Meet Our Staff


Outstanding Service is Our Priority

The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.

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David Cantrell

Funeral Director

David grew up in the Idlewild community of Athens. He graduated from McMinn County High School, then attended Cleveland State, and on to Jefferson State to study Mortuary Science. David and his wife Paige, along with their daughter, Lauren live in the Clearwater community of Athens and attend church at First Baptist Athens.



He has worked in funeral service since 2011 and opened the funeral home in 2021. Outside of the funeral home he enjoys gardening and most things outside, including the Atlanta Braves and UT football.

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Casey Morgan

Funeral Director

Casey grew up in the city of Athens and is a graduate of McMinn County High School. She completed her Associates degree in Mortuary Science at John A. Gupton and later went on to attain her bachelor’s degree in Business at Tennessee Wesleyan. Casey and her husband, Daniel live in Dayton with their two children, Hudson and Haisley. She is a member of New Union Baptist Church enjoys going to the lake, reading and spending time with family and friends.

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Shannon Vance

Office Administrator, unlicensed staff

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Debbie Haney

Funeral Assistant, unlicensed staff