Robert Edward Richards1

M, b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
     Robert Edward Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 He was born on August 22, 1869 at Virginia.2 He married Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 Robert Edward Richards died on July 13, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.1,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farmer3
1920Farmer5
1930Farmer6

Family

Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
Marriage*Robert Edward Richards married Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, daughter of Jacob Sowder and Malinda Helms, on February 15, 1894 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  10. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lura Richards Webb obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,4,5,6 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,4,5,6 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,5 He was born on April 3, 1896 at Pigg River, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,7,3,5,8 He married Mary Lee Marion Mason on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,5,6 Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards died on October 12, 1934 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 38; Deputy Sheriff in Franklin County, Virginia, who was shot and killed in an ambush along with prisoner Jim Smith.7,10,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 133, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Farmer11
1930Policeman9

Family

Mary Lee Marion Mason b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards married Mary Lee Marion Mason on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  15. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
  16. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

John Arthur Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,3,9,6 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,3,9,6 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     John Arthur Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 230-12-6583.10 He was born on February 8, 1898 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,2,10,6,7,4 He married Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail circa 1914.11,12,13,5,6 John Arthur Richards married Virginia Boothe on December 1, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 John Arthur Richards married Ocie Clara Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 John Arthur Richards died on February 1, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.2,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 22, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 93, District 55, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia14
1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia11
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Farmer14
1930Farmer11
1940Farmer15

Family 1

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
Marriage*John Arthur Richards married Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail circa 1914.11,12,13,5,6 
Children

Family 2

Virginia Boothe b. circa 1893
Marriage*John Arthur Richards married Virginia Boothe on December 1, 1945 at Franklin Co., Virginia.8 

Family 3

Ocie Clara Smith b. August 12, 1909, d. May 2, 2012
Marriage*John Arthur Richards married Ocie Clara Smith, daughter of James Willis "Jim" Smith and Sarah Jane Terry, on September 11, 1954 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  14. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Richards Atkins obituary in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.
  17. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  18. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  19. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila R. Crowe obituary in the Nov 24, 1995 edition.

Naomi Victoria Richards1,2,3

F, b. September 12, 1900, d. April 9, 1981
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,4,5,2,3 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,4,5,2,3 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 229-54-3301.6 Naomi Victoria Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3 She was born on September 12, 1900 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,3 As of December 22, 1920,her married name was Jones.2 She married Posey Lester Jones on December 22, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 Naomi Victoria Richards died on April 9, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 50, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Posey Lester Jones b. October 20, 1898, d. December 17, 1972
Marriage*Naomi Victoria Richards married Posey Lester Jones on December 22, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Louise Jones Richardson obituary in the Feb 8, 2016 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Jones Underwood obituary in the Apr 15, 2000 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Florence Abbie Gail Richards1,2,3

F, b. March 2, 1903, d. January 29, 1996
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,3 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,3 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 224-46-5207.4 Florence Abbie Gail Richards was buried at Fairmont Baptist Church Cemetery, intersection of Rt. 643 & Rt. 739, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,3 She was born on March 2, 1903 at Virginia.1,5,4 As of circa 1924,her married name was Guilliams.6 She married Walter Lee Guilliams, son of John William "Willie" Guilliams and Pence Anna/Annie Cooper, circa 1924.7,6,3,8,9 Florence Abbie Gail Richards died on January 29, 1996 at Virginia at age 92.5,3 She GUILLIAMS, Abbie Gail Richards, 92, passed away Monday, January 29, 1996. A daughter of the late Robert and Vinney Richards; she was preceded in death by her husband Walter (Lee) Guilliams; four brothers, John, William, Curtis, and Jeff Richards; three sisters, Etta Jones, Naomi Jones, and Alice Guilliams. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law; Margaret & Bill Holt, Elsie & David Bowles, Doris & Winfred Clingenpeel, Elizabeth & J.P. Bowles, all of Boones Mill; three sons and two daughters-in-law; Jimmy & Marie Guilliams, Billy Guilliams, and Douglas & Cathy (Kitten) Guilliams, all of Boones Mill; one sister and brother-in-law; Ralph & Lura Webb of Callaway. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 1996 at Fairmont Baptist Church with the Revs. Leonard Castleman and Robert Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers are welcomed or donations may be made to the Callaway Rescue Squad. A special thanks to our Home Health Aids. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on January 30, 1996.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 42, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 61, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia10

