Robert L. Haines, 89 years old, of Newport, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026  at the Sarah A. Todd Memorial Home in Carlisle. He was born July 20, 1936 to Edward and Hulda (Byers) Haines. He was a graduate of Perry Joint High School and a member of the Red Hill Church of God and the New Bloomfield Fire Co. He enjoyed traveling and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois (Wright) Haines and son David R. Haines. He is survived by son Steven Haines of Newport, sister Ruth Weller of Summerdale and her children Rick and Cindy Weller, daughter-in-law Shannon Haines, grandchildren Tristan and Abigail Haines and Brianne Brong (Ryan) and great grandchildren Erica Haines and Camden and Ella Brong.

Services will be held Thursday, July 23 at the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport with a viewing from 12 PM until the funeral services at 1 PM with Reverend Cheryl Dorman officiating. Burial will follow in the Newport Cemetery