Barbara Richards Lorah

Barbara Richards Lorah, age 81, of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Church Hill and proudly sang in the choir. She enjoyed listening to southern gospel music. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Grace Bass; 1st husband and father of her children, Harold L. "Buck" Richards, Sr.; daughter, Diane Amy; and brother, Tommy Bass. She is survived by her husband, Richard Lorah; children, Harold L. Richards, Jr. (Brenda), Pam Kramer, Crystal Lorah (Steve) and Angie Tipton (Kenny); 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter Bass (Peggy); several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The family would like to especially thank Dr. David Franzus and staff; and Amedysis Hospice for their loving care and support for Mrs. Lorah. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Derek Bell and Pastor Jim Manis officiating. Committal services will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park and Mausoleum. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Lorah family.