 Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Shallotte Lodge #727 will conduct a Master Mason Degree on Tuesday April 15th, 2025. This will be a Past Masters degree. Dinner will be served at 6pm and the degree will begin at 7pm. Please make plans to join us as we raise our new brother and invite a brother to come with you. Fraternally, Leamon Clemmons Master |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Please join us tonight Tuesday April 8th for our monthly stated meeting. We will be receiving the District Deputy Grand Master and the District Deputy Grand Lecturer for their official visit. A meal will be served at 6:00 PM, lodge will open at 7:00 PM |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Shallotte Lodge 727 will have a stated meeting Tuesday March 11th, a meal will be served at 6:00, PM lodge will open at 7:00, PM. |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, Shallotte Lodge #727 will be conferring a Fellow Craft Degree on Tuesday March 4th, 2025. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm the Lodge will open at 7:00pm. All Master Masons and Fellowcraft are invited to attend. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Leamon W. Clemmons, Jr. Master |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Randy (Randolph) Alan Stanley was born on December 10th, 1958. He was the third son born to W.A. (William) Stanley and Mary Clemons Stanley. He grew up in Bricklanding on the Sasspan River and enjoyed all the water has ever had to offer. He was an avid fisherman who knew the tides and was always on the lookout for pink skies at night. He never met a stranger and was the best husband to his wife, Wanda Winfree Stanley of 43 years, and the best dad to his children, Randa St. George (Daniel) and Joshua Stanley (Holly). He also loved his bonus grandson, Carson, who he lovingly called “Sport”. He loved being outside and working with his hands and making things grow. He loved being Santa to all the kids and seeing their faces light up with Christmas magic. He loved the Lord and knew him deeply. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William Stanley and Ken Stanley. He is survived by his loving wife, his children and their families, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Winfree, brother Chris Stanley (Carla) and family, along with many families, friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Camp United Methodist Church at 2:00PM. Burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Gardens with Masonic Rites accorded by Shallotte Lodge #727 AF&AM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Chris Stanley, Alan Stanley, Ian Stanley, Kenneth Stanley, Caden Stanley, Dale Rabon, and Elijah Stanley He will be missed and loved forever. |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Brethren, We all find ourselves busy with our usual advocations and many times miss notifications concerning important events. The majority of us have a cell phone attached to our hip and text messages seem to work well as reminders. For those of you that are not aware, Shallotte Lodge #727 has a text message system which I will be utilizing this year to provide information on meetings, degrees, funerals and special events. To sign up all you have to do is text the word JOIN to 866-481-3441 and you will begin receiving the messages. I promise not to bombard you with irrelevant information. Please take a moment if you have not already done so and sign up. Fraternally, Leamon Clemmons Master |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Shallotte Lodge 727 will have a stated meeting Tuesday February 11th, a meal will be served at 6:00 PM lodge will open at 7:00 PM |
William “Billy” Warren Gaither, Sr., 92, of Shallotte, NC died Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Billy was born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 3, 1932, to the late William Newsome Gaither and Molly Robinson Gaither. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Ophelia Bellamy Gaither, a daughter Marilyn Smith and sister Peggy Ellis.
He served two terms as Brunswick County Register of Deeds. Billy was also an airplane mechanic and realtor. He was a member of Shallotte Masonic Lodge #727 AF&AM and the Sudan Shrine and was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Surviving are sons William “BJ” Gaither, Jr. (MiMi) and John Gaither (Rosa); daughter Cindi Smith (David); brother Ronnie Gaither; sister Sandy Burke; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 2:00PM in the Brunswick Funeral Service Shallotte Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sabbath Home Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Rites accorded by Shallotte Lodge #727 AF&AM.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Shallotte Lodge 727 will confer an Entered Apprentice Degree Tuesday January 28th, a meal will be served at 6:00 PM lodge will open at 7:00 PM. Please come out and support our new candidate on the beginning of his Masonic journey. |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Shallotte Lodge 727 will have a stated meeting Tuesday January, 14th, a meal will be served at 6:00 PM lodge will open at 7:00 PM. |
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Please mark your calendar for Shallotte Lodge 2025 officers installation. The installation will be held on Saturday December, 28th. The lodge will open at 9:00 AM and will be opened to the public at 10:00 AM. Refreshments will be served afterwards. |
Larry Smith Obituary
Larry Warren Smith, 80, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC following a time of declining health.
Larry was born in Jacksonville, FL, on February 22, 1944, and was a son of the late Robert Warren and Ida Mae Bowens Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Stanley and his second wife, Charity Ann Packer Smith.
He was a proud US Navy veteran, a member of the Shallotte Masonic Lodge 727 AF&AM, Moose Lodge, and a longtime member of Seaside United Methodist Church.
Larry graduated from the Georgia Southwestern College, Americas, GA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1973. He worked in management, planning and financial control functions in manufacturing, real estate, and resort organizations.
His hobbies included wine making, reading, collecting recipes, cooking and loved being outdoors.
Surviving are his step-daughter, Fonda Maready; step-son, Leonard Maready, Jr., and three half-brothers, Bruce Smith, Jerry Smith (Susan), Robert Smith (Dawn).