Family

Walter Lee Guilliams b. November 24, 1903, d. February 21, 1990
Marriage*Florence Abbie Gail Richards married Walter Lee Guilliams, son of John William "Willie" Guilliams and Pence Anna/Annie Cooper, circa 1924.7,6,3,8,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3513] Richards Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/30362890/person/12263751927
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Guilliams Holt obituary in the Oct 12, 2007 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Walter Lee Guilliams obituary in the Feb 22, 1990 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elsie Guilliams Bowles obituary in the Jun 12, 2021 edition.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Doris Guilliams Clingenpeel obituary in the May 2, 1996 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Jimmy Lee Guilliams obituary in the Feb 10, 2017 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Billy Carter Guilliams obituary in the Dec 19, 2006 edition.

Robert Curtis Richards1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1905, d. May 8, 1981
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,3,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,3,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Robert Curtis Richards was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.5 He was born on August 28, 1905 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Carrie Etta Cooper on December 25, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6 Robert Curtis Richards died on May 8, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 13, District 39, Roanoke, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 339, District 119-47, Roanoke, Virginia8

Occupation

1930Street car motorman7
1940Street railway bus driver8

Family

Carrie Etta Cooper b. December 9, 1907, d. July 10, 1980
Marriage*Robert Curtis Richards married Carrie Etta Cooper on December 25, 1926 at Franklin Co., Virginia.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9245] Bolling P. Richards Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/47982292/person/12848597183/facts
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James R. Richards obituary in the Nov 8, 2020 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marvin O. Richards obituary in the Aug 12, 2001 edition.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1908, d. March 2, 1929
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,5,3,4 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,5,3,4 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.6 She was born on March 10, 1908 at Virginia.1,6 As of December 16, 1927,her married name was Jones.3 She married March Lemon Jones on December 16, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards died on March 2, 1929 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 20.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 220, District 31, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

March Lemon Jones b. March 5, 1906, d. November 12, 1963
Marriage*Carrietta Louise "Caryetta" Richards married March Lemon Jones on December 16, 1927 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  6. [S12290] R.E. Richards Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.

Alice Agatha Richards1,2

F, b. June 4, 1910, d. September 21, 1988
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,3,4,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,3,4,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Alice Agatha Richards was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,2 Her Social Security Number was 224-82-8918.7 She was born on June 4, 1910 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4,2 As of December 23, 1935,her married name was Guilliams.3,5 She married Erbie William Guilliams on December 23, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2,5 Alice Agatha Richards died on September 21, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.7,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 102, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 65, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

Erbie William Guilliams b. September 22, 1906, d. October 2, 1968
Marriage*Alice Agatha Richards married Erbie William Guilliams on December 23, 1935 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3,2,5 
Children
  • Bobby Edward Guilliams8,10,9
  • Janice Celestia Guilliams8,10,9
  • Sandra Eleanor Guilliams9,10
  • Kenneth William Guilliams9,10
  • Barry Lynn Guilliams9,10
  • June Agatha Guilliams10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

William Otis Richards1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 4, 1913, d. August 15, 1983
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,7,4,5,8 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,7,4,5,8 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     His Social Security Number was 229-09-8797.9 William Otis Richards was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.5,6 He was born on June 4, 1913 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5,9,8 He married Ida Octavia Austin on March 6, 1937 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 William Otis Richards died on August 15, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 70.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 146, District 114-47, Norfolk, Virginia10

