MORNING STAR • MARCH 25 - 31, 2010 Church in Seaford will present “Once Upon a Cross,” on Maundy Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday, April 4, at 11 a.m. The presentation is free. For more information, call 629-5600 or visit www. atlantaroadcma.org.
Calvary UMC events
The following events will be held at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Bridgeville. Pre-Men’s Day Joy Night, Saturday, March 27, 6 p.m. - All choirs, praise dancers, soloists, steppers, etc. are invited. For more information, contact Brother Butch Lee at 337-8198. Foot Washing/Communion Service, Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m. - Guest preacher
will be the Rev. Charles W. Smith Jr. of Williams Chapel Church, Bridgeville. For more information, contact Rev. Baron N. Hopkins Sr. at 443-944-3665. Seven Last Words from the Cross, Friday, April 2, 7 p.m. - Seven dynamic area preachers will bring the “Seven Last Words From the Cross” as Jesus died to save us from our sins. Preachers are Elder Joyce Mizelle, Grace N Mercy Ministries, Greenwood; Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Dickerson, Greater Mt. Olive Full Gospel Ministries, Cambridge, Md.; Rev. Elmer Davis Jr., St. Mark UMC, Salisbury, Md.; Rev. Charles W. Smith Jr., Williams Chapel, Bridgeville; Rev. Reginald J. Chandler Sr., Liberating Power AMEZ Church, Bridgeville; Rev. Bernadette Beckett, Ebenezer/Samuel Wesley UMC, Princess Anne Md.; and Elder Annette P. Wilson,
Cathedral of Love Church, Salisbury. For more information, contact Rev. Hopkins at 443- 944-3665. Joint Men’s Day, Sunday, April 11 Guest preacher will be the Rev. Randolph Fitchett, Preston Circuit Charge, Preston, Md., along with his choir and congregation. Join us as we salute the work and commitment of the men on the Bridgeville Charge as we worship and praise the Lord. For more information, contact Brother Lee at 337-8198.
Reaping the Harvest
Church of God and Saints of Christ Church on Concord Road in Seaford will hold a Prayer Breakfast, Reaping the Harvest, from 8 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 28. The speaker will be Alonzo Black of Ross Point Freedom Church. Donations
PAGE 25 will be taken - $7 for one person and $10 for two. For more information and tickets, call Robert Brown at 628-3903.
Porter to speak at St. Paul’s
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Laurel hosts Wayne K. Porter, of Walking Miracle Ministries, at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 28. The program will begin with Friends of Don Murray. Hear how God delivered Wayne from his battle with Crohn’s disease. For an evening of great testimony and music, you don’t want to miss this one. For more information, call Pastor Don at 856-6107.
Obituaries Ruth S. Dismore, 87
Ruth Steglich Dismore passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her home in Seaford, after a brave yearlong battle with cancer. Ruth was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Aug. 19, 1922. She resided in Waban, Mass. for the majority of her younger years before marrying Paden Fasold Dismore on Sept. 26, 1953, and reloDismore cating to Seaford. She and Paden started a family in Seaford, relocated to Wilmington for approximately 35 years and then returned to Seaford. Ruth is survived by her husband, Paden; a daughter, Pamela Crouch of Richmond, Va.; and two sons, Frank Dismore of Seaford and Fred Dismore of Dover. Ruth attended Colby College and, after graduation, completed the occupational therapy program at Tufts University in Boston. She was employed by Massachusetts General Hospital as an occupational therapist prior to her marriage. After her children were grown, she returned to work at the Methodist Country House in Wilmington. Throughout her life, Ruth was the ultimate caregiver as a mother, wife and friend. Her dedication to helping others and her good works for charity, church, the ill, the elderly and her community are her legacy. She also will be remembered by all for her exquisite needlework, her lovely gardens and her beautifully appointed home. In her final days, Ruth requested that her memorial service and memory be based simply on faith, family and friends. The life of this extraordinary woman will be celebrated in just that way on Friday, March 26, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. The service will begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ruth’s name to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High St., Seaford, DE 19973 or Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Volunteer Services, 801 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973.
