Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services

04/03/2026

When difficult moments arise, experience makes all the difference.
We’re here to guide you with care, clarity, and compassion.

04/01/2026

We organize our homes each spring — why not organize our plans, too? Pre-planning is the ultimate form of life organization. Give us a call today to talk about your future plans with no obligations.

04/01/2026

Shirley Marie Tester, age 83, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee.

She was born on July 6, 1942, and lived a life marked by kindness, faith, and a warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her. Shirley was a devoted Christian whose love for the Lord gu...

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03/30/2026

Why do we send flowers to funerals? The use of flowers is actually one of the oldest burial customs there is, with archeological evidence of flowers being used at burial sites dating back to 62,000 BC!

The modern use of flowers had a much more practical responsibility - to mask smell. Fortunately, that is something that we do not have to combat anymore, and while the frequency of sending of flowers has lowered, it is a tradition still upheld by most families.

03/30/2026

Carrie Rebecca Johnson, age 84, of Bristol, VA, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1942 in Blackwater, VA to the late Olin Franklin Johnson and Flora Berry Johnson.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. In addition to her parents, Carrie was...

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03/27/2026

March is wrapping up! Take a moment to celebrate the small wins — the quiet progress, the tiny steps, the things you pushed through even on the tough days. Those little victories add up, and they’re often the start of meaningful change. 🌷

03/27/2026

Sarah Estelle Gobble Williams, 81, passed on March 26, 2026 in the Hospice House, Bristol TN.
Sarah was preceded by her parents, Ernest Garland Gobble, Helen Louise Thomas Gobble, a brother Lary Gobble, and Sarah’s daughter, Cara Lyn Williams.
Sarah’s life was distinguished by dedication to fami...

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03/25/2026

There are many meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s memory:
• Keep them in a memorial urn
• Scatter in a special place (where permitted)
• Create memorial jewelry or art
• Place in a columbarium
Each choice reflects love and remembrance. ❤️

03/23/2026

Funeral Planning 101: Starting with three simple decisions can make the entire process more manageable.
• Burial or cremation
• Type of service
• Who will preside
We’re here to walk you through each step with care and clarity.

03/23/2026

Loretta Lynn Johnson, also known as "Nanny", went to be with the Lord and her mother and father, on March 21, 2026. Loretta was 62 years old and she was born on March 9, 1964. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, TN. She gained her angel wings while she was at Bristol Regional Medical Center and ...

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03/21/2026

Phillip (“Phil”) Rutter, age 76, passed away peacefully in the late morning hours of Monday, March 16.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olin and Gloria Rutter; brothers; Steve, Jake, Ricky, Tony, and Gary Rutter; and his parents-in-law, Bill and Jan Reis.

He is survived by hi...

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03/20/2026

Planning today brings peace of mind tomorrow. It’s a simple step that can lift a tremendous weight from the people you love most — offering them guidance, comfort, and the gift of knowing your wishes.