Allen Lee Richards, infant son of Russel Allen Richards and Lily Grace Flinchbaugh, of Petersburg, WV, passed into the arms of Jesus at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023.  Allen was born on October 30, 2023 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Although Allen's life on earth was brief, his memory will be cherished by his family and all who loved him.

In addition to his parents, Allen leaves behind to cherish his memory: maternal grandparents Ricky Corter and Heather Flinchbaugh of PA; paternal grandparents, Ronnie Richards Sr. of Moorefield, WV; Melissa VanMeter (Michael VanMeter) of Petersburg, WV; Aunt, Angela Richards of Petersburg, WV; Uncles, Colt Corter of PA; Joshua Frame of Moorefield, WV; Ronnie Richards II of Maysville, WV; maternal great grandparents, Ervin and Sue Flinchbaugh of PA; paternal great grandfather, Haise Dolly of Keyser, WV; great uncle, Eric Flinchbaugh of PA; and godmother, Courtney Lewis of Moorefield, WV;  Allen was preceded in death by his godfather, Jaime Lewis.

Allen's family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2023, 12-2 PM, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV.  A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor D.J. Taylor officiating.   Words of comfort may be left at  www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.