Barbara Tuttle Richardson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Tuttle Richardson (Morristown, Tennessee), who passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Richardson and Dr. James "Buddy" Richardson. She is survived by: her cousin Ruth Tuttle Guerra; her brother Dr. James W. Richardson Jr. (Peggy); her nieces, Emily Richardson, Connie Deidiker (Nick) and Katherine Richardson; her great-niece Grace Deidiker; and her siblings, William T. Hale (Barbara), Michael Hale (Sandy), Thomas Hale (Terri), David Hale (Wendy), Robert Hale (Erika Solberg), Ruth Tuttle Guerra (JJ) and Richard Tuttle (Tammy).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the FISH Hospitality Pantry, c/o The Church of the Ascension (122 West Scott Avenue, Knoxville, TN) or The Holy Comforter Chapter, Daughters of the King c/o Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (311 W. 7th Columbia, TN).
