Russell Allen Meachum, born May 26, 1923, was last heard from on October 1, 1984, while in the Yuma, Arizona area. On that phone call with his daughter in California he said he was weary, without money or a place to stay, and appeared to accept her offer to come live with her — but he never arrived and no contact followed.

A Marine veteran who served as a sergeant and cook and later worked as a mechanic, Meachum was living a transient lifestyle before he disappeared. At the time he was described as a Caucasian male with black hair and hazel eyes, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 0 inches tall, about 175 pounds. His case did not enter NamUs until 2023 and the Phoenix Police Department is listed as the investigating agency.

The central question remains why a man who planned to reunite with family stopped all contact after that October phone call. If anyone knew Russell, saw him in the Yuma area in late 1984, or has information that could help, please share what is known.