PINE KNOT FUNERAL HOME - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
- Member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church
Paige began her journey in the funeral industry in December of 2009 working as a secretary. After starting her apprenticeship in 2011. she enrolled in Mortuary School. In September of 2014 she graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with an Associates Degree in Specialized Technology of Funeral Service Arts and Science. After completion of school, Paige obtained her Funeral Director and Embalmer's License for Kentucky.
Paige is a member of the Meadows Grove Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Merle Jones and Daphne (Hamlin) Clark. Paige is the paternal granddaughter of Phillip and Fay (Angel) Jones and the maternal granddaughter of Ronald and Shirley (King) Hamlin.
Paige is the mother of LilyAnne Helbert and special- mom of Trenton Helbert. They reside in Whitley City.
Paige is our general manager and monument sales representative here at Pine Knot. We are thankful to have her on our staff and look forward to many years with her.
Cleda came to the funeral home in late 2003, along with her late husband Rev. John Gray. After Bro. John passed away in March of 2005, Cleda stayed on as an attendant and serves in many other capacities here.
Cleda assists in floral arrangements for visitations and funeral services as well as our door attendant during visitations. She makes sure that no task is left undone prior to service.
Cleda is a wonderful asset to us and we are glad to have her aboard.
Cody Canada is the husband of Alison Canada, the father of Levi Wayne Canada and Ellie Sue Canada. He graduated from McCreary Central High School in 2013 and joined our team in June of 2019. He is currently a Kentucky licensed Funeral Director.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Owner
- Owner / Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Debbie is the owner of Pine Knot Funeral Home and serves as President. Her late father-in-law D.H. Campbell built the business in 1995 and she has been here since its inception.
Debbie has been a licensed funeral director since 1998 and holds licenses in both Kentucky and Tennessee. She graduated from Mid America College of Funeral Service and is also an embalmer.
Debbie is married to Jim Murphy and she has a son Colby Campbell.
Debbie has been very active in the community and has served on many local civic groups and organizations.
Job Titles:
- Bookkeeper
- CFO / Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director
- Member of the Hayes Creek Church of God
Donna is the wife of Jackie Stephens and they have made their home in Pine Knot for over 40 years. Their children are Coby Stephens and his wife, Courtney, and Nikasha Sexton and her husband, Colby, who also live in Pine Knot. She has 4 wonderful grandchildren, Connor, Chloe, Coleman, and Kason.
Donna is the daughter of the late Lewis and Myrtle New of Stearns and granddaughter of the late Dave and Nancy (Jones) New and Johnny and Becky (Coffey) Coffey.
Donna is a member of the Hayes Creek Church of God and very active in the local community.
Donna joined our staff after serving the local community in her role as Bookkeeper/Business Office Manager for over 20 years; with a background in Bookkeeping and Taxes for over 30 years. In December of 2020, Donna became a Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director.
We are very grateful to have Donna as a part of our staff.
Job Titles:
- Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director
Glenna is the wife of Tim Jones and they reside in Pine Knot, Kentucky. They have three children, Billy, Gwen, and Courtney, and five grandchildren.
She has twenty-eight years of office experience, 26 years at Outdoor Venture Corporation as a benefits administrator, her professionalism and dedication to detail are very beneficial to us all.
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Nate is the son of Eli and Delisa Howard. He Graduated from McCreary Central High School in May of 2021 and began his career at the Funeral Home shortly after graduation.
Job Titles:
- Kentucky Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer
Tim was born the son of Terry G. and Elisa (Waters) Corder. He is married to Amy L. (Perry) Corder and father to Isaac, Sarah, and Rylee. His grandparents were the late Elbert and Randy (Jones) Corder and Buddy and Jacqueline (Cline) Waters.
Tim started in the funeral service industry with Maxine (Jones) Waters in September of 2007. He is a licensed Kentucky Funeral Director/Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. He is currently the elected McCreary County Coroner, and also a graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service.
Tim is a member of the Clearview United Baptist Church, Orie S. Ware Masonic Lodge, Laurel Heights Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite Covington Valley, and McCreary County Fair Board. He has served as McCreary County Republican Chairman, McCreary County Election Board Republican Member, and Adanta Regional Board of Directors Member.
Job Titles:
- Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer