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     Terry Davidson Smith was born on November 4, 1944 at Newport News, Virginia.^1,2 He married Rebecca Ellen Watts on October 12, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,5 Terry Davidson Smith and Rebecca Ellen Watts were divorced on October 25, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Terry Davidson Smith died on November 30, 2016 at Virginia at age 72.⁵ He Terry Davidson Smith, 72, of Lynchburg, passed away just before noon on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the home of his son. Terry was a 1965 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and retired from RR Donnelly Printing. Terry appreciated great music and is probably tapping his foot now to some Little River Band or Journey. His special place in life was the Outer Banks of North Carolina where he attempted to catch many-a-fish. His pride and joy were his children. Never a day went by did they doubt his love for them. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Tankersley Smith; his brother, Glenn Maxwell Smith Jr; his sister, Dana Smith McLaughlin; and the mother of his children, Rebecca Ellen Watts. He leaves behind his children, Elizabeth Smith Lisota (Justin) of Milwaukee, Wisc., and Grant Davidson Smith (Amanda) of Lynchburg; along with his grandchildren, James Davidson Smith (12), Caraline Jean Smith (11), and Beckett Grant Lisota (7). on December 4, 2016.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 229-64-2832.⁶ Rebecca Ellen Watts Rebecca Ellen Watts, 65, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, July 29, 2012. Rebecca’s journey living with cancer has come to an end. Born March 4, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Reynolds Wooldridge and Howard Grey Wooldridge of Lynchburg. Rebecca was a free spirit full of zest for life. She enjoyed singing and dancing to the music of Rod Stewart, the Bee Gees and Patsy Cline. She was so giving of herself to her children and friends and always put herself last. Through her journey she never left us forgetting how precious life is and worth fighting for. Rebecca was an amazing and loving mother and friend. She was a proud 1965 graduate of E.C. Glass High School, a former employee of Craddock-Terry, Designs on You, J. Crew, Bausch and Lomb, and no doubt an animal lover. Rebecca is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Smith Lisota and her husband, Justin and their son Beckett Grant of Milwaukee, WI; her son Grant Davidson Smith and his wife Amanda and their two children, James Davidson and Caraline Jean. Rebecca also left behind her dear friend of 44 years Jennifer Davis of Amherst and her loving companion Chloe.⁵ She was born on March 4, 1947 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,6,5 As of October 12, 1968,her married name was Smith.¹ She married Terry Davidson Smith, son of Glenn Maxwell Smith Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Tankersley, on October 12, 1968 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,4 Rebecca Ellen Watts and Terry Davidson Smith were divorced on October 25, 2000 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Rebecca Ellen Watts died on July 29, 2012 at Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 65.^7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 231-58-5140.⁴ Dana Nicholas Smith was born on August 19, 1947 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,8,4 As of January 8, 1966,her married name was McLaughlin.¹ She married James Fleming McLaughlin on January 8, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹ Dana Nicholas Smith died on April 3, 2006 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 58.^8,9,4

     Thomas Duval Wright Sr. was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, Portsmouth, Virginia.² He was born on September 8, 1907 at Virginia.² He married Dorothy K./C. Smith, daughter of Paulus/Paules Emmett Smith and Joella Hughes, circa 1929.^3,1 Thomas Duval Wright Sr. died on January 1, 1972 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 64.²

     Josephine Ellis Smith was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ She was born on April 6, 1921 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 As of June 10, 1942,her married name was Harris.² She married John Carrington Harris Jr. on June 10, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.² Josephine Ellis Smith died on January 29, 2007 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.^3,6,7

     Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs Jr. was buried at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-34-7447.⁷ He married Carolyn Louise Barrington.⁴ Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs Jr. was born on June 21, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,7,5 He died on July 16, 2006 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^3,4,7,5 He RALEIGH - Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs, Jr., 75, of 1706 Baker Road, died Sunday, July 16, 2006. Mr. Grubbs was born on June 21, 1931 in Wake County to the late Frank Leslie Grubbs, Sr. and Grace Smith Grubbs. Dr. Grubbs served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA. in 1959 and a graduate of the University of Virginia in 1960 and 1963. Dr. Grubbs was Professor of History at Meredith College in Raleigh from 1963-2000 and was Head of the Department of History for 17 years. He was the author of two books and several articles of 20th Century American Labor Movement. He was a History Consultant with SAS Institute in Cary, NC and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. Dr. Grubbs was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Barrington Grubbs on April 13, 1999. Surviving are: his two sons, Thomas A. Grubbs of Apex, Robert Grubbs and his wife, Yolanda of Fuquay-Varina; one grandson, Benjamin Grubbs. Funeral service will be held in the Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum. on July 18, 2006.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 246-56-7460.⁵ Carolyn Louise Barrington was buried at Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her married name was Grubbs.¹ She married Dr. Frank Leslie Grubbs Jr., son of Frank Leslie Grubbs and Grace Louise Smith.¹ Carolyn Louise Barrington was born on July 26, 1938 at Dunn, Harnett Co., North Carolina.^2,5,3 She died on April 13, 1999 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 60.^1,5,2,4 She Mrs. Carolyn Barrington Grubbs, 60, of Raleigh died Tuesday. A graveside service will be conducted in Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum. Among Mrs. Grubbs' survivors are her mother, Patricia P. Barrington of Fayetteville; and two brothers, Carl A. Barrington Jr. and Christopher Barrington, both of Fayetteville. on April 14, 1999.⁴

     John Carrington Harris Jr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 223-16-6415.⁶ He was born on September 12, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Josephine Ellis Smith, daughter of Jonathan Thomas "John" Smith and Grace Terrell Hughes, on June 10, 1942 at Martinsville, Virginia.¹ John Carrington Harris Jr. died on May 29, 1988 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.^6,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-03-4506.⁷ William Carroll Hammond was born on January 13, 1907 at Baltimore, Maryland.^2,7,4,5,8 He married Thelma Elizabeth Coleman, daughter of William Luther Coleman and Mary Eliza "Mamie" Smith, on June 4, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,6 William Carroll Hammond and Thelma Elizabeth Coleman were divorced on May 25, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² William Carroll Hammond died on November 8, 1972 at Abington, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, at age 65.^7,3,4,8

     His Social Security Number was 227-36-8405.³ William Thomas Hammond was buried at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.⁴ He married Beverly Irene Norris.⁸ William Thomas Hammond was born on February 13, 1932 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,9 He died on September 25, 2000 at Weymouth, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 68.^3,10,5,9

     Her Social Security Number was 024-26-4760.³ Her married name was Hammond.⁴ Beverly Irene Norris married William Thomas Hammond, son of William Carroll Hammond and Thelma Elizabeth Coleman.⁴ Beverly Irene Norris was born on May 8, 1933 at Weymouth, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.^1,3,2 She died on November 30, 1999 at Rockland, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, at age 66.^4,5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 229-74-0132.⁵ Juanita Vashti Holt was buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on February 13, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4,5 As of April 5, 1933,her married name was Ewers.³ She married John Bibb Ewers Jr., son of John Bibb Ewers Sr. and Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith, on April 5, 1933 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Juanita Vashti Holt died on August 4, 1978 at Concord, Appomattox Co., Virginia, at age 65.¹

