Valley Funeral Home

Valley Funeral Home We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. At that point, Valley Funeral Home began serving Erwin and the surrounding area.

Our History


In June of 1988, five Erwin business men, including funeral director Michael D. Peterson, formed a corporation with the purpose of constructing and operating Unicoi County's fourth funeral home. They acquired property on Main Street that had housed an automobile dealership, a tire and appliance center, and later a van conversion center. They immediately began the renovations to make the building suitable for use as a funeral home, including a new roof structure, interior walls, ceilings, carpeting, exterior brick, and paving. On September third and fourth of that year, just ten weeks after renovation began, an open house hosted several hundred people of the community. In February of 1989, "The Southern Funeral Director" magazine selected Valley Funeral Home as the month's feature firm. A photograph of the facility appeared on the cover of the publication, and a story with additional photographs were included inside. Valley Funeral Home has a church-type chapel with vaulted ceiling and private family room, offices, and a large reception area. By 1992, only four years after the opening of the funeral home, Valley Funeral Home became the leading funeral home in Unicoi County. In 2002 the funeral home served more families than all other funeral homes in Erwin combined! Our commitment to families has grown our business, and we are proud to be the funeral home of choice for the families of Erwin and Unicoi County.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ginger Brackins, a lifelong resident of Erwin, Tennessee. Born o...
10/24/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ginger Brackins, a lifelong resident of Erwin, Tennessee. Born on January 10, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the daughter of Willard and Betty Reese. Ginger passed away on October 16, 2025, at her home.

Ginger was a graduate of Unic...

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Russell David Brackins, a native of Erwin, Tennessee and a disti...
10/24/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Russell David Brackins, a native of Erwin, Tennessee and a distinguished leader whose legacy will forever be etched in the fabric of our community. Born on September 18, 1929, he was the second youngest child of Isaac and Nellie Jane Wilson Bra...

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Betty Lou (Pate) Corriveau, age 79, of Unicoi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her daughter’s hom...
10/21/2025

Betty Lou (Pate) Corriveau, age 79, of Unicoi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her daughter’s home in South Carolina. A native of Erwin, Betty is a daughter of the late Henry “Ford” and Georgia F. Pate. Her daughter and grandchildren were the light of her life and her greatest...

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✨ Honoring beautiful memories that continue to inspire love, laughter, and connection. We’re here to help families celeb...
10/16/2025

✨ Honoring beautiful memories that continue to inspire love, laughter, and connection. We’re here to help families celebrate lives that made every moment unforgettable. 💕

Bernard William “Bernie” Caton, 97, of Erwin, Tennessee, went home to our Lord peacefully on October 12, 2025. A devoted...
10/14/2025

Bernard William “Bernie” Caton, 97, of Erwin, Tennessee, went home to our Lord peacefully on October 12, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, Bernie’s life was marked by quiet strength, faith, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the world around...

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Billy Gene Lloyd, age 68, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. A nat...
10/13/2025

Billy Gene Lloyd, age 68, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. A native of Marshall, NC, Billy is a son of the late Reverend Henderson Presley “HP” Lloyd and Hazel Jean (McIntosh) Lloyd. He was a member of Temple Hill Church of God and Lower Higgin...

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Ralph Steven Yates, “Steve,” 67 of Erwin, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2025....
10/13/2025

Ralph Steven Yates, “Steve,” 67 of Erwin, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 10, 2025. Steve spent his life working as a welder and a pipe fitter, and in his later years, until he became disabled, spent his time as a logger with his brother-in-law. Steve was blessed...

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Karen Marie (Tittle) Berry, age 60, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center....
10/10/2025

Karen Marie (Tittle) Berry, age 60, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Erwin, Karen is a daughter of Lydia Marie (Renfro) Tittle and the late James K. Tittle. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister who enjoyed crocheting. Karen use...

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Ruth Crain JohnsonHermitage, TennesseeRuth Crain Johnson, age 97, of Hermitage, TN, passed away Monday, September 29, 20...
10/03/2025

Ruth Crain Johnson
Hermitage, Tennessee

Ruth Crain Johnson, age 97, of Hermitage, TN, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rena Clarke Crain. She was born in 1928 in Hartford, TN and resided in Erwin, TN, fr...

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Susan Charisse Gardner, 62, of Unicoi passed away on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the...
09/30/2025

Susan Charisse Gardner, 62, of Unicoi passed away on Friday, September 26th, 2025, at her residence. She was born to the late Gene Edward and Betty Ann White. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond White and a sister, Gina Jenkins.

Susan was a loving mother, grandmother, sister...

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Harley “Furman” Bryant, Jr., age 87, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at James H. Quillen VA Medi...
09/30/2025

Harley “Furman” Bryant, Jr., age 87, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. A native of Unicoi, Furman was the son of the late Harley Furman Bryant, Sr. and Mary Ruetta (Howell) Bryant. He was a proud veteran of the United St...

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🌸 Today we extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to Amanda Haynes. For many years, Amanda has led V...
09/26/2025

🌸 Today we extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to Amanda Haynes. For many years, Amanda has led Valley Funeral Home with compassion, dedication, and grace. Her guidance has touched countless families and left a lasting mark on our community.

As she begins a new adventure, we want to thank Amanda for her unwavering commitment and care. While we will miss her dearly, we are excited to see all that the future holds for her. 💐

Please join us in wishing Amanda the very best in this next chapter!

Address

1085 N. Main Avenue
Erwin, TN
37650

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14237439187

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