Gary G. McWhite, 57
Gary G. McWhite of Millsboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. He was born on May 26, 1952, in Oakland, Calif., the son of Thelma and Robert McWhite. He attended Bayshore Community Church and was a true Christian, always praying and praising God for every little blessing in life. In his time, he served in the United States Military in the 82nd Airborne Division, and as an ambulance driver for Felton Fire Company. He enjoyed his job as a truck driver for Reed Trucking Company. His main hobby was riding his Harley Davidson. His friends recognized him as “Gary the Terrible” because of his unique sense of humor, but Gary was really known for his constant smile and laugh, compassion and devotion McWhite to serving God. He lived to take care of his wife, family and home. Gary is survived by his wife, Annabelle McWhite; and children, Robert Hannahs-McWhite, Michael Almine and Maxinne Almine; along with his two dogs, Ava and Abby McWhite. The family would like to thank the relatives and friends who have been helpful and spent time with the family in their time of need. On Sunday, March 21, a motorcycle procession from Watson’s Funeral Home in Millsboro to Bayshore Community Church in Gumboro took place, followed by a service at the church where friends and family gathered in celebration of Gary’s life. Arrangements are by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Alberta E. Mitchell, 86
Alberta Evelyn Mitchell of Laurel, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2010, at her home. Born in Laurel, she was the daughter of the late William K. and Martha Sadler Whaley. Mrs. Mitchell, fondly known as Bertie or Aunt Bertie, had been a homemaker and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Laurel American Legion. In 1945, she married Norman H. Mitchell, a local painter. Mr. Mitchell died
in 1993. She is survived by a son, Barry K. Mitchell and his wife Connie of Laurel; grandchildren, Darryl W. Mitchell and wife Tina, Kimberly A. McKamey and husband Rob, all of Laurel, Ray O’Neal and wife Barbara of W.Va., Kristy Littleton and husband Robert of Millsboro and Steven Tyre of Gumboro; and greatgrandchildren, Kelsey & Jeffrey Mitchell, Robby & Kayla McKamey and Austin & Lauren Littleton. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. In addition, to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Trudy L. O’Neal; a son, Norman B. Mitchell; two sisters, Sarah Johnson and Marian Messick; and three brothers, William, Carlton and Granville Whaley. At Mrs. Mitchell’s request, all funeral services were private. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home of Laurel is serving the Mitchell family.
William R. Willey, 81
William Richard Willey of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Life Care At Lofland Park, Seaford. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Oliver and Ruth Ellen Kenny Willey. Mr. Willey had been an agent for the former Home Mutual Insurance Co. and, in his later years, raised horses. He spent the majority of his lifetime in the Laurel area except for a few years when he resided in
Leonardtown, Md. He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Marie Collins of Laurel whom he married in 1956; a son, William Michael “Mike” Willey of Laurel; a daughter, Mary Ellen Tawes of Leonardtown; a sister, Evelyn Wheatley of Seaford; four grandchildren, William Michael Willey Jr., William Benjamin Tawes, William Bradley Tawes and Michelle Lynn Willey; one greatgrandchild, Taylor Cheyenne Louis Willey; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy McCabe. Graveside services were held on Friday, March 19, at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel. The Rev. Martin Furrow officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home of Laurel, is serving the Willey family.
Death Notices
G. Bruce Taylor, 81
G. Bruce Taylor of Seaford, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 22, in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel.
In Loving Memory of
Ray Lloyd Jr. March 29th, 2007 As you lived on earth and gave so much love to so many, you lived in God’s light. Love lifted you as you brushed against this world so gently. On the wings of a dove, your love went to a new life in heaven above. With all the faith and love I have for you, you will never die. My heart can’t give you up. My love to you, your wife Madeline.