Richard Dale Starkey

Richard Dale Starkey

Richard Starkey Obituary

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Richard Dale Starkey

Richard Dale Starkey, of Waverly, WV, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025. There will be no public visitation or service. For those wishing to share a message of comfort with the Starkey family, an online guestbook is available on Richard’s webpage at vaughankimes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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