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Champe Anderson and step grandmother, Helen Anderson, of Ringgold, VA; uncle, Tony Allen DeBaere, 47, Robert Anderson of Ringp a s s e d gold, VA; and aunt, Debbie away from Anderson of Danville, VA. a tragic He was predeceased by his motorcycle grandmother, Nancy Ana c c i d e n t derson. on Friday, A graveside service will be July 24, conducted on Monday, July July 25, 2015, officiated by 2015. He 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Dr. Charles B. Scearce, and was born Highland Burial Park with military honors given by the on Sep- the Reverend Carl Burger American Legion Post 1097 Honor Guard. The family tember 5, 1967 to the late officiating. will receive friends from 7 – Margaret Elizabeth Jones. In lieu of flowers the fam8:30 P.M. at Barker Funeral Tony was of the Baptist ily suggest that memorial Home Chapel on Friday, faith. He worked as a su- donations be made to RingJuly 24, 2015. Barker Fu- perintendent for W.S. Con- gold Fire and Rescue at neral Home is respectfully struction for 28 years. Tony PO Box 10, Ringgold, VA serving the Boles family. was an avid fisherman and 24586. Sign the guest book at www. hunter who loved to ride Wrenn-Yeatts North Main swicegood-barker, or www. his motorcycle. He loved Chapel is respectfully servfacebook.com/swicegood- his family dearly and was a ing the Anderson family. very dedicated family man. barker. Tony will be greatly missed. Along with his mother, Tony is preceded in death Patricia Gayle by his brothers, Raymond George Kelly DeBaere, Lexie Dean Jones, Moorefield James Lee DeBaere and Fry Hedrick Shane Mullis. George Kelly Fry, 77, passed Tony is survived by his Patricia Gayle Moorefield away on Hedrick, children, Amber DeBaere, Thursday, age 53 of Bobby DeBaere, Brandi July 23, 3724 RingDeBaere, and Christina De2015 at gold Church Baere Echols and husband, Danville Road, RingMichael; his only grandRegional gold, died on child, Savannah Echols; Medical Sunday, July brother, Charles Russell C e n t e r . 26, 2015 at DeBaere and his family; sisHe was Stratford ter, Tammy DeBaere Franborn on Rehabilitacis and her family; special September tion Center friend, Wendy Gilchrist and 22, 1937 in Union City, KS. her sons, Nathan Sanchez after a decline in health for George served his country sixteen years. and Jayden Rippey. proud in the United States The family will receive Mrs. Hedrick was born on Navy. He retired from the friends from 1:30 -2:30 pm December 30, 1961 in DanSouthern Railway as an Enin the Swicegood Funeral ville, a daughter of Wade gineer. Along with his parHome Chapel on Friday, Moorefield and Shirley ents his is preceded in death July 31, 2015 and other Barbour Hawkins. She had by his beloved wife of 35 times at his home. A funer- lived her entire life in Danyears, Barbara Payne Fry. al service will be conducted ville and Pittsylvania CounGeorge is survived by his at 3:00 pm in the Swice- ty where she was employed children, Terry Fry and good Funeral Home Chapel by Dan River Inc. and wife, Vicky, Lori Inman with Rev. David Hatcher of- Mary’s Diner. She was of the and husband, Darrell, Lisa Baptist faith. On November ficiating. Alfred and husband, Gary, The family has requested 20, 1981 she was married to Randy Fry and wife, Brenthat everyone dress casually Charles Quentin Hedrick, da and Kevin Fry and wife, for Tony’s service, in honor who survives. Heather; nine grandchilof his love of motorcycles, In addition to her husdren; three great-grandband of the residence, she please feel free to ride. children; brothers-in-law, In lieu of flowers, memo- is survived by her daughBilly and Larry Payne; halfrial contributions may be ter, Stephanie H. Williams sister, Shari Mason made to his two youngest and her husband, Matthew The family will receive children (Amber and Bobby and grandson, Logan Wilfriends on Sunday, July 26, DeBaere) college fund, c/o liams all of Blanch, N.C., 2015 from 2-3:30 pm in the her mother of Danville, Virginia Bank and Trust. Swicegood Funeral Home Swicegood Funeral Home is her father and stepmother, Chapel and other times at respectfully serving the De- Mary “Midget” Moorefield 544 Ferry Rd, Danville. A of Danville, one sister, ShirBaere family. funeral service will be conPlease sign the guestbook ley Jarrett of Danville, one ducted at 4:00 pm in the at www.swicegood-barker. brother, Wade “Delane” Swicegood Funeral Home com, www.facebook.com/ Moorefield, Jr. and wife, Chapel with Rev. Gil Hawks Debbie of Jacksonville, Fla. swicegoodbarker. and Rev. Roger Ewing offiShe was predeceased by a ciating. Interment