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French Hogston

Marriage Record

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Grave marker

WWII Draft card

Obituary

• Birth*: French was born on 16 Apr 1918 at Rousseau, Breathitt County, KY.
• Marriage*: He married Martha M. Hubbard on 19 Sep 1945.
• Divorce*: French Hogston and Martha M. Hubbard were divorced on 21 Aug 1969 at VA.
• Marriage*: He married Helen Rebecca Foard, daughter of Fletcher Anderson Foard and Effie Blanche Leonard, on 29 Apr 1972 at Fairfax County, VA. No children..
• Death*: French died on 14 Nov 1989 at age 71. Lexington Memorial Hospital.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19329510/french-hogston.

Parents:

Glenn Profit Wilson

• Birth*: Glenn was born on 7 Sep 1921.
• Marriage*: He married Virginia Mae Foard, daughter of Fletcher Anderson Foard and Effie Blanche Leonard, on 21 Apr 1944. 1934?.
• Death*: Glenn Profit Wilson died in 2011.

Baxter Furnifold Everhart

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Obituary

• Birth*: Baxter was born on 15 Mar 1901. From gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Beulah Florence Leonard, daughter of Harper Alexander Leonard and Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou', on 26 Sep 1926.
• Death*: Baxter died on 17 Mar 1971 at age 70. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed - United Church of Christ Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14644400/baxter-fernifold-everhart.

Parents:

Doris Elizabeth Everhart

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• Biography*: Doris Cranford, 85, of Ridge Road, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Thomasville Medical Center.
  
  The funeral for Mrs. Cranford and her lifelong friend and cousin, Naomi Everhart, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Pilgrim Reformed Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Richard Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015.
  
  Mrs. Cranford was born December 6, 1929, in Davidson County, to Baxter F. Everhart and Beulah Leonard Everhart. She was retired from Mirro Products. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Red” Wade Cranford.
  
  Surviving are daughters, Donna Elizabeth Jones and husband Johnny and Billie Knight and husband Brent, all of Lexington; grandchildren, Vanessa Stanford, Brianna, Madison, and Colin Knight; great-grandchildren, Victoria Cook and Kassidy Stanford; great-great-grandchild, Bryson Andrew; and brother, Paul “Sonny” Everhart of Welcome.
  
  Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Reformed Church, 797 Pilgrim Church Road, Lexington, NC 27295.
• Birth*: Doris was born on 6 Dec 1929 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Claude Wade Cranford , Jr. 'Red', son of Claude Wade Cranford , Sr. and Sallie Lenora Sells, on 6 Jul 1952.
• Residence*: She resided in 1990 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, Ridge Road. Ridge Road.
• Death*: Doris Elizabeth Everhart died on 14 Oct 2015 at Thomasville, NC, at age 85.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153949343/doris-elizabeth-cranford.

Parents:

Paul Baxter Everhart¹

Paul Everhart

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• Biography*: Paul Baxter Everhart, age 84 of Center Church Road, Lexington Welcome Community passed away Saturday afternoon, March 25, 2017 at Hinkle Hospice House.
  
  
  
  Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday March 29, 2017 at Center United Methodist church with Rev. Mitch Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery with Military Honors by National Guard and Davidson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 until 1:30, prior to the service.
  
  
  
  Paul was born in Davidson County October 27, 1932 to Baxter Furnifold Everhart and Beulah Florence Leonard Everhart. He was a retired employee of Lexington Telephone
  
  Company and a member of Center United Methodist Church. He served his country in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol Stewart Everhart and a sister, Doris Cranford.
  
  
  
  Surviving are his daughters, Janet Everhart Coleman and husband Benny of Thomasville, Eva Carol Everhart Sink and husband Marty of Lexington; son, Paul Alan Everhart of Thomasville; 4 grandchildren, Andrew Sink, Jessica Coleman, Hannah Sink and Matthew Everhart.
  
  
  
  Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
• Birth*: Paul was born on 27 Oct 1932 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Carol Jean Stewart, daughter of Rev. Inman L. Stewart and Mabel Hedgecock, on 15 Aug 1952.
• Residence*: Paul Baxter Everhart lived in Oct 2015 at Welcome, Davidson County, NC, from 1990.
• Death*: He died on 25 Mar 2017 at NC at age 84.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177774448/paul-baxter-everhart.

Parents:

Claude Wade Cranford , Jr. 'Red'

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Grave marker

• Birth*: Claude was born on 25 Mar 1928.
• Marriage*: He married Doris Elizabeth Everhart, daughter of Baxter Furnifold Everhart and Beulah Florence Leonard, on 6 Jul 1952.
• Death*: Claude Wade Cranford , Jr. 'Red' died on 10 Apr 2001 at age 73.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Pilgrim Reformed Church Cemetery.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14644356/claude-wade-cranford.

Parents:

Julius Grey Hobbs , Sr.

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Obituary

• Birth*: Julius was born on 21 Dec 1908 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Veigh Nolia Leonard, daughter of Harper Alexander Leonard and Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou', on 1 Dec 1928.
• Residence*: Julius Grey Hobbs , Sr. lived in 1986 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, Happy Hill Road.
• Death*: Julius died on 11 Apr 1992 at age 83. Golden Age Nursing Home.
• Burial*: His body was buried on 13 Apr 1992 at Reeds Crossroads, Davidson County, NC. Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18685489/julius-grey-hobbs.

