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     Gertrude E. Richards was buried at Page Cemetery, south of Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 24, 1918 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ She died in 1924 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.²

     Roy Henry Richards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,1 His Social Security Number was 231-18-5298.¹³ He was born on August 2, 1921 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^12,13,4 He married Lillie Marie Cragett on August 6, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^14,15 Roy Henry Richards and Lillie Marie Cragett were divorced on July 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹⁵ Roy Henry Richards married Ida Belle Fizer on September 6, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^16,14,9 Roy Henry Richards died on January 3, 1994 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 72.^12,1,13,5 He RICHARDS, Roy Henry, 72, of Christiansburg, died Monday, January 3, 1994, at his home. He was a retired employee of the Montgomery County Schools, having served as custodian at Christiansburg High School for many years. He is survived by his wife, Ida Belle Richards; two sons, Joe Reed, Christiansburg, Kenny Richards, Riner; two daughters, Mary Richards, Bobbie Ogle, Christiansburg; one brother, James Richards; four sisters, Mary Epperly, Irene Thompson, Betty Shelor and Francis Smith, all of Christiansburg; 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Burial in Sunset Cemetery. on January 5, 1994.¹

     James William Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,4,7,2 His Social Security Number was 227-16-7958.¹⁴ He was born on September 17, 1924 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^{15,3,4,7,2,8,9,14} He married Katherine Marie Turpin on October 3, 1953 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ James William Richards and Katherine Marie Turpin were divorced on December 4, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁶ James William Richards died on July 10, 1998 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,2,4,7,9,14 He RICHARDS, James William, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 10, 1998, in a Dublin nursing home. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. The son of the late John Sherman and Della Richardson Richards, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Richards. Surviving are one son, Gary Richards, Radford; a daughter, Linda Reed, Riner; two grandson, Benjamin and Jonathan Reed; four sisters, Irene Thompson, Frances Smith, Mary Epperly, all of Christiansburg, and Betty Shelor, Blacksburg. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. on July 11, 1998.¹

     Myrtle Irene Richards Myrtle "Irene" Richards Thompson, 86, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born on April 30, 1927, to the late John Sherman and Della Richardson Richards. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Insley Thompson, Sr; brothers, Roy and James Richards; sister, Frances Smith; son-in-law, Gary Hamrick; and great-granddaughter, Kathryn Chrystiline Swires. Left to cherish her memory are her seven children; daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Billy Miller, Doris and David Kirkner, all of Pilot, Donna Hamrick and Mike Catron of Talcott, WV, Debra and Richard Abate, Diane and Larry Duncan, all of Christiansburg; sons and daughter-in-law, Dewey Insley, Jr. (Tommy) and Ruby Thompson of Concord, NC, and John “Port” Thompson of Christiansburg. Nanny “T” is survived by six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary “Pie” Epperly, Betty and Troy Shelor; sister-in-law, Ida Thompson; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg.¹ She was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 229-24-4871.⁹ She was born on April 30, 1927 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^10,1,2,9 She married Dewey Insley Thompson Sr. on July 17, 1948 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 As of July 17, 1948,her married name was Thompson.² Myrtle Irene Richards died on July 30, 2013 at Virginia at age 86.^1,9

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0291.³ Frances Mae Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 29, 1930 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,4 She married Harvey Junior Smith on May 14, 1949 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of May 14, 1949,her married name was Smith.¹ Frances Mae Richards died on September 17, 2003 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,9,10 She SMITH, Frances Mae, 73, of Christiansburg, died Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, Va. on May 21, 1930, to the late John Sherman and Della Richardson Richards, and was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a daughter, and two brothers. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Joyce of Christiansburg; five sons, Danny Richards of Christiansburg, Harvey Wayne Smith of Walton, Larry Dean Smith of Christiansburg, Ronnie Richards Smith of Pulaski, and Steve Michael Smith of Christiansburg; three sisters, Irene Myrtle Thompson, Mary Louise Epperly, both of Christiansburg, Betty Marie Shelor of Blacksburg; fourteen grandchildren and nineteen greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg. on September 19, 2003.²

     Mary Louise "Pie" Richards was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,9 She was born on October 3, 1934 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3 She married Robert Marshall "Bobby" Epperly on April 14, 1952 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 As of April 14, 1952,her married name was Epperly.³ Mary Louise "Pie" Richards died on November 18, 2015 at Virginia at age 81.¹ She Mary L. (Pie) Epperly, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bobby) Epperly, parents, John and Della Richards, children, Marshall, Terry, Ricky, Judy, grandson, Brian Shouse. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Shirley Epperly; daughter, Sandra Shouse; daughter-in-law, Bessie (Sissy) Epperly; seven grandchildren, Mike, Scott, Justin, Brandon, Stacy, Terry Lee, Sambo; 18 great- grandchildren; sister, Betty and Troy Shelor; many nieces; and nephews. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 20, 2015.¹

     Betty Marie Richards Betty Marie Shelor, age 87, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at her home. She was born in Montgomery County, VA, on November 20, 1938, to the late John Sherman and Della Richardson Richards. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Thompson, Mary Epperly, Frances Smith, and brothers, Roy Richards and James Richards. She was a member of Bible Holiness Church for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Troy L. Shelor; sons and daughter-in-law, Bruce Shelor, Jeff and Joana Shelor; grandchildren, Anna (Dylan) Guiter, and Aaron Shelor; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. The family wishes to thank Heritage Hall for their care during Betty’s rehabilitation. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.⁸ She was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She was born on November 20, 1938 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁸ She married Troy Leon Shelor on August 23, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2,5,8 As of August 23, 1955,her married name was Shelor. Betty Marie Richards died on December 23, 2025 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 87.⁸