will folbrother, Michael Moorelow the funeral in Danville field and her stepfather, Roy Memorial Gardens. At the Hawkins. family’s request, memorial Brandon Mentra The family will receive contributions may be made friends on Thursday, July Anderson in George’s name to Dan30, 2015 at Wrenn-Yeatts ville Life Saving Crew; 202 Brandon Mentra Ander- Westover Chapel from 7:00 son, 27, of Christopher Lane, Danville, 6741 Rock- to 8:30 pm. VA 24541. s p r i n g s , The family request in lieu Swicegood Funeral Home is R d . , of flowers, donations to be respectfully serving the Fry Sutherlin, made to the Ringgold Fire family. VA died on and Rescue, P.O. Box 10, Please sign the guestbook Thursday, Ringgold, Va. 24586 at www.swicegood-barker. July 23, A special thank you to all com, www.facebook.com/ 2015 in At- of the Doctors, family and swicegoodbarker. friends that has taken care lanta, GA. Brandon was born in Dan- of her for the past sixteen ville, VA on April 29, 1988. years. Westover Survivors include, his fa- Wrenn-Yeatts ther, William Burton Ander- Chapel is respectfully servson and step mother, Jana ing the Hedrick family.
Tony Allen DeBaere
Rodger Dale Leonard
Pelham, NC-Rodger Dale Leonard, age 64, passed a w a y after a sudden and brief illness on July 2nd 2015 at his residence, 143 Oak Forest Drive in Pelham. He was born on January 23rd, 1951. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tammy Bray Leonard. He also has two sisters; Virginia L. Foley and Barbara L. Meeks, both of Eden, NC, his mother- in- law Dorothy B. Myers and 2 sisters-inlaw Donna M Tucker and Melissa M. Hardy, all of Pelham. His special friend Stephen Spence of Ringgold, VA and friends Harry Brown and Tony Davis. He also leaves his two loving pets, Cleo and Zoey. A memorial service is being held on Saturday August 1st, 2015 at Redeeming Waters Ministry at 200 Barrett Street, Danville VA at 11:00am. Stephen Spence is officiating. All family, friends, and neighbors are welcome to attend his memorial service. Mrs. Leonard and family are receiving visitation at 2422 Chandler Mill Road, Pelham NC.
Earlie Henry Boles, Sr.
Earlie Henry Boles, Sr., age 64, of Blairs, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Durham. Born in Danville on June 12, 1951, he was the son of Earlie A. Boles who predeceased him, and Eva Mildred Anderson Boles, who survives him. Most of his life was spent in the Danville and Blairs area. He had worked as a painter for Johnson Painting. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and had served his country in the US Army being stationed in Germany. In addition to his mother, Mr. Boles is survived by his son, Earlie H. Boles, Jr.; a grandson, Earlie Alexandra Boles; and eight sisters. Graveside services will be held at the Boles Family Cemetery in Blairs at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday,
Pech Anderson of Ringgold, VA; brother, Jesse Thomas Anderson of Sutherlin, VA; paternal grandfather,
Vickie Staples Trent
Vickie Staples Trent, 65, of 138 Kemper Rd, earned her heavenly reward on Monday July 20, 2015 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center after an eighteen month battle with cancer. She was born on April 4, 1950, a daughter of the late Milas Staples and the late Myrtle Staples. She was a faithful member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church where she was an active choir member and volunteer in the children’s department as long as time and her health would allow. Ms. Trent was employed by Wal-Mart for 19 years as a Cashier and Floor Associate in various areas. She will always be remembered for her smile, outgoing personality, and loving attitude. She was loved and will be remembered by many people. Survivors include one son, Brandon Trent, sisters Patricia Alderson (Archie) of Danville, and Sylvia Trent (Richard) of Dry Fork, and a brother David Staples (Carol) of Durham, NC. She is also survived by her loving aunt Elsie Eanes, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and other times at the home of her sister Patricia, 1207 Kemper Rd. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with Reverend Susan Hannah officiating. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the “Vickie Trent Fund” at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 3090 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540. The family would like to thank the numerous Doctors, Nurses, CNA’s and other staff at DRMC and Riverside Rehabilitation, for their loving care and support in her final days. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Trent family.
