William R. Richey, 91, of West Alexander, died unexpectedly Monday, April 27, 1998, in Ohio Valley Medical Center, Wheeling, W.Va. Mr. Richey was a member of Dallas United Methodist Church, Dallas, W.Va. He owned and operated a dairy farm in West Finley Township. On February 19, 1936, in Ohio County, W.Va., he married Florence Trussell, who survives. Also surviving are six sons, William W. Richey of Claysville, James R. Richey of West Finley, Donald E. Richey and Paul L. Richey, both of West Alexander, R. Wayne Richey of Triadelphia and K. Wade Richey of Wellsburg, W. Va.; two brothers, Robert Harold Richey and Delmar Richey, both of West Alexander; 12 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nine stepgreat-grandchildren and five step-great-great-grandchildren; and a nephew, John Riggle, whom he raised. Deceased are three brothers, Frank, Orville and Glenn Richey; and a sister, who died at birth. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, April 28, 1998William R. Richey
Operated dairy farm in West Finley Township
He was born November 12, 1906, in West Finley Township, a son of William Andrew and Mary Elizabeth Archer Richey.