Parents:

Veigh Marie Hobbs 'Marie'

• Biography*: Obituary:
  Marie Hobbs Hanes, 64, of Old Highway 64 West, died Sunday June 12, 1994, at her home after an illness of five months. The Funeral will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at Reeds Baptist Church, where she was a member, by Rev. Coley Rimmer and the Rev. John Pace. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hanes was born July 21, 1929 in Guilford County to Julius Gray Hobbs and Veigh Leonard Hobbs. Her husband Hugh Oscar Hanes, died June 26, 1986. Surviving are a son, Douglas Hanes of Lexington; three daughters, Phyllis Wood, Jean Purvis and Laura Frey, all of Lexington; two brothers, Grey Hobbs and Daniel Hobbs, both of Lexington, two sisters, Audrey Hege and Estelle Rummage, both of Lexington; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the residence of a daughter, Laura Frey on Avalon Drive. -- The Lexington Dispatch, June 15, 1994.
• Birth*: Veigh was born on 21 Jul 1929 at High Point, Guilford County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Hugh Oscar Hanes, son of Duff Roscoe Hanes and Mabel Perrell, on 2 Jul 1945.
• Residence*: She resided in Aug 1993 at Lexington, NC 27292.
• Death*: Veigh Marie Hobbs 'Marie' died on 12 Jun 1994 at Davidson County, NC, at age 64.

Parents:

Audrey Louise Hobbs

• Biography*: Obituary:
  Audrey Hobbs Hege, 82, of North N.C. Highway 150, passed away Friday morning, Jan. 2, 2015, at Lexington Health Care.
  
  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Doug Rowe. Burial will follow.
  
  The family will receive friends in the Family Life Center after the graveside service.
  
  Audrey was born in Davidson County on Oct. 25, 1932, to Julius Grey and Veigh Leonard Hobbs. She was a former employee of Coble Dairy and a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Odell Hege on June 4, 1995.
  
  Surviving are her daughters, Gail Clayton (Doug) and Allyson Battaglino (Rod), all of Lexington; grandchildren Eric Leonard and Rebekka and Tasha Battaglino; great-grandchild Colby Leonard; sister Estelle Rummage of Lexington; and brother Grey Hobbs of Lexington.
  
  Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  
  Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
• Birth*: Audrey was born on 25 Oct 1932 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Glennie Odell Hege 'Odell', son of William Robert Hege 'W.R.' and Minnie Pickett, on 12 Oct 1951.
• Residence*: She resided in Jun 1995 at Davidson County, NC, Highway 150. From 1986.. Highway 150. From 1986..
• Death*: Audrey Louise Hobbs died on 2 Jan 2015 at Davidson County, NC, at age 82; Lexington Health Care.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Daniel Harper Hobbs , Sr.

Daniel Hobbs, 1959 West Davidson High School yearbook.

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Obituary

Obituary

• Birth*: Daniel was born on 14 Mar 1943.
• Residence*: He lived in Mar 1992 at Davidson County, NC, Old Highway 64 West. From 1986..
• Residence: He lived in Aug 1999 at Davidson County, NC, Arvil Hunt Road.
• Death*: Daniel died on 20 Aug 1999 at age 56.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89073498/daniel-h.-hobbs.

Parents:

Hugh Oscar Hanes

• Biography*: He was a foreman for Roadway Express Trucking Company, and a member and deacon of Reeds Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy, a member of the American Legion, and treasurer of Reeds Volunteer Fire Department.
  
  Lived on Old Highway 64 West.
• Birth*: Hugh was born on 2 Apr 1927 at Reedy Creek, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Veigh Marie Hobbs 'Marie', daughter of Julius Grey Hobbs , Sr. and Veigh Nolia Leonard, on 2 Jul 1945.
• Death*: Hugh died on 23 Jun 1986 at Davidson County, NC, at age 59. In his home.

Parents:

Hugh Douglas Hanes 'Doug'

• Birth*: Hugh was born on 23 Oct 1950 at Davidson County, NC. 1951?.
• Marriage*: He married Shelia Louise Rose.
• Residence*: He resided in 1986 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Hugh Douglas Hanes 'Doug' died on 27 Apr 2004 at age 53.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Holly Grove Lutheran Church.

Parents:

Glennie Odell Hege 'Odell'

• Birth*: Glennie was born on 11 Sep 1928 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Audrey Louise Hobbs, daughter of Julius Grey Hobbs , Sr. and Veigh Nolia Leonard, on 12 Oct 1951.
• Death*: Glennie died on 4 Jun 1995 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 66.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Shiloh United Methodist Church at Davidson County, NC.

Parents:

Treva Pearl Hunt

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• Birth*: Treva was born on 7 May 1916 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Harper Jones Leonard 'Jones', son of Harper Alexander Leonard and Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou', on 10 Nov 1939. No children.
• Death*: Treva died on 2 Mar 1944 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 27.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17836769/treva-pearl-leonard.

Parents:

Clara Jane Snider

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• Biography*: Obituary from the Faulkner Family Funeral Home & Crematory (Burgess, Va.) website, May 2008:
  
  Clara Broadway Leonard was born in Davidson County, NC on July 16, 1908. She married Cary L. Broadway in 1929 and had one son, Cary L. "Doc" Broadway, Jr. born in 1932. She and Cary, Sr. lived in Yadkin, NC and worked in the North Carolina Finishing Company, and in 1938 they moved to Spencer, NC, where they both became members of the Oakdale Baptist church. Cary, Sr. became ill with a brain tumor in late 1941 and passed away on April 12, 1942. Clara continued to work at the Finishing Company for a total of 25 years. She was married to Harper Jones Leonard in 1949, and they continued to live in Spencer until they moved to Raleigh, NC in 1957. Jones died in 1998 and Clara moved to Merry Point, Va to live with her son, Cary, Jr. She later moved into the Farnham Adult Care Center in Farnham, Va, and she resided there until her death on May 6, 2009. Mrs. Broadway is survived by her only son, Cary "Doc" Broadway, retired United States Air Force Colonel, currently residing in Merry Point, Va. Graveside services will be held at the Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery in Spencer, NC on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com.
• Birth*: Clara was born on 16 Jul 1908 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Cary Lee Broadway , Sr. in 1929.
• Marriage*: She married Harper Jones Leonard 'Jones', son of Harper Alexander Leonard and Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou', on 21 Oct 1949. No children.
• Death*: Clara Jane Snider died on 6 May 2009 at VA at age 100.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Spencer, Rowan County, NC. Oakdale Baptist Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73475719/clara-broadway-leonard.

Cary Lee Broadway , Sr.

• Birth*: Cary was born on 17 Aug 1908.
• Marriage*: He married Clara Jane Snider in 1929.
• Death*: Cary Lee Broadway , Sr. died on 12 Apr 1942 at age 33.

Cary Lee Broadway , Jr.

• Birth*: Cary was born on 23 Nov 1932 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: He resided at Clovis, NM.
• Death*: He died on 10 Jul 2022 at Merry Point, Lancaster County, VA, at age 89.

Parents:

Naomi Ethel Swicegood

Grady & Naomi Leonard on Sep. 29, 2008.

• Biography*: Naomi Swicegood Leonard, 94, of Mallard Ridge, formerly of Old U.S. Highway 64 West, died Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Hinkle Hospice House.
  
  The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh United Methodist Church, where she was a member, by the Rev. David Kelley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
  
  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home.
  
  Mrs. Leonard was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Davidson County to Willie Bane Swicegood and Ella Mae Walser Swicegood. She was a member of the American Legion Post 8 Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Duracell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Grady Lee Leonard, who died March 5, 2011; son Carroll Leonard; brothers Arlie Swicegood, Paul Swicegood and Vilas Swicegood; and sisters Eula Weaver, Dot Koonts and Louise Lanning.
  
  Surviving are sons Gary Leonard and wife Pat of Oriental and Ronald Leonard and wife Lynne of Lexington; daughter-in-law Becky C. Leonard of Lexington; grandchildren Greg Leonard of Oriental, Korie Woolgar and husband Andy of High Point, Eric Leonard and wife Robin of Knightdale, Dr. Sarah Kittner and husband Mike of Clemmons and Jacob Leonard and girlfriend Sheena Cooper of Winston-Salem; two great-grandchildren, Harper Kittner and Reagan Kittner; brother I.V. Swicegood of Lexington; and sisters Geraldine Ketner of Lexington and Joretta Davis of Winston-Salem.
  
  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
  
  The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Hinkle Hospice House, Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Wake Forest Baptist Health — Lexington Medical Center.
  
  Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
• Birth*: Naomi was born on 13 Dec 1919 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Grady Lee Leonard, son of Harper Alexander Leonard and Ida Lou Everhart Waitman 'Ida Lou', on 23 Dec 1938.
• Death*: Naomi Ethel Swicegood died on 14 May 2014 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 94; Hinkle Hospice House.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery.

Parents:

Carroll Lee Leonard

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• Birth*: Carroll was born on 19 Nov 1946 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Carroll died on 24 Aug 1998 at Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, NC, at age 51.¹
• Burial*: His body was buried at Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17843920/carroll-lee-leonard.

Parents:

Dewey D. Smith 'Jack'

WWI Draft card

Death Certificate

• Biography*: He was in WWI.
• Birth*: Dewey was born on 21 Feb 1900 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Thelma Letha Strange 'Letha', daughter of Walter Erastus Strange and Mary M. Jones, on 26 May 1921 at Silver Hill, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Dewey died on 23 Dec 1930 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 30. Died in a car accident.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Walter Raleigh Smith 'Walt'

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• Birth*: Walter was born on 17 Jun 1879 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Addie Laura Beck, daughter of Alison Beck and Catherine Lookibill, on 5 Feb 1906 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Florence Lillian Berrier, daughter of William Jefferson Berrier 'Jeff' and Seba Pickens.
• Residence*: Walter Raleigh Smith 'Walt' lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Walter died on 1 Mar 1965 at Davidson County, NC, at age 85.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Addie Laura Beck

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• Birth*: Addie was born on 1 Sep 1883 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Raleigh Smith 'Walt', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo', on 5 Feb 1906 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Addie died on 5 Jun 1935 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 51.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Florence Lillian Berrier

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• Birth*: Florence was born on 19 Jan 1910 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Walter Raleigh Smith 'Walt', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Death*: Florence Lillian Berrier died on 27 Dec 1995 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, at age 85.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Lt. Col. Walter Harold Smith 'Harold'

• Biography*: With the Dept. of Agriculture at Clemson College.
  
