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     Louis Francis Dion was born on September 18, 1893 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² He married Eva D. Rice, daughter of Charles S. Rice and Myrtle Mary Poff, on December 18, 1920 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹

     His Social Security Number was 496-10-2583.³ Louis Charles Dion was born on November 11, 1921 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.³ He married Wanda Louise Bury on May 1, 1942 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ Louis Charles Dion died on January 20, 1989 at age 67.³

     Her Social Security Number was 500-12-4253.² Wanda Louise Bury was born on May 30, 1923.² As of May 1, 1942,her married name was Dion.¹ She married Louis Charles Dion, son of Louis Francis Dion and Eva D. Rice, on May 1, 1942 at Jackson Co., Missouri.¹ Wanda Louise Bury died on May 29, 1998 at age 74.²

     Her married name was Rice.¹ Mary Unknown married Morton Nathion Rice, son of Charles S. Rice and Myrtle Mary Poff.¹ Mary Unknown was born circa 1914 at Missouri.¹

     Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor was buried at Tabor (John T.) Cemetery, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 233-80-7446.⁴ She was born on October 10, 1886 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 As of April 9, 1904,her married name was Richards.² She married Floyd Simpson Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on April 9, 1904 at Mayberry, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor died on October 7, 1976 at Wayne Co., West Virginia, at age 89.⁴

     Homer Thomas Richards was buried at Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on May 12, 1911 at Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Lila Casteele on October 25, 1941 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁴ Homer Thomas Richards married Elizabeth Merritt on April 20, 1957 at Lavalette, Wayne Co., West Virginia.⁵ Homer Thomas Richards died on June 13, 1979 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 68.¹

     Floyd Kermit Richards was buried at Tabor (John T.) Cemetery, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 9, 1918 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He died on February 16, 1918 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 548-36-9484.³ Lewis Richards was born on February 25, 1915 at Wilkson, Logan Co., West Virginia.³ He died on January 9, 1982 at age 66.³

     Clarence Elmer Richards was buried at Clark Cemetery, East Lynn, Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 2, 1907 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Mary Clark on June 20, 1928 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.³ Clarence Elmer Richards died on June 18, 1948 at East Lynn, Wayne Co., West Virginia, at age 41.¹

     Her married name was Spence.² Her Social Security Number was 235-18-4707.² Mary Clark married Unknown Spence.² Mary Clark was born on April 15, 1913 at East Lynn, Wayne Co., West Virginia.² As of June 20, 1928,her married name was Richards.¹ She married Clarence Elmer Richards, son of Floyd Simpson Richards and Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor, on June 20, 1928 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ Mary Clark died in June, 1981 at age 68.²

     Minnie R. Richards was born in 1904 at McDowell Co., West Virginia.³ As of June 25, 1927,her married name was Frye.² She married William Jennings Bryan Frye on June 25, 1927 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.²

     William Jennings Bryan Frye was buried at Enon Cemetery, Salt Rock, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-14-1429.⁵ He was born on January 31, 1897 at Lincoln Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Minnie R. Richards, daughter of Floyd Simpson Richards and Salome Margaret "Salona" Tabor, on June 25, 1927 at Wayne Co., West Virginia.¹ William Jennings Bryan Frye died on August 3, 1986 at age 89.^5,4

     Fleming Arthur Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on April 12, 1884 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ He married Gracie Ellen Richards, daughter of John Fleming Richards and Elizabeth L. "Lizzie" Poff, on September 8, 1905 at Upland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Fleming Arthur Richards died on September 24, 1953 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 69.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-2103.⁶ Howard Horton Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on August 4, 1908 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,5 He married Maggie G. Ashly on September 13, 1925 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁷ Howard Horton Richards died on June 28, 1967 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^3,6,5 He Funeral services for Howard H. Richards, 59, of Sophia will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sophia First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dewey Wilson and the Rev, Ronald Adkins in charge. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery. The body will be removed to the church one hour prior to the services. Friends may call at the Fred X. Williams Funeral Home in Sophia after 5 p.m. today. He died at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Princeton, Aug. 4, 1908, he was a son of the late Arthur and Gracie Richards. He was a member of UMWA Local Union 7086 at Stotesbury. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Magie Ashley Richards, at home; two sons, Cecil and Earl, both of Sophia; two daughters, Mrs. Barney (Ruby) Billings of Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Pauline Terry of Sophia; six brothers, Claude and Raymond, both of Midway, Floyd, Clifford and Edgar, all of Sophia and Harold of Detroit, Mich; four sisters, Mrs. Norvell (Lilly) Polk of Midway, Mrs. Lee (Hazel) Eller of Sophia, Mrs. Curtis (Reba) Smith and Mrs. Herschell (Helen) Shields, both of New Richmond and eight grandchildren. on June 29, 1967.⁵

