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     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

     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