THE NEWS-TIMES Sunday, July 20, 2014 5B CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Vonda Willis — 728-3371 Bette Gillikin — 728-2710 Julie West — 838-1496 Harkers Island was a busy place this past week. Sunfish sail boats were so pretty sailing in the waters back of my property in Straits waters. They were a colorful sight in a regatta. Here is a recipe for easy chicken salad. You’ll need one 8-ounce box elbow macaroni, cooked and drained, one large can white chicken in water and drained, one small yellow or red onion diced, one small yel- low or red bell pepper diced, one teaspoon celery seed or fresh celery chopped, one or two hard-boiled eggs chopped, salt and pepper to taste, one tablespoon Miracle Whip or mayonnaise. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill. Serve on a plat- ter with cherry tomatoes, Ritz crackers, sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, any other veg- gie you like and fresh chopped fruit of your choice. Bruiser Emory. Milestones Birthday greetings to Susan Willis, Jeffrey Vance Hancock, Holly Rose, Tommy Lee Culpepper Jr., Charlie Scott and Kelly Willis, today; and Jeremy Fulcher, Carol Bates Jones, Charles Makely Willis III, Miles Willis, Charles Pasfield, Christopher Lewis and Benjamin Lewis Perkins, Monday. Also, Tonya Davis McLawhorn, Louella Nelson, Helen Ann Chadwick and Darcie Lanell Basden, Tuesday; and Sherry Jones, Stephanie Sanders, Elizabeth Lorraine Griffin, David Milewski, William Moore, Kellie Marie Willis and Lionel “Punchy” Lewis, Wednesday. Also, Mellissa Jones, Laura Lewis, Pat Lane, Joseph Arron Salter, Sandy Kloster, Trintin Barrisi, Bob Shipp, Emily Rose Milewski and Alex Willis, Thursday; Davine Thomas, Cinda Degens, Mickie Dixon, Russell Lewis Jr., Wayne Rozier, David Beasley, Walter Guthrie, Steven Rae Fritsch, Sue Mason, Joey Gillikin and Courtney Rose, Friday; Bryce Mehegan, Mary Nelson, Ronald Sanders, Jason Harold, Vickie Guthrie, Eden Sanders, Nicholas Fulcher and Jeremy Goodwin, Saturday. Anniversaries Anniversary wishes to James and Venita Lupton and Kenny and Tracy Spell, today; Celena and Craig Tudor, Monday; Roger and Mary Ruth Sandlers, Wednesday; and James and Lucinda Dixon and Tim and Patricia Mason, Thursday. Remember them Remember those in nursing facilities, including: Bessie Huneycutt, Gail Bost, Truman Dixon, Robie Dixon, Donna Davis, Nancy Dee Ingrim and Sophia Willis, Pruitt Health Care at Sea Level; Colleen Willis, Minnie Evelyn Willis, James Milton Hill, Kevin Foley, Mary Lee Turner and Rennie Moore at Crystal Bluffs in Morehead City; and Fannie Gillikin, Lillian Thompson and Alvah James “Pop” Goodwin at Snug Harbor in Sea Level. Sympathy Our sympathy to the fam- ily of Annie Frances Rose Willis, 77, of Straits. She was originally from Harkers Island and she died July 7 at Pruitt Health Care in Sea Level. Her funeral was July 11 at Lighthouse Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Clyde Rose and the Rev. Dan Parker offici- ating. Interment followed at Vergie Mae Cemetery. Annie Frances was a member of the church, sang in the trio and was very active there. She is survived by daughters Sherry Hamilton and Edwina Willis, three grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was a very likeable lady and will be missed by her church, family and friends. Monetary gifts can be sent to Free Grace Wesleyan Church, 140 Old Ferry Dock Rd., P.O. Box 458, Harkers Island, N.C. 28531. We extend sympathy to the family of Linda Murphy Robinson, 70, of Beaufort, who died July 7 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport. A service was July 9 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort. The Rev. Richard Pattern officiated. Linda had friends on Harkers Island. Our prayers to the family. Come ‘n’ go If you would like to send sym- pathy cards for Frankie Guthrie, the address is Cynthia Leroy, 1727 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262. For Linda Nelson send cards to Curtis G. Nelson, 119 Cedar St., Beaufort, N.C. 28516. While your correspondent and her hubby were in Havelock at Smithfield Barbecue July 11 we saw Eddie Emory, my first cousin. I hadn’t seen him in quite awhile. We enjoyed the catching up on the family and enjoying a good lunch. Church news The Harkers Island Community Choir is practicing every Monday at 7 p.m. at Free Grace Wesleyan Church for the events during Aug. 16-17. We will be singing from 2- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Waterfowl Museum. There will be many activities with sailboat rac- ing, visiting Willow Pond, going to Shackleford Banks Cemetery to remember the deceased who lied there and are buried there. Donations would be appreciated for the weekend activities. See Karen Amspacker at the muse- um. A group from Cincinnati, Ohio, “Adoration” sang at Grace Holiness Church July 8. They were very talented and Pastor Curtis Going thanks everyone who came to make the night per- fect. We were glad to see Hallas and Martha Rose attending. They have been ill for several months. Pentecostal news The Women’s Ministry met July 8 at the fellowship hall of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. They surprised Ellen Guthrie, 96 years young, July 11. It was also Almeta Willis’s birthday July 9 so they both got surprised. Ellen Guthrie is the “mother” of the Harkers Island church and the oldest member. The women’s ministry presented her with a birthday card and monetary gift. Everyone enjoyed cake and soft drinks. