I work with Richie's sister-in-law. She told me he died in 2001 while visiting his mom in Florida. He suffered a heart attack while there. This was only a few years before his wife (Gwen Shelton - 1990 NHHS graduate) passed away from colon cancer. What a terrible tragedy to die at such a young age. May they both rest in peace.
Richie was a great guy. He also had cancer before he died and fought that battle and won. I think it made his heart weak. He died while helping his Mom move to Florida. He had 2 children. A daughter and a Son. His wife Gwen died shortly afer he did from colon cancer. They are both deeply missed and loved by all that knew them. His kindness and laughter can never be replaced.
oh Richie. We all use to run wild in Vine Grove in our elementary and middle school days. He was always so funny and so sweet. I remember when I heard about his passing. It was so unbelievable.
Kimberly Farmer (Durrance)
I work with Richie's sister-in-law. She told me he died in 2001 while visiting his mom in Florida. He suffered a heart attack while there. This was only a few years before his wife (Gwen Shelton - 1990 NHHS graduate) passed away from colon cancer. What a terrible tragedy to die at such a young age. May they both rest in peace.Paul Wherry
Richie was a great guy. He also had cancer before he died and fought that battle and won. I think it made his heart weak. He died while helping his Mom move to Florida. He had 2 children. A daughter and a Son. His wife Gwen died shortly afer he did from colon cancer. They are both deeply missed and loved by all that knew them. His kindness and laughter can never be replaced.Chelsie Mayo (Mansell)
oh Richie. We all use to run wild in Vine Grove in our elementary and middle school days. He was always so funny and so sweet. I remember when I heard about his passing. It was so unbelievable.