Dr. Richard N. Halstead, D.O.
November 24, 1946 ~ June 12, 2023
Dr. Richard N. Halstead, D.O., 76, Mooresville, passed away June 12, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Rick was born November 24, 1946, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to the late Aubrey and Jesse Mae (Bowling) Halstead. He married Melodie (Prilliman) Halstead in 1991, and she survives.
Rick did his schooling in West Virginia primarily and graduated from the West Virginia University of Osteopathic Medicine. He worked under Dr. Miller for a brief period before starting his own practice, Richard N. Halstead Osteopathic Medicine, that he carefully and thoughtfully operated for 40 years, retiring in 2016. Dr. Halstead was on the board of Westview Osteopathic Hospital for many years and served on the board of Marian University. He received the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation at Marian University in 2016. He was always an active learner, looking for ways to improve, and staying current with his practice and daily life. Dr. Halstead lived and breathed medicine and was extremely devoted to his work and his patients.
Additionally, Rick was a faithful member of Mt. Gilead Church and served as a Sunday School teacher, worked with the children’s ministry, and was actively involved in the prison ministry at Mt. Gilead. Rick studied his Bible daily. A dedicated volunteer with Churches in Mission, he also found time to be an accomplished woodworker. Family was always important to Rick, and he always looked forward to family game nights. Dr. Rick Halstead will be remembered for his love for people, his strong devotion to his faith, family, and his patients, and his wonderful sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife, Melodie; children, David Mazon, Jacob Halstead, Ariel (Nick) Halstead-Allen; Ariana Halstead; sister, Helen (the late Richard) Mullins and Cora Evans; granddaughter, Samantha Mazon.
Rick’s Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High Street, Mooresville. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, 5 to 8 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023. Burial will follow in White Lick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Churches in Mission. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dr Halstead initially saw me to relieve lower back pain. When he learned I carried the Hepatitis C virus he carefully studied and researched how he could help me. Together we decided to initiate Vitamin C infusion therapy. This treatment brought my viral load down to a range where conventional therapy might work! Fourth-eight weeks later I had totally cleared Hepatitis C! God blessed this dedicated Physicisn who cared so much.
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Dear Family of Dr. Halstead,
We are very, very saddened to learn of Dr. Halstead’s passing. He helped my husband and I very much in learning of our food intolerances and allergies. We have been able to live much better lives due to his help in diagnosing them via blood tests and listening to us regarding our symptoms. He was a very smart, learned man. We profited much from being his patients. We liked his professionalism and his humor. We will miss him very much. So much practical wisdom and knowledge went with him. We are forever grateful for his help in our health. Sincerely, Dr. and Mrs. D. A. Tony & Suzanne Twist, Carmel, IN.
Such a nice man . he was our neighbor . I would call him Dr. but he would tell me to just call him by his name . A guy I worked with at Chevy said he was the best Dr. If he would
see me out he would always wave . I had a Dr at Westview Hospital tell me years ago what a great Dr & and good friend he was .
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Rick’s passing. Comforted to know that he is with Jesus, his Savior.
So grateful for his exceptional gifts and dedication to his “true calling”. Our entire family benefited greatly from his expert knowledge, treatments, encouraging Scripture verses, for 40 years. Praying that our Heavenly Father grants peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead, as you live life without this very dear and wonderful man. Dr. Rick Halstead leaves a void that no one else can fill. Praise God for His promise of a glorious Heavenly Reunion.
Psalm 116:15
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
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Rest. Be at Peace.
Chuck
I met Dr. Rick when he was working with Dr. Miller in Zionsville in 1978. Injured on the job, the surgeons at St. Vincent wanted to do multiple procedures on me. When they left the exam room to admit me, they made a huge mistake… they left my clothes in the room with me! I immediately fled to Dr. Rick and Millers office where they spent the next year using cranial manipulation and other therapies on me. When I had to be cleared by the St. Vincent’s surgeons so I could return to work, they were dumbfounded that my injuries had healed completely yet they were unable to find any surgical scars on me! They just did not want to accept that Dr. Rick was really that good!
Subsequently, he worked on everyone of my newborn children when they were just a few days old. He was truly a special person and miracle working Doctor! My family all loved him and he always made us feel loved. We will miss him, but will forever hold him close in our hearts and memories!
Dennis Lee and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and all those fortunate enough to know him. An incredibly special person!
I am so very saddened to read the passing of Dr.Halstead. I have tried to find him several times to tell him how grateful I was to have him for a physician. He was an amazing physician and you could tell he was very much about helping his patients. I am sorry that I didn’t share this information with him. May this man who helped so many people, rest in peace. Thank-you, I will always remember and be grateful for Dr. Halstead.
My Heart is deeply saddened learning of Dr. Halstead’s passing. I first met Dr. Halstead by a referral from my boss, Dr. Timothy Kleman Do, he treated me after an auto accident, and the treatment was superb! Warm moist heat for deep tissue repair, he always knew exactly what to do. He’s incredible wisdom on osteopathic medicine, trating the whole body as one:was like I never knew. I CALLED him A Godsend! He had special gifts and talents only an angel could have. The proof was during an office visit, I will never forget when I didn’t write down headaches on the form for complaints. He picked up the clipboard and said, “I see here you don’t mention your headache.” Your hurting right here, while touching the exact spot on my temple! I was blown away!! How else could he have know to diagnosis, a pain that only I felt, but not wrote down, or spoke of! That made a believer of me on his gifts. We all truly will be missing his laughter and healing touch! He has made such a wonderful impact on my life, and my family. May God bless his family and his legacy for future physicians. He will forever remain my favorite Dr. In the world!