James A. “Goober” Oakes, 81, of Richmond, Ind., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home. He was born July 26, 1940, in Crab Orchard, Ky., to William Gaither and Vera Mae Bryant Oakes. Goober lived in Wayne County, Ind., most of his life. He worked as a truck…