  Occupation: USMCR.
• Birth*: Walter was born on 24 Aug 1908 at Davidson County, NC.

Parents:

Dr. Baxter J. Smith , Sr.

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• Biography*: He was in WWII.
  Had a optometric clinic in Salisbury, NC.
• Birth*: Baxter was born on 30 Oct 1919 at Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 21 Sep 2008 at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC, at age 88.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Salisbury, Rowan County, NC. Rowan Memorail Park Cemetery.

Parents:

Harvey Cicero Smith

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• Birth*: Harvey was born on 16 Jun 1887 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mattie Carolina Weavil, daughter of Cicero Weavil and Florence Guyer.
• Death*: Harvey died on 10 Nov 1949 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 62.

Parents:

Mattie Carolina Weavil

• Birth*: Mattie was born in 1887.
• Marriage*: She married Harvey Cicero Smith, son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Death*: Mattie died in 1976.

Parents:

Cicero Weavil

• Birth*: Cicero was born say 1865.
• Marriage*: He married Florence Guyer say 1886.
• Death*: Cicero died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Florence Guyer

• Birth*: Florence was born.
• Marriage*: She married Cicero Weavil say 1886.
• Death*: Florence died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

John Burke Smith

• Biography*: He was in WW I, with NC Wagoner I Corps, Artillery Park.
• Birth*: John was born on 8 Feb 1892 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.
• Marriage*: He married Annie Morris, daughter of J. M. Morris and Lydia Pressnell.
• Residence*: John Burke Smith lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: John died on 1 Jan 1953 at age 60.

Parents:

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married John Burke Smith, son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.

Annie Morris

• Biography*: Of Denton.
• Birth*: Annie was born circa 1892.
• Marriage*: She married John Burke Smith, son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.

Parents:

J. M. Morris

• Birth*: J. was born.
• Marriage*: He married Lydia Pressnell.
• Death*: J. died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Lydia Pressnell

• Birth*: Lydia was born.
• Marriage*: She married J. M. Morris.
• Death*: Lydia died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Griffith Washington Smith 'Griff'

Griff & Nora Smith

Death Certificate

WWI Draft card

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Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, front cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.
Bible is at the Davidson County Genealogy Library in Lexington, NC.

Alexander Washington Smith's 1842 Bible, inside cover. Bible has Alexander's name, and G.W. Smith's and Daisy Smith's autographs.

This sheet/note was found in the Alexander Smith [Sr. or Jr.] 1842 Bible.
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Sarah C. Smith [Sarah Catherine Leonard] Wife of David Smith
Departed this life in Newberry, S.C.
Sept. 12th 1878 Was born 14th day of Aug.
1860, age 18y 29 days _ _ _ _
She told her friends She was Prepared[?]
to meet the great-grimmaster death
that there was nothing that called her
here on this earth that - She was going to
a better land where Saints & angels
dwells, that - She was going to meet her
dear old father [John Leonard, Jr. died Jun. 6, 1878 - 3 months earlier]. She died Praising the
Lord.
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[Three days later]
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David Smith departed this life in
Newberry, South Carolina Sept 15th 1878
Was born June 6th 1849 age 29 years 3 months
& 9 days -
He never Said anything but - bore his Sickness
with great - Patience[?] he would cast his eyes upwards
& Smile & slap his hands as if he had
distance calls & heard beautiful music
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Family connections -
Father - Alexander Washington Smith, Sr. [1814-1893]
Mother - Anna Christine Hedrick [1821-c1876]
Son - David Smith [1849-1878], wife Sarah Catherine Leonard [1860-1878]
     David and Sarah had a son, David Hampton Smith [2 Jul. 1877 - 14 Aug. 1940]
Brother to David Smith - Alexander Washington Smith, Jr. [1854-1940]

• Biography*: Founder of G. W. Smith Lumber Company.
  https://www.gwsmithlumber.com/.
• Birth*: Griffith was born on 10 Jul 1877 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nora Miller, daughter of Levi Franklin Miller 'Lee' and Phoebe Elizabeth Wilson 'Lizzie', on 23 Jul 1900 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence: Griffith Washington Smith 'Griff' lived in 1910 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1910 Census, listed as Griffin W. Smith.
• Residence*: He lived in 1920 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1920 Census, listed as Griff W. Smith, Head of Household..
• Marriage*: He married Ruth Jessup.
• Death*: Griffith died on 10 Apr 1948 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 70. At home.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Nora Miller

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• Biography*: (an unknown value.)
• Birth*: Nora was born on 24 May 1878 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Griffith Washington Smith 'Griff', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo', on 23 Jul 1900 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence: Nora Miller lived in 1910 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1910 Census, listed as Nara Smith.
• Residence*: She lived in 1920 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1920 Census, listed as Nora Smith..
• Death*: Nora died on 29 May 1928 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 50.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Ruth Jessup¹

• Biography*: Name Source: Death Certificate of husband, Griff Smith.
• Birth*: Ruth was born circa 1908 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Griffith Washington Smith 'Griff', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Residence*: Ruth Jessup lived in 1940 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1940 Census, listed as Ruth Smith, living with husband..