     Lillie Marie Cragett was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 Her married name was Sutphin.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 223-30-3466.⁶ She married Eugene E. Sutphin.^4,1 Lillie Marie Cragett was born on July 1, 1925 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^6,7,2,1 She married Roy Henry Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on August 6, 1941 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7 As of August 6, 1941,her married name was Richards. Lillie Marie Cragett and Roy Henry Richards were divorced on July 23, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁷ Lillie Marie Cragett died on May 22, 1993 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 67.^4,6,1 She SUTPHIN, Lillie M., (Mrs. Eugene E.), 67, of Pilot, died Saturday, May 22, 1993. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, graveside, Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on May 24, 1993.⁴

     Ida Belle Fizer was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 22, 1911 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married Roy Henry Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on September 6, 1947 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 As of September 6, 1947,her married name was Richards. Ida Belle Fizer died on December 24, 2002 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 91.^3,4,5 She RICHARDS, Ida Belle F., 90, of Christiansburg, made her decent into Heaven on Tuesday, December 24, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy H. Richards, a daughter, Lillie Ellen Hinkley; grandsons, William Hinkley, Ronnie Farmer; granddaughter, Dee Dee Quesenberry and her son-in-law, Donnie Ogle. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Carol Reed, Christiansburg, Kenny and Ramona Richards, Riner; her daughter, Bobbie Ogle, Christiansburg; granddaughters and their spouses, Janet and Freddie Quesenberry, Colleen and Steve Light, Brenda and Terry Winkle, Shelia Dulaney, Sarah and Jason Egan, Jessica Richards and Timmy Riddle, Christy Richards and Justin Bittinger; grandsons and their spouses, Danny and Carol Britt, Jerry and Tammy Ogle and Jeff Dulaney; eight great-grandchildren. Interment to follow in Sunset Cemetery. on December 26, 2002.⁴

     Allen Oscar Conner was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 210-07-2914.⁶ He was born on December 12, 1912 at Pageton, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^6,3 He married Margaret Fry Ross on March 13, 1943 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Allen Oscar Conner died on March 30, 1976 at age 63.

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-9886.⁵ Her married name was Neece.⁴ Katherine Marie Turpin married Unknown Neece.⁴ Katherine Marie Turpin was born on January 29, 1936 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,1,2,3 She married James William Richards, son of John Sherman Richards and Della Richardson, on October 3, 1953 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of October 3, 1953,her married name was Richards.¹ Katherine Marie Turpin and James William Richards were divorced on December 4, 1970 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Katherine Marie Turpin died on August 30, 2005 at Bellevue, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 69.^5,4 She Katherine Neece, 69, Katherine (Turpin) Neece, 69, formerly of Christiansburg, Va., died Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at her daughter's home in Bellevue, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Alice (Thorton) Turpin. Beloved mother of Linda (Scott) Lenter of Cambria, Va., Sandy (Victor) Gaito of Bellevue, Pa., Sharon (David) Yopp of Riner, Va., Gary Richards and David (Rhonda) Neece of Christiansburg, Va. Sister of Brenda Andrews, Donna Shepherd, Jerry Turpin, Wendell Turpin, Roger Turpin and Barry Turpin. Survived also by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on September 2, 2005.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 229-82-8888.⁶ Gary William Richards was born on December 3, 1956 at Radford, Virginia.^6,7,2 He died on July 15, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^1,7,6,3 He Gary William Richards, 52, of Christiansburg, Va., and Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his father, James W. Richards; and his mother, Katherine Neece. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Scott Lentner, of Christiansburg; sister, Sandy Sawyers, of Riner; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and David Yopp, of Riner; brother, David Neece, of Christiansburg; three nieces; three nephews; his special family at Restin South; and other family and friends. on July 18, 2009.¹

     Dorothy Etta Thompson was born on April 11, 1950 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She married William Cecil "Billy" Miller on June 5, 1970.^6,4,1 As of June 5, 1970,her married name was Miller. Dorothy Etta Thompson died on August 7, 2014 at Virginia at age 64.¹ She Dorothy Thompson Miller, 64, of Pilot, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born on April 11, 1950, to the late Dewey I. and Myrtle "Irene" Thompson of Christiansburg. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, William 'Billy' Miller; daughter, Tammy Akers; son, Christopher Miller; grandsons, Toby Akers, Jr. (T.J.) and Riley Miller, all of Pilot. She is also survived by a son-in-law, Toby Akers; brothers, Dewey I. Thompson, Jr. and wife, Ruby of N.C., and John P. Thompson of Christiansburg; sisters, Doris Kirkner and husband, David of Pilot, Donna Hamrick and husband, Mike Catron of W.Va., Debra Abate and husband, Richard, and Diane Duncan and husband, Larry, all of Christiansburg; brother-in-law, Sonny Miller and wife, Loretta of Floyd; sister-in-law, Carmel Miller of Christiansburg; special nephew, Darrell Sowers of Pilot; special friends, Justin Bittinger and Mike 'Smiley' Scott, both of Pilot; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers from Wade's Supermarket and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Dorothy had a special love of family and friends, and always greeted you with a smile. She enjoyed working to serve the community, loved cooking, and she truly loved spending time with her grandsons. on August 9, 2014.¹