BILLS-MCGAUGH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Dawn was born and raised in Marshall County. She was a Cornersville High School graduate, Class of 2000. She is married to Keith Welch, who is also a lifelong resident of Marshall County. Dawn and Keith have 4 children and several grandchildren who they love to spend time with. Dawn's desire to help and her empathy for people made her decision to become a part of the funeral business simple. She feels when you can sit with someone grieving and be a flicker of light for them, it makes you feel like you are making a difference in the world. She aspires to be a Funeral Director/Embalmer and is currently attending John A Gupton College in Nashville, TN.
Debbie is a lifelong resident of Marshall County. She is a graduate of Marshall County High School Class of 1974. Debbie was the former co-owner and hairstylist at Hairport for 40-plus years. She is married to WM. E. "Sonny" Willis. Debbie and Sonny attend Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director & Embalmer
Dennis Hamilton was born and raised in Marshall County, TN. He graduated from Marshall County High School in 1971, attended Columbia State Community College and graduated from John A. Gupton Mortuary College in 1974. He served as Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Memphis area from 1974 until 2014. Hamilton served as President of the Tennessee State Regulatory Board in 2010. He is presently a board member of the Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation and serves on the advisory board of Mid-South Transplant Foundation. Dennis serves as the Funeral Home Liaison for the Tennessee Donor Services, the largest organ and tissue procurement organization in Tennessee. He is an active advocate for the Gifts of Life, www.donatelife.net.
Hamilton stated "I have always dreamed of coming back home and serving. It took me 40 years, but I am excited to finally be here. I look forward to becoming part of Marshall County once again." He is the son of Duke and Billie Hamilton of the Mooresville community. In his free time, he enjoys working on the farm with his cattle and horses along with attending his granddaughter's volleyball games.
Job Titles:
- Manager, Funeral Director & Embalmer