The Topeka Daily Capital Friday February 1, 1952 Edward Richards. Edward RICHARDS, former resident of the Hoyt community, died in San Diego, Calif., from injuries received in a motor car accident, according to word received by his sisters, Miss Lois and Miss Gertrude RICHARDS of 2105 North Topeka Avenue. He moved to California about 20 years ago. Besides his sisters, he is survived by five brothers, Ellis Richards, Contance, Minn.; Arthur Richards, Hoyt; Frank Richards, El Monte, Calif.; Harold Richards, Los Angeles Calif., and Alva L. Richards, Bettsville, Ohio. Burial will be in California.