OUR CARING STAFF

HISTORY & STAFF

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Our History

Alexander Funeral Service was founded in 1996 at the prompting of local Alexander County residents to provide the people of Alexander County and the surrounding area with the best in funeral service. In this day and time it is not easy to find a group of individuals getting involved in business practices for the welfare of others. Our Board of Directors is made up of seven individuals with their drive for success in this business venture being focused on other individuals and the local community rather than on being lucrative entrepreneurs. With over 150 years of collective experience, our staff can meet the needs of every family we serve. We guarantee the most sensitive and caring service available.


OUR MISSION


 To provide the people of Alexander, Wilkes, Caldwell, Iredell and Catawba Counties with the best in Funeral service and to do so with a highly trained, motivated and properly rewarded staff of professionals at substantial savings to the families we serve.

Our Valued Staff

THE LATE REV. GARY JENNINGS
THE LATE REV. GARY JENNINGS
Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer, President, Preneed Consultant
THE LATE REV. GARY JENNINGS
Managing Funeral Director, Embalmer, President, Preneed Consultant

In Loving Memory of Rev. Gary Jennings, who passed away on January 10, 2021. His service to the funeral home and our community will forever be in our hearts. And we as a funeral home will continue to uphold the same service that he provided to our families that we serve.

RHETT MILLER
RHETT MILLER
Manager / Funeral Director / Preneed Consultant
RHETT MILLER
Manager / Funeral Director / Preneed Consultant

The grandson of Rev. Gary Jennings. He has worked under his grandfather for a number of years and will continue serving our community and families with the same care and compassion. Rhett is a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church, married to Rachel Cash Miller, graduated with an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Fayetteville Tech, serves on the executive board of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, and serves as a Rotarian in Taylorsville.

REBECCA BENNETT
REBECCA BENNETT
Assistant Manager, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Pre-need Consultant, Cosmetologist
REBECCA BENNETT
Assistant Manager, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Pre-need Consultant, Cosmetologist

Becky joined the staff in 2022, she is a native of Ashe County and currently resides in North Wilkesboro N.C.. She has two children Whitney and Katie, and a granddaughter Bristol. She graduated from Beaver Creek High School in 1987. Later graduated from Wilkes Community College and Beauty College in 1988. Then graduated from Fayetteville Tech in 2018 with an associated in Applied Science. She is a licensed cosmetologist. A member of White Plains Baptist Church.

JAMIE CAMPBELL
JAMIE CAMPBELL
Administrative Assistant
JAMIE CAMPBELL
Administrative Assistant

Jamie joined the staff in April 2022. Prior to joining Alexander Funeral Service she worked for Alexander County Schools for 23 years. She attends Taylorsville Church of God. Jamie is married to Mack Campbell and has three daughters, Larissa, Heidi, and Emma.

REV. ANDREW SHARPE
REV. ANDREW SHARPE
Funeral Service Attendant/ Chaplain
REV. ANDREW SHARPE
Funeral Service Attendant/ Chaplain

Andrew is the Pastor of Rocky Hill Baptist Church, has a Bachelors degree from South Eastern Baptist Theological Seminar, and is seeking a Masters Degree of Divinity at Southern Baptist Theological Seminar, is married to Lauren Milstead Sharpe, and has a daughter, Annaleigh.

REV. PAUL SCHRONCE
REV. PAUL SCHRONCE
Chaplain
REV. PAUL SCHRONCE
Chaplain

Paul is the pastor of Mt. Herman Baptist Church and has been serving as the chaplain for Alexander Funeral Service since 2020.

BARRY NORTON
BARRY NORTON
Funeral Service Attendant
BARRY NORTON
Funeral Service Attendant

Barry is a member of Liledoun Baptist Church, retired from Mitchell Gold after 21 years with 49 years in the furniture industry, married to Tammy Loudermelk Norton, and has worked at Alexander Funeral Service since 2019.

SANDY BROWN
SANDY BROWN
Book-Keeper/Office Assistant
SANDY BROWN
Book-Keeper/Office Assistant

Sandy is a member of Crosspoint Church, Network admin at Taylorsville Elementary for thirteen years, retired from being an Owner of Peebles IT, Associates degree in Computer Networking from CVCC, and has worked at Alexander Funeral Service since 1999.

TERRY CHAPMAN
TERRY CHAPMAN
Funeral Service Attendant
TERRY CHAPMAN
Funeral Service Attendant

Terry is a member and the choir leader at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, graduated Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Admin, retired from Computer Consulting after 40 plus years, and has worked at Alexander Funeral Service since 2017.

STEVE MAHAFFEY
STEVE MAHAFFEY
Funeral Service Attendant
STEVE MAHAFFEY
Funeral Service Attendant

Steve is a member of Calvary Baptist Church in N. Wilkesboro, retired from Alexlee after 24 years, worked with Nabisco for 5 years, and has worked at Alexander Funeral Service since 2016.

MIKE ROGERS
MIKE ROGERS
Funeral Service Attendant
MIKE ROGERS
Funeral Service Attendant

Mike is attending St. Luke Lutheran Church, graduated form AOMP at NC State University, retired from the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and has been working at Alexander Funeral Service since 2020.

TRISTAN ST.CLAIR
TRISTAN ST.CLAIR
Funeral Service Attendant
TRISTAN ST.CLAIR
Funeral Service Attendant

Tristan is a retired Paratrooper Combat Veteran from the United States Army, married to Kasey Wells St. Clair, has two children, and been working at Alexander Funeral Service since 2019.

JORDAN LAFON
JORDAN LAFON
Funeral Service Attendant
JORDAN LAFON
Funeral Service Attendant

Jordan has been working at Alexander Funeral Service for two years. Jordan attends Crosspoint Church, he is married with two children and works full-time at WestRock in Conover.

GARY KERLEY
GARY KERLEY
Funeral Service Attendant
GARY KERLEY
Funeral Service Attendant

Gary is a member of Liledoun Baptist Church, graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a Masters Degree in social work, retired from Alexander County Social Service, then worked five years as a Hospice Social Worker doing grief counseling, and has worked at Alexander Funeral Service since 2018.

LYNN ZEIGER
LYNN ZEIGER
Funeral Service Attendant
LYNN ZEIGER
Funeral Service Attendant

Lynn is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, a retired certified Pharmacy Technician after 45 years, married to Dave Zeiger, and has worked for Alexander Funeral Service since 2022.

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