Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond recognized Sis. Wanda Hunt, of Household of Ruth #983, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, for her unselfish contributions and dedication. For full story and additional photos click here.

Rev. I. Ranfurly Brown, Grand Chaplain of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, will officially retire in July 2019For additional information please contact any member of District of Bahamas. Bro. Kenneth Christie DGM

March 23, 2019, was Sis. Gladys Ogburn’s birthday. She turned 95!! Beautiful and elegant lady and a true Ruthite!!

Kinston-Wilbur G Jones, 78, transitioned Monday March 18, 2019. As we sit in service for Bro. Wilbur Jones in Kinston, N.C., this beautiful mantle with his Picture was presented to family from the funeral home Their presentation was unbelievable.

Pennsylvania District Grand Lodge #1 and District Grand Household of Ruth #3 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Joint District Session was held on February, 2, 2019. The session was very productive and successful and sets the tone for what we aspire to achieve in 2019, “Moving Forward With Integrity & Love.” It also signals the active return of Rev. Dr. Maggie R. Mallory, PDGMNG (health reasons) and Brother Nonnie Singleton, PDGM. The meeting was held at a home due to the fact that the hall normally used is under renovations and there was a need to plan and initiate action for 2019 ASAP.

Texas initiated 3 new Brothers into Dallas Union #1940 at the Area IV 2019 Session. For more details and photos click here.

      Celebrating the Life of PMWGS Ermytrude T. Edgar Sunrise: April 3, 1928         Sunset: January 8, 2019 Ermytrude T. Edgar affectionately known as Tude or Trudy was born on April 3, 1928 in Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia.  She was the first of six children of Ann Marie and Grey Modeste. She received her early education at the Ava Maria School and then went on to St. Joseph Covent.  Tude was a founding member of Jewel of Brooklyn, Household of Ruth No. 6934, and from the Grand Household of Ruth she held the prestigious position of Most Worthy Grand Superior, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Trudy went home to be with…

The Harry Marsh Odd Fellows Lodge of Edgewater, Florida showed up during the holidays at Ocean View Nursing Home. The group was there to spread a little holiday cheer to the residents and staff. Santa and his fez-wearing elves visited every resident, giving out presents, Christmas cards and candy to all. Picture from left are: Lodge members Brandon Smith, Joe Piegaro, Jerry Cushman as Santa, Paul Mitchell and Dominic Conti. Below see a letter to the editor at the paper, giving kudos to ODDFELLOWS for a job well done and how much it was appreciated.