compassionate professionals
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.

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.
Family First
We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.
Compassion
Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.
Integrity
Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

Brian Tetrick
General Manager

Brian Tetrick
General Manager

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.

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.

Terry Felty
Funeral Director

Terry Felty
Funeral Director

April Kesterson
Funeral Director

April Kesterson
Funeral Director

Ambelea Smith
Apprentice Funeral Director

Ambelea Smith
Apprentice Funeral Director

Anthony Mangus
Funeral Assistant

Anthony Mangus
Funeral Assistant

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.

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.