John Franklin Smith , Sr. 'Frank'

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• Biography*: Served as postmaster for 14 years.
• Birth*: John was born on 30 Aug 1910 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1920 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1920 Census, listed as Frank Smith, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Lessie Elizabeth Russell 'Betty', daughter of William Lafayette Russell and Libbie Bunger Brandon, on 24 Jun 1933 at Guilford County, NC.
• Death*: John Franklin Smith , Sr. 'Frank' died on 13 Mar 2001 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 90.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15031271/john-franklin-smith.

Parents:

Robert Bruce Smith , Sr. 'Bruce'

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Death Certificate

WWII Draft card

• Biography*: Purchased G. W. Smith Lumber Company.
• Birth*: Robert was born on 30 Aug 1914 at Davidson County, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1920 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1920 Census, listed as Bruce Smith, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Eleanor Louise Farmer, daughter of Zack Fort Farmer and Lucille Nohrden.
• Death*: Robert died on 18 Nov 1966 at Greensboro, Guiliford County, NC, at age 52.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Eleanor Louise Farmer

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Obituary

• Birth*: Eleanor was born on 9 Nov 1918 at Dallas, TX.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Bruce Smith , Sr. 'Bruce', son of Griffith Washington Smith 'Griff' and Nora Miller.
• Death*: Eleanor Louise Farmer died on 3 Mar 1996 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 77; Lexington Memorial Hospital.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Robert Bruce Smith , Jr. 'R.B.'

R.B. Smith

• Biography*: Occupation - Lawyer.
  
  Obituary - http://www.davidsonfuneralhome.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2859854&fh_id=10540
  Robert Bruce “R.B.” Smith, Jr., 76, of Lexington died suddenly on December 11, 2014.
  
  A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Lexington, at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 15, conducted by the Revs. Bonnie Duckworth and Dr. Lee Jessup followed by an inurnment at the church columbarium. A reception will be held after the service in the church undercroft.
  
  The family will see friends at Davidson Funeral Home on Sunday, December 14 from 3:00 until 5:00 pm.
  
  R.B. was born on October 16, 1938 in Lexington to Eleanor Farmer Smith and Robert Bruce Smith, Sr. He graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1956, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1960, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1964. He was a practicing attorney in Lexington for over 50 years. During that time he served as the City Attorney for Lexington for 32 years, and also served as the City Attorney for East Spencer. He was active in the North Carolina State Bar, serving as North Carolina State Bar Counselor from 1985 to 1993 and serving on its Disciplinary Hearing Commission from 1991 to 1999. Over the years he enjoyed his friendships with attorneys from all across the state. At the time of his death he was Of Counsel to the law firm of Brinkley Walser, PLLC, and until the time of his death he continued to mentor younger attorneys within the firm. R.B. was a strong role model for young attorneys and was known for his loyalty, caring, and compassion for his clients and honesty with clients, members of the bar, and judges. To R.B. his word was his bond.
  
  R.B. gave back to his community in many ways such as serving on the boards of the J. Smith Young YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, Lexington Medical Center (serving two terms as its Chairman), Salvation Army, Jaycees, and Kiwanis. He also served on the Vestry at Grace Episcopal Church and served as Senior Warden. He set up five scholarships with his brothers at Davidson County Community College. He was a regular supporter of Community in Schools, Hospice, Project Potential, Habitat, Family Services, Special Olympics, Medical Ministries, Diabetes Association, Lexington Housing CDC, Davidson County Community College, and the J. Smith Young YMCA.
  
  R.B. served 35 years on the board of directors of Lexington State Bank (now NewBridge Bank), served as Chairman of the Democratic Party for four years, helped start the Lexington Education Association and obtained its tax free status. He also set up scholarships for Boy Schools of America in honor of his old scout leader Mel Young. R.B. was an Eagle Scout as a youth and valued highly his scouting experience.
  
  R.B. played football for Lexington High School and was selected to the Shrine Bowl team and continued playing football for Jim Tatum at UNC. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking. He also enjoyed competitive sports such as tennis, handball, and golf throughout his life. He loved spending time celebrating Christmas, New Years, holidays, and birthdays with family and friends at Ocean Isle Beach, Crystal Mountain and anywhere else friends and family gathered. His infectious laugh and fun loving nature will be missed by everyone who knew him.
  
  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Nancy Williams Smith, and infant son Brandon.
  
