 Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
June 17, 2026 Subject: Masonic Last Rites Request Form Greetings to All Brothers of Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384, During the process of organizing and reviewing older lodge records, I discovered several copies of the North Carolina Masonic Last Rites Request Form. These forms were not maintained in any special file that would have readily identified whether a Brother had completed one. At our last Stated Communication, several Brothers expressed an interest in obtaining a copy of this form. Since there appeared to be considerable interest, I have decided to provide a copy to every Brother of Jefferson Penn Lodge. If you wish to make your funeral and memorial preferences known, please take time to carefully read and complete the enclosed form. After completing it, I encourage you to provide copies to your family members, minister, funeral director, and any other individuals identified on the form. This will help ensure that your wishes are known and can be carried out when the time comes. Upon completion, you may mail the form directly to me or email a scanned copy to my personal email address for safekeeping. Please note that effective August 1, 2026, Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 will no longer maintain a Post Office Box or lodge email address. Therefore, effective immediately, all completed forms should be sent to me at the following address: Rocky Turner Email: Rockturner31@gmail.com If you have any questions concerning this form or need assistance completing it, please do not hesitate to contact me. Fraternally, Rocky Turner |
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| June 5, 2026 To the Brethren of Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 Dear Brothers, This communication is quickly becoming one of our last official messages from Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384. As our Lodge approaches the end of approximately 143 years of Masonic service and fellowship, I feel it is necessary to inform all members that our last Stated Communication will be held on: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 This date marks the third Tuesday in July and will be the final regular communication held in our Lodge. Many of you have not been able to attend meetings in recent years. I sincerely encourage each of you to make every effort to be present on this historic evening. It will be an opportunity to honor the memory and dedication of all those Brothers who came before us and helped build and sustain Jefferson Penn Lodge throughout its long and distinguished history. This will also be your final opportunity to sit in our Lodge room as members of Jefferson Penn Lodge No. 384. In addition, there will be one final special event taking place during this last official communication, making the evening even more memorable. I encourage all members to attend and share in this historic occasion. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Fraternally, Rocky Turner |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Greeting to all Jefferson Penn Masonic Members. As I am working on closing out the books for a final time before merger takes place, I have found some old :Last Masonic Rites: forms which I consider incomplete. Their is a new form which gives great detail on your wishes at the time of your death. PLEASE, Contact me A.S.A.P. so I can get the new and updated forms scanned in to your Masonic record. This will be a great tool for everyone involved. Please email me at Rockturner31@gmail.com and I will send you the new form to fill out. You can returns it back to me by email or you can mail it directly to me at Rocky Turner, Secretary, 813 Lindsay Dr. Eden, NC 27288. If you mail it to me, please do NOT fold the document. It must be scanned in and fold mark in the paper causes issues. Thank you for your prompt attention . Rocky Turner, Secretary. Jefferson Penn Lodge # 384. |
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| At a stated meeting of Leaksville Masonic Lodge No. 136 in Eden, NC. The members voted unanimously to merge Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 into Leaksville Masonic Lodge No. 136. There is still a lot to be done. We will try to keep everyone updated as things progress through the next few months. Meetings at Jefferson Penn will continue through this process. WB J. D. Paschal, (Master, # 384). |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
At a stated communication of Jefferson Penn Lodge No 384, held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, DDG\M Clifford Shrewsbury presided after entering ritualistically. DDG\M Shrewsbury asked the Sr. Deacon to escort WB Paul Tutherow Sr. west of the altar. WB Tutherow was joined on his left by his son, Brother Paul Tutherow Jr. The DDGM was joined by the DDGL, Josh Payne, WM J.D. Paschal, Chaplain, Brother Sammy Fulp, and Secretary, Brother Rocky Turner. WB Shrewsbury conducted the ceremony for WB Paul Tutherow Sr receiving the Masonic Diamond Jubilee Certificate. WM, J.D. Paschal presented the Certificate plaque representing his 60 years of Masonic service, Brother Tutherow Jr. placed the 60 Year Masonic Pin on his father’s lapel and had very kind and personal words of love for his father. DDGM Dwight Shrewsbury and DDGL Josh Payne had a special gift for WB Tutherow of a framed miniature Masonic Apron appropriate for the occasion. . The prayer was given by the Chaplain, Brother Sammy Fulp. |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