     Linwood Earl Ewers was buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.^1,8 His Social Security Number was 225-44-8607.⁹ He Linwood Earl Ewers of Williamsburg, formerly of Concord went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2005. Born in Lynchburg on April 2, 1938, he was the son of John Bibb Ewers and Juanita Holt Ewers, both deceased. He was proud to have served in the VA Army National Guard for 32 years. He joined at the age of 17 and served in the 29th Infantry Division. After serving as an infantryman for approximately 19 years he moved to the food service 329th Support Group in Virginia Beach and served for approximately 13 years, during which time he managed numerous kitchens and included in his travels he served in Cairo, Egypt. Linwood is survived by his wife, Joyce Honig Ewers of Williamsburg and a son, Karl Brett Ewers, USAF, New Mexico and preceded in death by a daughter Wanda LaTrelle Ewers. He is also survived by six grandchildren Jason Briggs, Eric Briggs, Patrick Ewers, Kathryn Ewers, Kayla Ewers and Madelyn Ewers; a sister Connie Garrett and her husband Wilson of Goode; a brother, John Wyndol Ewers and his wife Phyllis of Madison Heights, and special friends Ed and Kathryne Cosby and Oscar T. Smith. Two brothers preceded him in death, Arnold B. Ewers and Merwyn A. Ewers. Burial will follow in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post #16.¹ He married Joyce Ann Honig.^1,10 Linwood Earl Ewers was born on April 2, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,9,3,4 He died on July 21, 2005 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 67.^1,9,10,4,5

     Joyce Ann Honig was buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.³ She Joyce Ann Honig Ewers, who loved to be called "Mom" by her kids, departed her loving family on May 4, 2022. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 4, 1938, to Willard and Edna Honig. She raised her two children, LaTrelle and Karl, with love and devotion in Concord, Virginia, with her husband Linwood E. Ewers, who preceded her in death on July 21, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda LaTrelle Ewers on November 25, 2001, and her granddaughter, Madelyn A. Ewers on April 14, 2021. As a full-charge bookkeeper, Joyce was known for her experience and levels of expertise in administrative assistance, executive secretary, with excellent typing and shorthand skills. Graduating with honors, her studies included accounting, bookkeeping, business law, English, typing, and shorthand. Joyce's hobbies included piano, guitar, singing, crocheting, and knitting. She was most proud of her Christmas dolls, Santa, Mrs. Santa, and the two carolers. Her other talent was drafting and designing of house plans and landscaping. She was noted to have taken drafting plans to a licensed drafter and was told they basically needed minor improvements. He approved and signed. She was that good. She is survived by her son, Karl B. Ewers Retired USAF, residing in Phoenix, Ariz; grandchildren, Patrick R. Ewers, Kathryn D. Ewers, and Kayla N. Ewers, Jason Biggs and wife, Jessica, and Eric Biggs; and her great-grandchildren, Brody D. Ewers (son of Madelyn Ewers) who shared his great-grandmother's birthday, Alec Biggs, and Tayrn Biggs. Joyce is also survived by her sisters, whom she doted on, Sylvia Silby, Barbara Womack, and Linda Honig-Smith; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Ewers; brother-in-law, Wilson Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery.³ Her married name was Ewers.¹ She married Linwood Earl Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Jr. and Juanita Vashti Holt.^1,3 Joyce Ann Honig was born on August 4, 1938 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3 She died on May 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 83.³

     Wanda LaTrelle Ewers was buried at Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on August 8, 1960 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of November 23, 1979,her married name was Biggs.³ She married Carl Edward Biggs on November 23, 1979 at Campbell Co., Virginia.³ Wanda LaTrelle Ewers and Carl Edward Biggs were divorced on February 20, 1995 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.⁴ As of October 4, 1995,her married name was Eidenour.³ Wanda LaTrelle Ewers married James Clifford Eidenour on October 4, 1995 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.³ Wanda LaTrelle Ewers died on November 25, 2001 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 41.^5,6,7

     Arnold Berkley Ewers was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁸ His Social Security Number was 228-42-0115.⁹ He was born on August 4, 1934 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,9,5 He married Loretta June Sanders on June 25, 1954 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Arnold Berkley Ewers married Pearl Barbara Copplestone on October 30, 1976 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.³ Arnold Berkley Ewers and Pearl Barbara Copplestone were divorced on August 30, 1982 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Arnold Berkley Ewers died on October 27, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 69.^4,9