  He is survived by his wife of forty-six years Martha Ellen Smith of Lexington; son Robert Bruce Smith, III and wife Nicole of Charlotte; daughter Amy Smith Klass and husband Todd of Greensboro; daughter Shelley Smith Rice and husband Brad of Raleigh; granddaughters Taylor, Cameron and Allie Klass of Greensboro; grandsons Walker and William Rice of Raleigh; brothers Jerry Smith and wife Aurelia, Dan Smith and wife Sarah, and Steve Smith and wife Charlotte; in-laws Mary and Jay Williams of Lexington and Thompson and Kristie Miller of Denton.
  
  R.B. is an example of a life well lived.
  
  Memorials may be made to the Grace Episcopal Church Scholarship Fund, 419 S. Main St., Lexington NC 27292 or the charity of your choice.
• Birth*: Robert was born on 16 Oct 1938 at Lexington, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Williams.
• Residence: Robert Bruce Smith , Jr. 'R.B.' lived in Mar 1996 at Lexington, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in Dec 2014 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: He died on 11 Dec 2014 at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Grace Episcopal Church columbarium..

Parents:

Dr. James Alexander Smith , MD 'Alexander'

Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith (front row, second from right)

Dr. Alexander Smith

• Biography*: Occupation: Physician for 33 years. Mayor for 3 terms. NC Legislature for 2 terms.
• Birth*: James was born on 8 Jul 1889 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Blanche Pennington, daughter of Dr. S. E. Pennington and ?? ??.
• Death*: James died on 21 Apr 1966 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 76.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Blanche Pennington

• Birth*: Blanche was born on 16 Aug 1896 at Ashe County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. James Alexander Smith , MD 'Alexander', son of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Death*: Blanche died on 19 Jan 1960 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 63.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Dr. S. E. Pennington

• Biography*: Of Ashe County.
• Birth*: S. was born.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. S. E. Pennington.

Dr. Foyell Pennington Smith

• Birth*: Foyell was born on 2 May 1918 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Crump.
• Marriage*: He married ?? ??.
• Death*: Dr. Foyell Pennington Smith died on 17 May 1996 at Thomasville, Davidson County, NC, at age 78.

Parents:

Sarah Crump

• Birth*: Sarah was born.
• Death*: Sarah died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. Foyell Pennington Smith, son of Dr. James Alexander Smith , MD 'Alexander' and Blanche Pennington.

?? ??

• Birth*: ?? was born.
• Marriage*: She married Dr. Foyell Pennington Smith, son of Dr. James Alexander Smith , MD 'Alexander' and Blanche Pennington.

Minnie Jane Smith

Gravestone

Obituary

• Biography*: Smith sisters married Bowers brothers.
• Birth*: Minnie was born on 21 Sep 1875 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Robert Lindsey Bowers 'Bob', son of William Henry Bowers , Jr. 'Henry' and Adline Kepley, in 1893.
• Death*: Minnie died on 6 Mar 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 74. Date Source: Gravestone. Of a heart attack.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Rosa May Mae? Smith

• Birth*: Rosa was born on 23 Mar 1884 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married David Claude Kepley 'Claude', son of Andrew Hedrick Kepley and Anne Nancy? Ellen Goss.
• Residence*: Rosa May Mae? Smith lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Rosa died on 14 May 1967 at Davidson County, NC, at age 83.

Parents:

David Claude Kepley 'Claude'

• Birth*: David was born in 1887.
• Marriage*: He married Rosa May Mae? Smith, daughter of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Death*: David died in 1946.

Parents:

Andrew Hedrick Kepley

• Birth*: Andrew was born.
• Marriage*: He married Anne Nancy? Ellen Goss, daughter of David Goss and Louisa Workman.
• Death*: Andrew died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Anne Nancy? Ellen Goss

• Birth*: Anne was born at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Andrew Hedrick Kepley.
• Death*: Anne died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Parents:

Loanna Smith 'Annie'

Gravestone

Obituary

• Biography*: Dietician.
  
  Occupation: Teacher.
• Birth*: Loanna was born on 3 Nov 1895. Date Source: Gravestone..
• Marriage*: She married John Wesley Foust 'Wesley', son of Travis Wesley Foust and Sarah Elizabeth Younts.
• Residence*: Loanna Smith 'Annie' lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Death*: Loanna died on 13 Jun 1981 at age 85. At Golden Age Nursing Home.
• Burial*: Her body was buried at Lexington, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15326193/annie-foust.

Parents:

John Wesley Foust 'Wesley'

Gravestone

• Biography*: In WW I - Cunel , France. Received Distinguished Service Cross.
• Birth*: John was born on 22 Apr 1889.
• Marriage*: He married Loanna Smith 'Annie', daughter of Alexander Washington Smith , Jr. 'Wash' and Loannah A. Leonard 'Lo'.
• Death*: John died on 29 Apr 1944 at age 55.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15326202/john-wesley-foust.

Parents:

Travis Wesley Foust

• Birth*: Travis was born circa 1875.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Elizabeth Younts.
• Death*: Travis died.
• Burial*: His body was buried.

Sarah Elizabeth Younts

• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1875.
• Marriage*: She married Travis Wesley Foust.
• Death*: Sarah died.
• Burial*: Her body was buried.

