Our Experienced Staff
Raymond Parker
Licensed Funeral Director
Operations Manager Signature Funeral Services
Manager Presley Funeral Home
Raymond, a licensed Funeral Director, is the Operations Manager for Signature Funeral Services and the Location Manager for Crest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery.
Raised on a farm in Bixby, Oklahoma, he joined the Navy after high school and served his country as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Raymond returned to the Tulsa area where he began his apprenticeship in the funeral profession. After completing the requirements for licensure and attending college in Dallas, he returned to the Tulsa area with a Degree in Business where he was soon promoted to Manager of one of the oldest funeral homes in the state. He held that position for several years while operating an ranch in Inola, Oklahoma. An opportunity was presented to join a company in the Mountains of Northern California and oversee some 80+ funeral homes, cemeteries, and flower shops in Northern California, Oregon and Alaska. After over 15 years with that company, he accepted an offer to move to Fort Lauderdale to oversee an organization where he spent the last 9 years.
With a desire to return to an area that felt more like “home”, Raymond sought out and accepted a position here in Cookeville.
Married with 4 grown children, Raymond’s wife Marilyn has an extensive history of government service working first for the National Institute of Health in Bethesda Maryland and then the Prosthetics Department at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Morgan Henderson
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Licensed Insurance Agent, Registered Pre-Need Sales Agent
Cemetery & Monument Sales Associate
Morgan Henderson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Cookeville before her first birthday. Morgan graduated from Cookeville High School in 2015 as part of the top ten percent of her class and with honors. While at Centre College, she was on the Dean’s List every semester, and in December 2021, Morgan graduated as valedictorian of John A. Gupton Mortuary College in addition to being granted the “Dedication to the Trade” embalming award. When not at work, she’s usually reading or snuggling her two cats, Stella and Toffee. Morgan joined Presley because it allowed her to pursue her interests of sociology, anthropology, and death care in a community that she’s grown up in.
Cameron Westbrook
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Cameron was born in Anderson, South Carolina and grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee where she attended Sullivan South High School and competed in gymnastics for 12 years. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she received a degree in Mortuary Science from John A. Gupton College. Cameron enjoys painting, crocheting, reading, and playing with her 2-year-old cat named Pile. She has worked in the funeral industry for about two and a half years in Nashville but has recently moved to Cookeville. “It’s very peaceful and everyone goes out of their way to help one another, including me. I look forward to making new friendships and serving my families with care and compassion.”
Roger Reeves, Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Roger was born in Jackson County and has moved back to the Cookeville area since retiring from the Detroit Fire Department where he was employed for 33 years. He has a E.M.T License and is also licensed in the field of Cosmetology. Roger is well known around the Cookeville area as Mr. Roger, the magician and is very involved with the Cookeville Shriners.
Rick Newman , Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Rick is originally from Mt. Pleasant, TX where he graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He relocated to Cookeville sometime in 1985 to be more active with Engrafted Word Church. He joined the Cookeville Fire Department, retiring in 2016 after 30 years serving his community. Rick and his wife Patricia are very involved at their church being they’ve both been involved with the ministry most of their lives. He stays busy splitting his time between the church and Presley. Rick enjoys watching TTU Basketball with his family and working in the community, as he rarely takes a day off. He’s been with us for about a year now, and says, “Working in the funeral home is like being a part of a ministry. I spent so much time helping save lives while I was at the Fire Dept. and now, I am on the opposite side of it, helping people who have lost the ones they love. I love serving people, always have. It isn’t the pay that matters, it is the lives that we touch.”
Stella Martin , Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Stella was born and raised in Jackson County, where she graduated from Jackson County High School. She moved to Michigan to attend nursing School for a period, but soon found her way back home where she worked at Jackson County Hospital for 29 years. She had two children with her late husband James. She is a member of Dudney’s Hill Church of Christ. Stella loves spending time with her great grandson and taking care of her family members and friends. Being a nurse most of her lifetime, she loves to stay busy and active. She’s been working for us at Presley Funeral Home for eight years and says, “Presley is such a wonderful place to work, the staff is so nice, and I couldn’t work for a better place.”
Bryce Odom , Transfer Specialist (Non-Licensed)
Bryce was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and attended Stratford STEM Magnet High School. He has a cat named Pile who is 2 years old. Bryce enjoys playing video games and watching TV. He has worked with funeral homes for 4 years but has only recently moved to Cookeville. “I have only been here a short time, but I can really tell that everyone is very kind and close together. I really enjoy the sense of community and helpful nature that everyone exudes. I’m happy to work with such a Helpful and happy team such as the Presley crew.”
Junior Stamps, Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Junior was born in Crossville, Tennessee to Dean & Faye Stamps. He has been living and working in Cookeville since 1977. He married his loving wife Charlotte Loftis in October 1980. They have 1 son, Christopher Stamps.
Terry Pace, Funeral Assistant (Non-Licensed)
Terry was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Joe and Mary Sue Pace. He graduated from Crest Wood High School. He has received degrees from Michigan Christian College, Oklahoma Christian College and Central State University. Terry and Susan Smith Pace married June 12, 1982 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. They moved to Tennessee in 1986. Terry and Susan have four Children. Michael of Culver City, California, Justin and Wife Demetria, Emily and Jordan Pace of Cookeville, TN. Terry has worked at Institutional Wholesale Company since 2001. Terry enjoys researching genealogy and spending time at the beach, collecting shells. Terry and Susan are members of Collegeside Church of Christ where they have attended for 16 years. Terry is here to serve the families of the Upper Cumberland in any way needed and has a deep passion to help families in need.
In Memory of
Roger K. Burke, Licensed Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer
Roger brings many years of experience to Crest Lawn. He has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer for over 51 years. Roger has two daughters, Sherry and Stephanie and also has two grandchildren, Nick and Caroline. Roger has previously served as manager of several area funeral homes around the Upper-Cumberland and is also the Past President of the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association. He also operates Burke Enterprises, LLC.(Central Transport Group). He is a member of the Evening Lions Club and a former District Governor of the Tennessee Lions Club. Roger has received several awards over the years including the Melvin Jones Award from Lions Club International. ” I am so pleased to bring my years of experience to Crest Lawn and I am honored to be able to assist all Presley's families in their time of need”.