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.

Howard Biggs, age 88, of Clio, MI, formerly of Erwin, TN, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 12,...
07/24/2025

Howard Biggs, age 88, of Clio, MI, formerly of Erwin, TN, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the MediLodge of Montrose. Howard was born September 26, 1936, in Erwin, Tennessee, to the late Elizabeth and Frank. At the age of 18, he relocated to the Flint area wher...

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Grace, honor, and care are more than just words — they’re the foundation of how we serve every family. We’re here with e...
07/23/2025

Grace, honor, and care are more than just words — they’re the foundation of how we serve every family. We’re here with empathetic hearts and compassionate hands, committed to walking beside you every step of the way. 🤝🕊️

07/23/2025
Sandra “Sue” Baucom, age 73, of Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Center on ...
07/22/2025

Sandra “Sue” Baucom, age 73, of Erwin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Center on Aging and Health, surrounded by her family, after fighting a courageous battle with ALS. Sue was a devoted Christian, having been a member of Hulen Baptist Church for more than 40 ...

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Robert W. Corriveau, age 84, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Ro...
07/21/2025

Robert W. Corriveau, age 84, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. Robert is a son of the late Alfonzo and Victoria Corriveau. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Timothy Lindsey; granddaughter, Thayer Corriveau; and sist...

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Teresa L. Harris, age 66, of Erwin, Tennessee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, completed her co...
07/18/2025

Teresa L. Harris, age 66, of Erwin, Tennessee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, completed her courageous 18-year battle with cancer on July 16, 2025. With peace and grace, she entered into eternal rest, welcomed at the gates of Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ther...

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Planning ahead isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about peace of mind. When you make your wishes known, you give your loved...
07/16/2025

Planning ahead isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about peace of mind. When you make your wishes known, you give your loved ones the greatest gift: clarity, comfort, and the space to grieve without uncertainty.
Start the conversation today. Your plan. Your legacy.

I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13Juanita Mildred Mathes, age 96, of Unicoi, ...
07/14/2025

I can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

Juanita Mildred Mathes, age 96, of Unicoi, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Christian Care Center of Unicoi. A native of Erwin, Juanita is a daughter of the late James Monroe and Gladys Mary (Smith) Banne...

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🎨 A Fresh Splash of Color, Same Trusted CareWe're proud to be a part of the Heritage Family of Funeral Service Providers...
07/09/2025

🎨 A Fresh Splash of Color, Same Trusted Care
We're proud to be a part of the Heritage Family of Funeral Service Providers. We're one large family of trusted funeral professionals aimed at serving our communities with compassion, honor, and empathy.
💬 New colors.
🏡 Same care.
🕊 Same commitment.

J. Guadalupe Cruz Vargas, age 60, of Unicoi, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was...
07/07/2025

J. Guadalupe Cruz Vargas, age 60, of Unicoi, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a son of the late Agustin Cruz Juarez and Francisca Vargas Padilla. Mr. Cruz Vargas was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish. He enjoyed gardening, tending to his fruit trees, t...

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Erwin, TN

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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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