Occupation

1940Truck driver10

Family

Ida Octavia Austin b. May 24, 1909, d. December 31, 1996
Marriage*William Otis Richards married Ida Octavia Austin on March 6, 1937 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2268] Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=281&GRid=24248809&CRid=51947&df=all&
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Lura Estelle Richards1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 26, 1916, d. January 18, 2012
FatherRobert Edward Richards1,2,6,7,3,5 b. August 22, 1869, d. July 13, 1932
MotherVina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder1,2,6,7,3,5 b. December 13, 1872, d. September 6, 1949
     Her Social Security Number was 229-50-5900.8 Lura Estelle Richards was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.7,4 She was born on February 26, 1916 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.8,7,3,4 As of December 24, 1936,her married name was Webb.5 She married Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb on December 24, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,9,4,5 Lura Estelle Richards died on January 18, 2012 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 95.8,7,4,10 She Lura Richards Webb, 95, of Callaway, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. She was born February 26, 1916, a daughter of the late Robert and Viney Sowder Richards, and was the last of eight siblings. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (Nick) Webb; son, Donnie Webb; and son-in-law, Karl Flora. Mrs. Webb was a lifetime member of St. Peters Episcopal Church and also supported Phoebe Needles Center where the Webb Lodge was named in honor of her and her husband. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Deborah Webb; daughter, Patricia Flora; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Webb; grandchildren, Donna Webb , Nichole (Jon) Davis, Kyle (Meghan) Flora, Kevin (Jennifer) Flora; and five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Ainsley, Eli, Brooke and Steven. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012, from St. Peters Episcopal Church, with the Rev. John Heck officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Phoebe Needles Center, 730 Turners Creek Rd., Callaway, VA 24067. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount. on January 20, 2012.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 131, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 95, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 187, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia11

Family

Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb b. March 3, 1914, d. June 23, 2008
Marriage*Lura Estelle Richards married Ralph Edward "Nick" Webb on December 24, 1936 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.6,7,9,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2770] Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=mullins&GSiman=1&GScid=50284&GRid=42079366&CRid=50284&
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Abbie Gail Richards Guilliams obituary in the Jan 30, 1996 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lura Richards Webb obituary in the Jan 20, 2012 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ralph Edward Webb obituary in the Jun 25, 2008 edition.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Donald Ray Webb obituary.

Mary Lee Marion Mason1,2,3,4

F, b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965
     Mary Lee Marion Mason was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-24-3660.5 She was born on July 2, 1891 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Register has a birth date of Jul 23, 1891.1,3,5,6 As of July 26, 1915,her married name was Richards.4 She married Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3,4 Mary Lee Marion Mason died on August 4, 1965 at Marion, Smyth Co., Virginia, at age 74.1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 87, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
Marriage*Mary Lee Marion Mason married Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, on July 26, 1915 at Franklin Co., Virginia.7,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  12. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
  13. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Everett Atterson Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 10, 1915, d. March 14, 1983
FatherThomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards1,2,3,7,5,8,9 b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
MotherMary Lee Marion Mason1,2,3,7,5,8,9 b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965
     Everett Atterson Richards was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 223-12-3655.10 He was born on December 10, 1915 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,4,5,6,10,11,8 He married Irene Virginia Pannell on December 19, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.7,5,8 Everett Atterson Richards married Evelyn Mae Pannell on August 22, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.7,5,12 Everett Atterson Richards died on March 14, 1983 at Radford, Virginia, at age 67.4,5,11

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Irene Virginia Pannell b. May 25, 1925, d. January 28, 1957
Marriage*Everett Atterson Richards married Irene Virginia Pannell on December 19, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.7,5,8 
Children
  • Glenda Darlene Richards13,7
  • Brenda Jean Richards13

Family 2

Evelyn Mae Pannell b. June 20, 1928, d. January 26, 2006
Marriage*Everett Atterson Richards married Evelyn Mae Pannell on August 22, 1955 at Radford, Virginia.7,5,12 
Children
  • Everett Atterson Richards Jr.7
  • Douglas Edward Richards7,12

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Evelyn Mae Pannell Richards obituary in the Jan 28, 2006 edition.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Isabell Richards1,2,3

