Anderson McKinley Richardson

Anderson married Mary Kathryn Cox on 14 Aug 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born on 24 Mar 1910; died on 24 Aug 1994 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grayson Elmer Richardson, 81, of Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. He was a life-long resident of Elizabethton and a son of the late Anderson and Mary Katie Cox Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 special years, Betty Jean Isaacs Richardson, who passed away in 2005; two brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Richardson was a member of First Baptist Church and a former member of Oak Street Baptist Church. He attended Carter County Schools, Elizabethton City Schools and played football in the U.S. Army after high school. He was retired from the Johnson City Press as a supervisor for the Pressroom. His hobby after retiring was working in his wood working shop. He also enjoyed playing with and doing for his grandchildren who meant so much to him. Grayson made an immense impact on those who knew him throughout the years. He was a model of love for his children, family and friends and the spirit of his love will live on in each of our hearts. Mr. Richardson is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Julia Markland and husband Brian and Janna Akers all of Elizabethton; three grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Cara Shea Gouge, Ryan Akers and Marcus Markland; a very special great grand-daughter, Kyra Jean Gouge, whom he called his “little red headed baby”; a very special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, E. Glenn Isaacs and wife Audrey; niece Keely Batchelder and son Matthew of Elizabethton; two sisters, Betty Ann Woods and Cathleen Wilson; very special friends, Clyde and Nell Jenkins, Dr. Clayton Vandiver, Wayne and Judy Andes, fellow co-workers at the Johnson City Press, friends and family from First Baptist Church, Victor and Judy Deloach and the staff at Ivy Hall Nursing Home. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service for Mr. Richardson will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Polk officiating. Music will be under the direction of Danny Minton. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:30 P.M. Thursday at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton. Friends may call at the residence at anytime. Active pallbearers will be Clyde Jenkins, Eddie Woods, Matthew Batchelder, Ryan Akers, Danny Akers, Jacob Nanney and David Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Murphy, John Wilson, Jeff Wilson, Phil Isaacs and Danny Minton

Family/Spouse: Joe Bob Woods. Joe was born on 21 Jun 1933 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Dec 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wanda L. Caldwell went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 26, 2005, where she was met by Jesus. Along beside him stood the love of her life, her husband, Thomas William "Bill" Caldwell; her parents, Anderson and Katie
Richardson; two brothers, Billy Boy and Frank; and two sisters, Leslie and Charlotte.
Wanda was born June 6, 1935. She was a native of Carter County and a former member of Moore's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church where she played the piano, sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. Wanda loved Jesus and loved to
serve Him. She taught her children that the love of Jesus was for everyone and to sing praises to him. Wanda also played and sang with several gospel groups and no doubt, she is singing now.
The funeral service for Mrs. Caldwell will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with the Rev. James Richardson officiating. Music will be provided by Mary Carrier, Tiffany
Colbaugh, and Matthew Gragg at the piano. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Richardson Cemetery with the Rev. James Richardson officiating. Marriage Date: 28 Aug 1952 Carter County Tenn

Wanda married Thomas William Caldwell on 28 Aug 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Thomas (son of Tom Caldwell and Madge (Caldwell)) was born on 4 Aug 1931 in Mercer County, , , West Virginia; died on 8 May 1984 in Caldwell County North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Kenneth Ray Minton about 1956 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Kenneth (son of Rosco Hicks Minton and Minnie Viola Blevins) was born on 29 Nov 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 2013 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Thomas “Tommy” A. Caldwell, age 63 of Elizabethton went home to be with the Lord on Friday October 15, 2021 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Tommy was born in Elizabethton on December 27, 1957 to the late Thomas “Bill” & Wanda Lou Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom Caldwell and wife Madge and Anderson Richardson & wife Katie.
Tommy was an active member of Sunrise Free Will Baptist Church where he enjoyed playing guitar. He was an avid outdoors man and loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved woodworking and building, was very artistic and could play many instruments. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. He was a devoted father and grandfather. “Paw” had a very special love for his grandchildren with whom he loved to spend time with and be around.
Those left to cherish his memory are two daughters: Heather (Mike) Fritts and Savanna (David) Cable. His Grandchildren: Dylan, Sophie, Will, Zachary and Easton. Five Sisters: Kathy (David) Gilliam, Joyce Richardson, Maria (Jerome) Ford, Brenda (Merle) Nidiffer and Mary Carrier. His Uncle: Richard Caldwell, his aunt: Kathleen Wilson, many nieces, nephews and cousins and two very special friends: Earl Beals and Tim Lyons.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Stevens and Rev. Tim Hughes officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Matthew Gragg and the Minton Family. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.