Deaths And Flinerals FRED LEWIS GURLEY Fred Lewis Gurley. 83, of Long Beach and formerly of Catawba died Dec. 7 at Davis Hospital in Statesville. A graveside service was conduct ed Dec. 11 by the Rev. W.C. Cock man and the Rev. John Milholland at Abilene Church of Christ Cemetery Mr. Gurley was born Sept. 28. 1910, in Catawba County, the son of the late James William and Viola McKnight Gurley. He was a retired brick mason, a member of Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his first wife. Bona Lee Carter Gurley, and his second wife, Ethel Cratei Gurley. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Shoemaker, Virginia Step hens and Brenda Lackey, all of Statesville; two sons, Fred Lewis Gurley Jr. of New London and Wayne Gurley of Salisbury; two sis ters, Edna Scarborough and Ola Christian, both of Kannapolis; two brothers, Albert Gurley of States ville and Glenn Gurley of North Myrtle Beach. S.C.; 17 grandchil dren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to South River Baptist Church Building Fund, Route 17, Box 317. States ville, N.C. 28677. JOHNNY McNEAL MOORE Johnny McNeal Moore, 44. of Bolivia died Dec. 8 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Wilming ton, of cancer. He was a self-em ployed carpenter. The funeral was Dec. 10 at Joy Assembly, Southport. conducted by the Rev. John Nocera and the Rev. Jerome Jenrette. Burial was in Hickman Cemetery, Shallotte. Mr. Moore was born in Southport on Dec. 9, 1949, a son of the late Lawrence and Virginia Hawks Moore. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Ann Patti Moore of the home; a son, Wesley Allen Moore of Bolivia; a daughter, Iris Ann Moore of the home; five brothers, Arden Moore and Jerry Moore, both of Shallotte, Raybon Moore of Bolivia and Pat Moore and Chester Moore, both of Calabash; and two sisters, Gail M. Reaves of Calabash and Esther M. Bender of Crisco, Pa. Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice. P.O. Box 1926, Shallotte, N.C. 28459. LENNA ALLRED THORSEN Lenna Allred Thorsen, 65, of Southport, died Dec. 7 at her resi dence. A memorial service was held Dec. 11 at Southport Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Murray Page officiating. Burial will be "on a pretty spring day" in Old Southport Cemetery. Mrs. Thorsen was born April 17, 1928, in Chihuahua, Mexico, a daughter of Mormon missionaries Edgar J. and Minnie P. Midkiff Allred. She has lived in Southport since 1952. After spending early years in Mesa, Ariz., she lived in Northport, Wash., with her adoptive parents, Mick and Elsie Reisin. She was a lifelong Mormon, at tended Southport Presbyterian Church, was a former member of the Southport-Oak Island Library Board, a member and past president of Southport 55 and Over Club, a Dosher Memorial Hospital volun teer, organist and painter. Survivors include her husband, William Robert Thorsen of the home; two daughters, Leigh Ann Watts of Heidelberg, Germany, and Robin Marie lumburi of Blooming Grove, N.Y.; two sons, William Robert Thoisen II of Angleton, Texas, and David I'homas Thorsen of Abingdon, Md.; two sisters, Josephine Spain of Mesa, Ariz., and Juanita Allrcd; a brother, Elmer Allred of Tempe, Ariz.; and nine grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Dosher Memorial Hospital Volunteers or Lower Cape Fear Hos pice, Shallotte, N.C. 28459. BLANCH HEWETT Blanch Hewett, 84, of Supply died Dec. 1 1 in The Brunswick Hos pital. The funeral was Dec. 14 in Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Chapel. Supply, with the Rev. Bobby Child ress officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. ^ She was born in Brunswick County, a daughter of the late Jesse D. and Evelena Lewis Holden. Mrs. Hewett was a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons. James R. Hewett of Durham, Ervin D. Ted Hewett and Jesse Danny Hewett. both of Supply, and Edward L. Hewett of Reno, Nev.; two daughters, Doris Jean Duncan of Marion, S.C., Linda Tripp of Sup ply, Vonnie Porter of Aberdeen and Virginia Sullivan of Winnabow; 24 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. MINNIE M. WATTS Minnie Marie Watts of Sunset Beach died Dec. 1 1 at her home. The funeral and burial will be in East Point, Ga. Local arrangements were handled by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Ser vice. REV. GLADYS CARLISLE HALL The Rev. Gladys