Akard Funeral Home

12/02/2025

Phyllis Ann Smith, age 73, of Bristol, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home.

She loved gospel music and reading her Bible. She had an unconditional love for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Bowman and Betty Gardner; sister,...

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12/01/2025

Dennis "Dee" Alvin Carrier, 81, of Bristol, Virginia, entered into his eternal rest on November 30, 2025 at the Ballad Hospice House. Born on August 16, 1944, Dee lived a life marked by faith, devotion to family, hard work, and a steady love for things that brought him joy.

He was preceded i...

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12/01/2025

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11/27/2025

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

Joanne Barb Cox, age 86, of Bristol, VA passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Joanne was a member of Beech Grove Methodist Church and Boones Creek Christian Church. She enjoyed life and loved her family dearly.

Joanne was preceded in death by ...

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11/25/2025

Barnabas says it’s “Turkey Tuesday!” 🐶🦃🍗

11/23/2025

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Local volunteers with Wreaths Across America are working to make sure every veteran laid to rest at Mountain Home National Cemetery is honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day, happening Saturday, December 13, 2025. ❤️ 🇺🇸

To prepare for the annual remembrance event, the Johnson City Elks Lodge 825 is asking for the community’s help to sponsor wreaths so every hero at Mountain Home is remembered.

“Every $17 sponsorship made is a meaningful gift from a grateful American who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy,” said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. “We are so grateful to the good people of this wonderful community for participating in our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.”

Wreaths Across America Day will take place at noon on December 13. Volunteers are appreciated and encouraged to attend.
The deadline for grave-specific wreath requests is November 29, with those wreaths placed by family members or volunteers on Friday, December 12, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The link to sponsor a wreath is in the comments below:

11/21/2025

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11/17/2025

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11/16/2025

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11/14/2025

Thank you Gentiva Hospice for including us in your remembrance service 👼 last night. Hospice workers are some of the bravest, most unselfish, and empathetic caregivers who help us lean into a love we didn’t know possible❤️.