Obituaries

Fred Harris Raulston ended his walk on earth July 22, 2026. He was a devoted husband to Erma of 69 years, father to Linda Goins and Mike Raulston, daughter-in-law Tina Raulston, grandfather to Ashley Goins, Adam and Tiffany Ingram, Kyle and Sarah Ingram, and Taylor Ingram, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Fred was a devout member of Nelson Chapel Church of Christ. He leaves a legacy of strength, storytelling, and devotion. Proceeded in death by his wife Erma Sue Heaton Raulston, his brothers Earl Raulston, Clayton Raulston, Frank Raulston, sisters Grace Raulston Webb and Emma May Raulston Bingham, and parents Wade Raulston and Clara Kagley Raulston. Fred taught many of us to just “be a man” by his example, leadership, and through daily conversations. He was one of the best storytellers and always told ALL of the story.