F, b. January 9, 1918, d. May 21, 2013
FatherThomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards1,2,3,4,5,6 b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
MotherMary Lee Marion Mason1,2,3,4,5,6 b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 224-24-5061.7 Virginia Isabell Richards was buried at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona.8,9 She was born on January 9, 1918 at Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,8,7 As of January 29, 1938,her married name was Puckett.5 She married Everett Reginald Puckett on January 29, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 As of October 9, 1948,her married name was Wilkie.4 Virginia Isabell Richards married George Edward Wilkie on October 9, 1948 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 Virginia Isabell Richards died on May 21, 2013 at Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona, at age 95.8,7 She Virginia Isabell Wilkie, 95, of Yuma, died May 21, 2013, at Paradise Oasis Assisted Living. Born Jan. 9, 1918, in Callaway, Va., she was a sales clerk. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn. on May 25, 2013.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 133, District 46, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 217, District 10-2, Chamblissburg, Bedford Co., Virginia10

Family 1

Everett Reginald Puckett b. January 25, 1921, d. January 8, 1985
Marriage*Virginia Isabell Richards married Everett Reginald Puckett on January 29, 1938 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • Peggy Ann Puckett10

Family 2

George Edward Wilkie b. June 24, 1922, d. April 12, 1996
Marriage*Virginia Isabell Richards married George Edward Wilkie on October 9, 1948 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3890] Yuma Sun, The, From the Virginia Isabell Wilkie obituary in the May 25, 2013 edition.
  9. [S5567] Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Yuma Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Thomas Jefferson Richards Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 13, 1922, d. January 9, 2014
FatherThomas Jefferson "Jeff" Richards1,2,3,4 b. April 3, 1896, d. October 12, 1934
MotherMary Lee Marion Mason1,8,2,3,4 b. July 2, 1891, d. August 4, 1965
     Thomas Jefferson Richards Sr. was buried at Countryside Cemetery, 10926 N W 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida.5 He was born on January 13, 1922 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6,7 He married Mary Jane Senn on January 12, 1946 at Portsmouth, Virginia.4,5,9 Thomas Jefferson Richards Sr. died on January 9, 2014 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, at age 91.3,5 He Gainesville, FL - Thomas J. Richards Sr., age 91 of Gainesville, FL passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. He was born January 13, 1922 in Callaway, VA to Thomas Jefferson and Mary Lee Mason Richards. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during WWII and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Mr. Richards retired after 32 years of service at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. He loved his wife and family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary Jane Richards, brother, Everette A. Richards and sister, Virginia I. Wilkie. He is survived by sons, Thomas J. Richards Jr. of Salem, OR; George E. Richards and Michael W. Richards both of Interlachen, FL; daughters, Mary Chambers of Hampton, VA; Edna M. Woodard of Gloucester, VA; Patricia R. Collins of Micanopy, FL and Rosella M. Hamm of Gainesville, FL; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. on January 12, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 1, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 87, District 34-2, Blackwater, Franklin Co., Virginia8

Family

Mary Jane Senn b. August 16, 1930, d. March 30, 1999
Marriage*Thomas Jefferson Richards Sr. married Mary Jane Senn on January 12, 1946 at Portsmouth, Virginia.4,5,9 
Children
  • Thomas Jefferson Richards Jr.3,10,9
  • Mary Catherine Richards3,10,9,4
  • Edna Mae Richards3,9,4
  • Patricia Ann Richards3,9,4
  • George Everett Richards3,4,9
  • Michael Wayne Richards Sr.3,9,4
  • Rosella Marie Richards3,9,4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1576] VA, USA: National Publishing Co., 1946 Young American Patriots. Richmond, U. S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Thomas J. Richards, Sr. obituary in the Jan 12, 2014 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S12165] Countryside Cemetery, Alachua Co., FL, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Mary Jane Richards obituary in the Apr 11, 1999 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,2,3,4

F, b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 She was born on August 26, 1896 at Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Nov 20, 1895.5,4 As of circa 1914,her married name was Richards.6 She married John Arthur Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, circa 1914.6,1,2,7,4 Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail died on August 13, 1945 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 48.5,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 93, District 55, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia9

Family

John Arthur Richards b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
Marriage*Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail married John Arthur Richards, son of Robert Edward Richards and Vina Jane "Vinnie" Sowder, circa 1914.6,1,2,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Richards Atkins obituary in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila R. Crowe obituary in the Nov 24, 1995 edition.

