Overton served in the United States Army during World War II. The U.S. Army Twitter account recognized him after his passing saying, "Today we mourn not just a hero, but a legend." Today we mourn not ...
AUSTIN — On Dec. 27, 2018, the city of Austin lost one of its most beloved residents and the country lost the oldest veteran who fought in World War II. After a battle with pneumonia, Richard Overton ...
AUSTIN — There are plenty of photos, and proclamations that tell the story of his life. But his words paint a picture of a war where as many as 80 million people died. "Well I came back and didn't get ...
AUSTIN — When we lose someone close to us, we can't help but remember them. Hopefully to think of the good times that we shared with them. That's exactly what the family and friends of Richard Overton ...