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     Her married name was Carlin.³ Marcella M. Richards married Charles Wendel "Chuck" Carlin.³ Marcella M. Richards was born on December 28, 1920 at Virginia.^1,4 She died on December 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 91.^4,3 She Marcella Richards Carlin, 90, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, John Solomon (Sol) Richards and Mabel Thurman Richards of Roanoke/Salem; her husband, Charles Wendel (Chuck) Carlin; four brothers, Moody, Talmadge, Bill, and Pat Richards; and three sisters, Helena Gormican, Mildred Reynolds, and Marie Thomason. Marcella is survived by her four children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren: daughters, Karen C. Brooks, Atlanta, Ga., Lorie N. Carlin, Roanoke; two sons, David W. Carlin, San Antonio, Texas, Richard Mark Carlin and, wife, Karen, Roanoke; granddaughters Heather B. Winfield, husband, Jason, State College, Pa., Courtney C. Jimerson, husband, Greg, Frisco, Texas, and Brooke C. Trumbower, husband, David, Roanoke; great-grandchildren Holly and Jonah Winfield, Anthony, Lilah, and Zachary Jimerson, and Ty Trumbower. Marcella is also survived by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Carlin Kisabeth, and many nieces and nephews including Shirley Fisher, Brenda Williams, Margaret Bochoras, and Betty Lou King. Marcella graduated from Jefferson High School and National Business College. After marrying, she became a full-time homemaker until her children were grown. Marcella 's favorite hobbies included playing bridge, working in the yard with her flowers and being a member of a garden club. Marcella was a terrific cook, with desserts being her favorite. She loved all animals and enjoyed tending to the birds, squirrels, and rabbits in her yard. Marcella and husband Chuck were avid sports fans and once attended a unique Rose Bowl game on New Year's Day, 1942. Originally scheduled to be played in Pasadena, Calif., with cancellation imminent due to fear of a West Coast attack following the strike on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the game was moved to Durham, N.C. at Duke University's request. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be conducted on her birthday, Friday, December 28, at 1 p.m. at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 3550 Poplar Drive, Roanoke, by the Rev. Brent Williams. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to your favorite charity. The family wishes to thank the staff of South Roanoke Nursing home for their Care and Compassion. on December 27, 2012.³

     His Social Security Number was 267-24-0377.² Leo Michael Gormican was born on January 1, 1901 at Indiana.^2,1 He married Helena Constance Richards, daughter of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman, on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Leo Michael Gormican died on April 28, 1976 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 75.¹

     John Joseph Gormican married Joyce Unknown, daughter of Mai Unknown.⁶ John Joseph Gormican was born on July 20, 1928 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.^4,7 He married Mai Unknown on January 17, 1977 at Marion Co., Florida.^4,5 John Joseph Gormican died on March 24, 2008 at Florida at age 79.^4,7 He John J. Gormican, age 79, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. He was born in Miami, FL and had lived in Clay County since 1981. He was a retired Chief in the US Navy, a member of the Fleet Reserve #91 and following his military career he was an aircraft mechanic traveling around the world. Survivors include his wife: Mai T. Gormican, 2 sons: Tuan A. and John Gormican, 2 daughters: Senh Kelley (John) and Constance Welinder (Mark), 2 brothers: Dennis and Michael Gormican, 4 sisters: Irene Vought, JoAnne McIntyre, Julie North and Margaret Bockoras, 5 grandchildren: John Patrick and David Mathew Kelley, Max, Shelby and Xavier Welinder and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, FL with Father Edward Rooney as celebrant. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. on March 27, 2008.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 262-72-8963.³ David Christopher Gormican was born on January 8, 1945 at Broward Co., Florida.^1,3,2 He died on July 12, 1969 at Vietnam at age 24.¹

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-5126.³ Lawrence Nugent Thomason was born on July 14, 1907 at West Virginia.^2,3 He married Marie N. Richards, daughter of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman, circa 1928.¹ Lawrence Nugent Thomason died on June 1, 1983 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 75.²

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1662.³ Cornelia Beatrice Gordon was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on December 22, 1914.^1,3 As of December 5, 1932,her married name was Richards.¹ She married Warren Moody Richards, son of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman, on December 5, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Cornelia Beatrice Gordon died on October 9, 1997 at Virginia at age 82.^3,2 She RICHARDS, Cornelia Gordon, (Granny Bea), 82, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997. Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by her husband, Warren M. Richards and a grandson, Allen Otey. Surviving are a son, John B. Richards Sr. and wife Freda; two daughters, Clara R. Otey and husband Charlie, Christine R. Patsel and husband, Carsone Sr; brothers Edward Gordon and wife Vivian, Jesse Gordon and wife Annie, all of Roanoke; sisters, Thelma Childress, of Salem, and Willie Richards of Ft. Lauderdale Fla; grandchildren, Bernice McCarty, Carol Gregory, John Richards Jr., David Richards, Paula Wickham, Tara Sowder, Lewis Patsel Jr., Carsone Patsel Jr., and Warren Patsel; also surviving are eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and a devoted CNA, Ada Sturgill, whom she thought of as a daughter. A graveside service will be conducted at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 11, 1997.²