Dr. John Worth Foust

Gravemarker

• Biography*: Chief of Staff, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC
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  JOHN FOUST OBITUARY
  John Worth Foust, MD
  November 17, 1930 - July 20, 2021
  Charlotte, North Carolina - John Worth Foust, MD, died on July 20, 2021. He was born on November 17, 1930 in Lexington, NC to John Wesley and Annie Smith Foust. John grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School in 1948. He attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and was accepted into its Medical School after three years, receiving his undergraduate degree after his freshman year in 1952. John graduated from Medical School in 1955 and continued for another two years of initial postgraduate residency work in surgery specializing in Otolaryngology (ENT). Because he had been deferred for military service while in medical school during the Korean War, he was required to serve two years in the military. He was assigned to Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines as chief of Otolaryngology. After serving, he returned to Chapel Hill to complete his training in ENT to become Board Certified. John stayed and served on the faculty of Otolaryngology in Chapel Hill for two years.
  In 1963, he came to Charlotte with the Nalle Clinic. In 1965, he left the Nalle Clinic and with Dr. Don Roberson formed the Randolph Road Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic P.A. The two practiced there until 1998 when they retired. At the time of his retirement, the group had grown to a total of eight physicians. When asked if he was glad to be out of medicine he said, "No, because I miss the patients, but yes, because of all the third-party government and interference."
  Dr. Foust was licensed by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, was certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, and was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). In Charlotte, he was on the staff of Charlotte Memorial, Mercy, and Presbyterian Hospitals. At Presbyterian, he served one term as Chief of Staff. He was a member of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society, North Carolina Medical Society, American Medical Society, American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Society of Otolaryngic Allergy, American Rhinology Society, American Society for the Study of Headaches, Nathan Womack Surgical Society, The Newton Fischer Ear, Nose, and Throat Society, and NC-SC Society of Otolaryngology. In 1982, he served as President of the Mecklenburg Medical Society. In 1985, he was elected President of the North Carolina Medical Society. John was on the Board of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine for several years and was a member of the Board of Trustees of Blue Cross-Blue Shield of North Carolina for nine years. John also served a term on the North Carolina Medical Board.
  Dr. Foust was active in the community serving on the Board of Directors of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Chamber of Commerce in 1982-83 and 1986-87. He was honored to serve a three-year term on the Board of Visitors of the University at Chapel Hill. John was given a Distinguished Service Award by the Medical School in 1988. He was a member of the United Way of Central Carolina in 1987-89 and again in 2000-02. John was a member of the board of the Regional HIV/Aids Consortium from 1995-2005. In 2003, he was awarded a Governor's World Aids Day Volunteer Appreciation Award. It was "in recognition of distinguished community service in the fight against HIV/Aids." Serving on the Loyalty Fund for the Medical School at UNC Chapel Hill, he was instrumental in raising over $13 million and was named National Chairman of the Loyalty fund, serving until 2009. From these contributions, a number of full tuition scholarships for students and four Alumni Teaching Professorships were created. In 2009 when he retired as National Chairman of the Loyalty Fund, he was honored by having one of the alumni teaching professorships named for him. John was appointed to the Board of the Medical Foundation of North Carolina and served on its executive committee. Upon completion of this service, he was appointed a lifelong ex-officio member of the board. His wife once said, "I think he walks into meetings with his hand raised."
  Dr. Foust was an avid woodworker and built traditional furniture for his home and children. He had a home at Ocean Isle Beach where he enjoyed fishing and relaxing with family and friends.
  Dr. Foust was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. In 1955 he married Doris Teachey who preceded him in death in 1995. In 1997, he married Ann Barber Maynard who survives him. He is also survived by three sons and one daughter: John Philip (Laura), Newton Douglas (Juanita), Kenneth Ross and Laura Anne. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Wesley in 2005. He is survived by three stepdaughters, Ann Pershke (Jon), Katherine Weller (Jim) and Kimberley Maynard. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Paul, Sara, (Mark) Wyatt, Doris, Jamie, Alex, Graham, Lauren, Amanda, Courtney, and Katie, and one great-grandchild, Liam.
  Dr. Foust was a longtime member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with a reception immediately following the service.
  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Road, Charlotte, NC. 28207 or to The Medical Foundation of North Carolina c/o The Loyalty Fund, 880 MLK, Jr Blvd, CB#7565, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2600, or to The Charlotte Region of Hospice, or to a charity of your choice.
  Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
  
  Published by Charlotte Observer on Jul. 25, 2021.
• Birth*: John was born on 17 Nov 1930 at Lexington, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Doris Teachey, daughter of Matthew Newton Teachey , Sr. and Annie Mills, on 1 Oct 1955.
• Residence: Dr. John Worth Foust lived in 1981 at Charlotte, NC.
• Residence*: He resided in Dec 1997 at Charlotte, NC, 28207, from Dec., 1996 -
  900 Colville Road. From Dec., 1996 -
  900 Colville Road.
• Death*: He died on 20 Jul 2021 at NC at age 90.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Charlotte, NC. Saint Marks Lutheran Church Columbarium.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242910300/john-worth-foust.