Elva Victoria Richards1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. March 14, 1918, d. November 3, 2004
FatherJohn Arthur Richards7,1,2,3,8,4,5,6 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail7,1,2,3,8,4,5,6 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Elva Victoria Richards was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,9 Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3836.5 Her married name was Atkins.4 She married Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr.4 Elva Victoria Richards was born on March 14, 1918 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,5,6 She died on November 3, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 86.10,4,11 She Elva Richards Atkins, 86, of Endicott, died Wednesday, November 3, 2004. She was born March 14, 1918 to the late John and Martha Trail Richards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie O. Atkins, Sr; two sons, George Monroe Atkins and Thomas Burel Atkins; brother, Bernard Richards and Edward Richards; and sisters, Lila R. Crow and Florence R. Hunt. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy A. Lewis and Marie A. Shively; two sons, Raymond and Joyce Atkins, and Charles O. Jr. and Sue Atkins; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Curtis Richards; two sisters, Irene R. Crow and Louise R. Worley; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service, 665 South Main Street, Rocky Mount. on November 4, 2004.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 93, District 55, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 172, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia12

Family

Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. b. February 22, 1915, d. September 10, 1976
Marriage*Elva Victoria Richards married Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Elva Richards Atkins obituary in the Nov 4, 2004 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  9. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Peggy A. Lewis obituary.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Edward "Peyton" Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. May 10, 1920, d. June 7, 1997
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1,2,3,4,5,7 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,2,3,4,5,7 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 230-32-5568.9 James Edward "Peyton" Richards was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.4,8 He was born on May 10, 1920 at Franklin Co., Virginia.4,9 He married Miriam Elizabeth Nolen on February 9, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.7,6 James Edward "Peyton" Richards died on June 7, 1997 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 77.4,9,6 He RICHARDS, James Edward, ("Peyton"), 77, of 1200 Burchland Drive, Martinsville, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Franklin County on May 10, 1920, a son of the late John A. Richards and Martha Trail Richards. His wife was the late Miram N. Richards. Mr. Richards was retired from Bassett Furniture and attended Fuller Memorial Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Legion, and was a World War II veteran. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Richards was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence R. Hunt and Lila R. Crow, and a brother, Bernice ("Bunn") Richards. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret R. Cox of Richmond; one son, Ricky W. Richards of Martinsville; three sisters, Mrs. Elva R. Adkins, Mrs. Irene R. Crow and Mrs. Louise R. Whorley, all of Ferrum; one brother, Mr. W. Curtis Richards of Rocky Mount, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, 1997, at McKee Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Breckenridge and the Rev. Philip Woods officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at McKee Funeral Service, and other times at the home on Burchland Drive. on June 8, 1997.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1940Farm laborer2

Family

Miriam Elizabeth Nolen b. June 18, 1919, d. April 11, 1991
Marriage*James Edward "Peyton" Richards married Miriam Elizabeth Nolen on February 9, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.7,6 
Children
  • Ricky W. Richards4
  • Margaret Lee Richards4,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S3752] Roselawn Burial Park, Martinsville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Bernice Raymond "Bunn" Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. February 12, 1922, d. September 20, 1955
FatherJohn Arthur Richards8,1,3,4,6,9 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail8,1,3,4,6,9 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Bernice Raymond "Bunn" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.2,6 His Social Security Number was 064-20-9438.10 He was born on February 12, 1922 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,5,10,7 He married Dorothy Gay Radford on May 7, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,11 Bernice Raymond "Bunn" Richards died on September 20, 1955 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 33; Shot by George Adkins (probably George Monroe Atkins.)2,6,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Family

Dorothy Gay Radford b. February 2, 1916, d. May 2, 2010
Marriage*Bernice Raymond "Bunn" Richards married Dorothy Gay Radford on May 7, 1940 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.9,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dorothy Gay Radford Richards obituary in the May 4, 2010 edition.
  12. [S5775] Flora Funeral Service, online http://www.florafuneralservice.com/, From the Elizabeth Jeanette Pigg obituary.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Rhoda Ardena Atkins obituary in the Oct 21, 2006 edition.