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Ellen Guthrie, 96, and Almeta Willis during the Sunday school hour and “Happy Anniversary” to Willis Carroll and Karen Willis July 13 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Irish Blessing May God grant you always, A sunbeam to warm you, A moonbeam to charm you, A sheltering angel so noth- ing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you, And faithful friends near you, And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you. Monday is National Junk Food Day. Finally a day I can relate to. Junk-food junkie, yes, I admit it! What’s your favorite? Pepsi and chocolate have won me over. Milestones Birthday greetings are extended to Judith Golden, Paul Harris, Andrea Lewis, Scott Lutz, Jennie Potter, Matthew Willis, today; Patience Hayes, Teresa Pittman and Clarice Willis, Wednesday; Laura Lewis and Randell Stevens, Thursday; Vilma Morris, Friday; and Stephanie Pake and Braxton Wade, Saturday. Anniversary Anniversary wishes go to Paul and Jeanette Willis, Friday. Sick list Get well wishes and prayers are sent to Jon Avery, Ann Bagley, Edna Buck, “Sal” Congello, Margaret Daniels, Duke Daugherty, Ken Davis, Warren and Joan Davis, Virginia Davis, Binky Day, Julia Dees, Katy Dixon, Gene Dodge, Jean Eubanks, Viola Fulcher, Angelica Garner, Charles Garner, June Garner, T.C. Garner and Edna Gaskill. Also, Betty Gillikin, May Gillikin, Rae “Buddy” Gillikin, Susan Gillikin, Delmas Guthrie, Glendora Hadder, Edna Hancock, Jim Hamilton, Doug and Patsy Hardison, Sonny Hooks, Mike Hotaling, Melvin Hunnings, James Paul Lewis, Johnise Lewis, Letha Lewis, Priscilla Lewis, Nathan Marcum, Betty Clyde Merrill, Meloney Mills, Bud and Donna Morton, Frances Kay Mudd, Sheryl Nelson, Dorothy Nett, Sherry Noulles, Carol O’Neal, Linda Perry, Molly Piner, Randy Piner, Shelly Piner, Annie Pittman, Eric and Vicky Pittman and Donna Powers. Also, Evan Quidley, Susan Salter, Lester and Elizabeth Small, Patricia Smith, Rev. Douglas Stewart, Norma Taylor, Derek Thompson, Larry Wells, David West, Cristy Crosswell Williams, Alyssa Willis, James Paul Willis, Pete Willis, Susan Willis, Zelma Willis, Jeanette O. Willis, Thelma Willis and Fern Young. Remember them Remember those community residents that are in our local extended care facility: Patsy Brooks, Johnny Ray Gillikin, Mildred Piner, Derek Thompson and Eric Wade. Sick list Mildred Piner of Williston took a fall July 6 and broke her hip. She had surgery July 7 and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. She continues to love visits, cards and phone calls. Special prayers are still needed for her continued heal- ing. Allie Gaskill of Stacy had cataract surgery July 8. Let us remember her during our daily prayer time. Sympathy Sincere sympathy is extend- ed to the family and friends of Guy Lewis, Jr. of Smyrna who passed away July 12 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home. No service is planned at this time. Come ‘n’ go Zelma Willis enjoyed hav- ing her sister Joyce Mason of Beaufort down for a sleep over at her home on Williston Creek July 11. Then it was break- fast with the Capt’s Choice Saturday Breakfast Club. 50 th reunion The Smyrna High School Class of 1964 held their 50th class reunion June 28 at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. Willie Preston Willis and his wife Barbara of Williston attended this special event. The food was catered, followed by pic- tures and music by G.B. Lewis of Marshallberg. Class of 1944-45 Smyrna High School Classes of 1944 and 1945 will have a joint class reunion Saturday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. This event will be at Roland’s in Beaufort. All interested classmates and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring pic- tures and memorabilia for all to enjoy. The group will be celebrating 70 and 69 years with a Dutch treat meal. Church news The Williston United Methodist Church congregation was glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Charles Springle visiting with them last Sunday. They have been friends with Rev. Paul and Sue Harris for many years. Following the morning ser- vice the couples traveled to the Driftwood Restaurant in Cedar Island for lunch. Williston United Methodist Church will have a covered dish luncheon today following the morning worship service. This will be a salad and cold cut lunch and everyone is welcome to attend. This is a special lun- cheon for the Rev. Paul Harris. The third – Methodist 5th Sunday Song Service is sched- uled for the 4th Sunday in August. This special event will be held at Straits United Methodist Church August 24 at 7 p.m. This is a date change due to the Down East Baptist churches having their 5th Sunday Gospel Sing – and would like to par- ticipate in the Methodist Church Song Service as well. Well Arthur passed through here more than two weeks ago and most of us are still cleaning up the limbs and debris from downed trees. As far as I’ve been able to learn, the greatest damage in our two communities was in Otway at