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     John Byron Richards Sr. John Byron Richards, Oct 9, 1943 - Aug 8, 2024. John Richards, 80, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 30 years, Freda Richards; children, Bernice McCarty (John), Carol Hooper, John Richards Jr. (Lacy), David Matthew Richards (Sharron), Paula Chitwood,and Donna Corvin (David); and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. John was a hard working Sheet Metal Journeyman with Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #100. He loved to read his Bible, work in the garden, and he adored his family. He loved to fish, especially at Nag’s Head Fishing Pier in the Outer Banks, NC.² He was born on October 9, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Beatrice Gay Clifton on June 6, 1963 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ John Byron Richards Sr. and Beatrice Gay Clifton were divorced on June 26, 1978 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ John Byron Richards Sr. married Beatrice Gay Clifton on March 2, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Byron Richards Sr. and Beatrice Gay Clifton were divorced on February 27, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ John Byron Richards Sr. married Sandrel Kay Chisom on February 12, 1987 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Byron Richards Sr. married Alfreda Inez "Freda" Hall on November 20, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ John Byron Richards Sr. died on August 8, 2024 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.²

     Clara Cornelia Richards was buried at Haymakertown Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-40-5745.⁷ She was born on May 26, 1933 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,3,4,5 As of July 10, 1951,her married name was Patsel.⁵ She married Lewis Thomas Patsel Sr. on July 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 Clara Cornelia Richards and Lewis Thomas Patsel Sr. were divorced on September 6, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ As of June 27, 1959,her married name was Otey.⁵ Clara Cornelia Richards married Charles Lewis "Charlie" Otey on June 27, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,2,5 Clara Cornelia Richards died on December 18, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 66.^9,7,10 She OTEY, Clara Cornelia, 66, of Fincastle, died Saturday, December 18, 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents, Moody and Beatrice Richards, and a son, Charlie Allen Otey. She is survived by her husband, Charlie L. Otey, of Fincastle; son, Lewis Thomas Patsel, Jr., of Roanoke; daughter, Tara Kim Louise Sowder, of Fincastle; brother and sister-in-law, John and Frieda Richards, of Bedford; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Carson Patsel, of Roanoke; grandchildren, Joya Michelle Patsel, Elizabeth Eyvonne Patsel, Casey Alyssa Nicole Sowder, all of Fincastle; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service to be held Sunday, December 19, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Haymakertown Cemetery with Brother Willie Reese officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville. on December 19, 1999.²

     Charles Lewis "Charlie" Otey was buried at Haymakertown Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 227-34-4927.⁵ He was born on January 5, 1929 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,2 He married Clara Cornelia Richards, daughter of Warren Moody Richards and Cornelia Beatrice Gordon, on June 27, 1959 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,3 Charles Lewis "Charlie" Otey died on November 16, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,2,4 He Charles Lewis Otey, 74, of Fincastle, died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Otey was born at Fincastle, Va. on January 5, 1929, a son of the late Lewis and Louise Otey. He was married to Clara Richards Otey, who preceded him in death in December 18, 1999. He was a sheetmetal worker for General Sheetmetal. Mr. Otey was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Otey was also preceded in death by a son, Allen C. Otey in 1993. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Tara K. and Larry Hill of Fincastle; three sisters, Hilda Womack of Fincastle, Maxine Mitchell of Bedford and Juanita Volk of Lynchburg; and a granddaughter, Casey Sowder of Fincastle. A service celebrating Charley's life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Rader Funeral Chapel officiated by the Rev. Bob Hutchins. Interment will follow in the Haymakertown Cemetery in Troutville. The family will receive friends Monday evening, November 17, 2003 at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Rader Funeral Home, Daleville, on November 17, 2003.²

     Christine Jeanette Richards was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on December 15, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 As of October 9, 1954,her married name was Patsel.² She married Carsone Randolph Patsel Sr. on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 Christine Jeanette Richards died on October 17, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.⁴ She Christine R. Patsel, 82, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Christine was the daughter of Warren Moody Richards and Beatrice Gordon Richards. Surviving is her husband, Carsone Patsel Sr; brother, John Richards; sons, Randy Patsel and Lucky Patsel. A graveside service will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke, Va. on October 22, 2017.⁴

     Charlie Allen Otey was buried at Haymakertown Cemetery, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on January 30, 1960 at New York.^3,5 He died on September 23, 1993 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 33.^3,5 He OTEY, Charlie Allen, 33, of Fincastle, died Thursday, September 23, 1993. He is survived by his mother and father, Clara and Charlie L. Otey of Fincastle; one grandmother, Beatrice Richards of Roanoke; one sister, Tara Otey Sowder of Fincastle; one half-brother, Thomas Patsel of Roanoke; two nieces, Casey Sowder and Joya Patsel; five aunts and uncles, Hilda and Thomas Womack, Juanita and George Volk, Maxine and Jack Mitchell, Carson and Christine Patsel and John Richards. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 26 at 2 p.m., at the Haymakertown Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Hutchins officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rader Funeral Home, Troutville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fincastle Rescue Squad. on September 25, 1993.³

