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     John Solomon "Sol" Richards was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on May 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mabel Clara Thurman, daughter of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on February 5, 1905 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 John Solomon "Sol" Richards died on October 19, 1941 at age 64.²

     Helena Constance Richards was born on November 19, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of August 27, 1927,her married name was Gormican. She married Leo Michael Gormican on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Helena Constance Richards died on January 25, 1994 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 88.^3,4 She GORMICAN - Helena C., 88, a homemaker, died January 25, 1994, at Marion Community Hospital. A native of Roanoke, VA., Mrs. Gormican moved here 20 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church of Belleview. Survivors include her sons, John J. Gormican, Jacksonville, Michael L. Gormican and Edward D. Gormican, both of Madison, WI daughters Joanne McIntyre, Ft Lauderdale, Irene Vought, Lake City, Julia North, El Paso, TX, and Margaret Bockoras Summerfield; sisters, Mildred Reynolds, Summerfield and Marcella Carlin, Roanoke, 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. on February 1, 1994.⁴

     Marie N. Richards was born circa 1908 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1928,her married name was Thomason.³ She married Lawrence Nugent Thomason circa 1928.³

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-0464.⁶ Warren Moody Richards was born on September 4, 1909 at Virginia.^4,6 He married Cornelia Beatrice Gordon on December 5, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Warren Moody Richards died in November, 1976 at age 67.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-05-0920.⁵ John Talmadge Richards married Teresa Iola McNeal, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson.⁶ John Talmadge Richards was born on October 14, 1911 at Virginia; The Florida death Index has a birth date of Oct 14, 1912.^1,3,5,7 He died on March 28, 1983 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 71.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-5953.⁵ William Walter Richards was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.⁶ He married Willie Lorine Gordon.⁶ William Walter Richards was born on January 28, 1914 at Virginia.^1,7,5 He died on September 26, 1992 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 78.^7,5

     Her Social Security Number was 261-44-9423.⁵ Her married name was Reynolds.⁶ Mildred Mae Richards married Earl C. Reynolds.⁶ Mildred Mae Richards was born on May 17, 1916 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on February 26, 1999 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 82.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 231-05-5605.⁷ Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards married Norma Vera Mae Germon.^2,3 Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards was born on November 7, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,7 He died on March 2, 1975 at Virginia at age 56.²

     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