At a stated communication of Jefferson Penn Lodge No 384, held Tuesday, March 17, 2026, D.D.G.M., Clifford Shrewsbury presided after ritualistically entering. The D.D.G.M. advised that the vote on consolidation with Leaksville Lodge # 136 would take place and explained the process. After much discussion, the vote was conducted by the D.D.G.M. The vote was passed, 19 for and 5 against. The Secretary sent all event-related paperwork to the Grand Master through the Grand Lodge Secretary's office the next morning. |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| ATTENTION************ATTENTION***************ATTENTION*****************ATTENTION************. This email is the most important email that you will ever receive from me as Secretary of the Lodge. All of you were sent a letter on the possible consolidation of the Jefferson Penn Lodge 384 with the Leaksville Lodge 136. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at our 7:00 pm Stated Communication, a discussion and a question and answer session will take place with the D.D.G.M. Shrewsbury. He will be in attendance for this purpose. Please, if you have not attended in a while, remember what's necessary to be in the lodge.( The Pass). At the next Stated Communication, March 17, 2026, the vote will take place on whether or not to consolidate with the Leaksville Lodge. If you have any questions, please contact the Master, J.D. Paschal at 336-382-1930 or myself, Rocky Turner, Secretary of the Lodge at 336-613-0902. |
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| At the Stated meeting of February 16, 2026, the Master of the l;odge, WB J. D. Paschal, ordered the Senior Deacon to present himself and the Secretary West of the Altar. The Master presented Brother Robert (Rocky) Turner with the Mason Of The Year award for 2025. This was voted on by the lodge at the Annual Meeting in November. .The Master then presented the Past Master's Apron and Certificate to WB John Randall Durham, the present Senior Deacon, for his years as Master of Jefferson Penn Lodge No. 384 and pinned the Past Master pin to his lapel. |
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| ATTENTION: Our parking area around the Lodge building needs to be cleaned. This includes the side walk and the steps. Anyone that can help with the proper equipment, please contact the Secretary, Rocky Turner, at 336-613-0902. This is just way more that the majority of us can handle. Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. |
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| An Installation of the remaining officers was held on January 6 during the Stated Meeting of Jefferson Penn Lodge N0. 384.The Installing Officer was WB J. D. Paschal, Master of the lodge, Installing Marshal was WB John Durham. Installing Secretary was Brother Robert ("Rocky") Turner.Brothers James Christopher ("Chris"), Fred Allen Ramsey, and WB Kevin Scott ("Scott") Greene were escorted to the Altar and took the oath of office.Brother Chris DeLapp was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Senior Warden by the Installing Marshal, WB John Durham.WB Scott Greene was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Treasurer.Brother Fred Ramsey was next presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Tyler. Each brother was escorted to their seat or places by the Installing Marshall after each presentation, and the installation was declared over by the Master. |
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| An installation of the 2026 officers of the lodge was held at 10:00 A.M. on December 20, 2025, in an open installation at the lodge. Installing Officer was WB Clifford Shrewsbury, 22nd DDGM,; Installing Marshall was WB Marvin Preble, PM. Installing Chaplain was WB Daryl Crowder, PM. Installing Secretary was WB Eddie Bruce ("Bruce") Needham, PM.Brother John Dudley ("JD") Paschal was escorted to the Altar and was presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Master.He was then escorted to the East by the Installing Marshal, WB Marvin Preble, PM..Arriving in the East, Brother JD was presented with the Gavel and Charter of the lodge and his hat by the Installing Officer, WB Cliford Shrewsbury, DDGM 22nd District..Brother Melvin Hill was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Junior Warden..Brother Robert Kessler ("Rocky") Turner was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Secretary..WB John Durham was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Senior DeaconWB Joseph Jimmy ("Joe") Castellano was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Junior Deacon.Brother Samuel Walter "Sammy" Fulp was next escorted to the altar and presented with the Apron and Jewel of his office as Chaplain.Each brother was escorted to their seat or places by the Installing Marshall after each presentation WB JD Paschal then closed the Installation and thanked everyone present for their attendance and help. |