Audrey and James Parnell’s home on Gillikin Road. A big pecan tree came down and totaled two of their vehicles and damaged the other two. Their daughter Melodie’s car was real- ly smashed big time. Pecan, cedar and Bradford pear trees are the ones that I’ve heard that were damaged the most. It’s gonna be a lean pecan season here this year. Milestones Birthday greetings to Matthew Neil Willis, Faye Thompson, Jerry Pittman Jr., Holly Lawrence, Alicia Lawrence, Douglas Arthur, Christina Marie Hyatt, Brianna Leigh Stephens and Bailee Marie Thomas, today; Patricia Wheat, Linda Carol Gillikin, Marcus Colby Minehart, Gloria Faye Brown, Julian E. Taylor Jr., Scott Hayes, and William Moore, Monday; and Chrissy Kellum Smith, Tyler Craig Willis, Chloe Rose Williamson, Sophia Mae Wilson, Tuesday. Also, Heidi Rose, Libby Smith, Punchy Lewis, Robbie Barber, Christopher Allen Cannon, Karli Elizabeth Lawrence, Kristi Ann Arthur, James Ed Sutton and Cory Long, Wednesday; Kayla Middlemiss, Lindsey Renae Fuchs, Keeley Sunseok Oh, Randall Stephens, Richard Lovick and Laura Lewis, Thursday; Danielle B. Banks, Tilton Steve Lawrence, Laura Page, Sue Mason and Ashleigh Renae Stephens, Friday; and Margaret Daniels, Kathy Yeomans, Beverly Jones, Mike McCarthy and Kristina Morrow, Saturday. Anniversaries Anniversary wishes to Tracy and Ken Spell, Cynthia and David Smith and Jamie and Obie Lawrence, today; Tiffany and Dan Bennett, Monday; Diane and Jeff Herman, Tuesday; Patricia and John Butler, Thursday; Grace and Tex Squires and Sarah and Isaac Hopkins, Friday; and Iris and Vance Gillikin and Tammy and Mark Knudsen, Saturday. Prayer list Keep in your prayers this week Wayne Gillikin, Goldine Gillikin, Mildred Piner, Duke Daugherty, Alyssa Willis, Corey Lawrence, Charlie Rose, Andy Gillikin, Bradley Lawrence, Dallas Arthur, Stacy “Dee Boy” Guthrie, Ken Davis, Rodney Paul Gillikin, Joyce Henry, David Salter, Josh Gillikin, Kenneth Waddell Gillikin, David Gill, Cecil Arthur, Eli Graves and Cole Jones, Serina Mason, Whitney Foskey, Randy Piner, Gerry Smith, Virginia Davis, Rowena Killmon, Eric Pittman, Deloris Thompson, Patsy and Doug Hardison, P.D. Mason, Mary Mendelson, Marie Lawrence, Janet Cannon, Phyllis Rae Gillikin, Ronnie Warren, Billy Clark Lawrence, Vance Gillikin, Harriette Wilde, Catherine McMillan, Phyllis Hunnings, Jessica Massey, Rodney Golden, Hannah Fulcher, Christopher Taylor, Dallas Smith, Ramona Burns, Larry Gillikin, Faye Lawrence, JoAnne Lewis and Vicky Pittman. Remember them Try to visit those in rest homes whenever you get the opportu- nity. They always are thrilled to have visitors. Melvin Hunnings, Pauline Lawrence, Carolyn Hamilton and Reta Mae Lewis, Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Wesley Squires, Nelva Squires, Leland Gillikin and Robbie Dixon, Pruitt Health Care; Hiram Gillikin, Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay; Catherine Golden and Phyllis Gentry, Harborview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Hilda Gillikin, Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home and Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Alta Rose, Esther Gillikin, Shirley Gillikin and Vera Barselow, Carteret House, Newport; and Rita Ann Faircloth, The Heritage in Richlands. Sympathy Annie Frances Rose Willis went home to be with Jesus and her husband of 56 years, Earl Willis, July 7 at Pruitt Health Care Center, with her family by her side. Her funeral was a celebration of her life July 11 at Lighthouse Chapel and as the family entered they played “Christians Don’t Die” sung by the Lighthouse Trio. Annie had been a member of that trio so she even sang at her own funeral. The Grace Holiness Trio sang “Heaven For Me” and Bill Stone, a professional opera singer sang “How Great Thou Art” with his wife Bonnie play- ing the piano. Former pastor the Rev. Dan Parker preached and told several funny Harkers Island stories. The Rev. Ricky Rose also officiated and inter- ment followed at Vergie Mae Cemetery. She is survived by two daugh- ters, Sherry Hamilton and hus- band Richard of Gloucester and Edwina Willis and Frank Noe of Morehead City; special neph- ew, Joe Willis of Lilburn, Ga.; three grandsons, Kevin Guthrie, Otway, Neil Brown, Gloucester, Benjamin Guthrie, Beaufort; five great-grandchildren, Nadia, Onesty, Kyra, Hayley, and Bentley; and four sisters, Nova Doris Smith, Jacksonville, Louise Golden, Straits, Sidney Richardson and Betty Jean Gillikin, both of Otway. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lela Rose. