Alta Mae Richards Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Alta Mae Richards of Big Springs, West Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 8, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alta Mae Richards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph "Swifty" Nicholas and Ida Nicholas (Whipkey); her husband Hobert Kent Richards; and her siblings, Charles, Ralph, Cleston, Carol Nicholas, Colleen Burdette and Phyllis Belt.
She is survived by: her children, Loren Richards of Big Bend, WV, Gretchen Boatright of Big Springs, WV, Neal Richards (Donna) of Grantsville, WV, Lyle Richards (Lydia) of Big Springs and Eric Richards (Jennifer) of Big Springs; and her siblings, Phillip Nicholas (Sharon) and Sandra Ritcher (Chuck). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other wonderful family and friends.