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John Jones, VI ObituaryWB John Paul Jones, VI, of Ruffin formerly of Texas went to be with the Lord Monday December 15, 2025 at his home. There will be no memorial service at this time. A native of New York City, he was a son of the late John Paul and Elizabeth Schreeder Jones and had lived in Ruffin for the past 30 years moving here from Texas. He served in the US Navy for four years and was retired from the US Air Force with over 27 years of service. John Paul was a member of the Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge # 384 AF & AM and was also a member of The Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136 AF & AM. He was preceded in death by a son: Kevin Jones, his parents and a sister: Caroline Irwin. Survivors include his wife: Patricia Duke Jones of New Braunfels, TX, sons: Steven P. Jones (Brigitte) of Gilbert, AZ, David B. Jones of Katy, TX, and John Paul “Jay” Jones VII (Mary) of Kyle, TX, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his good friend Larry Strader and his wife Cindy of Ruffin. Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family, Online condolences may be sent to¨www.cittyfh.com ServicesNo services to be held DonationsMasonic Home for Children at Oxford 600 College St., Oxford NC 27565 |
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| To all Brothers in District 22. Jefferson Penn Lodge # 384 will hold an Open Installation of Officers on Saturday, December 20th at the lodge at 10:00 am. Members should be at the lodge at 9:00 am to open the lodge and close the Lodge of Sorrows and memorialize passed brothers for 2025. After closing the lodge, guests may be escorted and enter. PLEASE DRESS WARMLY! THE HEAT IN THE LODGE ROOM FLOOR IS NOT WORKING! This is an opportunity to invite non-members as well as family to get a glimpse of Masonry. Please be there to welcome Brother J. D. Paschal as the new Master of the lodge as well as the other new officers. S&F, The Master and Wardens Paul Tutherow, PM Assistant Secretary |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
JEFFERSON PENN LODGE VISITS WHITESTONE Some members of Jefferson Penn Lodge No. 384 visited Whitestone in Greensboro on June 11th, 2025.. Pictured left to right are WBro Marvin Preble, Bro J. D. Paschal, and Bro Melvin Hill. |
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Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
Jefferson Penn Masonic Lodge No. 384 met at a stated Communication on March 5, 2025. Under Masonic Education, WM John Durham read "A Toast To The Flag" and explained the history of the US flag. The paper presented and read was by John J. Daly from the year 1917. |
Paul Tutherow, PM
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The Lodge was opened by Master John Durham who conducted the degree assisted by Senior Deacon Br Melvin Hill, Junior Deacon WBr Joe Castellano, Junior Warden Br Chris DeLapp, and Chaplain Br Sammy Fulp; all from Jefferson Penn Lodge and with Pro Tems as Senior Warden, Senior and Junior Stewards; all from Leaksville Lodge and Dan River Lodge. The Aprons were presented by DDGL WBr Joshua Ryan Payne from Tobasco Lodge No.271 as well as the Lecture and Closing Charge. DDGP WBr Clifford Shrewsbury received word from the Grand Master about "Together we rise" and stated that the turnout from the other lodges that night represented this. Remember that the first meeting in November is our annual lodge day when we vote for the officers for 2025. Your 2025 Lodge dues of $152.00 may be paid at any time. WBr Paul Tutherow Asst. Secty. |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
| Our last big chance to sell raffle tickets for our charities is this Saturday in Madison from 9:00 to 6:00 PM. We need more Brothers to help with set-up from 8:00 to 9:00 AM and take-down from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to help all three charities this year: Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, MESH Foundation, and "Toys for Tots." Tickets will be available until the drawing on December 10th. We will initiate FOUR candidates on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 PM. Due to our members' LOW ATTENDANCE, we have asked other lodges to help us as we need conductors for the candidates. We have not had this many new initiates in years and your presence would be helpful and/or supportive. Remember that the first meeting in November is our annual lodge day when we vote for the officers for 2025. Unfortunately, we had to suspend 3 members for NPD's at our last meeting so remember you will need a dues card to vote and your dues may be paid for 2025 at any time. Attend and see what is happening at JEFFERSON PENN LODGE, |
Jefferson Penn No. 384 Grand Lodge Of North Carolina, A.F. & A.M. |
The Lodge hosted a walking tour for the Reidsville City's Historical Preservation Commission. It was a great opportunity to share the rich history of our lodge and Masonic traditions. It’s fantastic that WBRS Earl Moore and Paul Tutherow, along with other brothers, were there to answer questions and engage with the visitors. |