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Guy W. Lewis Jr. who passed away July 12 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home. He is survived by his life compan- ion, Charlene Willis; son, Jared Willis; daughter, Nicole Dudley and husband Scott; grand- daughter, Kendalyn; grandson, Christopher Gaskill; sisters, Judith Golden, Kay Willis and Laura Lewis, all of Smyrna and Jeanna Potter of Gloucester; also many nieces and nephews. I think we all knew his sisters and our kids went to school with his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Lewis; father, Guy W. Lewis; sisters, Gloria Culpepper and Anna Burke; nephews, Edward “Rebel” Gibbs and Brian Culpepper; and niece, Darla Capalbo. The family will have a visitation at a later date. Condolences also to the fam- ily of Aileen Player Newkirk who passed away peacefully at home July 12. Her funeral was held July 16 at Marshallberg Baptist Church with Rev. Lee officiating. Burial followed in Victoria Cemetery. She is sur- vived by two sons, Arthur Craig Newkirk of the home and James Edward Newkirk of Pensacola, Fla.; brother, Edward Player of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Bonnie Hendrick of Conway, S.C., and Georgette Wilson of Awendaw, S.C.; sister-in-law, Jenny Williamson of Marshallberg; two grandchildren, Lindsay Nicole Newkirk and Anthony Nathaniel Newkirk; and one great-grand- child, McKenna Newkirk. Again a lot of us knew Aileen because her children grew up with ours. Come ‘n’ go There are a lot of folks all excited that 7-month-old Jaelyn Grace Beachem and her folks, Brittany and Michael Beachem, arrived in Carteret County July 15 for a visit and to meet some of her family that haven’t seen the infant yet. Michael is serving our country and is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. They’ll be visiting grandparents Terrena and Kevin Foley and Candi and Eddie Beachem and great-grandparents, Iris and Vance Gillikin, Alice and Roland Lewis, Helen and Kevin Foley right here in Otway and Gloucester and may even get to see great-grandma and great-grandpa Beachem who live near Wilmington. Jaelyn will be dedicated at the morning worship service at Marshallberg Baptist Church today. Glenda Gillikin, Bettie, and her family went to Jefferson for a relaxing vacation July 10-13. They visited Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, canoe- ing down the New River, visited Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Boone and downtown West Jefferson. Making the trip were Curtis and Katrina Gillikin and their daugh- ters Emily Gillikin and Michelle and Mark Quillen and their two children, Madison and Mason; Dusty Quillen, Laurana Gillikin, Jackie Smith with her grandson Cole Smith, Rhonda Gillikin Dixon with her two children Chris Dixon and Danielle and Jamie Gillikin with their daugh- ter, Taylor. The evenings were filled with seafood dinners, steaks on the grill, corn hole games, fire- works and outdoor fireplace with roasted s’mores. Debbie and Robbie Barber and their son Ellis and daughter, Hannah Barber Cox, all of Waco, Texas, visited Helen and David Charles Willis, Bette Gillikin, Dale Gillikin and Dan Smith, July 10-12. It was a short visit but they had to get back so that Robbie, a Scout leader and Ellis, a Boy Scout, could fly to the Bahamas with another leader and 10 Scouts. They’ll be on a sailboat with a captain and they’ll learn about sails, ropes and may even get to scuba dive and go snorkeling. Otway Fire Department Otway Fire and Rescue held their regular monthly meeting July 14 conducted by Randall Stephens. Officers that were elected last month and were pres- ent at this meeting were installed. Birthdays for this quarter were recognized and cake and ice cream were served. It was report- ed that the Bloodmobile that was July 11 did not reach the quota of 49 pints. I believe this is only the second time in the 12 or more years that we have been doing it, that we did not reach our goal but did have 38 pints donated. The next Bloodmobile will be back from noon until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Duke Daugherty had always been a faithful donor and I think that many that usu- ally donate were in Smyrna at the benefit dinner for him. When I picked up my plate Skip Waters, our weatherman, was there and the place was very crowded. Everyone turned out to help Duke but that left our donations down. This time of the year folks are on vacation and donations are down all over, but the need is still very real. Plan to come out and donate Sept. 12. It doesn’t take long. The longest part is the paper work but I gave a pint in less than five minutes. Come out and join me and get the feeling that you’ve just helped someone. They usu- ally have homemade brownies in the canteen for you after you’ve finished giving. New addition Congratulations to Tera Danielle Gillikin, Sea Level, on the July 13 birth of Gabrielle Elizabeth Joyce Gillikin who weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20½ inches long. Grandparents are Curt Gillikin, Otway, and she was born on his birthday, and Teresa Ann Salter, Atlantic; and great-grandparents are Ann Davis, Beaufort and Terry Preston Salter, Michigan. Church news Otway Christian Church will be having an ice cream social at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Members were so glad to see former pastor, the Rev. Merrritt Watson and his wife Linda at the morning worship service at Otway Christian Church last Sunday. Woodville Baptist Church will be holding vacation Bible school from 6 until 8:30 p.m. July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. The theme will be Agency D3.
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THE NEWS-TIMES Sunday, July 20, 2014 5B
CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
Vonda Willis — 728-3371
Bette Gillikin — 728-2710
Julie West — 838-1496
Harkers Island was a busy place this past week.
Sunfish sail boats were so pretty sailing in the waters back of my property in Straits waters.