     Tara Kim Louise Otey was buried at Otey Family Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on November 4, 1961 at Brooklyn, New York.^6,4,5 As of June 18, 1982,her married name was Lee.⁴ She married David Wayne Lee on June 18, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Tara Kim Louise Otey and David Wayne Lee were divorced on August 12, 1983 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ Tara Kim Louise Otey married James Lynwood Sowder Jr., son of James Lynwood Sowder Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth Bryant, on December 31, 1984 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ As of December 31, 1984,her married name was Sowder.⁴ Tara Kim Louise Otey and James Lynwood Sowder Jr. were divorced on March 30, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁵ As of August 16, 2002,her married name was Hill.⁴ Tara Kim Louise Otey married Larry Dean Hill on August 16, 2002 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Tara Kim Louise Otey died on September 15, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 47.^3,6,7 She Tara Kim Louise Hill, 47, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She is predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Clara Richards Otey; brother, Allen Otey; and grandparents, Bea and Moody Richards and Louise and Lewis Otey. Tara is survived by her husband of seven years, Larry D. Hill; daughter, Casey Sowder; brother, Tommy Patsel; nieces, Joya and Elizabeth Patsel; cousins, Bernice, Carol, David, Jay and their families; and many special friends. A Graveside Service celebrating Taras life will be held at the Otey Family Cemetery, Fincastle. on September 17, 2009.³

     Lewis Thomas Patsel Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 231-30-9679.⁷ He was born on July 12, 1929 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,2,3,4,5 He married Clara Cornelia Richards, daughter of Warren Moody Richards and Cornelia Beatrice Gordon, on July 10, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Lewis Thomas Patsel Sr. and Clara Cornelia Richards were divorced on September 6, 1957 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Lewis Thomas Patsel Sr. died on August 28, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 56.^7,4

     Her married name was Patsel-Chatting.³ Elizabeth Yvonne Patsel Elizabeth Yvonne Patsel-Chatting, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 40. Born on February 29, 1984, Elizabeth dedicated her life to her family, her career, and serving others. She worked in sales at Schewels Home and proudly served in the National Guard. Elizabeth enjoyed sewing and was passionate about helping with Veteran's Affairs through Frame, making a lasting impact on her community. She was preceded in death by James Behler. Elizabeth’s memory will be cherished by her loving husband, Todd Chatting, and their children, Elijah and Elissa Roosma; and her stepchildren, Mckayla and Mckenzie Chatting. She is also survived by her sister, Whitney Cook (Samuel), and their children; Joya and her children; and her mother, Tammy Behler (Tommy Patsel).³ She married Todd Chatting.³ Elizabeth Yvonne Patsel was born on February 29, 1984 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of July 12, 2002,her married name was Bruck.² She married Nicholas Michael Joshua Bruck on July 12, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Elizabeth Yvonne Patsel died on December 29, 2024 at Virginia at age 40.³

     Willie Lorine Gordon was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.¹ Her married name was Richards.¹ She married William Walter Richards, son of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman.¹ Willie Lorine Gordon was born on April 28, 1924.² She died on April 17, 2009 at Florida at age 84.²

     Douglass Alden Ames married Judith Richards, daughter of William Walter Richards and Willie Lorine Gordon.¹ Douglass Alden Ames was born on February 25, 1941 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ He died on September 11, 2006 at Florida at age 65.¹ He Ames, Douglass Alden, 65 of Tamarac, FL passed away September 11, 2006. Born February 25, 1941 in Akron, OH to the late Myron and Ruth Ames. He is survived by sons, Mark Craddock of Pompano Beach and Andrew F.E. Ames of Sunrise; daughters, Connie Ione Ames of Sunrise, April Ames of Deerfield Beach and Kimberly (Brian) Van Doren of Houston, TX; grandchildren Danielle and Rachel Hillerich of Sunrise and Deshawn Maati of Deerfield Beach; his former wife, Karen Mott of Boca Raton and Judith Richards of Sunrise and many relatives and friends too numerous to mention. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at The Moose Lodge #2267, 6191 Rock Island Road, Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Baird-Case Funeral Home & Cremation Service, (954) 486-3896. on September 24, 2006.¹

     Norma Vera Mae Germon was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Her married name was Richards.¹ She married Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards, son of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman.^1,2 Norma Vera Mae Germon was born on May 4, 1927 at Plymouth, England.^3,2 She died on September 17, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,2 She Norma V. Richards, 80, of Roanoke, died Monday, September 17, 2007. She was born in Plymouth, England in 1927 and was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson (Pat) Richards. Norma is survived by a sister, June White, of Nottingham, England; three daughters and their husbands, Donna and Dale Janik, Beverley and Eddie Purves and Carol and Jimmy Molter; her grandchildren, Jennifer Purves, Jeffrey Purves, Julie Petersen, Megan Renfroe, Kristin Reynolds and Melissa Jenkins and five great-grandchildren, Damond, Maleique, Avrie, Ashton and Lyndsey. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2007, in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. Stephen R. Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 , from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakeys North Chapel, (540) 362-1237. on September 19, 2007.²