She was the daughter of the late Albert Garnett Kidd and the late Nettie Gollehon Kidd. She was the widow of James P. "Jim" Monaghan and the daughter of the late Charles H. Newman Sr. and Beulah Walden Newman. One of these As is the oldest known Model As in existencea car sold in Sweden and returned to the US. Not necessarily a bad thing, lots of good stuff which can be enjoyed by others. They were married in 1950 and, although he passed away in 2016, they remained married. 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. 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. Too many important original cars to mention. View obituary. and the last ten to twenty years are not always what we hope for..buy a car now, drive and enjoy it. 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. All New York ownership documents prior to 1973 are non-title or "Registration Stubs". Thanks to reader Patrick M. for submitting this tip. 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. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Be that people, charities or even a car club you have looked to for so many decades that has made you happy and has played a major part in your life. spirit rest in peace! Born on September 1, 1960, in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Simonton and Hilda Mays Simonton. Additional non-Brit cars included a very early red Porsche 911, a later (1989) 911, and silver Abarth coupe. I will grant that staging an auction of this scope is expensive along with being a lot of hard work. Smith, Frank. You can bid over the internet too but check out the catalogues on the website when they are up. 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distant relatives whom he likely had not even seen in years had not a clue as to what he had or what it was and he had withdrawn considerably from regular people as many of us nuts tend to do His neighbors had pretty well pestered him to his end ,,,,Wanting him to join them in offering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 Mark was married to Kathie. The other encounter was in his Chocolate Field site, discussing how proportions determine the relative aesthetic appeal of Classic Era cars. He was the loving husband of Virginia Rose Collier for 59 years. I miss and love you! Guess that leaves out those of us without $$$$. Too many important original cars to mention. Find service information, send flowers, and leave memories and thoughts in the Guestbook for your loved one. 63RedBrier. I had a friend here in Winchester, he had an early Indian motorcycle with side car and an early 20s Locomobile town car. View upcoming Lynchburg area funerals. Mary J. Smith, 79, of Lynchburg, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Friendship Manor Health & Rehab in Roanoke. 101 Wyndale Drive Lynchburg, VA . This streamlined post-war bruiser comes with a 32 foot horse trailer. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. As requested, we took no photos in the warehouse or museum; the accompanying pictures were taken at Waterstone Pizza. I believe in Mark's case that a lot of this was done. A homegoing celebration will be held 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at First Baptist Church, Coolwell. If I remember well he said it was really a coincidence and big surprize to him finding a rare Loco in this way. As time goes on more and more big stashes of good cars will come to market. Today I tried to call, but the number is out of service. 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. Last Updated Starting point was my asking for details of his 1924 Loco 48 chassis for sale in the HCCA, and soon I learned he also owned five complete Locomobiles, after having sold several in the past! Went to high school with him in Charlottesville, Va , 69-70. There is no photo or video of Mark Matthew Smith.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Very sorry to hear, RIP. A friend stored a substantial amount of car parts in his friends barn and unfortunately that friend passed and his will cannot be found. It will see what you have go to who you want it to who will appreciate it . But no way am I paying $100 to attend. July 17, 2022 in General Discussion. Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church, 4390 Old Sterlington Rd. Mark Matthew SmithMark Matthew Smith, 64, of Lynchburg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 1, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. I met Mark in Lynchburg just a few weeks before Hershey. Julia Ann Smith Bishop "Judy", 76, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her residence. A private service at Quantico National Cemetery will be held at a later date. I wish Barn Finds could do a write up on almost all those cars! 1999 at Camelot Nursing Home. I think possibly his thrill was not only being able to get a car but the "chase" to do so and then the ability to bask in the glow that he owned it. Standard text messaging rates apply. So you do need to do some level of vetting. To send . Browse Lynchburg local obituaries on Legacy.com. Skip . Mark Smith. Put in writing with an attorney exactly how you want your estate to be administered after you are no longer here. A funeral Read More, Sharon Jane Sutton "Shari" Willis, 75, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2022. So sorry to see this. It also gives enthusiastssuch as our SVBCC membersthe opportunity to enjoy an amazing slice of automotive history. His car which was pulling the trailer was overheating or something not too serious. When I gave this picture to Mark, he couldn't believe his hair was blonde and said how good looking his sisters were. A large percentage are not. 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. Read through the obituaries published today in Lynchburg News and . His collection was extensive including every model of Model A's and the Ford alphabet collection. Mark's knowledge of cars-especially prewar cars-was second to none. My condolences to his family and close friends. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 6 until 7 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Madison Heights. Frank was most recently the Roanoke-Lynchburg National Sales Manager for iHeartRadio and a volunteer for the . Jane leaves Read More, Richard Sherman Wallace, 75, of Roseland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on February 16, 2023. 150+ cars? 