Richard Carl Baughman Obituary
The memory of Richard Carl Baughman of Newport, Tennessee, who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Baughman and Betty Baughman. He is survived by: his wife Claire Baughman; his daughter Rachel Mathers (Larry); his siblings, C. Anne Nemeth (Cliff) and Tom Baughman (Elsie); his grandchildren, Laura Mathers and Eli Mathers; and his siblings-in-law, Lois, Enid Waldvogel and Dwight Waldvogel. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
