Our staff's commitment to you
Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.
Russell, licensed funeral director and embalmer, is an owner of the Community Funeral Home. Russell is a graduate of the Mid-America College of Funeral Service and has worked in funeral business for 37 years. He has served 13 years as Deputy Coroner, and 11 years as Coroner of Pike County.
Russell is married to Judy Roberts and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. He is also a member of the Bent Branch Old Regular Baptist Church and a member of the Thomas C. Cecil Lodge #375 F&AM and the York Rite Bodies.
In 2009, Russell was honored by receiving the award of Master Coroner, which is the highest award given to coroners. This award is given based on the completion of criteria including education, service, and experience.