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. I can only imagine, what was acquired, in the following years? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google I have devised a bit of a plan and long wondered how I might share that idea with other enthusiasts for feed back,advice and comment and this might perhaps be a proper forum as such is at the forefront of several minds having read these articles. I am experienced enough not to let it bother me. As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. I searched for a car I rode around in for over 40 years, it turned up in the Mark Smith collection. Life is short , I just gave up on people, clubs etc 4 years ago who felt they were superior beings, because they had titles they knew and saw all so could make the ultimate judgement and were always right. Community Funeral Home directing Read More, Charlie Lee Marshall, 84, of Lynchburg, transitioned on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. 53, of New Kent, Va. went to be with the Lord on Friday . Love & prayers are with you! Sounds easy, except when you have a Pierce memorabilia collection thats hundreds of pieces, not counting all the other odds and ends such as spare parts for cars.. Prayers for peace and comfort for his family. He had been busy running around fixing everyone else's cars that day! Sad news. spirit rest in peace! Feb 19, 1953 - Mar 1, 2022 Mark Joseph Smith, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at The University of Maryland Capital Regional Health, Largo, MD. His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. I worked on the MERCER that Miles Coverdale bought, Austin got a great deal on the Type 35 Bugatti. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. Obituary. A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Scott Zion Read More, Arnold Wayne "Duck" Stanley, 78, of Forest, Va., died Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Bedford, Virginia, to the late Fitzhugh Wooldridge and Bertha Hart Wooldridge. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . Skip . Most relatives aren't "car nuts" and I know for decades at first we may have been viewed as the crazy relative who spends his money on old cars that need work and are rusty - that changed as a general view by the public saw that those old cars /historic transportation became worth more $ - SO we crazies became the "rich eccentric" relative ( and all the time, effort, etc. Today I tried to call, but the number is out of service. What better way to spruce up die landwirtschaft? She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force as well as the U.S. Army for a combined Read More, Dorothy Jane Schwartz "Jane" left this world on Saturday, February 18, 2023, to join the love of her life, her husband, Henry Schwartz "Hank". 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. His entire life and purpose in life was dedicated to old cars. 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. 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 ? Too many cases of this happening. Sign up for a new account in our community. Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. I worked for Mark, in the 1980s, as a teenager. Here is Mark Steven Smith's obituary. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. . Too many important original cars to mention. He was predeceased by : his parents, Evan Everett Smith, Sr. and Mittie Jewel Griggers Smith; and his siblings, Sandy . They tend toward upper-end merchandise. It can be a hassle for one of these cars that predate a title. You can always work more and make more money.no one has ever figured out how to buy more time. He sure had a keen eye for great cars and automobilia. 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. He was a 1967 graduate Read More, Tammy Kidd Kincaid, of Lynchburg, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023, while on vacation in St. John. And its tough for them to spend that on basically a car show. Regarding Ken Tillys comment about the man he knows There are varying attitudes One man I knows merely says Ive got it and you dont I consider a bit un-friendly .In my case when someone says why dont you restore these cars ? It's easy! Walt G. The Rock Star description was only meant as a compliment. I was seriously thinking of going to the preview of this auction, Dick was predeceased in death by his parents, Theodore McBee Wallace and Dorothy Elizabeth Wallace (ne Mulloy), and his brother, David. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. LA 71203. 237-9424 . Obituary Macon Miller Smith, 86, of Lexington, Virginia passed away on January 24, 2023. Lynchburg, VA TAMMY SMITH OBITUARY Tammy Lynette Watts SmithTammy Lynette Watts Smith of Madison Heights, Va. passed away peacefully at University of Virginia Medical Center on Monday,. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, George and Billie Smith. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. The cars start on page 13 of day 2. One of my most recent memories of Mark was at the Bonham's Bothwell Auction a couple of years ago. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Greene and Glennie Ewing. Thats a great tribute to Mark, well said. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. As for his collection, I have no idea, but Ill guess it will be dispersed, which is good for the hobby in general. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Standard text messaging rates apply. Some very specific cars went to very specific people who had a meaning in his life. That said, all my dealings with him were fun and easy. He was predeceased by : his parents, Richard Edward Smith . Described as a 1945 Ford Willys Jeep, this flat-fendered military implement promises minimal comfort and maximum capability. Does anyone know if the red 1919 Stutz Roadster he owned is in the list of cars to be auctioned? The British car collection is on the first floor of the warehouse and was open for members to ramble around and meander about. Heed what Steve mentions in his second paragraph! Other cars of note included one of the (1959 ) factory prepared Austin Healey 3000 Sebring series cars and a (probable) factory prepared iris blue bugeye Sebring Sprite with hardtop. In the adjoining first floor area, we found several Ford Model Ts, a beautifully painted MG TD, other cars/ motorcycles (including one antique, Ducatti single), a few loose engines, and two wooden speedboats. TO MAKE DONATIONS Read More, Claudia Sylvia Hicks, 59, of,Lynchburg, died Sunday, February 26, 2023. Too many important original cars to mention. I know Mark had a reputation for being a shrewd horse trader but to a couple of modest, younger collectors with interest he showed an absolute humbling amount of magnanimity and always went out of his way to make us feel welcome in his circles. Tammy Kidd Kincaid. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. Connect with your classmates to honor alumni and teachers. I was driving by and he was loading or unloading a vehicle. Hate reporting news like this. The magnitude of this collection just boggles the mind. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at the Irish Pub. Like who to call, what tax consequences are for investments,beneficiaries,T.O.D's, Buy.Sell Agreements and what I'd like to see happen to my other stuff. Losing good friends is always difficult. Probably, some really incredible stuff. Live Auctions. You will find things you had not thought of. He left some nice cars to certain groups or museums, and, yes, individuals received some of the cream of the crop. Mark was a lifelong member of Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church (formerly Southside Methodist) and the family requests that memorials be made in his honor to the church. Be the . It sounds like Mark was well known and respected in the old car community. His surviving distant relatives whom he likely had not even seen in years had not a clue as to what he had or what it was and he had withdrawn considerably from regular people as many of us nuts tend to do His neighbors had pretty well pestered him to his end ,,,,Wanting him to join them in offering their properties up for a shopping mall or some other development I missed the deal of a century the distant kin were so pleased when they slickered a guy into giving them 50,000 for all that old junk He then in turn found a group of Drs to give him a 100,000 for 8 or the best cars ( I later saw one of those cars at an auctions fetch 98,000)and then the auction began get that junk off that VALUABLE real estate 2 auctioneers started at 10 that morning and I bought the last lot at 10 of 8 that night Having bought many automobiles ,buildings full of stuff as lots ,piles as lots and so on ,took 5 weeks two of us spending 12 or more hours a day 7 days a week loading trucks and bring em home get another and go Much of it still in the trucks I hauled it home on I suppose that is one of the signs you have a problem is when you bring goodies home and just leave it in the trucks for storage and then just go buy more trucks for the next go round Some say the difference between the men and boys is the size of their toys So that would transfer over to the difference a car nut has a garage full of stuff and REAL NUT buys it by the acre at a time In my case I have over an acre of building and ya just keep stacking higher Every timethis happens we all are made aware of our need for planning. Go ask for one at your local Cremation Society or Funeral Home. 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. Even the facility itself was over-the-top, with a story around every corner. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. On the other hand, paying a fee just to attend is a strong turn-off for me. Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. If you know of an upcoming event for Mark Edward Smith, please add one. So theyre looking for every source of revenue they can find. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. For a small fee to cover maintenance. Condolences to his family and friends. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Dr. William McKinnon Massie died peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. To send . They are fairly expensive in the Lynchburg area. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting Read More, Margaret W. Morland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, poet and teacher, passed away on September 8, 2022. By Also known as Mara Walton, Mark B Walton, Marc Smith. RIP. Obituary. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. Mark Edward Smith Obituary. I can only imagine, what that collection grew into, in the following years? He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. Plant a tree in memory of Mark An environmentally friendly option. I was going to attend and take a 20' trailer but changed my mind after seeing the fee. Julia Ann Smith Bishop "Judy", 76, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence. So sorry to see this. A beautiful early (64?) Was Mark Smith well known in the car collector world? One story comes to mind ,after the passing of one fellow car nut A man who had been very involved in Auburn Cord collecting for about 50 years I was telling my compatriot about the car; Mark overheard our conversation and took time to show us how Murphy engineered thefolding mechanism. Big deal I can only see about 90 that I would give my eye teeth for. Plant a tree. A dented left quarter panel, sunburned paint, and a cracked dashboard mark low points on this 1970 Datsun 240Z. 