William Curtis "Curt" Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. April 9, 1924, d. December 16, 2006
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,2,3,4,5,6,7 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     William Curtis "Curt" Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.5 His Social Security Number was 224-36-1776.9 He married Valery Easter "Valerie" Thompson.6,10 William Curtis "Curt" Richards was born on April 9, 1924 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.5,9,6,7,8,11,12 He and Valery Easter "Valerie" Thompson were divorced on January 12, 1970 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.13 William Curtis "Curt" Richards married Ollie Loretta Arnold on September 20, 1974 at Bristol, Virginia.6 William Curtis "Curt" Richards died on December 16, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.5,9,11,14 He William (Curt) Richards, 82, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2006. Born in Endicott, Virginia, Curt was a United States Army veteran of WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and the Rhineland. Preceding Curt in death were his parents, John Arthur and Martha Trail Richards; brothers, James Edward and Bernice (Bun) Richards; sisters, Elvie Atkins, Irene Crow, Lila Crowe, and Florence Hunt. Surviving are children, Barbara Chauncey of Rocky Mount, William R. Richards of Stuart, Betty R. Harris, Brenda Richards , Gary T. Richards, Tony C. Richards, Steven D. Richards, Robert M. Richards, Mary Lynn Dodson, all of Bassett, Ronnie D. Richards of Collinsville and David W. Richards of Richmond; 13 grandchildren; sister, Louise Whorley; sister-in-law, Dorothy Richards; and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Richards Family Cemetery at Phoebe Needles in Callaway with the Rev. Rick Poland officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 17, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in Curts name be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. on December 17, 2006.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family 1

Valery Easter "Valerie" Thompson
Marriage*William Curtis "Curt" Richards married Valery Easter "Valerie" Thompson.6,10 
Divorce* William Curtis "Curt" Richards and Valery Easter "Valerie" Thompson were divorced on January 12, 1970 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.13 
Children

Family 2

Ollie Loretta Arnold
Marriage*William Curtis "Curt" Richards married Ollie Loretta Arnold on September 20, 1974 at Bristol, Virginia.6 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S7604] Franklin News-Post, The, From the Ronnie Dale Richards obituary in the Apr 12, 2009 edition.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Velma Irene Richards1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1926, d. January 3, 2006
FatherJohn Arthur Richards4,5,6,7,8,9,2 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail4,5,6,7,8,9,2 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 228-28-0150.10 Velma Irene Richards was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.1,11 She was born on September 11, 1926 at Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.10,11,9,3,2 As of January 19, 1944,her married name was Crowe.9 She married Edgar Berman Crowe on January 19, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,9 Velma Irene Richards died on January 3, 2006 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.10,1,11,12 She Velma Irene Richards Crowe, 79, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. A member of the Endicott Assembly of God Church, Mrs. Crowe was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Berman Crowe; a son, Johnny Berman Crowe; grandson, Gregory Scott Perdue; brothers, Burnice and Edward Richards; and sisters, Elva Adkins, Florence Hunt and Lila Crowe. Surviving to cherish her memory are, daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie Perdue and husband Danny and Debra Goss and husband Aaron; son, Lonnie Crowe; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Whorley; brother, Curtis Richards and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Calvin Hickson officiating. Interment to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Ferrum. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or donations in Mrs. Crowe's memory may be made to the Endicott Assembly of God Church, 2295 Runnett Bag Rd., Ferrum, Va. 24088. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. on January 5, 2006.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia5

Family

Edgar Berman Crowe b. December 25, 1916, d. August 26, 1992
Marriage*Velma Irene Richards married Edgar Berman Crowe on January 19, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Velma Irene Richards Crowe obituary in the Jan 5, 2006 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S6273] Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Edgar Berman Crowe obituary in the Aug 28, 1992 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Johnny Berman Crowe obituary in the Aug 3, 2001 edition.
  15. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Bonnie Crowe Perdue obituary in the Aug 26, 2006 edition.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lonnie Madison Crowe obituary in the Apr 13, 2013 edition.