     Claude R. Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 232-12-3120.⁶ He was born on April 26, 1914 at West Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Eileen Unknown on November 18, 1946.³ Claude R. Richards died in March, 1984 at age 69.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-30-9672.⁶ Floyd Albert Richards was born on May 30, 1923 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,6 He married Mary Louise Weeks on August 19, 1950 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Floyd Albert Richards died on July 13, 1991 at age 68.⁶

     Clifford Okey Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,6 His Social Security Number was 232-48-0620.⁸ He was born on May 24, 1932 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^7,8,3,6 He married Illitta Angeline Smith on May 13, 1950 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Clifford Okey Richards died on May 16, 1972 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 39.^7,8,6 He Funeral services for Clifford (Two-Way) Richards, 40, of Sophia, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sophia Freewill Babtist Church with the Rev. F. C. Calhoun and Wesley Grose officiating. Burial will follow in the Hotcoal Cemetery at Sophia. He died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital following a short illness. Born March 24, 1932 at Sophia, he was a son of the late Arthur and Gracie Richards. He was employed by the Acme Construction Co., and was a member of the local union No. 14614, District 50 of Allied and Technical Workers. Survivors include a son, Clifford Jr., Crab Orchard; a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Vickers, of Killeen Army Base, Texas; three brothers, the Rev. Edgar Richards, and Floyd Richards, both of Sophia, and Claude of Midway; three sisters, Mrs. Lee (Hazel) Eller, Sophia, Mrs. Norville (Lilly) Polk, Midway, and Mrs. Hershel (Helen) Shields; New Richmond. Friends may call at the Williams Funeral Home, Sophia, from 6. p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The body will be taken to the church an hour prior to the funeral. Pallbearers will be Norman and Billy Boggs, Bernard Eddwards, Millard Powers, and Donald and Clyde Weddle. on May 17, 1972.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-28-5793.⁷ Raymond Lee Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on October 19, 1920 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,7,5 He married Cordelia “Tootie” Collins on December 6, 1941 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4 Raymond Lee Richards died on September 29, 1969 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 48.^7,5 He Funeral services Raymond L. Richards, 48, of Midway, will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Hilltop Baptist Church with the Rev. K. C. Lilly Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Hot Coal Cemetery. Richards died in a local hospital Monday at 5:27 p.m. following a ten-day illness. Born in Sophia, Oct 19, 1920 he was a son of the late Arthur and Grade Richards. He was a member of the Hilltop Babtist Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Cordelia Richards; two sons, Tolley, with the U.S, Army in Savannah, Ga., and Alvin of Midway; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Pittman and Mrs. Virginia Williams, both of Midway, and Shelby Jean and Barbara, both at home; five brothers, Claude, Midway, Floyd, Clifford, and the Rev. Edgar Richards, all of Sophia, and Harold, Detroit, Mich; four sisters, Mrs. Norvell (Lilly) Polk, Midway, Mrs. Lee (Hazel) Eller, Sophia, and Mrs. Hershell (Helen) Shields and Mrs. Curtis (Reba) Smith, both of New Richmond; and five grandchildren. The body will remain at the Fred X. Williams Funeral Home in Sophia where friends may call after 5 p.m. today and will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Bob and Elbert, Lilly, Darius Bennett, Elgic McComas, Jack Tyree, and Tom Farley. on September 30, 1969.⁵

     Rev. Edgar Roy Richards was buried at Hot Coal Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 236-44-4152.⁵ He was born on February 12, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Evelyn Unknown on November 23, 1950.³ Rev. Edgar Roy Richards died in November, 1978 at age 48.^3,5

     Reba Lorene Richards was born circa 1911 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.² As of June 11, 1932,her married name was Smith.² She married Okey Curtis Smith on June 11, 1932 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,2,4