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. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. Copyright 2023, Antique Automobile Club of America. Worked for Mark in early 70s in Philly area. Ford Model K, Bantam, Locomobile, Duesenberg, and many, many others. I'm not too crazy about bidder fees either, but considering the auction company involved, not surprised. Patricia was a devoted homemaker and attended Thomas Read More, Ethel E. Goins departed this life on February 26, 2023. 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. Almost every mention or photo I've seen of his collection had Fords, but they were of the very early kind, lettered models from the aughts. Guess that leaves out those of us without $$$$. Thanks. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mark Smith, 63, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church in Monroe, LA with Rev. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. He was the loving husband of Linda Audrey Jones Smith for 51 years. From all the post Ive read, I would venture to say he was a Rock Star of the antique car world. As of now the Alphabet Ford Collection will not go up for auction I am told. We burned leaves with a magnifying glass. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. Mark Edwin Wright, 58, of McLean, VA, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021, at his residence. I met Mark in Lynchburg just a few weeks before Hershey. Make your wishes known while you still can!!! She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. 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. End of last year I sent seasons greatings, but no reply. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. My instructions", that I gave to each client. I have been able to get a non-transferrable registration on cars with missing paperwork but non-transferrable excludes the sale for a year at least. And that the agreement is accessible in case the worst happens. Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights is assisting the family. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. Under the direction of John Sanders and Cindy Booker, another group arrived in Lynchburg on Friday and had lunch at . and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. Colonel Rayburn Gene Smith (U.S. Army Retired), of Hat Creek, died on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family Read More, Jennifer Lee Hill, age 71, passed away on February 25, 2023, at Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, VA. She was the loving wife of Jim Hill to whom Read More, James Ray Miller, 76, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. If the Porsche tractor didnt get your blood pumping, how about this 1973 BMW 2002 tii? Get it in writing legally - NOW. Yes, in writing and a copy in my if something happens to me real (not computer) file. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. So much of what I have gathered has come from just such situations How do we get rid of all that junk With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will find a bargain or two. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . In that time, he earned recognition 7 times as Presidents Club (the top 1 % of sales in the company) and Annual Achievers 2 times. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Read More, Clyde "Ricky" Shortridge, 69, of 11004 Leesville Road, Evington, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. They call it a "jumped title" around here when a car goes through a succession of owners never being licensed. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. I miss and love you! We are sad to announce that on October 2, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Gary Fred Smith (Lynchburg, Virginia). s name to Little Town Players, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford VA, 24523 or Commerce Street Theater, 1022 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA . Unfortunately all my Mark stories, which there are only a few can not be put out in public. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. He had some amazing automobiles. Write your message of sympathy today. Jul 17 Peter Gariepy changed the title to Mark Smith NO RESERVE Auction - Lynchburg, VA - Oct 19 - 250+ cars; 63RedBrier. Read Lynchburg Obituaries and tributes, information for communities to pay respect for deaths of loved ones. I never made the call and certainly regret that. View obituary. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Smith, Frank. Terms of Service apply. Pretty amazing car. Let them learn to drive a T, for example. Here in New York one needs to insure and license a car to get ownership paperwork. Josephine Jones (affectionately called Jody) was born on May 27, 1911, in Amherst, Virginia, the daughter Read More, Malayshia Lena Solomon, 12, of Lynchburg passed away on Friday 24, 2023. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. An amazing assemblage, by a true aficionado of original pre-war cars. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Although many iconic cars have moved on, this will be an epic event to attend.just for the spectacle of it. 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. Deal i can only see about 90 that i would give my eye teeth for G. the Rock description! 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