Our Staff

Kenneth Ballou / June 13, 1925 - January 30, 2020

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Kenneth, our founder, was a licensed funeral director and embalmer with over 70 years  of service to Cumberland County. He was a graduate of the Kentucky School of Embalming,  and a veteran of World War II, 

Telephone: 1-270-864-3791

Stella Ballou / Nov. 21,1928 - March 16, 2012

Stella had served with the funeral home since its inception. She was a vital part of the funeral home since its beginning, and had served Cumberland County families for over 60 years. 

Telephone: 1-270-864-3791

Joshua Stotts

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Josh is the manager of the funeral home and oversees daily operations. He attended Lindsey Wilson College and is a graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and a licensed life insurance agent in the state of Kentucky. He and his wife Melanie have one son John Hunter Stotts.

Telephone: 1-270-864-3791

Melanie Stotts

Funeral Director

Melanie has been with the funeral home since 2002.  She is a licensed funeral director and a registered nurse in the state of Kentucky.  She and her husband Josh have one son, John Hunter Stotts

Telephone: 1-270-864-3791

Ricky Branham

Non-licensed Assistant

Ricky has been an assistant with the funeral home since 2005.  He is employed by Rocore Thermal in Burkesville, and helps us part time.  He is a member of Burkesville Baptist Church.  He and his wife Carolyn have one daughter, Hannah.

Telephone: 1-270-864-3791

Crystal Caldwell

Level II Apprentice Funeral Director

David Beasley

Licensed Transporter

James Pruitt

Non-Licensed Assistant

Ray Morrison / September 21, 1942 - December 17, 2023

Funeral Director / Embalmer