Richard B. Chaplin

Richard B. Chaplin, age 53, son of the late Melvin and Sandra Chaplin, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

He is survived by: 3 sisters, Penny Burris (Anthony), Pamela Hatten (Joe), and Mary Jent (EJ); special nieces and nephews, William Chaplin (Tarah), Joshua Chaplin (Hailee Cole), Cody Burris (Kassandra Hodges),  Zachary Burris (Taylor Davis), Kaylee Burris, Nova and Zephyr Chaplin; 20 nieces and nephews; 28 great nieces and nephews; and his dog, Ginger; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing. 

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 9, 2025, between 5 pm – 8 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Perdew Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.