Appalachian Funeral Home & 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.

04/02/2026

Today’s Grief Support Luncheon was such a special time. We want to sincerely thank all of the wonderful ladies who came out today. Your openness, kindness, and willingness to share made the time together truly meaningful.

Grief can feel heavy, but gathering together in support and understanding reminds us that none of us have to walk through it alone. We are so grateful for each of you and the strength you bring to one another.

Thank you for allowing Appalachian Funeral Home & Woodall-Anderson & Dugger Funeral Home the privilege of spending this time with you today. Please contact Jill Strawn, Care Advisor for all your prearrangement questions or needs.

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.

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.

03/27/2026

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

Annie Mae Stevens, 93, Johnson City, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a very brief illness.

Annie was a native of Brandon, FL, and had been a resident of Johnson City for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Fa...

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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.

03/20/2026

Lela Besse Ford Hale, a cherished 92-year-old, peacefully passed away on March 19, 2026, at Spring Arbor Dominion Assisted Living in Bristol, TN.

Born on July 25, 1933, in Washington County, TN, she was the daughter of the dearly departed Vernon Clay and Anna Lou Birdwell Ford.

Lel...

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03/20/2026

Johnny Kenneth McInturff, 84, Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Johnny was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was a son of the late Roy Herman and Ovella Clark McInturff.

Johnny was reti...

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