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     Mary Ruth King was born on September 15, 1925 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of April 19, 1946,her married name was Hollandsworth.³ She married Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^2,3 Mary Ruth King died on September 18, 2014 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 89.² She DURHAM, N.C. — Mary Ruth Hollandsworth, 89, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at her home. She was born in Bluefield, WV, daughter of the late James Willis King and the late Christel Otha Thornton King. She grew up in Ingleside, WV, and Princeton, WV, graduating as salutatorian of her class from Princeton High School in 1941. She graduated from Concord College in Athens, WV, in 1944. Mrs. Hollandsworth started teaching high school at age 19, beginning a career in education with a focus mainly on chemistry and mathematics. After World War II she moved with her husband to North Carolina, where she spent most of her adult years in Winston-Salem, Lumberton, Chapel Hill, and Durham. As children arrived she became a devoted mother, and later a loving grandmother to six grandchildren. She enjoyed the fellowship of her bridge club, singing in the Epworth United Methodist Church choir, interacting with the Epworth book club, and reading everything she could. She had a quick wit, inquisitive nature, and gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Mrs. Hollandsworth was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Barbara Hollandsworth Smith and son-in-law Steve Ridings of Durham, NC; son David Hollandsworth and daughter-in-law Cindy Hollandsworth of Raleigh, NC; daughter Nancy McGivney and son-in-law Rich McGivney of Durham, NC; daughter Sharon Hollandsworth of Durham, NC; and grandchildren Cameron Smith and Marin Smith of Greensboro, NC; Richie McGivney of Wilmington, NC; Mary Grace McGivney of New York, NY; Joshua Hollandsworth and Heather Hollandsworth of Raleigh, NC. A memorial service followed by a reception is scheduled for Epworth United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM. on September 21, 2014.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-26-2682.⁵ Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth was born on August 28, 1923 at Konnarock, Washington Co., Virginia.^2,5,3,4 He married Mary Ruth King, daughter of John Willis King and Christel Otha Thornton, on April 19, 1946 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,3 Dr. Luther Clarence Hollandsworth died on December 6, 1999 at Burnsville, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^5,2

     Levi Bryant Norman was buried at Lakeland Memorial Gardens, 2125 Bartow Road, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.² His Social Security Number was 232-24-8517.⁵ He was born on July 18, 1919 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,5,6,3,4 He married Margaret Ruth Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 29, 1940 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,7 Levi Bryant Norman died on November 2, 1991 at Bartow, Polk Co., Florida, at age 72.^6,5,8 He Levi Bryant Norman, 72, of Bartow died Saturday at home. A native of Marion, Va., he moved to this area in 1961 from Chuluota. He was an electrical supervisor, a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army, a member of the National Rifle Association and of Bartow First United Methodist Church. He is survived by four sons, Levi B. Jr. of Houston, Martin of St. Petersburg, David and Michael, both of Bartow; two daughters, Nancy Gore of Chuluota and Susan Bacher of Clio, Ala; three brothers, Ives of Sarasota, James and Ronnie, both of Lithia; two sisters, Autrey Darnell and June Dillow, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. on November 4, 1991.⁸

     Glen Austin Surber was buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 450-34-4715.² He married Mary Frances Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton.¹ Glen Austin Surber was born on February 11, 1926 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^2,3,4 He died on October 4, 2004 at Grand Saline, Van Zandt Co., Texas, at age 78.^2,3,4

     Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr. was buried at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 250 Hudlow Road, Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick, Sr., age 89, of Owens Street, Forest City, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Hospice House of Forest City. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late W. Worth Womick, Sr. and Irma Freeman Womick. Mr. Womick retired as a department manager with Milliken & Company, Columbus, NC and was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he was involved in Methodist Men, the choir and handbells, former Sunday School Superintendent, and also served on many church committees. Survivors include his wife, Glenna "Lake" Martin Womick of the home; a son, Robert Womick, Jr. and wife Carol of Forest City; daughters, Sharon Graham and husband Mickey of Ellenboro, Sandra Dale and husband Tom of Bermuda, and Toni Gamble and husband John of Cary, NC; a sister, Frances Cobb of Forest City; grandchildren, John Gamble, Jr., Lisa Gamble, Skip Steffey, Rich Steffey, Ryan Steffey, Chip Graham, Tracy Miller, Lori Carpenter, and Quinn Womick and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Lail, brothers, Don Womick, and Worth Womick, Jr., and a sister, Louise Huskey. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Ron Setzer and Dr. Phil Dunford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.³ He was born on January 18, 1925 at Rutherford Co., North Carolina.^1,4,3 He married Glenna Lake Martin, daughter of Walter Norvell Martin and Zada "Zadie" Thornton, on June 14, 1947.^5,1,2,3 Robert Quinn "Bob" Womick Sr. died on March 22, 2014 at Forest City, Rutherford Co., North Carolina, at age 89.^1,3,4