George Peter Maurakis
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Maurakis, born January 8, 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio passed this life on July 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Helen Stefanos Maurakis, his mother, Irene Gergiritakis Maurakis, father Peter George Maurakis, and brother Albert Peter Maurakis. He is survived by his brother, John Peter Maurakis, daughter Irene Maurakis Antzoulatos, and sons Eugene George Maurakis and his wife Penelope, and Theodore George Maurakis, five grandchildren, Andrea Saunders and her husband, Brian, Eleni Antzoulatos Karp and her husband, Aar-
on, Alexander Antzoulatos and his wife Natalia, George E. Maurakis, and Demetrios E. Maurakis, and four greatgrandchildren, Anthony Alexander Antzoulatos, Victoria Penelope Antzoulatos, Elle Saunders, and Jackson Saunders. George was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church in Danville, Virginia, where he served multiple terms as president of the Greek Community. He retired as a cost accountant for Dan River Mills in 1982 after 42 years. George was a master gardener before there were master gardeners, an avid oil painter, chef, and empowering family provider, and loved to travel with his family and also loved to read. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Saint Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church in Danville, VA.
Mary Earleen Morrison
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Morrison, 76, of 157 C, New Ingram R o a d , Danville, VA died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA. Born September 18, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas Morrison, Sr. and the late Addell Madison Morrison. Survivors include one brother, Thomas J. Morrison (Queen) of Danville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, James P. Morrison, Robert W. Morrison and Carnell T. Morrison. The family will receive friends at the residence of her brother, Thomas J. and Queen Morrison, 835 Stony Mill School Road, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 24, 2015 at 3:00 PM from Silver Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tommie Williamson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family visitation will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM from Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Morrison family.
Mable Beard Hogue
Mable Beard Hogue, 92, of 200 Mountv i e w D r i v e , Pelham, NC died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her residence. Born June 5, 1923 in Whitetown, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Beard and the late Lucy
Noble Beard. She was married to the late Samuel Lee Hogue. She was the last of her generation. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly HogueAbbott of Pelham, NC; one son, Anthony Hogue of Pelham, NC; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by one son, Samuel Hogue, Jr.; five sisters, Mary B. Johnson, Pearly B. Goode, Elnora Robertson, Marion B. Redd, Lucy B. Brown and one brother, Walker Beard. The family will receive friends at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 1:00 PM from Shady Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Hogue family.
Myrna Renã Foster
Myrna Renã Foster, 58, of 7244 Elm Tree Terrance, Apt. A, Mechanicsville, VA died Friday, July 24, 2015 at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA. Born November 10, 1956 in Danville, VA she was the daughter of the late Armsted Swann and the late Barbara Ann Tucker Swann. She was married to Jerry Foster, who survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include one daughter, Shennia D. Foster of Yanceyville, NC; one son, Jerron L. Foster of Chesterfield, VA; two sisters, Carol Swann and Sharon Mills, both of Danville, VA; three brothers, Darol Swann and Julian Swann, both of MD and Armsted Swann, Jr. of Danville, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the residence of Annie Foster, 158 North Avenue, Danville, VA. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home with Bishop Fred B. Kidd officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. Fisher and Watkins Funeral Home is assisting the Foster family.