They were a colorful sight in a regatta.
Here is a recipe for easy chicken salad. You’ll need one 8-ounce box elbow macaroni, cooked and drained, one large can white chicken in water and drained, one small yellow or red onion diced, one small yel-low or red bell pepper diced, one teaspoon celery seed or fresh celery chopped, one or two hard-boiled eggs chopped, salt and pepper to taste, one tablespoon Miracle Whip or mayonnaise.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and chill. Serve on a plat-ter with cherry tomatoes, Ritz crackers, sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, any other veg-gie you like and fresh chopped fruit of your choice. Bruiser Emory.
MilestonesBirthday greetings to Susan
Willis, Jeffrey Vance Hancock, Holly Rose, Tommy Lee Culpepper Jr., Charlie Scott and Kelly Willis, today; and Jeremy Fulcher, Carol Bates Jones, Charles Makely Willis III, Miles Willis, Charles Pasfield, Christopher Lewis and Benjamin Lewis Perkins, Monday.
Also, Tonya Davis McLawhorn, Louella Nelson, Helen Ann Chadwick and Darcie Lanell Basden, Tuesday; and Sherry Jones, Stephanie Sanders, Elizabeth Lorraine Griffin, David Milewski, William Moore, Kellie Marie Willis and Lionel “Punchy” Lewis, Wednesday.
Also, Mellissa Jones, Laura Lewis, Pat Lane, Joseph Arron Salter, Sandy Kloster, Trintin Barrisi, Bob Shipp, Emily Rose Milewski and Alex Willis, Thursday; Davine Thomas, Cinda Degens, Mickie Dixon,
Russell Lewis Jr., Wayne Rozier, David Beasley, Walter Guthrie, Steven Rae Fritsch, Sue Mason, Joey Gillikin and Courtney Rose, Friday; Bryce Mehegan, Mary Nelson, Ronald Sanders, Jason Harold, Vickie Guthrie, Eden Sanders, Nicholas Fulcher and Jeremy Goodwin, Saturday.
AnniversariesAnniversary wishes to
James and Venita Lupton and Kenny and Tracy Spell, today; Celena and Craig Tudor, Monday; Roger and Mary Ruth Sandlers, Wednesday; and James and Lucinda Dixon and Tim and Patricia Mason, Thursday.
Remember themRemember those in nursing
facilities, including: Bessie Huneycutt, Gail Bost, Truman Dixon, Robie Dixon, Donna Davis, Nancy Dee Ingrim and Sophia Willis, Pruitt Health Care at Sea Level; Colleen Willis, Minnie Evelyn Willis, James Milton Hill, Kevin Foley, Mary Lee Turner and Rennie Moore at Crystal Bluffs in Morehead City; and Fannie Gillikin, Lillian Thompson and Alvah James “Pop” Goodwin at Snug Harbor in Sea Level.
SympathyOur sympathy to the fam-
ily of Annie Frances Rose Willis, 77, of Straits. She was originally from Harkers Island and she died July 7 at Pruitt Health Care in Sea Level. Her funeral was July 11 at Lighthouse Chapel with the Rev. Ricky Clyde Rose and the Rev. Dan Parker offici-ating. Interment followed at Vergie Mae Cemetery. Annie Frances was a member of the church, sang in the trio and was very active there. She is survived by daughters Sherry Hamilton and Edwina Willis, three grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was a very likeable lady and will be missed by her church, family and friends. Monetary gifts can be sent to Free Grace Wesleyan Church, 140 Old Ferry Dock Rd., P.O. Box 458, Harkers Island, N.C. 28531.
We extend sympathy to the family of Linda Murphy Robinson, 70, of Beaufort, who died July 7 at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport.
A service was July 9 at Oceanview Cemetery in Beaufort.
The Rev. Richard Pattern officiated.
Linda had friends on Harkers Island. Our prayers to the family.
Come ‘n’ goIf you would like to send sym-
pathy cards for Frankie Guthrie, the address is Cynthia Leroy, 1727 Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C. 27262. For Linda Nelson send cards to Curtis G. Nelson, 119 Cedar St., Beaufort, N.C. 28516.
While your correspondent and her hubby were in Havelock at Smithfield Barbecue July 11 we saw Eddie Emory, my first cousin. I hadn’t seen him in quite awhile. We enjoyed the catching up on the family and enjoying a good lunch.
Church newsThe Harkers Island Community
Choir is practicing every Monday at 7 p.m. at Free Grace Wesleyan Church for the events during Aug. 16-17. We will be singing from 2-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Waterfowl Museum. There will be many activities with sailboat rac-ing, visiting Willow Pond, going to Shackleford Banks Cemetery to remember the deceased who lied there and are buried there. Donations would be appreciated for the weekend activities. See Karen Amspacker at the muse-um.
A group from Cincinnati, Ohio, “Adoration” sang at Grace Holiness Church July 8. They were very talented and Pastor
Curtis Going thanks everyone who came to make the night per-fect. We were glad to see Hallas and Martha Rose attending. They have been ill for several months.
