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     Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Brumfield was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She was born on May 18, 1898 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,1 She married Charles Lee Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on July 8, 1955 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 8, 1955,her married name was Richards.¹ Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Brumfield died on March 29, 1970 at age 71.²

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-0776.⁷ Elmer Clarence Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,9 He was born on February 21, 1892 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 He married Dana Earlie Stump on July 10, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Elmer Clarence Richards Final rites for Elmer Richards, 78, of Covel, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Covel Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Repass in charge. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Richrds, a retired coal miner, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in a Mullens hospital following a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dana Stump Richards; three sons, Don of Seabrook, Md., Harry of Alexandria, Va., and William (Buck) of Jacksonville, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Auricchio of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Kathryn Morgan of Princeton, and nine grandchildren. on April 8, 1971.⁹ He died on April 8, 1971 at Mullens, Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^8,9

     Her Social Security Number was 236-62-2447.² Dana Earlie Stump was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on October 13, 1897 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Elmer Clarence Richards, son of William J. Richards and Melvina Catherine Epperly, on July 10, 1915 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 10, 1915,her married name was Richards.¹ Dana Earlie Stump died on October 30, 1988 at Wyoming Co., West Virginia, at age 91.³

     Katherine Jane Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 233-20-3437.⁷ She was born on November 14, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^7,4 As of February 20, 1943,her married name was Morgan.¹ She married Willie Virgil Morgan on February 20, 1943 at Pineville, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,4,8 Katherine Jane Richards died on January 12, 2008 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 91.^7,4 She PRINCETON - Katherine Richards Morgan, 91, of Glenwood Park Retirement Village, formerly of 1427 Hoge St., Princeton, died Saturday January 12, 2008 at her residence. Born November 14, 1916 in Christiansburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Elmer C. and Dana E. Stump Richards. She was retired from Leggett's Department Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Princeton. Her husband of 56 years Willie Virgil Morgan; three brothers, William Richards, Donald Richards and Harry Richards; and one sister, Hilda Aurrichio, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Howery and her husband Dan of Clinton Township, Mich., and Bonnie Lewis and her husband Bill of Princeton; four grandchildren, Michael Howery and his wife Kelly, Traci Banks, Jennifer Johnson and her husband Ron and Amy Dent; six great-grandchildren, Cody Johnson, Casey Johnson, Abigail Dent, Jenna Dent, Hannah Howery and Allyson Howery; brother-in-law, Orion Morgan of Mullens; and special friends, Tom and Juanita Workman of Princeton. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday January 15, 2008 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Tom Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour on Tuesday. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton is serving the Morgan family. on January 14, 2008.⁴

     Elmer Donald Richards was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on March 23, 1930 at Covel, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Vonna Sue Meadows on October 18, 1955 at Amigo, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Elmer Donald Richards died on January 29, 1991 at age 60.¹

     Lilly A. Richards was born on August 15, 1895 at Callaway, Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ She died on September 2, 1895.¹

     Mary Isabel "Sis" Conner was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on March 27, 1852 at Crockett Springs, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on May 9, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 88.²

     Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on July 2, 1874 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Eugenia Elizabeth Lydia "Genie" Conner, daughter of Rev. Giles Alexander Conner and Lucy Ann Showalter, on May 6, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; No parents were listed for Ellis on the marriage record but I believe the E. F. Conner on the marriage record is Ellis F. Conner.³ Ellis Floyd "E. F." Conner died on September 17, 1915 at age 41.^1,2

     Janice Elinor Edwards Janice Edwards Vest, 88, of Roanoke, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2025. She was born on March 16, 1937, in Roanoke, Virginia. Janice was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Donna Vest Howell. She is survived by her devoted husband, Edwin David Vest of Roanoke; her son, David Mead Vest (Carol); and her daughter, Kimberly Vest Hardy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Holly Howell Tolbert, Ryan Jacob Howell, Samantha Michelle Howell, Sarita Miranda Howell, Sierra Grace Corbin, Olivia Rae Vest, Nathaniel Hardy (Eleanor), and Naomi Hardy (Oliver); as well as four great-grandchildren who brought her much joy. Janice was a graduate of William Fleming High School Class of 1955. She also attended Roanoke College for two years. She and Edwin were married on August 26, 1961, at Enon Baptist Church in Roanoke, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with love, faith, and family. She was a woman of strong faith and a lifelong servant of the Lord. Janice was an active member and church secretary at Emanuel Baptist Church for many years and also worked as a secretary at Salem Baptist Church and with United Health Care. Janice had many passions, including gardening, reading, dancing, and listening to good music. She was a wonderful cook and was especially known for her delicious macaroni salad. Above all, she cherished time with her family and dedicated her life to caring for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace, lovingly held in the hands of the Lord. Burial will follow in Evergreen Burial Park.⁴ She was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 16, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,4 She married Edwin David Vest, son of Alwin David Vest and Donnie Elizabeth Moates, on August 26, 1961 at Hollins, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,4 As of August 26, 1961,her married name was Vest.² Janice Elinor Edwards died on October 7, 2025 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.⁴

     Sarah "Sallie" Richards was born in August, 1833 at Virginia.¹ She married John S. Thomas on December 15, 1853 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of December 15, 1853,her married name was Thomas. Sarah "Sallie" Richards died after 1900.¹