Harold Rufus Alderson
Harold Rufus Alderson, 85, of Keeling, Va., passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born January 8, 1930 in Keeling to the late Ellen Moses Alderson and the late Richard Clarence Alderson. He was married to his loving wife of 57 years, Mary J. Alderson. Mr. Alderson proudly served in the US Army 101st Airborne from March 22, 1951 – March 11, 1953. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was a member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church. Mr. Alderson was an avid hunter all his life and loved his black and tan hounds. He had a green thumb in gardening and raised many large vegetable gardens throughout the years. He loved God and his family first and foremost. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his wife, are his daughters, Sara A. Ea-
sley and Diana A. Ennis, both of Youngsville, N.C., and Joan A. Hastings, and husband Robert, of Java, Va.; his son, Richard Calvin Alderson of Keeling; his grandchildren, Ellen Nichole Alderson and Alexandra L. Ennis; his sister, Frances A. Tate of Danville, Va.; his brothers Edward W. Alderson and Ralph Norman Alderson, both of Keeling; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Alderson was predeceased by his sisters Ruth A. Woodie and Mary Ellen Alderson, and his brothers Richard Clarence Alderson, Jr. and Phillip Drysdale Alderson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Mt. Tabor Road, Keeling, with Rev. Carl Burger officiating. Interment will follow at the Alderson Family Cemetery, Keeling. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 21, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel, and at other times at the residence. Mary and the children would like to sincerely thank John Whitten, Joan Haymore and Legacy Hospice for their help and dedication. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, is serving the Alderson family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Harold Hylton Hubbard
Harold Hylton Hubbard, 69, of 208 Stanley Drive, Danville, Va. died July 20, 2015 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He was born October 16, 1945 in Martinsville, Va. to the late Cecil Randolph Hubbard and Mary Gladys Wells Hubbard. He was a member of County Line Christian Church, where he was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. He retired from Goodyear after 34 years of service. Known as “The Groundhog Man,” he enjoyed hunting groundhogs, coyotes, and deer. He loved to visit the elderly and the shut-ins of the community. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Doss Hubbard of the residence; one daughter, Angie Hubbard Adams and husband, Randy of Danville; two sisters, Margaret Shelton (Stover) of Climax, Va., and Alva Allen of Goochland, Va.; one brother, Wendell Hubbard (Madeline) of Collinsville, Va.; three brothers-in-law, Donnie Doss (Ann), Joe Doss (Martha), and Ronnie Doss (Diane), all of Danville. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Mae Doss of Danville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hubbard was preceded in death by his sister Norma Jean Walker (Burton), his sister-in-law Jackie Pennington, and his father-inlaw McKinley Doss. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2015 at County Line Christian Church in Axton, Va. with Minister Dean Ashby and Minister Tim Maness officiating. The family will receive friends at County Line Christian Church Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and other times at the residence, 208 Stanley Drive, Danville. Interment will follow the service at the Doss Family Cemetery in
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Museville, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to County Line Christian Church, 12711 Chatham Rd., Axton, VA 24054, or to the Danville Lifesaving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA 24541. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville is respectfully serving the Hubbard family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Phillip Carrie Curtis
Phillip Carrie Curtis, age 60 of 137 Clifton St., Danville passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1954 in Danville to Robert Lee Curtis of Danville and the late Loretta Hodnett Curtis. Phillip was married to Cindy Royster Curtis who survives of the residence. Mr. Curtis was a member of the Rockingham Gun Club. Phillip was a brick mason for 45 years in the Danville and North Carolina area which during this time he worked for SM Gillespie Brick Masons in Reidsville, NC. He also worked for Raymond’s Guns. In addition to his father and wife he is survived by two sons, Robbie Curtis and wife Chasity and Jason Curtis and wife Leslie all of Danville; a sister Julie Carter and husband Beau of Dry Fork, VA; five grandchildren, Dekotah, Trinity, Turner, Morgan and Dalton and his best friends, Raymond Boyd and Donnie Devall. Phillip was predeceased by a special friend Yoda. The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Norris Funeral Services, Inc. West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541 and other times at the residence. A memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2015 following the visitation at Norris Funeral Services, Inc., West End Chapel with the Rev. Scott Bortz officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be made to the Danville Cancer Association, Inc. 223 Riverview Drive, Suite J, Danville, VA 24541. The family request everyone to wear causal attire for the memorial service and anyone that has a Team Curtis shirt is asked to wear it. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church
Ave. Danville is serving the Curtis family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.
