James Barton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 27, 2026, at the age of 58, James Barton of New Tazewell, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Daisy Mae Barton; his brothers, Leroy Richardson and Clarence "Peanut" Richardson; and his nephew Dusty Collins. He is survived by: his siblings, Sam Richardson (Becky), Louise Collins, Athene Cheek and Lucy Barton; his nieces and nephews, Amanda Young, Makayla Barton, Chris Young, Joseph Barton (Lucy), Terry Lynn Cheek, Sammy, Jeffrey Richardson, Danny and Michael Richardson; and his stepchildren, Dariane, Asia and Hannah.