Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory

08/28/2026

🍂 You’re invited to our first-ever Heritage Fall Fest! 🍁

Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family!

Enjoy food trucks, a bounce house, live music, raffles, local vendors and more, plus be there for a special unveiling during the event. Best of all, admission is FREE!

📍 Oakley-Cook Funeral Home
2223 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620

We’re excited to bring our community together for a day of fall fun, and we hope to see you there! 🍂🎶

08/28/2026

Glenna Maria Fleiner, known lovingly as Glenna, passed away on August 24, 2026, in Bristol, Virginia, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 24, 1948, Glenna lived a life that shimmered with grace, intelligence, and artful light. Those who knew her remember he...

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08/25/2026

Join us as we remember Dolly Parton, who passed away today.

Dolly Parton didn’t just make music — she made sure her success reached back to lift others up. That’s a legacy worth remembering.

Her voice touched generations, but so did her generosity. Through her music, philanthropy, and lifelong commitment to helping others, Dolly showed us that a meaningful life is measured not only by what we achieve, but by what we give back.

Read more about her remarkable legacy:
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08/24/2026

Michelle Renae Morrell Settle, age 57 of Bristol, Virginia, formerly a resident of Oceana, WV, left her earthly home and gained her angel wings on August 21, 2026.

Born January 11, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Bertrand Wyatt Morrell and Thelma and Roger Frazier.

Michelle wa...

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08/20/2026

Funeral Director Truths #2:

Long before the service starts,
we're watching forecasts.
Do we need umbrellas?
Extra water?
Shade?

Families have enough on their minds. We want them focused on honoring their loved one,
not worrying about the weather.

08/19/2026

Cremation is not a one-size-fits-all decision.

Families have many options when it comes to honoring a loved one through cremation, from simple arrangements to personalized services and meaningful memorials. Our team is here to answer questions, explain choices, and help each family create a tribute that feels right for them.

Read more at our blog: https://birdeye.cx/rxs075

08/16/2026

Larry Paris Pritchard, 81, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 21, 1945, in Bristol, Virginia, Larry lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and devotion to those he loved.

Larry accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized five years ag...

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08/16/2026

This month in “Remembering Their Story” we’re looking back at the King himself - Elvis Presley, who passed away on August 16, 1977.

Behind the fame, friends and family remembered a man who never forgot where he came from. Elvis was known for quiet, spontaneous generosity—gifting cars, homes and even cash to people he barely knew.

His funeral was held at Graceland two days after his death. Thousands of fans came to pay their respects, and an estimated 80,000 people lined the route as the funeral procession traveled through Memphis to Forest Hill Cemetery. He was later laid to rest in Graceland’s Meditation Garden, where people from around the world still visit today.

Every August, fans continue to gather at Graceland to celebrate his life—a reminder that how we’re remembered often has less to do with what we accomplished and more to do with how we made people feel.

💛 What’s a story you’d want people to tell about you?

08/14/2026

Funeral Director Truths #27: We can tie a necktie faster than a NASCAR pit crew.

It is one of those little skills that comes with the job. Whether it is helping a family member before a service or making sure every detail looks just right, funeral directors are always ready to step in where needed.

08/12/2026

Hildegard Karoline Boccarosa, age 88 of Blountville TN, entered peacefully and gently, with family at her side, into eternal paradise on the morning of August 6th, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and join her husband, Mario, of 66 years to whom she was uniquely devoted.

She is...

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