Lila Beryl Richards1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 18, 1929, d. November 23, 1995
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1,2,6,7,8,9,3,5 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,2,6,7,8,9,3,5 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Lila Beryl Richards was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.9,10 Her Social Security Number was 230-34-5741.11 She was born on February 18, 1929 at Franklin Co., Virginia.11,3,4 As of February 7, 1947,her married name was Crowe.5 She married Ozrie Elson Crowe on February 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,5 Lila Beryl Richards died on November 23, 1995 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 66.11,9,12 She CROWE, Lila R., 66, of Ferrum, died Thursday, November 23, 1995. Born February 18, 1929, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Martha Trail Richards. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Bernice R. Richards and a sister, Florence R. Hunt. Surviving are her husband, Ozrie E. Crowe, of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Billy E. and Linda Crowe, Rocky Mount, Wallace R. and Susan Crowe, Ferrum; one granddaughter, Sheila Walker, Rocky Mount; one grandson, Todd Crowe, Ferrum; two brothers, J. Edward Richards and W. Curtis Richards, both of Martinsville; three sisters, Elva R. Adkins, Irene R. Crowe, Louise R. Whorley, all of Ferrum; several nieces and nephews; and special neighbors Randolph and Marie Shelton, Ferrum. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 1995 at the Lynch Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Eugene Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Va. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. The family will receive friends other times at the home of Wallace R. Crowe , Rt. 2, Ferrum. Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, is in charge of arrangements. on November 24, 1995.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 132, District 11, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia2

Family

Ozrie Elson Crowe b. June 22, 1925, d. January 6, 2008
Marriage*Lila Beryl Richards married Ozrie Elson Crowe on February 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.9,5 
Children
  • Billy Elson Crowe9,13,5
  • Wallace Ray Crowe9,13,5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lila R. Crowe obituary in the Nov 24, 1995 edition.
  10. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ozrie Elson Crowe obituary in the Jan 7, 2008 edition.

Martha Louise Richards1,2,3

F, b. May 4, 1931
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1,4,5,6,2 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,4,5,6,2 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Her married name was Whorley.7 Martha Louise Richards married Marvin Lee Whorley.7 Martha Louise Richards was born on May 4, 1931 at Franklin Co., Virginia.3 As of July 9, 1947,her married name was Adkins.2 She married Clarence Bernard Adkins on July 9, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Clarence Bernard Adkins
Marriage*Martha Louise Richards married Clarence Bernard Adkins on July 9, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2 

Family 2

Marvin Lee Whorley b. August 16, 1937, d. July 24, 1959
Marriage*Martha Louise Richards married Marvin Lee Whorley.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Florence Lee Richards1,2,3

F, b. November 22, 1934, d. May 4, 1995
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1,4,5,6,7,3 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1,4,5,6,7,3 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 230-40-9312.8 Florence Lee Richards was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.4,9 She was born on November 22, 1934 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.4,8,2,3 As of March 26, 1950,her married name was Smith.10 She married Earl Bennett Smith on March 26, 1950 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.4,10 As of April 15, 1964,her married name was Hunt.4,3 Florence Lee Richards married Wayne H. Hunt on April 15, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.4,3,11 Florence Lee Richards died on May 4, 1995 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 60.4,8,11 She HUNT, Florence Richards, 60, of Route 3, Bassett, died Thursday, May 4, 1995. Born November 22, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Martha Trail Richards. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl B. Smith and Wayne Hunt, and also a brother, Bernice R. Richards. Surviving are one son, Michael E. Smith, Rocky Mount; two daughters, Judy Smith Sledd, Ashland; Kathy Hunt Gilley, Bassett; two grandsons, Adam M. Sledd and Kevin W. Gilley; one granddaughter, K. Michelle Smith; two brothers, J. Edward Richards and W. Curtis Richards, both of Martinsville; four sisters, Elva R. Atkins, Irene R. Crowe, Lila R. Crowe and Louise R. Whorley, all of Ferrum; 17 nieces; 15 nephews; and very special neighbors, James "Tobe" and Blanche Sigmon, Bassett. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Su nday, May 7, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randall Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow in Henry Memorial Park, Bassett. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 1995, at Lynch Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Lynch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on May 6, 1995.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 43, District 34-12, Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia1

Family 1

Earl Bennett Smith b. April 27, 1929, d. July 25, 1959
Marriage*Florence Lee Richards married Earl Bennett Smith on March 26, 1950 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.4,10 
Children

Family 2

Wayne H. Hunt b. May 21, 1936, d. October 19, 1974
Marriage*Florence Lee Richards married Wayne H. Hunt on April 15, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.4,3,11 
Child
  • Kathy Hunt4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Edward Richards obituary in the Jun 8, 1997 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Richards obituary in the Dec 17, 2006 edition.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  10. [S9369] Unknown compiler, South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Original Marriage licenses, 1911-1951.
  11. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Earl Smith obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.