Calvin Bennett Shelton
Bennett Shelton, 87, of 233 T i g h t squeeze R o a d , Chatham died July 26, 2015 at Chatham Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Shelton was born September 2, 1927 in Pittsylvania County to the late Lillian Motley Shelton and Thomas Averette Shelton. He served during World War II in the Army and later retired from Tune & Toler as an electrician after 38 years of service, and was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church. Mr. Shelton is survived by his wife, Edna Lewis Shelton of the residence; two sons, Dennis Ray Shelton and wife Elizabeth of Chesapeake, VA, and Calvin Lynn Shelton and wife Cindy of Blairs; one sister, Eva Shelton Higgins of Danville; one brother, James G. Shelton of Chatham; one granddaughter, Amber Garrett; and one great grandson, Thomas “Avery” Averette Garrett; two special nephews, Ray and R. E. Miller; special niece Shirley Dalton, and survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Rosa Lee Shelton Miller, Mary Shelton Jones, Gladys Shelton McDowell, and Sarah Shelton Durham; and three brothers, Clifton Shelton, Grover Shelton, and Thomas Averette Shelton. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Norris Funeral Services, Mt. Hermon Chapel officiated by Rev. Curtis English, Rev. Walter Yancey, and Rev. Daniel Custer. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM. A private interment will be held at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a charity of your choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville is serving the Shelton family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral. com.
Dr. Bo Wagner is pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mooresboro, NC, and the author of several books. His books are available at www.wordofhismouth.com
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“The Custodian On The Cabinet” Our church is not exactly “normal.” I get that, and I am okay with it. No, actually, I am more than okay with it, I actually like it. How can you not like a church where the custodian hides on top of the supply cabinets in the office wing hallway? Perhaps I should explain... My wife and I came in recently to find the wife and the son of our custodian looking for her husband/his father. They had finished cleaning the church for the day and had enough time for one of their favorite past times: a 10,000 square foot game of hide and seek. Upon inquiry, I found that this is actually a fairly regular thing they do. It seems they have been hide and seek afficionados for years, and salivate at the thought of playing in a building with a foyer, six Sunday school rooms, two nurseries, two offices, a break room, two storage rooms, a music supply room, a sound booth, a broadcast booth, four bathrooms, a janitor’s closet, and three hallways. On the day in question, his hiding place of choice was on top of the supply cabinets. His family passed right by him multiple times and never found him. It seems that looking up is something people do not normally do in a game of hide and seek. Mind you, these folks are not in any way being disrespectful to the House of God. Their games have “off limits” areas. To me, there is nothing “holy of holies” about the top of a supply cabinet or the underside of a nursery sink. Furthermore, as good of a job as they do on all things custodial, I am more than willing to allow fringe benefits that cost the church absolutely nothing. Most people would ask for regular raises, these folks just count to 100 and then shout “Ready or not, here I come!” I wonder, though, how
many church goers there are across the land who play a far more serious game of hide and seek in church? In Revelation chapters two and three, Jesus delivered seven messages to seven churches through the pastors of each. When it came to the Church of Sardis he said “thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.” The church of Sardis was engaging in the worst kind of church hide and seek: they were maintaining a reputation of spirituality that they no longer deserved. Everyone is concerned about reputation. But reality is far more important than reputation. If your reputation for being a voracious reader of Scripture or a real prayer warrior is no longer deserved, do not take care to hide the failure; fix the failure. If your reputation for purity and holiness is still intact but would be in tatters if your sin were exposed, do not think of more elaborate ways to hide what you have become; repent and become what you once were. If you are sitting together looking like the ideal family, carefully masking the fact that you are coming apart at the seams, lay aside your pride and get some help from your pastor or a trusted church counselor. Ben Franklin once said, “What you would seem to be, be really.” Wise words, Ben, and words that mirror the teaching of the Bible. In Matthew twenty-three, Jesus eight times ripped the Pharisees as hypocrites. In verse twenty-seven he said that they were “like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.” You cannot hide what you are forever, not even if you are lying on a supply cabinet in a hallway.