Pentecostal newsThe Women’s Ministry met
July 8 at the fellowship hall of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. They surprised Ellen Guthrie, 96 years young, July 11. It was also Almeta Willis’s birthday July 9 so they both got surprised. Ellen Guthrie is the “mother” of the Harkers Island church and the oldest member. The women’s ministry presented her with a birthday card and monetary gift. Everyone enjoyed cake and soft drinks.
“Happy Birthday” was sung to Ellen Guthrie, 96, and Almeta Willis during the Sunday school hour and “Happy Anniversary” to Willis Carroll and Karen Willis July 13 at the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Irish BlessingMay God grant you always,
A sunbeam to warm you,A moonbeam to charm you,A sheltering angel so noth-
ing can harm you.Laughter to cheer you,
And faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,Heaven to hear you.
Monday is National Junk Food Day. Finally a day I can relate to. Junk-food junkie, yes, I admit it! What’s your favorite? Pepsi and chocolate have won me over.
MilestonesBirthday greetings are
extended to Judith Golden, Paul Harris, Andrea Lewis, Scott Lutz, Jennie Potter, Matthew Willis, today; Patience Hayes, Teresa Pittman and Clarice Willis, Wednesday; Laura Lewis and Randell Stevens, Thursday; Vilma Morris, Friday; and Stephanie Pake and Braxton Wade, Saturday.
AnniversaryAnniversary wishes go
to Paul and Jeanette Willis, Friday.
Sick listGet well wishes and prayers
are sent to Jon Avery, Ann Bagley, Edna Buck, “Sal” Congello, Margaret Daniels, Duke Daugherty, Ken Davis, Warren and Joan Davis, Virginia Davis, Binky Day, Julia Dees, Katy Dixon, Gene Dodge, Jean Eubanks, Viola Fulcher, Angelica Garner, Charles Garner, June Garner, T.C. Garner and Edna Gaskill.
Also, Betty Gillikin, May Gillikin, Rae “Buddy” Gillikin, Susan Gillikin, Delmas Guthrie, Glendora Hadder, Edna Hancock, Jim Hamilton, Doug and Patsy Hardison,
Sonny Hooks, Mike Hotaling, Melvin Hunnings, James Paul Lewis, Johnise Lewis, Letha Lewis, Priscilla Lewis, Nathan Marcum, Betty Clyde Merrill, Meloney Mills, Bud and Donna Morton, Frances Kay Mudd, Sheryl Nelson, Dorothy Nett, Sherry Noulles, Carol O’Neal, Linda Perry, Molly Piner, Randy Piner, Shelly Piner, Annie Pittman, Eric and Vicky Pittman and Donna Powers.
Also, Evan Quidley, Susan Salter, Lester and Elizabeth Small, Patricia Smith, Rev. Douglas Stewart, Norma Taylor, Derek Thompson, Larry Wells, David West, Cristy Crosswell Williams, Alyssa Willis, James Paul Willis, Pete Willis, Susan Willis, Zelma Willis, Jeanette O. Willis, Thelma Willis and Fern Young.
Remember themRemember those community
residents that are in our local extended care facility: Patsy Brooks, Johnny Ray Gillikin, Mildred Piner, Derek Thompson
and Eric Wade.
Sick listMildred Piner of Williston
took a fall July 6 and broke her hip. She had surgery July 7 and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. She continues to love visits, cards and phone calls. Special prayers are still needed for her continued heal-ing.
Allie Gaskill of Stacy had cataract surgery July 8. Let us remember her during our daily prayer time.
SympathySincere sympathy is extend-
ed to the family and friends of Guy Lewis, Jr. of Smyrna who passed away July 12 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home. No service is planned at this time.
Come ‘n’ goZelma Willis enjoyed hav-
ing her sister Joyce Mason of Beaufort down for a sleep over at her home on Williston Creek
July 11. Then it was break-fast with the Capt’s Choice Saturday Breakfast Club.
50th reunionThe Smyrna High School
Class of 1964 held their 50th class reunion June 28 at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. Willie Preston Willis and his wife Barbara of Williston attended this special event. The food was catered, followed by pic-tures and music by G.B. Lewis of Marshallberg.
Class of 1944-45Smyrna High School Classes
of 1944 and 1945 will have a joint class reunion Saturday, Aug. 9, at 6 p.m. This event will be at Roland’s in Beaufort. All interested classmates and friends are invited to attend and are asked to bring pic-tures and memorabilia for all to enjoy. The group will be celebrating 70 and 69 years with a Dutch treat meal.
Church newsThe Williston United
Methodist Church congregation was glad to have Mr. and Mrs. Charles Springle visiting with them last Sunday. They have been friends with Rev. Paul and Sue Harris for many years. Following the morning ser-vice the couples traveled to the Driftwood Restaurant in Cedar Island for lunch.
Williston United Methodist Church will have a covered dish luncheon today following the morning worship service. This will be a salad and cold cut lunch and everyone is welcome to attend. This is a special lun-cheon for the Rev. Paul Harris.
The third – Methodist 5th Sunday Song Service is sched-uled for the 4th Sunday in August. This special event will be held at Straits United Methodist Church August 24 at 7 p.m. This is a date change due to the Down East Baptist churches having their 5th Sunday Gospel Sing – and would like to par-ticipate in the Methodist Church Song Service as well.
Well Arthur passed through here more than two weeks ago and most of us are still cleaning up the limbs and debris from downed trees.
