McNeil Funeral Home

09/07/2026

Today, we pause to honor the work that built the world around us and the people we hold dear.

Happy Labor Day. 🇺🇸

09/05/2026

Behind the saint revered around the world stood a woman who made people laugh and offered unshakable warmth.

Today, we're featuring Mother Teresa, who passed away on this day, September 5, 1997.

She greeted the poorest of the poor with the same tenderness she showed kings and presidents, and she found humor and joy even amid profound suffering.

Mother Teresa's funeral was a state funeral held in Kolkata, India. Her body lay in repose for a week so hundreds of thousands of mourners could pay their respects. The funeral procession retraced the same route used for Mahatma Gandhi's funeral decades earlier. She was laid to rest at the Missionaries of Charity Mother House, where her tomb remains a place of pilgrimage for people of all faiths to this day.

Her legacy reminds us that even those who become symbols were, first, simply people — shaped by small acts of kindness long before the world took notice.

09/04/2026

In loving memory of Jimmy Dean Bryant, who passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Holston Valley Hospital after a long illness. He was saved at an early age. He was preceded in death by his father, Hurman Bryany; mother, Ethel Bryant and sister, Erma Jean Bryant

He is survived by;
Aunts; J...

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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.

08/28/2026

Thinking about your own funeral isn't always easy, but pre-planning is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave for your loved ones. Here is why taking time to pre-arrange makes a meaningful difference.

1. It Relieves the Emotional Burden: When a loss occurs, family members are often overwhelmed with grief. Having a plan in place removes the stress of making tough, time sensitive decisions during an already difficult time.

2. Ensures Your Wishes are Honored: From specific personal touches and music choices to the final resting place, pre-arranging ensures your final wishes are clearly known and carried out exactly as you envision.

3. Financial Protection and Lock-In Rates: Pre-funding arrangements ahead of time helps protect your family against inflation and unpredictable future costs, ensuring financial clarity for everyone involved. It will also lock in your services at today's prices, so they will never go up.

4. Focus on Family and Healing: With the details settled in advance, your family can focus on supporting each other, honoring memories, and starting the healing process together.

Taking control of your future brings clarity and comfort today.

Have questions about where to start? Contact me today or send us a message to learn more about our simple, step-by-step pre-planning options.

Hannah Douglas- Future Care Advisor
423-733-2246
[email protected]

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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:
https://birdeye.cx/q39hsk

08/25/2026

.Vol H. Stewart Jr. (June), of Sneedville, passed away on August 23, 2026 at Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness. June was born on March 4, 1949 to Vol H Stewart and Argeline Belcher Stewart. June was the first of six children in this close and loving family. Vol H. Stewart Jr. was a Unite...

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08/22/2026

Brandy Bloomer, age 43, of Eidson, passed away on August 21, 2026. She was saved at Fox Branch Baptist Church. Brandy was a loving mother, a very caring person and very wonderful daughter. She fought a long hard battle with health issues, through which she always remained very courageous and strong....

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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.