Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services

Weltha Jean Adams Kirk, 81, of Rolesville, passed away on April 13, 2021. She was born in Harts, WV on February 1, 1940 to the late Millard and Armilda Ramey Adams. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Lucian Tracy Kirk; her daughter, Vickie Lucas (Tom); her son, Brian Kirk (Patricia); five grandchildren, Traci Fala (Pete), Trent Lucas (Brandi), Shanai Kirk, Christopher Jones (Jill), Kimberly Bentley (Michael); and her eight great-grandchildren, Ollie, Roxy, Garrett, Soloman, Savannah, Cammie, Caleb, and Ethan. Also surviving are her three sisters, Charlotte Smith (Ray), Darlene Godfrey, and Lily Church; a special nephew, Steve Kirk; and numerous other nieces and...

Mary Barbara Draper Ogg, 90, of Hollister passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at The Heritage Retirement Center in Rocky Mount, NC. Mary was born in Utica, NY on March 21, 1930 to the late Irving Nathan & Anna Warmuth Draper. She attended Kernan School until her family moved to Westmoreland where she graduated from Westmoreland Central School in 1948. She was employed by G.E. & NY Telephone Company in both the Utica and Rome offices. She was married to James Yero in 1950 until he passed in 1961. In 1964 she married Hans Ogg and they lived in the Rome-Westmoreland area until Hans passed. Mary was an avid skier and traveler. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was...

Betty Jane Skokauckas Hooko, 85, of Franklinton, NC, passed away on August 18, 2020. She was born in Endicott, NY on February 22, 1935 to the late John and Mary Varga Skokauckas. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Charles" Hooko; a daughter, Anne Rose; and a sister, Bonnie Curry. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Betty is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Boyle, Cathy Shannahan (John), Cynthia Jefferies, and Anita Ferguson; her son, Jason Hooko (Melanie); a son-in-law, Mark Rose; thirteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com.

Brian Noel Larkin, born December 24th 1939, passed away August 13, 2020, with his son and daughter beside him. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College with a degree in Mathematics. During his career Brian was fortunate to travel the world, visiting much of Southeast Asia, Australia, South America, and Europe. In retirement, he was equally fortunate to travel around the United States, living as he pleased, for the last 30 years. He loved being a grandfather. He had a passion for crossword puzzles, his pets, and he truly enjoyed spending time with his life-long friends. He is survived by his son Michael, his daughter Rebecca, and his brother Dennis, their families, and...

Elsie Grey Stanley Harris went home to her Lord on August 12, 2020 at the age of ninety-six. She was born on October 21, 1923, the first living child of William Earl Stanley and Olivia Emory Stanley. Elsie was born with beauty, ability, talent and a happy, energetic nature. Being lucky enough to be reared by intelligent, Christian parents, she was a blessing to all who knew her. Her sister, Marjorie and her brother William Stanley Jr. predeceased her, but she is survived by two brothers, John E. Stanley and Billy Van Stanley (Barbara). She was married quite young to Raymond E. Harris, who died in 2003. He was a man she dearly loved whose family she came to love also. She was an able and...

Rayford L. Pate, 82 of Raleigh, died peacefully April 29, 2020. Rayford was born December 17, 1937 in Sumpter, SC to Vernon and Antonia Pate. He attended Sumter High School, Elon College and enjoyed a long and successful career with Phillips Petroleum Company. He was an avid golfer and skier and loved to travel and spend time with family and friends at the beach. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Pate Meier, Elizabeth Pate Readmond; grandchildren, Matthew, Marc and Shelby Meier, Bryce and Marissa Readmond and his great grandchildren, Coby and Carter Meier; his nephew and niece Danny and Janet Pate and his beloved cousin Carol Lee Reese. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later...

Bobby Wayne Peters, 83, of Youngsville passed away on March 6, 2020. He was born in Carter County, Tennessee on December 5, 1936 to the late Wade and Anne Bailey Peters. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Mittie Davis Peters and daughter, Patricia Ann Peters. Bobby retired from the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense. He loved the Lord, his family and playing golf. He is survived by his daughters: Minnie Ruth Shirey, husband Richard and Bobbie Horton, husband Ricky both of Franklinton, North Carolina, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Loretta Julian, Mary Ann Dix and Shirley Jeffers, and many nieces and...

Michael Anthony Patterson, 54 of Nashville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, February 19, 2020. He was born on November 15, 1965 to the late Edward Perry and Carolyn Goodyear Patterson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Donnie R. Patterson. Mike was a very loving, kind, and giving person, he could make you smile and laugh on the worst of days. He loved watching classic television, and knew the lines to almost every episode of MASH. Mike collected die-cast cars and trucks. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 6 - 7:30 pm at Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Funeral services will held...

Eugene Edward Denmark, 87, of Henderson, NC passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Rex Hospital. Born on August 15, 1932 in Ithaca, NY to the late Howard and Ruth Handlen Denmark. Eugene served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War where he met his late wife Antoinette Ann Denmark, and they were married for 41 years. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Denmark was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Richard Jones and Elizabeth and Charles Ashley. He was a devout Catholic, a hardworker, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and athletics. He was very proud of his family and loved them dearly. A funeral...