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Jennies Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with masonic rites and military honors.
The family requests with gratitude that donations be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to https://www.cancer.org/donate.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com
Michael J Fulwood Funeral Service Licensee, 910-471-5441
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Larry Warren Smith, please visit our floral store.
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Kendall Lay Hardee, Sr., 88, Shallotte, NC died November 10, 2024.
Born in Brunswick County, NC on July 15, 1936, he was a son of the late Thelton Hardee and Lona Norris Hardee. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Leonard Hardee, his son, Kendall L. “Kel” Hardee, Jr., and his twin brother, Kenneth Ray Hardee.
He was retired from Federal Paper Company and was a member of Shallotte Masonic Lodge #727 AF & AM and the South Brunswick Island Shrine Club where he was Chairman of the Pop’s Puttem Out Golf Tournament in support of the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. He was an avid fisherman and golfer.
Surviving is his son, Tony Hardee (Bridget), Fernandina, FL and a daughter, Candace “Candy” Hardee-Bahouth (Edwin), Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Austin Hardee, Cooper Booth, Connor Hardee, Andrew Love, and Morgyn Bristow (Justin), and a great-grandson, Max Bristow.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 2PM on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in the Village Point Methodist Church officiated by the Reverend Shannon Ross, Reverend Phil Norris and Reverend Richard Stone.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Donations in memory of Kendall may be made to Village Point Methodist Church, 1392 Village Point Rd SW, Shallotte NC 28470, Shriner’s Children Hospital, One Children’s Plaza—2 West, Dayton, OH 45404, or Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Shallotte Lodge 727 will have a 25 and 50 year Service Award presentation Saturday November 30th at 10:00, AM, refreshments to follow. Please come out and support these brother's on their accomplishments.
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Shallotte Lodge 727 will have a stated meeting Tuesday October 8th, a meal will be served at 6:00, PM, lodge will open at 7:00, PM
The Entered Apprentice Degree scheduled for October 1st has been canceled and will be rescheduled at another time.
Shallotte No. 727 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Happy to announce that Bro. Jack Hildreth is now home and doing well. He looks forward to and welcomes any visiting Brethren.
Attached is a copy of the contact information of the folks that I mentioned last night (4/9/2024). Let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Take care and have a nice week.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Freddy Szakasits
Shallotte Lodge Brethren,
I was at Federal Point Lodge this past Tuesday night and the Traveling Gavel is there. I took some pictures to share with you all, I know at the November 14t h stated that some of the brethren at Shallotte were inquiring about it. Take a look at the pics, and just a reminder here are the rules for getting the gavel from them.
"To claim this Gavel from its present host lodge, a visiting Lodge must have four (4) members present at the Lodge’s Stated Communication. Three (3) of which must current Line Officers. A non-line member equals one (1) and a Past Master equals one (1) Line Officer. If two (2) or more Lodges have the same number of members present, the “Traveling Gavel” stays with its current host Lodge.
The purpose of this Gavel is to encourage Lodge visitation and promote Masonic Harmony within the Twelfth Masonic District and to have a little fun. Brethren visit one another, have fun and display this “Traveling Gavel” with Masonic pride"
S&F,
Shallotte Lodge Brethren,
I was at Federal Point Lodge last night and the Traveling Gavel is there. I took some pictures to share with you all, I know at the November 14th stated that some of the brethren at Shallotte were inquiring about it. Take a look at the pics, and just a reminder here are the rules for getting the gavel from them.
"To claim this Gavel from its present host lodge, a visiting Lodge must have four (4) members present at the Lodge’s Stated Communication. Three (3) of which must current Line Officers. A non-line member equals one (1) and a Past Master equals one (1) Line Officer. If two (2) or more Lodges have the same number of members present, the “Traveling Gavel” stays with its current host Lodge.
The purpose of this Gavel is to encourage Lodge visitation and promote Masonic Harmony within the Twelth Masonic District and to have a little fun. Brethren visit one another, have fun and display this “Traveling Gavel” with Masonic pride"
S&F,
Freddy Szakasits.
This is a followup from the Stated Communication last night at Shallotte 727. WB Peter Buswell was talking about promoting lodge visitation in other lodges in our district and did district 12 have a Traveling Gavel, If so where is it currently located, and what are the rules for getting it?
We do have a traveling gavel and it's currently located at Federal Point Lodge # 753 (417 Harper Avenue Carolina Beach NC 28428).
To claim this Gavel from its present host lodge, a visiting Lodge must have four (4) members present at the Lodge’s Stated Communication. Three (3) of which must current Line Officers. A non-line member equals one (1) and a Past Master equals one (1) Line Officer. If two (2) or more Lodges have the same number of members present, the “Traveling Gavel” stays with its current host Lodge.
The purpose of this Gavel is to encourage Lodge visitation and promote Masonic Harmony within the 12th Masonic District and to have a little fun. Brethren visit one another, have fun and display this “Traveling Gavel” with Masonic pride.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out and ask. Thanks and have a nice week.
S&F,
Freddy Szakasits