Carlisle Hall, 76, of Loris, S.C., died Dec. 10. The funeral was conducted Dec. 13 in the Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel. Shallotte, by the Rev. Eddie Altman and the Rev. Sammy Jar man. Burial was in Griffin Ceme tery, Ash. Rev. Hall was born in Stark, Fla., on Jan. 17, 1917, a daughter of the late George and Annie Davis Carl isle. She was a member and former pastor of Dunn Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church, Dunn, and past commander of DAV Chapter No. 73 Ladies Auxiliary, Loris, S.C. Survivors include her husband, John Henry Hall; a son, John Henry Hall Jr. of Norfolk. Va.; three daugh ters, Janice Duncan of Loris, S.C., Ruth Carol Laramore of Columbia. S.C., and Linda Redmond of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; four brothers, J.C. Carlisle of Ash, Dan Carlisle of Holden Beach, Henry Carlisle of Shallotte and Earl Carlisle of Walnut Island; II grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. ANN WENDELL JONES Elizabeth Ann Wendell Jones, 69, of Lexington and formerly of Shal lotte, died Dec. 1 1 at her home after a sudden illness. A memorial service was conduct ed Dec. 14 by the Rev. Dr. Robert ; Brunswick Islands ;jj Baptist Church ; ? ; All Ages Sunday School- 10 00 am ::: ;;; Worship and Communion- 1 1:00 am ? - : : ; : Sunday Evening Worship-7:00 pm ; ; ? : : : Wednesday Evening Worship-7:00 pm ; ; ? : casual dress ? nursery provided : Jack D. Hancox, Pastor : : 1 672 Mt. Pisgah Rd. SW : ? : ; ? j Holden Beach 842-8969 SOUTH ATLANTIC MONUMENT CO. 1913 Hwy. 905, Conway, S.C. 29526 Office (803)365-1353 Mack Hutson Diane Inman Bobby McCormick (803)397-5981 (910)287-4778 (803)756-7106 CI 993 THE BRUNSWICK BEACON Floyd at North Lexington Baptist Church, Lexington. The funeral was to be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Thurs day) at Danieltown Baptist Church, Forest City, with the Rev. Guy Johnson and the Rev. Johnny Bridges officiating. Burial was in Cane Creek Baptist Church Ceme tery, Union Mills. Mrs. Jones was horn in Kearney County, Neb., on May 22, 1924. to Joe and Vera Palmblade Wendell. She was graduated from the Univei sity of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., and Southern Baptist Theolo gical Seminary School of Music, Louisville. Ken. She formerly served as pianist for Back-To-The-Bible Broadcasting in Lincoln, Neb. More recently, she was organist at North Lexington Baptist Church and also taught piano. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Jimmy Davis Jones of the home, a former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Shallotte; a son, Wendell Jones of Cary; two broth ers, Rodney Wendell of Axtell, Neb., and Dwight Wendell of Van couver, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Eldon (Ruth Wendell) Lundberg of Rich vale, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to North Lexington Baptist Church, 201 Mize Road. Lexington, N.C. 27292. IRVING SNEED Irving Sneed of Iceland died Dec. 6 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. The funeral was Dec. 12 at Ad kins-Drain Funeral Service. South side. Burial was in the Sneed family cemetery. CLIFFORD GRADY Clifford Grady. 32, of Wilm ington died Dec. 6 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral was Dec. 1 1 at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Summerville Church Cemetery, Leland. J.C. GRIFFIN J.C. Griffin, 69, of Fayetteville, died Dec. 1 1 in the VA Medical Center, Fayetteville. The funeral was Dec. 13 at Mid way Apostolic Church, Bolivia. Burial was in Brown Family Cem etery. GEORGE STANLEY George Stanley of Longwood died Dec. 1 1 at his home. Survivors include Five daughters, Icelean Bellamy, Yula Billups, Hellen Robinson, Hallistine Robin son and Ernestine Smith; four sons, Jaylnn Stanley, George C. Stanley, BOATS Affordable! 1-800-545-2293 910-457-9080 VILLAGE POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH would like to welcome you to our... Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 1 1 :00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM Come and worship the Lord with us. Rev. Robert Tilley Village Point Rd. -Shallotte Point 19-IN. HIP ROOF PROFESSIONAL TOOLBOX 99 Wl.il. Supplies Uill ? Rugged poly onwic)? >9 Of* your NaiorwwJe Mutual insurance Company and AffHiawd Compares Home Oflce 0>? Nationwe portrayed by Jennifer Baxter. The adult and high school hand bell choirs and the newly formed flute choir will provide prelude be ginning at 6:40 p.m. The children's choir will lead in the call to worship. The public is invited. Jennings To Speak The Rev. Wesley Jennings will be guest speaker this Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Oak Island Presbyterian Church. His topic will be "The Joy of Christmas" from the scripture of Matthew 2:1-12. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. and worship services at 10:15. Choir Presents Musical The choir of Jennies Branch Bap tist Church will present the Christ mas musical "Beloved Son." bv Joe E. Parks Sunday. Dec. 19. at 7 p.m. Bobby Gore, choir director, in vites the public. The church is located on N.C. 179 near Brick Landing. Service At Chapel The Holden Beach Beautification Committee and Holden Beach Cha pel are joining to celebrate the Christmas season. Sunday, Dec. 19, at 4 p.m., the Beautification Committee will hold a Christmas pageant with live nativity scene on the lawn of the chapel, fol lowed by a candlelight service inside. Led by Wally Ausley. mayor of Calabash Presbyterian Church j Sunday Worship Service I 9:30 AM Church School For All Ages 1 10:45 Old Georgetown Road (910)579-7356 Dr. Francis M. Womack, Jr.. Minister Nursery Provided ? Casual Dress I y v Iloldcn Beach, the service will in clude carol singing and a brief mes sage, followed by a fellowship lime during which the Beautification Committee will be serving Mora vian buns and coffee. "We're looking forward to it." said spokesman Conrad West. "This will be our first attempt at this." The ch;ipel is located on Roths child Street across from the town hall. Christmas Program Set "All I want for Christmas..." is the title of the Christmas program that will be presented Saturday, Dec. IS, at 7 p.m. at Harvest Fellowship Pentecostal Holiness Church. The church is located at 238 Gray Bridge Road, Shallotte, off Holden Beach Road. Observes Season Seaside United Methodist Church continues its celebration of the Advent season with the presentation by the adult choir of the cantata, "Joyful. Sing Alleluia." during both services Sunday, Dec. 19. Gigi Gore w ill direct. Jackie Bridges and Marjorie Crissman will play an arrangement of a carol as an organ-piano duet for the prelude. Doreen Lowry will sing the English carol, "What Child is This?" for the offertory. Also on Sunday, the children and youth of the Sunday school will pre sent a playlet, "What Can I Give Him?" at 9:15 a.m. Seaside UMC is located on N.C. 9(14 between Grissettown and Sun 'St. Luke Lutheran Church Worship Servicc Sunday, 10:00 A.M. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Meeting In Shallotte Middle School 754-7816 Pastor Donald R. Safrit (Casual Dress) (31 Seaside United Methodist Church 8:00 AM Worship Service 9.00 AM Christian Education Hour 9:30- 10:00 AM Fellowship Time 10:00 AM Worship Service CASUAL DRESS ? NURSERY PROVIDED Pastor: The Rev. Jerry Lowry 579-5753 1300 Seaside Rd. SW (Hwy. 9041 Sunset Bcach OCEAN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH WELCOMES YOU SUNDAY SERVICES Bible Study 9:45 AM ? Morning Worship 1 1 AM Evening Worship 7 PM See and hear "The Original Christmas Story" by John R. Rice. The cast of 25 will present this wonderful story Dec 18 and 19 at 7 PM. C alitor more Information Drive a little-experience the difference. Hwy. 1 79, between the beaches 579-6833 Church Hotline? 754- I 886 Macon M. Wood, Pastor Free Pamphlet Offers Advice On Facing Grief During The Holidays Local individuals and families who may be finding It difficult to face the approaching Holiday Season because they are grieving the loss of someone close to them, may find helpful advice In a free pamphlet now being offered by Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service. The pamphlet, entitled "Handling Your Grief During the Holidays," suggests ways to cope with the mixture of stressful feelings that often make families wish to avoid the season altogether. To obtain a copy, go by Coble Ward Smith Funeral Service in Supply or call them at 754-6848. They will mail you a copy. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service A proud tradition of dignified service to every Jamlly's needs. Greg White-Manager ? Hwy. 17 N., Supply (Only 6 minutes north of Shallotte) ? 754-6848 THE BRUNSWICK BfAT.OH