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. I had visited him in the hospital and I am only thankful he is not suffering anymore. . I am far enough away I need a hotel room. I worked for Mark in the 1980s, as a teenager. From reading these comments I think he would have excelled at anything he chose to do. We will find out though! Make your wishes known while you still can!!! I believe the majority of the cars are being dispersed as Mark wished. 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. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend..and I'm very disappointed. Bob. A candle was posted for Mark Edward Smith. Tribute wall. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. Pretty amazing car. Find the right funeral home to guide your family through end-of-life planning. Service of comfort Read More, Josephine Wilson Jones, age 111, of Amherst, Virginia, faithful servant of God, devoted wife and mother, and loving grandmother departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2023. Its sad when we loose a vibrant knowledgeable car guy. 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. He was preceded in death by his father, the Reverend James Sidney Worley. Sad to read this indeed. It is all a matter of opinion , just like the comments here on the forums ( including this one!). Tribute Wall Obituary . Heard a few stories over the years, and recognized his name immediately. Celia Massie. Mark was both a roofer and landscaper. I did not realize he had that many later Ford parts. He was born on January 19, 1944, to James and Gertrude Moorefield. Powered by Invision Community. Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. March 1, 2016, http://smithautomotiveinvestments.com/index.php. She will be Read More, Hazel East Rigney, 79, of Rustburg, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at her residence. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mark Edward Smith to pay them a last tribute. I had several longer phone calls with Mark in the beginning of 2021. Talking to him and visiting his collections inspired me to pursue cars in a very different way than I had before. I look back Mark and see that so much time passed and I knew this last year we had one more chance to become close again. Plan ahead before bidding; it will take more than a Powerstroke dually to relocate this monster. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until service time under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Monroe, LA. These things happen with estates especially as one as big as Mark's. 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 got a chance to see these about 7 to 9 weeks ago. As Steve commented, it's complicated, particularly when one has such an incredible collection and no direct heirs. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Smith and wife, Beverly; his special nieces, Kari Ellis and husband, John, Kristi Buerger and husband, Eric; great nephew and niece, JR and Jessica Ellis. Hershey will be flooded with stuff for sale, GOOD STUFF in hopes of having funds to bid on the Smith Collection. Born in Roanoke, on April 24, 1952, he was the son of Hilda Worley Ward of Hurt and the late Rev. Mark and his wife Laura would have been married 40 years in May. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. I only met him one time, at a Luray Caverns auction a long while back. To send condolences please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com . 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. 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. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting Read More, Peter Michael "Kopa" Collier, 80, of Lynchburg, VA formerly of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, February 24, 2023 at his residence. On the other hand, paying a fee just to attend is a strong turn-off for me. I do wonder how many "serious" bidders will register. A few of us were sitting on the running boards of the Bothwell cars the night before the auction and Mark was in "great story" mode talking about all of the great cars he got from the Los Angeles area over the years. I do find it a bit irritating that apparently it is impossible to find out what vehicles will actually be sold and when. March 25, 1963 - January 13, 2023 03/25/1963 01/13/2023. Unfortunately all my Mark stories, which there are only a few can not be put out in public. I wasn't aware of him but sounds like a good guy. The buyers premiums are pretty much every auction these days. 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. I joined this forum purely to express loss and sympathy for the family. Celebrating the life of Mark Edward Smith. By 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. He was the loving husband of Nancy Tayman Stanley of 57 years. He was very gracious and invited me inside to see what he had. Yes, he did appreciate the cars and automobilia he had amassed but we all have our own way to enjoy what we have - some just to look at it, some to work on it to bring it back to what it once was - to function, some to drive on tours, and some to win awards. Would you like to offer Mark Edward Smiths loved ones a condolence message? May his magnanimous. Well I suppose that does depend on the asker some might say You can sell that for a bunch of money ..and then you would have more money ..some might even say you could sell that and think of the good you could do giving that money away some thinking ..to ME and I surely cant purport to have the answer that is one left to each individual nut In my case, my wife has three names, I told her to just do with those guys say. He was born on August 7, 1963, to Charles Eugene Wright and Hazel Old Wright. Mark drove away with both vehicles, somehow his truck fixed itself while he was buying the cars! In a certain other era, factory prepared and raced MG, AH, and some other marques were often sold to private parties or to dealers for public relation purposes. He had some amazing cars, then. If you ever needed to know the history of a significant car, Mark could rattle it off without even thinking about it-and chances are he either owned it or was somehow involved with it. he was a collector and dealer , did have great knowledge of what was what, what was where, and who owned what . The family would like to thank his special friends, Mickey and Laurie Traweek, Mark and Donna Thomas, and Andy and Phyllis Thompson, The Genesis Sunday School Class, The Lab Staff at Affinity Health Group, and the Grainger employees, Danna, Daniel, Roger, Samantha and Tammy for all the loved they showed the family during Marks brief illness. 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