Tetrick Funeral Home

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

Allen Wayne Osborne, age 51, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his residence. Allen was born in Johnson City on September 2, 1974, to his parents, Rick and Kathy Osborne.

Allen is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Betty Winters; his ...

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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

Linda Tester Hollaway, age 82, of Butler, Tennessee went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Linda was born on October 29, 1943 in Carter County, the daughter of the late Nelson Richard Tester and Marjorie Lewis Tester. In addition to her parents, Linda was also precede...

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03/26/2026

Kara Danielle Heaton, age 46, of Hampton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Kara was born September 20, 1979, in Johnson City, Tennessee to Karen Carden Heaton and the late Kenneth Heaton.

Kara was a light—one of those ra...

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03/26/2026

Ted Tipton was called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on March 24, 2026. Born in Roan Mountain, Tennessee on May 22, 1933, Ted was the son of the late James Blaine Tipton and Julia Miller Tipton. Ted grew up during the Great Depression and knew what it was like to struggle through very tough...

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03/25/2026

Edward Marshall Smith, age 77, of Elizabethton, Tennessee passed away at Greystone Healthcare on Monday, March 23, 2026. Edward was born in Carter County to the late Marshall Smith and Jeanette Burleson Smith. In addition to his parents, Edward was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sharon Smi...

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03/25/2026

Frances (Fran) Powers died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. She was 91 years old, born October 11, 1934, and a resident of Harriman. Fran was a native of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and was a descendant of pioneer families of the Watauga Settlement of Carter County. She ...

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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.

03/20/2026

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.