Parents:

baby Bowers

• Birth*: Baby was born on 1 Nov 1904. From gravestone.
• Death*: Baby died on 2 Nov 1904. From gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Conrad Hill, Davidson County, NC. Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Parents:

William Fredrick Bowers 'Fred'

Fred Bowers

Obituary

Funeral Service, page 1

Funeral Service, page 2

Funeral Service, page 3

• Biography*: WWII, US Army.
• Birth*: William was born on 25 Jul 1908 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Illness*: He was ill with Diabetes.
• Residence*: He resided in 1998 at Lexington, NC, 27292, 305 E. Center St.. 305 E. Center St..
• Death*: William died on 11 Sep 1998 at Davidson County, NC, at age 90. Sunrise Health Care Nursing Home.
• Burial*: His body was buried on 13 Sep 1998 at Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Lucille Bowers

From Left to Right - Lucille Bowers, Barbara Leonard, Errett & Krista Roth at Buena Vista Nursing Home, Lexington, NC

Graduation notice.

Obituary

Graduation Announcement.

Obituary

• Biography*: Occupation: Teacher for 43 years.
• Birth*: Lucille was born on 2 Sep 1912 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Illness*: She was ill with Diabetes.
• Death*: Lucille died on 17 Nov 1995 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 83. In Buena Vista Nursing Home.
• Burial*: Her body was buried on 18 Nov 1995 at Lexington City Cemetery at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Of a heart attack.

Parents:

John Coy Bowers 'Johnny'

Gravestone.

Gravestone

Johnny Bowers.
Picture Source: NC State University "Agromeck"

• Biography*: Lived in Siler City, NC in 1954.
• Birth*: John was born on 8 Dec 1914. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Marriage*: He married Theresa Collins 'Dixie' on 26 Jun 1940 at Washington, DC.
• Death*: John died on 27 Nov 1958 at age 43. Date Source: Gravestone.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Siler City, Chatham County, NC. Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Raymond Bowers

Raymond Bowers, on the end on the right, WWI, Alsace, France.

Gravestone

WWI draft registration

WWI photo

• Biography*: Occupation: Sheriff, Postmaster; NC Sgt. US Army, WWI, truck driver.
• Birth*: Raymond was born on 7 Jan 1894 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Bertha Poplin on 12 Jan 1920 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC; By JC Leonard, minister; wit: Mrs JC Leonard.
• Residence: Raymond Bowers lived in 1940 at LExington, Davidson County, NC, 1940 Census.
• Residence*: He resided in 1967 at FL.
• Death*: Raymond died on 7 Oct 1969 at Orlando, Orange County, FL, at age 75.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, Davidson County, NC. Lexington City Cemetery.

Parents:

Clattie Clatie? A. Bowers 'Claude'

• Birth*: Clattie was born on 17 Feb 1896 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Claude Fisher say 1917.
• Residence*: Clattie Clatie? A. Bowers 'Claude' lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, Route 6.
• Death*: Clattie died on 29 Oct 1992 at age 96.

Parents:

Grady Washington Bowers , Sr.

WWI Draft Card

Marriage announcement, The State newspaper, Columbia, SC, 29 Dec., 1924.

1921 North Carolina State University, Textiles Senior Class Photo.

Gravestone

North Carolina State College Yearbook - 1921

• Biography*: He lived in New York City for 20 years as a textile executive with Wellington Sears and retired to Lexington, NC in 1950. He wrote a letter written on Bowers Building Supply stationary - a dealer in building materials, Lexington, NC.
  
  Lived on Route 6, Lexington, NC in 1972.
• Birth*: Grady was born on 22 Feb 1899 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lucile Hatchett, daughter of Archer Beauregard Hatchett and Blanche Hassie Robertson, on 31 Dec 1924 at SC.
• Residence: Grady Washington Bowers , Sr. lived in 1940 at New York, NY, 1940 Census.
• Residence*: He resided in 1967 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 27292, Route 6, West Center Street. Route 6, West Center Street.
• Death*: Grady died on 7 Oct 1972 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 73. Lexington Memorial Hospital.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Lexington, NC. Forest Hill Memorial Park.
  
  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47847293/grady-washington-bowers.

Parents:

Mary Duette Bowers

• Birth*: Mary was born on 14 Dec 1910 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Thurman Quimbie Cody on 5 Feb 1933 at Davidson County, NC.
• Marriage*: She married Reed Vernon Davey, son of John Reed Davey and Pearl Virginia Pleasants, on 24 Oct 1942 at Danville, VA.
• Residence*: Mary Duette Bowers lived in 1950 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, Route 6.
• Death*: She died on 11 Jun 1990 at Gastonoa, Gaston County, NC, at age 79.

Parents:

Zebulon Griffith Smith 'Griff'

• Birth*: Zebulon was born on 29 Aug 1905 at Lexington, NC.
• Residence*: He lived in 1910 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1910 Census, listed as Zeb G. Smith, living with parents..
• Marriage*: He married Mary E. Swing, daughter of Charles Allison Swing and Mary Ann Quinn.
• Residence: Zebulon Griffith Smith 'Griff' lived in 1940 at Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1940 Census.
• Death*: He died on 26 Jan 1992 at Reidsville, Rockingham County, NC, at age 86.
• Burial*: His body was buried at Reidsville, NC. Reidlawn Cemetery.

Parents: