Thanks to reader Patrick M. for submitting this tip. Born on April 3, 1936, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late John Sam and Emma Gibson Maddox. Theirs was a unique, fabulous love affair. I was driving by and he was loading or unloading a vehicle. I think they made a mistake scheduling this AFTER Hershey, a lot of people would bid higher for parts and memorabilia thinking of flipping it at that meet. (59 years old). His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502. He and his buddy were standing under a tree, taking shots of vodka, while bidding on a Mercedes 600 which no one else had much interest in. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. All rights reserved. $100 is a lot of money to most people. Make your wishes known while you still can!!! James Ray Miller, 76, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of Reaves, Wilson Wilson Charley Reaves. Mark Edward Smith Obituary. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mark Steven Smith of Lynchburg, Ohio, born in Wilmington, Ohio, who passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 59. Share your Memorial with Family & Friends. I ( and I think most reading this) never looked at what they had as an investment, nor the knowledge I have from studying period material / documents etc has made me an "expert". Winfred was born on December 1, 1941, in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Winfred Sr. and Georgia Smith. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Born on September 16, 1928, to Walker Douglas and Cecil Shotwell Ferguson, Frances was raised in Halifax County, Virginia and was destined to be a teacher. Prayers for his family and friends. and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Nothing says High fuel prices dont affect my fat wallet like rolling up to a dressage event in a 1949 International KB-8 with your Trakehners in tow. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. He was the husband of the late Irene Burton Woodall. They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. $100 just to register to bid at this auction. Mark Smith Estate Auction. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. As for his collection, I have no idea, but Ill guess it will be dispersed, which is good for the hobby in general. Most of the cars in the Mark Smith collection predate "Titles", he collected good stuff. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . Mark was born in Monroe, LA on May 1, 1959, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family into the arms of Jesus on January 7, 2023. She grew up on a farm and learned Read More, Timothy James Thomas, 62, of Lynchburg, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. AM understands that Smith, part of the team at the retail group's Harrogate dealership, lost his battle with the virus on Tuesday (September 21) night. We did a lot of stuff together. I'm glad I opened up this topic this morning. Many people have been asking about where the cars are going.which I have no clue, but there are rumors many are already gone. Smith, Frank. His company, Smith Automobile Investments, (http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php ) offers car owners original automobile templates for their restoration projects. I am working on it fast as I can ,but I point out to them ,to make me happy they dont have to run ,I just enjoy looking at them ,all they need do is give me pleasure my being able to wander through them ,show the and talk about them with those who wander by and enjoy them .I might say When you buy a painting or some other piece of art and it just sits or hangs on the wall does anyone ask why it isnt doing more ? She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. Winfred Lee "Smitty" Smith Jr., 79, departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Charlotte, NC after a brief illness. To send condolences Read More, Jimmie Dale Worley, 70, of Lynchburg, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. Mark was a resident of Lynchburg, Tennessee at the time of passing. The last auction I attended everyone went brain dead and bid things to about 200% of value so I'm probably not missing anything. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. William Reginald "Reggie" Mack Smith Sr., 79, of Forest, VA, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 2, 2021. It's easy! Mark was at Hershey as always and had Ann Klein's Rolls-Royce skiff for us to see. He was the husband of Doris Little Shortridge for 45 years. James Sidney Worley. Interment will be held in the church cemetery. RIP. He was named for his mother's father Read More, Charlotte Newman Monaghan, age 94, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away on February 20, 2023. Not necessarily fun to do but the right thing to do. Of course, Steve is correct, I dont see a path that keeps these cars together unless someone with really deep pockets steps in and acquires them all. Betty Swanson officiating. He was a member of Thomas Read More, Carol Yonts passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Mark Edward Smith. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Read More, Frances Ferguson Clark, age 94, of Keysville, Virginia, entered heavenly glory on Sunday, February 19, 2023. RIP. Pretty amazing car. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home . I like to add something to this old story when Mark broke down and bought two cars: When we talked about Locomobiles, he actually mentioned this story. Sign up for a new account in our community. Read More, Shirley Easter Maddox Foster, 86, of Monroe, passed away, Friday, February 24, 2023, at her residence. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2023, at the age of 59, Mark Edward Smith of Rustburg, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. It's easy! Sometimes cantankerous, sometimes drunk and sometimes the nicest guy you could ever want to meet, Mark was always one of the Old Car Hobby's great characters. The third floor held an incredible collection: one Packard travel trailer, an antique tent trailer, a row of 6-8 Volvo P1800s, a slew of Model T delivery vans/milk trucks/frames/motors, Fiat station wagon, a restored Singer, unrestored WW2 Jeep, several modified Model Asone with an overhead Miller Hi Speed Head, an Overland 6 cylinder convertible, and more. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Read More, Charles Everette Sanders Jr., 75, of Lynchburg, Va., originally from Fredericksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. February 24, 2023 (80 years old) View obituary. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the Read More, Annie Laura Cyrus Morris, 87, of Rustburg, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Newport News, Va., to the late Wil Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. In this short time we have on this small marble circling the sun, we are only care takers of the tangible items in or life. Includes Address (12) Phone (12) Email (4) See Results. An amazing assemblage, by a true aficionado of original pre-war cars. Marks White Steamer is that car: loaned to the Theodore Roosevelt White House in 1907, the car served Teddy and William Howard Taft during both administrations. Love & prayers are with you! He was born on April 9, 1949, in Clyde, New York to the late Martin J. Hildenberger Jr. and Eileen Lyle Hildenberger. So much to unpack here ! Pretty amazing car. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Curious as to what will happen to the collection or if Family will retain the collection of a part of the collection. Just the signage brought huge money. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Greene and Glennie Ewing. Mark Edward Smith, 59, of Rustburg, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, William Alan Smith, Jr., 82, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughters #1 fan. I had a friend here in Winchester, he had an early Indian motorcycle with side car and an early 20s Locomobile town car. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. View obituary. A mechanically fuel-injected four-cylinder masterpiece beneath the hood makes this two-door sedan a hot collectible today. There are no events at this time. Born in Forest, May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph Miller and Frances Hamilton Miller. https://wset.com/news/local/250-unique-cars-bid-lynchburg-locations-madison-heights-jefferson-street-concord-turnpike-registration-amherst-highway-virginia. Write your message of sympathy today. He was born on October 18, 1925, in Gladys, a son of the late Francis Calvin Woodall Read More, Sally Evans Hayes, 84, died peacefully at her home in Haymarket, Va., on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, having suffered multiple strokes in the prior 7 months. I knew Mark because I worked on his Volvos over the years and he was always approachable and gave me a tour of his collections in VA. As someone who at the time was very inexperienced in the collector's market, it was a awe inspiring sight to see cars with so much history attached to them outside of a museum setting. spirit rest in peace! Im trying to sell some of her stuff and its hard. He was a Lynchburg native, the son of the late Radford Spencer Smith, Jr. and Edna Stephens Smith. Hate reporting news like this. Great stuff, much in unrestored "as found" condition. Mark Matthew Smith Obituary. If one has possession of an "open" title or registration with the sellers signature and the "purchaser" line left blank you may be in for disappointment. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! A candle was posted for Mark Edward Smith. Our old cars bring us much joy. Bad on one hand good on another as the cars/memorabilia may end up being cherished by many. Bid to win this specimen for the most fun youll have (with your clothes on) in something with less than 150 HP. This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Thirty years ago I wrote a booklet entitled "What To Do Now? I think it will be much like at the Bird estate auction here on long island back in the 1960s - lots of people just there for the spectacle to say they were there and many in the way for people who want to own a particular vehicle to comfortably get to inspect. In spite of gloom and doom statements about the hobby, good cars find new homes. Everything Goes! She was born in Lynchburg, on May 20, 1952, to the late Earnest G. McCoy and Catherine Ersell Stratton McCoy. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. I understand it was once a carriage manufacturer with a street side showroom.. it was the perfect place for his cars and automobilia. She is survived by her husband, Reece Read More, Donna Marie Hall Young, 75, of Evington passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. Or subscribe without commenting. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . It sounds like Mark was well known and respected in the old car community. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. View Lynchburg obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Lynchburg, Virginia, updated regularly throughout the day with submissions from newspapers, funeral homes, and direct from the community. I plan to be there, the car I really wanted was gifted to the Revs Institute. I was telling my compatriot about the car; Mark overheard our conversation and took time to show us how Murphy engineered thefolding mechanism. "Rock Star"? I am absolutely thrilled to know who got them as the man is an enthusiast and USES, DRIVES his cars. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. something like that? Bob. Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Steering wheel controls put the choke and other knobs and levers within easy reach, and the limousine-quality rear leg room promises to please your resident slam-dunker. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. He loved the New York Jets, loved the game of softball, and was his daughter's #1 . Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . Bernie I have been through what you describe with NY State, you need to think of every possible thing that can screw up before you work with the DMV in NY State to get a car legally in your name. He was going to sell me a car after he came back from Hershey, but alas the fates stepped between us. I have a connection who has a warehouse full of cars like these which he wont part with as he is going to restore them! Sally was born in Lynchburg, Va., on Read More, Ms. Earlie L. Herndon of Lynchburg departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at her residence. Obituary. Doesnt look like he much in the way of restorations. SO while we can everyone try to be nice to the next person you meet, share the kindness and enthusiasm you may have, and the knowledge. RIP. By A few years ago I got a surprise package in the mail from him- a tail light for my car that he knew I had been looking for. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. I was close to the end of the road, but got steered back on to the path because of skilled doctors who knew how to do a "valve job". His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Peter Michael Collier. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. After working in sales for Cleveland Cotton Products, Del Monte, Pillsbury and RPS, he became an Account Manager at W.W. Grainger, where he had worked for the past 27 years. Mark Smith who had a massive collection of cars and memorabilia passed away early this morning. TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. Born in Lynchburg on March 25, 1963, he was a son of the late Richard Edward Smith, Jr. and Barbara Ann Dill Smith. I knew of him, however as far as I know, never met him. I met Mr. Smith several years ago at his building here in Lovingston, VA. She leaves to cherish her memory two children Read More, William Wesley Woodall, 97, of 9451 Brookneal Highway, Gladys, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Betty was born on March 24, 1939, to Read More, Mr. Willie Jennings of Lynchburg, departed this life on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his residence. He is survived by : his girlfriend Karen Parker Crouch; his daughter Story Toney (Robbie); and his siblings, Willie Smith (Linda), Leslie Miller (C. W.) and Cheryl Smith. Lynchburg is less than 2 hours from me. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Losing good friends is always difficult. There was an in depth article about the Byrd auction with photos of each car sold and prices real;ized in the CCCA publication a couple years ago. Mark had a great eye for cars, and while I didn't know him well, he always said hello. Celia Massie. As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. Yes, he did some planning, and like all things it wasn't perfect, but it moved the collection forward. His extensive early Ford automobile collection resides in the basement and includes several homemade racing specials, and dozens of Model T & Model As. We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2023, at the age of 59, Mark Edward Smith of Rustburg, Virginia, born in Lynchburg, Virginia passed away.

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