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     Charles Lee Richards Jr. Charles Lee Richards Jr. age 64, of Pulaski, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at his home. Born March 13, 1947 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Charles Lee Richards Sr. and Nancy Poole Richards and was raised by the late Charles and Lou Henley. One brother, C.L. Henley, also preceded him in death. Charlie served in the U.S. Air Force and in the Vietnam War. He proudly served his country. He was involved with the Recreation Department for little league football and men's softball for many years. Surviving are his wife of 22 years, Kathy L. Richards of Pulaski; children, Steven Mark Richards, Matthew Scott Richards, Melissa Sue Richards, Michael Charles Richards, Angela Kathleen Richards and Kristin Renee' Richards; step-children, David Wayne Lawson and Michael Jackson Lawson; 17 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and two special friends, Trey & Alana Crowder. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, with Pastor Kenny Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow at Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski, with military honors conducted by Pulaski V.F.W. Post 1184. The family will receive friends from Sunday, 5-7 p.m., at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski. The family would like to thank Dr. John Boone and Dr. Tina Smusz, and nurses, Teresa, Sherri, Tammi and Vanessa Coake, with Carilion Hospice.³ He was buried at Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁶ He was born on March 13, 1947 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^7,3,4,5 He married Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Bogardus on December 4, 1966 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^1,5 Charles Lee Richards Jr. and Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Bogardus were divorced on March 31, 1987 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁵ Charles Lee Richards Jr. married Kathy Louise Lawson on April 13, 1989 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.⁸ Charles Lee Richards Jr. died on November 10, 2011 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 64.^3,7

     Ralph Edward Conner was buried at Barnett Cemetery, Rt. 637, on Sisson Farm in the middle of the dairy farm, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^10,1,11 His Social Security Number was 719-07-5930.¹² He was born on July 15, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,10,12,13,11,3} He married Alpha Carnegia King, daughter of John Reuben King and Leititia Jane Wright, on April 8, 1921 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,13,2 Ralph Edward Conner died on October 25, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 90.^10,1,12,2 He Ralph Edward Conner, age 90, of Roanoke died Friday. He was retired from the N & W Railroad East End Shops with 45 years service. He is survived by his sons, Wilmer Conner, Shawsville; James and Howard Conner, both of Roanoke; Douglas R. Conner, Tennessee; daughters, Annie Lee Huffman, Buena Vista; Ruby May Gibson, Roanoke; brother, Ivan Conner, and sister, Gladys King, both of Shawsville; thirteen grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and one great-great-stepgrandchild. Graveside funeral ceremonies will be held at the Barnett Cemetery in Shawsville. on October 27, 1991.¹

     Ocie Ella Worrell was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on October 13, 1914 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5 She married William B. "Bill" Conner, son of Omar Eldridge "Homer" Conner and Ettie Gay Conner, on January 15, 1932 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,2,3 As of January 15, 1932,her married name was Conner. Ocie Ella Worrell died on June 9, 1980 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.^3,5,7 She Ocie Worrell Conner, 94, of Shawsville, Va., passed away peacefully at home and went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2009. She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., on October 13, 1914, to the late Rev. George Charles Worrell and Eura Spangler Worrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Conner; daughter, Sylvia J. Wyatt; and son, Joseph O. Conner. Ocie was a woman of great strength and character. She always put the needs and comfort of others above herself and was dearly loved by her family and friends. Ocie was also preceded in death by 10 siblings and survived by sisters, Ethel McPeak, Mildred Barnett, Bessie Stevens, and Willie Marie Hill; and sister-in-law, Edna Worrell, all of Virginia, and Dorothy Keating, of Pipestem, W.Va. Ocie is survived by four children, Pauline Sutphin and husband Bill, Wesley Conner, Kathleen Gravell and husband, Bob, all of Shawsville, and Audrey Dickerson, of Bedford. She is also survived by 40 grandchildren; 30 greatgrandchildren; and 14 greatgreat-grandchildren. We wish to express our thanks to a special nephew, the Rev. J.P Hale; and two special nieces, Bonnie Cardwell and Evelyn Vest, for all their love and assistance during this time. The viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel officiated by the the Rev. J.P. Hale. Interment to follow at Piedmont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, Christiansburg. The Conner family is in the care of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com. on June 26, 2009.³

     Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Brumfield was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Charles Lee Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on July 8, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 8, 1955,her married name was Richards.¹ Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Brumfield died on March 29, 1970 at age 71.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0776.⁷ Elmer Clarence Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He was born on February 21, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Dana Earlie Stump on July 10, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Elmer Clarence Richards Final rites for Elmer Richards, 78, of Covel, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Covel Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Repass in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Richrds, a retired coal miner, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Mullens hospital following a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dana Stump Richards; three sons, Don of Seabrook, Md., Harry of Alexandria, Va., and William (Buck) of Jacksonville, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Auricchio of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Kathryn Morgan of Princeton, and nine grandchildren. on April 8, 1971.⁹ He died on April 8, 1971 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^8,9

     Her Social Security Number was 236-62-2447.² Dana Earlie Stump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 13, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Elmer Clarence Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on July 10, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 10, 1915,her married name was Richards.¹ Dana Earlie Stump died on October 30, 1988 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 91.³

     Katherine Jane Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3437.⁷ She was born on November 14, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Morgan.¹ She married Willie Virgil Morgan on February 20, 1943 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,8 Katherine Jane Richards died on January 12, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^7,4 She PRINCETON - Katherine Richards Morgan, 91, of Glenwood Park Retirement Village, formerly of 1427 Hoge St., Princeton, died Saturday January 12, 2008 at her residence. Born November 14, 1916 in Christiansburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Dana E. Stump Richards. She was retired from Leggett's Department Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. Her husband of 56 years Willie Virgil Morgan; three brothers, William Richards, Donald Richards and Harry Richards; and one sister, Hilda Aurrichio, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Howery and her husband Dan of Clinton Township, Mich., and Bonnie Lewis and her husband Bill of Princeton; four grandchildren, Michael Howery and his wife Kelly, Traci Banks, Jennifer Johnson and her husband Ron and Amy Dent; six great-grandchildren, Cody Johnson, Casey Johnson, Abigail Dent, Jenna Dent, Hannah Howery and Allyson Howery; brother-in-law, Orion Morgan of Mullens; and special friends, Tom and Juanita Workman of Princeton. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday January 15, 2008 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Tom Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour on Tuesday. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Morgan family. on January 14, 2008.⁴

     Elmer Donald Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 23, 1930 at Covell, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Vonna Sue Meadows on October 18, 1955 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Elmer Donald Richards died on January 29, 1991 at age 60.¹

     Lilly A. Richards was born on August 15, 1895 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 2, 1895.¹

     Mary Isabel "Sis" Conner was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 27, 1852 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 9, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.²