As far as I’ve been able to learn, the greatest damage in our two communities was in Otway at Audrey and James Parnell’s home on Gillikin Road. A big pecan tree came down and totaled two of their vehicles and damaged the other two. Their daughter Melodie’s car was real-ly smashed big time.
Pecan, cedar and Bradford pear trees are the ones that I’ve heard that were damaged the most. It’s gonna be a lean pecan season here this year.
Milestones
Birthday greetings to Matthew Neil Willis, Faye Thompson, Jerry Pittman Jr., Holly Lawrence, Alicia Lawrence, Douglas Arthur, Christina Marie Hyatt, Brianna Leigh Stephens and Bailee Marie Thomas, today; Patricia Wheat, Linda Carol Gillikin, Marcus Colby Minehart, Gloria Faye Brown, Julian E. Taylor Jr., Scott Hayes, and William Moore, Monday; and Chrissy Kellum Smith, Tyler Craig Willis, Chloe Rose Williamson, Sophia Mae Wilson, Tuesday.
Also, Heidi Rose, Libby Smith, Punchy Lewis, Robbie Barber, Christopher Allen Cannon, Karli Elizabeth Lawrence, Kristi Ann Arthur, James Ed Sutton and Cory Long, Wednesday; Kayla Middlemiss, Lindsey Renae Fuchs, Keeley Sunseok Oh, Randall Stephens, Richard Lovick and Laura Lewis, Thursday; Danielle B. Banks, Tilton Steve Lawrence, Laura Page, Sue Mason and Ashleigh Renae Stephens, Friday; and Margaret Daniels,
Kathy Yeomans, Beverly Jones, Mike McCarthy and Kristina Morrow, Saturday.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes to Tracy and Ken Spell, Cynthia and David Smith and Jamie and Obie Lawrence, today; Tiffany and Dan Bennett, Monday; Diane and Jeff Herman, Tuesday; Patricia and John Butler, Thursday; Grace and Tex Squires and Sarah and Isaac Hopkins, Friday; and Iris and Vance Gillikin and Tammy and Mark Knudsen, Saturday.
Prayer list
Keep in your prayers this week Wayne Gillikin, Goldine Gillikin, Mildred Piner, Duke Daugherty, Alyssa Willis, Corey Lawrence, Charlie Rose, Andy Gillikin, Bradley Lawrence, Dallas Arthur, Stacy “Dee Boy” Guthrie, Ken Davis, Rodney Paul Gillikin, Joyce Henry, David Salter, Josh Gillikin, Kenneth Waddell Gillikin, David Gill, Cecil Arthur, Eli Graves and Cole Jones, Serina Mason, Whitney Foskey, Randy Piner, Gerry Smith, Virginia Davis, Rowena Killmon, Eric Pittman, Deloris Thompson, Patsy and Doug Hardison, P.D. Mason, Mary Mendelson, Marie Lawrence, Janet Cannon, Phyllis Rae Gillikin, Ronnie Warren, Billy Clark Lawrence, Vance Gillikin, Harriette Wilde, Catherine McMillan, Phyllis Hunnings, Jessica Massey, Rodney Golden, Hannah Fulcher, Christopher Taylor, Dallas Smith, Ramona Burns, Larry Gillikin, Faye Lawrence, JoAnne Lewis and Vicky Pittman.
Remember them
Try to visit those in rest homes whenever you get the opportu-
nity. They always are thrilled to have visitors. Melvin Hunnings, Pauline Lawrence, Carolyn Hamilton and Reta Mae Lewis, Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Wesley Squires, Nelva Squires, Leland Gillikin and Robbie Dixon, Pruitt Health Care; Hiram Gillikin, Snug Harbor on Nelson Bay; Catherine Golden and Phyllis Gentry, Harborview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Hilda Gillikin, Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home and Rehabilitation and Health Care Center; Alta Rose, Esther Gillikin, Shirley Gillikin and Vera Barselow, Carteret House, Newport; and Rita Ann Faircloth, The Heritage in Richlands.
Sympathy
Annie Frances Rose Willis went home to be with Jesus and her husband of 56 years, Earl Willis, July 7 at Pruitt Health Care Center, with her family by her side. Her funeral was a celebration of her life July 11 at Lighthouse Chapel and as the family entered they played “Christians Don’t Die” sung by the Lighthouse Trio. Annie had been a member of that trio so she even sang at her own funeral. The Grace Holiness Trio sang “Heaven For Me” and Bill Stone, a professional opera singer sang “How Great Thou Art” with his wife Bonnie play-ing the piano. Former pastor the Rev. Dan Parker preached and told several funny Harkers Island stories. The Rev. Ricky Rose also officiated and inter-ment followed at Vergie Mae Cemetery.
She is survived by two daugh-ters, Sherry Hamilton and hus-band Richard of Gloucester and Edwina Willis and Frank Noe of Morehead City; special neph-ew, Joe Willis of Lilburn, Ga.; three grandsons, Kevin Guthrie, Otway, Neil Brown, Gloucester, Benjamin Guthrie, Beaufort; five great-grandchildren, Nadia, Onesty, Kyra, Hayley, and Bentley; and four sisters, Nova Doris Smith, Jacksonville, Louise Golden, Straits, Sidney Richardson and Betty Jean
Gillikin, both of Otway. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lela Rose.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Guy W. Lewis Jr. who passed away July 12 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing Home. He is survived by his life compan-ion, Charlene Willis; son, Jared Willis; daughter, Nicole Dudley and husband Scott; grand-daughter, Kendalyn; grandson, Christopher Gaskill; sisters, Judith Golden, Kay Willis and Laura Lewis, all of Smyrna and Jeanna Potter of Gloucester; also many nieces and nephews. I think we all knew his sisters and our kids went to school with his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Lewis; father, Guy W. Lewis; sisters, Gloria Culpepper and Anna Burke; nephews, Edward “Rebel” Gibbs and Brian Culpepper; and niece, Darla Capalbo. The family will have a visitation at a later date.
Condolences also to the fam-ily of Aileen Player Newkirk who passed away peacefully at home July 12. Her funeral was held July 16 at Marshallberg Baptist Church with Rev. Lee officiating. Burial followed in Victoria Cemetery. She is sur-vived by two sons, Arthur Craig Newkirk of the home and James Edward Newkirk of Pensacola, Fla.; brother, Edward Player of Aiken, S.C.; two sisters, Bonnie Hendrick of Conway, S.C., and Georgette Wilson of Awendaw, S.C.; sister-in-law, Jenny Williamson of Marshallberg; two grandchildren, Lindsay Nicole Newkirk and Anthony Nathaniel Newkirk; and one great-grand-child, McKenna Newkirk. Again a lot of us knew Aileen because her children grew up with ours.
Come ‘n’ go
There are a lot of folks all excited that 7-month-old Jaelyn Grace Beachem and her folks, Brittany and Michael Beachem, arrived in Carteret County July 15 for a visit and to meet some of her family that haven’t seen the infant yet.
Michael is serving our country
and is stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. They’ll be visiting grandparents Terrena and Kevin Foley and Candi and Eddie Beachem and great-grandparents, Iris and Vance Gillikin, Alice and Roland Lewis, Helen and Kevin Foley right here in Otway and Gloucester and may even get to see great-grandma and great-grandpa Beachem who live near Wilmington. Jaelyn will be dedicated at the morning worship service at Marshallberg Baptist Church today.
Glenda Gillikin, Bettie, and her family went to Jefferson for a relaxing vacation July 10-13. They visited Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, canoe-ing down the New River, visited Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Boone and downtown West Jefferson. Making the trip were Curtis and Katrina Gillikin and their daugh-ters Emily Gillikin and Michelle and Mark Quillen and their two children, Madison and Mason; Dusty Quillen, Laurana Gillikin, Jackie Smith with her grandson Cole Smith, Rhonda Gillikin Dixon with her two children Chris Dixon and Danielle and Jamie Gillikin with their daugh-ter, Taylor. The evenings were filled with seafood dinners, steaks on the grill, corn hole games, fire-works and outdoor fireplace with roasted s’mores.
Debbie and Robbie Barber and their son Ellis and daughter, Hannah Barber Cox, all of Waco, Texas, visited Helen and David Charles Willis, Bette Gillikin, Dale Gillikin and Dan Smith, July 10-12. It was a short visit but they had to get back so that Robbie, a Scout leader and Ellis, a Boy Scout, could fly to the Bahamas with another leader and 10 Scouts. They’ll be on a sailboat with a captain and they’ll learn about sails, ropes and may even get to scuba dive and go snorkeling.
Otway Fire Department
Otway Fire and Rescue held their regular monthly meeting July 14 conducted by Randall Stephens. Officers that were elected last month and were pres-ent at this meeting were installed. Birthdays for this quarter were
recognized and cake and ice cream were served. It was report-ed that the Bloodmobile that was July 11 did not reach the quota of 49 pints. I believe this is only the second time in the 12 or more years that we have been doing it, that we did not reach our goal but did have 38 pints donated.
The next Bloodmobile will be back from noon until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Duke Daugherty had always been a faithful donor and I think that many that usu-ally donate were in Smyrna at the benefit dinner for him. When I picked up my plate Skip Waters, our weatherman, was there and the place was very crowded. Everyone turned out to help Duke but that left our donations down. This time of the year folks are on vacation and donations are down all over, but the need is still very real. Plan to come out and donate Sept. 12. It doesn’t take long. The longest part is the paper work but I gave a pint in less than five minutes. Come out and join me and get the feeling that you’ve just helped someone. They usu-ally have homemade brownies in the canteen for you after you’ve finished giving.
New addition
Congratulations to Tera Danielle Gillikin, Sea Level, on the July 13 birth of Gabrielle Elizabeth Joyce Gillikin who weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and measured 20½ inches long. Grandparents are Curt Gillikin, Otway, and she was born on his birthday, and Teresa Ann Salter, Atlantic; and great-grandparents are Ann Davis, Beaufort and Terry Preston Salter, Michigan.
Church news
Otway Christian Church will be having an ice cream social at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Members were so glad to see former pastor, the Rev. Merrritt Watson and his wife Linda at the morning worship service at Otway Christian Church last Sunday.
Woodville Baptist Church will be holding vacation Bible school from 6 until 8:30 p.m. July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1. The theme will be Agency D3.
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