Area. Deaths And. Funerals JOHN ATWOOD THOMPSON John Alwood Thompson, 70, of Yaupon Bcach, died Feb. 9 in Tampa, Fla. A graveside scrvicc was held Feb. 13 in Northwood Cemeiery, South port, with full military honors. Thompson was born in Chester, Pa., on Nov. 17, 1922, the son of the late Anna L. Marshall and Wilford I. Thompson Sr. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mil dred Brock Thompson of the home; a stepson, Johnny Barnhill of Mil ton, Ha.; a daughter, Beverly Wein stein of Atlanta, Ga.; a stepdaughter, Brcnda Kay of Alexandria, Va.; three sisters, Grace Ferguson of Claymont, Del., Mildred Dichl of Las Vegas, Ncv., and Jeanne Pylc of Wilmington, Del.; and four grand children. JOYCF. ANN SIMMONS Joyce Ann Simmons, 56, of Whitcvillc died Feb. 9 in Columbus County Hospital. Her funeral was Feb. 12 at Old Dock United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Raeford Methvin and the Rev. Marty Duffell officiating. Burial was in the church ccmctcry. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of Herbert Gore Sr. of Nakina and the late Carolyn Suggs Gore. She was employed by Whitcvillc Apparel Corp. until her retirement due to illness. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Old Dock United Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to her father include her husband, Othell Sim mons; a son. Bill Simmons of Wilm ington; three sisters, Vclma Rich ardson of Bolivia, Murlc Hummel of Palm Bay, Fla., and Bcmicc Ray of Nakina; two brothers, Herbert Gore Jr. of Nakina and Lewis Keith Gore of Raleigh; and two grandchildren. KVANGKLINK (PKGGY) R. Rl'SS Evangeline (Peggy) Reeves Russ, 73, of Shallotie died Feb. 11 in New Hanover Regional Mcdical Cenier, Wilmington. The funeral was held Feb. 13 in the Brunswick Funeral Service Cha pel by the Rev. John Landers and the Rev. Ivren Hughes. Burial was in Mint/. Cemetery, Shallotte. Bom in Brunswick County on Feb. 4, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Charles Austin and Etta Beck Reeves. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and Shal lotte Chapter No. 341, Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her son, Bobby Ray Russ of Shallotte; two brothers, Berquine Reeves of Calabash and Jackie Reeves of Holden Beach; two sisters, Wanda R. Ward of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Laquita R. Kermon of Wilmington; two grand children; and two great-grandchil dren. CHURCH ACTIVITIES Soldier Boy To Hove Cor Washes Ilic Athletic Department of Sold ier Bay Baptist Church will hold car washes Saturday, Feb. 20, starting at 8 a.m. in two locations. Cars can be cleaned at Southern National Bank at Shallottc and in the parking lot of the church on N.C. 130 at Ash. Donations will be accepted. Revival Underway Revival services arc being held at Abundant Life Full Gospel Church through Sunday, Feb. 21. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jerry Darnell of Peace Memorial Church of Winnabow. The church is seven-tenths of a mile south of Shallottc on N.C. 179. The public is invited. Family Featured The Stanley Family of Longs, S.C., will be featured in concert Sunday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at Long wood Baptist Church. The Rev. Barry Long, pastor, and the congregation, invite the public said spokesman Doris Benton. WMU Banquet Set A Women's Missionary Union (WMU) Appreciation Banquet will be held by the Brunswick Baptist Association for all pastors, WMU directors, church staff and their spouses Saturday, Feb. 27. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, Midway Road, Bolivia. Church Breaks Ground The members of Emanuel Out rcach Church joined for a ground breaking ceremony for their new church on Jan. 31. Services were led by the Rev. Lloyd Ward. Building will begin Flowers say what the heart feels Wire & delivery service available Shady Oak Florist Full line florist & garden shop e tiorist & gar 579-671 (