Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services

09/02/2026

Roger Lee Hughes, 57. Atlanta, formerly of Johnson City, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home.

Roger was a native of Johnson City and had been a resident of Atlanta for the past twenty-five years. He was the son of the late William Roscoe “Rock” Hughes, Jr. and Jose...

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09/02/2026

Billy Joe Powell, age 83, of Piney Flats, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2026, following a brief illness at Johnson City Medical Center.
Bill was born in Johnson City to Lloyd and Opal Powell. He grew up in Johnson City and graduated from Boones Creek High School with the Class of ...

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09/01/2026

We've perfected the quiet nod that says everything is handled.
The one that tells a grieving daughter she doesn't have to ask twice. The one that says go be with your family — we've got this.

It's a small thing. But it might be the most important thing we do.

08/28/2026

Funeral Director Truths #3: Forgot Dad’s socks? Don’t panic. We keep an emergency stash because, yes, this happens more often than you’d think. 🧦

Just one of the many little details we’re always prepared for.

08/26/2026

In Memory of Robert Allen Hamlett

Robert Allen Hamlett, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Allen,” “Al,” “Mr. Al,” “Big Al,” and “Baba”—short for Baba Looey—passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 74.

Allen was born in Johnson City, T...

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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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08/25/2026

Jennie Sue Jones Mathes, 77, Erwin, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Christian Care Center of Unicoi County.
Jennie Sue was a native and lifelong resident of Erwin. She was the daughter and only child of the late Edward Everette and Virgie Mae Rodgers Jones.

Jennie S...

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