Infant Richards1

F, b. June 10, 1932, d. June 10, 1932
FatherJohn Arthur Richards1 b. February 8, 1898, d. February 1, 1969
MotherMartha Ellen "Mattie" Trail1 b. August 26, 1896, d. August 13, 1945
     Infant Richards was buried at R. E. Richards Family Cemetery, Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She died on June 10, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She was born on June 10, 1932 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S294] Franklin County Historical Society, Franklin County, VA Cemeteries.

Earl Bennett Smith1,2,3,4

M, b. April 27, 1929, d. July 25, 1959
     Earl Bennett Smith was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on April 27, 1929 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He married Florence Lee Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on March 26, 1950 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,2 Earl Bennett Smith died on July 25, 1959 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 30.3,5

Family

Florence Lee Richards b. November 22, 1934, d. May 4, 1995
Marriage*He married Florence Lee Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on March 26, 1950 at Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  2. [S9369] Unknown compiler, South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Original Marriage licenses, 1911-1951.
  3. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Earl Smith obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.

Wayne H. Hunt1,2,3,4

M, b. May 21, 1936, d. October 19, 1974
     Wayne H. Hunt was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-44-3152.5 He was born on May 21, 1936 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.3,4,5 He married Florence Lee Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on April 15, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,3,4 Wayne H. Hunt died on October 19, 1974 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 38.4

Family

Florence Lee Richards b. November 22, 1934, d. May 4, 1995
Marriage*He married Florence Lee Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on April 15, 1964 at Martinsville, Virginia.1,3,4 
Child
  • Kathy Hunt1

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  2. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Michael Earl Smith1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 28, 1951, d. December 11, 2006
FatherEarl Bennett Smith1,2,7 b. April 27, 1929, d. July 25, 1959
MotherFlorence Lee Richards1,2,7 b. November 22, 1934, d. May 4, 1995
     Michael Earl Smith was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.6 He was born on January 28, 1951 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,6 He married Kathy Marie Burtner on February 12, 1983 at Newport News, Virginia.2 Michael Earl Smith and Kathy Marie Burtner were divorced on April 29, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 Michael Earl Smith died on December 11, 2006 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 55.3,6,7 He Michael E. Smith, 55, of Ferrum, died December 11, 2006. Mostly known as "Smitty" or Mike, he was a friend to multitudes. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Richards Smith Hunt; his father, Earl B. Smith; his grandparents, Roosevelt and Lera Smith. Mike leaves his beloved daughter, Michelle Smith; his sister, Judy Smith Sledd; his nephew, Adam Sledd; his brother-in-law, Charlie Sledd; and numerous cousins. Mike's friends were a huge part of his family and there are too many to name. Mike was an avid hunter, fisherman and sports enthusiast. There was always hunting or fishing season or soon to be a season for something he enjoyed. He appreciated life and loved the people who passed through his life. Mike gave lessons on how to enjoy life and imparted "wisdom and advice" to anyone in ear shot. He was fiercely independent and never missed an opportunity to share his opinion. Mike was strong through his illness and never complained; he always responded that he felt good. He was comforted because he knew he always had the hand of a friend near him. Mike's days were blessed by Irish luck and his heart was warmed by the smiles of people he loved. on December 13, 2006.7

Family

Kathy Marie Burtner
Marriage*He married Kathy Marie Burtner on February 12, 1983 at Newport News, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Michael Earl Smith and Kathy Marie Burtner were divorced on April 29, 2003 at Franklin Co., Virginia.5 
Child
  • K. Michelle Smith1,7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Florence Richards Hunt obituary in the May 6, 1995 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S3519] Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Michael Earl Smith obituary in the Dec 13, 2006 edition.