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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.³ He married Elva Victoria Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail.¹ Charlie Oscar Atkins Sr. was born on February 22, 1915 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on September 10, 1976 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 61; Shot to death in an altercation in his home.³

     Edgar Berman Crowe was buried at Maple Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 260 Henry Road, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 229-58-4988.⁶ He was born on December 25, 1916 at Long Branch, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,1,3,4,5,7 He married Velma Irene Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on January 19, 1944 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8 Edgar Berman Crowe died on August 26, 1992 at Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 75.^6,1,4 He FERRUM - Edgar Berman Crowe, age 75, of Route 3, Ferrum, died Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born December 25, 1916, the son of the late James and Eura Radford Crowe. Surviving is his wife, Irene R. Crowe, of the residence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Danny Perdue, Rocky Mount; Debra and Benny Furrow, Glade Hill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn Crowe, Rocky Mount; Lonnie Crowe Henry and Earlene Crowe, Rocky Mount; also surviving are two brothers, Ozrie and Kalie Crowe, Ferrum; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday morning from the Lynch Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Etholene Johnson and the Rev. Abe Handy, Jr., with interment to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation may begin after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Lynch Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Ferrum Rescue Squad. on August 28, 1992.¹

     Ozrie Elson Crowe was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on June 22, 1925 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^7,3,5 He married Lila Beryl Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on February 7, 1947 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,3 Ozrie Elson Crowe died on January 6, 2008 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 82.^7,2,6 He Ozrie Elson Crowe, 82, of Ferrum, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2008. Preceding Mr. Crowe in death were his wife, Lila R. Crowe, parents, James M. and Eura R. Crowe, brothers, Edgar, Cecil, Elton, James Roy, John Coy and Nelson. Mr. Crowe was a member of Ferrum Faith Assembly Church. Surviving to cherish his memory are sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Linda Crowe, Wallace and Susan Crowe; granddaughter, Sheila Walker and husband Doug; grandson, Todd Crowe; great-grandson, Cameron Walker; brother, Kalie Crowe and wife, Roberta; sister-in-law, Louise Worley; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Garlin Strouth officiating. Interment to follow at Henry Memorial Park. Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and other times, at the home of Wallace and Susan Crowe , 3455 Fairystone Park Road. Arrangements by Lynch Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, Va. on January 7, 2008.²

     Marvin Lee Whorley was buried at Whorley Family Cemetery, Johnnys Ridge Road, Endicott, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Martha Louise Richards, daughter of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail.¹ Marvin Lee Whorley was born on August 16, 1937 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,1 He died on July 24, 1959 at Bassett, Henry Co., Virginia, at age 21; Shot in his home along with his infant daughter.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-9689.³ Miriam Elizabeth Nolen was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^4,2 She was born on June 18, 1919 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 As of February 9, 1946,her married name was Richards.¹ She married James Edward "Peyton" Richards, son of John Arthur Richards and Martha Ellen "Mattie" Trail, on February 9, 1946 at Martinsville, Virginia.^1,2 Miriam Elizabeth Nolen died on April 11, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^3,2