Marie Elmore; her son, Brett Riley Elmore; and her brother, Jay Scott Boyer. Services will be held privately. Brittney's love of her life were her children. She loved playing with her kids, and was extremely caring towards animals. Brittney loved to eat Chinese food, and she liked to know things, educating herself on topics that most people wouldn't think twice about. Arrangements are being handled by...

Myrna Ayscue Fuller Neal, 91, of Louisburg, NC passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2023. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Franklin County, NC to the late James C. Ayscue and Bessie Wrenn Ayscue. Myrna, lovingly called "Monk" by her siblings, adored her family. She loved her children and her grandchildren. She enjoyed doing puzzles, and to window shop. She enjoyed being on the go and traveling. Over the years she would reside all over the United States due to her late husband, SSG Robert G. Fuller being in the Army. She was a member of Centerville Baptist Church. Myrna loved her job where she was a hostess and waitress at Murphy's House. She will be missed tremendously by her...

John Hemmer, age 75, of Buffalo Junction, Virginia, passed away on January 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. His fight with serious medical issues for years only amplified his strength and courage. He faced much of it with a smile, a sense of humor, and his staple cup of coffee, reinforcing his lifelong trademark expression "Hemmer strong." John was a man who served his country honorably during the Vietnam War in the United States Airforce and provided for his family...selflessly and with pride. He will be remembered by all who loved him as a man who gave all that he could of himself. He earned an honest living as a hard-working mechanic. His peers nominated him as shop foreman...