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     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

     His Social Security Number was 227-50-4736.⁴ Merwyn Albert Ewers was buried at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2772 Bethany Road, Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on May 5, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4,5,6,3 He married Mary Ellen Caldwell on October 6, 1962 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.^8,5,10,3 Merwyn Albert Ewers died on September 27, 1990 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 50.^3,4,5,6

     Landon Frank Humphrey was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 231-36-3723.⁶ He was born on December 27, 1928 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^{1,7,2,6,3,4,5} He married Eleanor Frances Ewers, daughter of John Bibb Ewers Sr. and Edna Lucille "Lucy" Smith, on January 9, 1954 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,7,2 Landon Frank Humphrey died on March 11, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.^1,2,4

     Mechille Denise Ewers was buried at Meade Cemetery, Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ She died on July 17, 1964 at Virginia.¹ She was born on July 17, 1964 at Virginia.¹

     Pearl Barbara Copplestone was buried at Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 5016 Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ She was born on April 11, 1928 at England.^1,3 As of October 30, 1976,her married name was Ewers.¹ She married Arnold Berkley Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Jr. and Juanita Vashti Holt, on October 30, 1976 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Pearl Barbara Copplestone and Arnold Berkley Ewers were divorced on August 30, 1982 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.² Pearl Barbara Copplestone died on April 1, 2017 at age 88.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-42-7010.³ Loretta June Sanders was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on October 28, 1936 at Danville, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 As of June 25, 1954,her married name was Ewers.¹ She married Arnold Berkley Ewers, son of John Bibb Ewers Jr. and Juanita Vashti Holt, on June 25, 1954 at Madison Heights, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Loretta June Sanders died on February 28, 1967 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 30.⁴