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Our Staff

Our compassionate team, rooted in the local community, is dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance during difficult times and ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and respect. We help families honor their loved ones with dignity and peace of mind.


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Our Values

At our core, we value putting family first, ensuring that every decision is made with their needs and well-being in mind. We are committed to compassion and integrity, providing honest support and heartfelt care during difficult times.

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Family First

We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.

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Compassion

Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.

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Integrity

Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

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Brian Tetrick

General Manager

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Jessie Moore

Assistant General Manager

Jessie has devoted her career to supporting families with compassion and care during their most difficult moments since 2019. Jessie is also a proud attendee of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, where she further refined her expertise.


Outside of work, Jessie finds joy in the simple things — spending time with her loved ones and exploring the great outdoors.

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Terry Felty

Funeral Director

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April Kesterson

Funeral Director

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Ambelea Smith

Apprentice Funeral Director

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Anthony Mangus

Funeral Assistant

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Megan Nordby

Apprentice Funeral Director

Megan is proud to call Ridgway, Illinois, home. She graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Mortuary Science and Funeral Service (MSFS) Class of 2026. As an apprentice at Cox & Son Funeral Home, she is committed to serving families with compassion and dignity, with a desire to learn and grow while providing comfort during life's most difficult moments.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys painting, hiking, and gardening—activities she often shares with her brother. She also loves spending quiet time at home with her cats and enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen.