9-30-2008: From Richmond, Indiana "Pal-Item" Mabel Iris Coffman Richardson, 88, of Richmond, died unexpectedly at Reid Hospital Sept. 28, 2008. She was born Feb. 23, 1920, in Pennington Gap, Va., to William Lee and Birdie Lee Skaggs Coffman and lived here most of her life. She retired as a unit clerk at Reid Hospital, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her three sons, Daniel L., Brent D., and Bruce E. Richardson of Richmond; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Tompkins of Corbin, Ky.; nieces and nephews. Her husband, Leroy Richardson, died May 19, 2004; and she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Richarson Klingman; and seven brothers and sisters are deceased. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery with military rites by the Wayne County Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be given to Circle U Help Center, 19 N. 13th St., Richmond, IN 47374; or Diabetes Foundation, 7363 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219. Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Email condolences may be sent to sbocares@aol.com or log onto www.stegallberheideorr.com