Our Staff
Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Jeff Hamilton
Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner
Jeff began his career in the funeral business in 1994 here at this funeral home. Since then, he has worked in different places in and out of the funeral service. Jeff and his wife, Jessica, now own "Breathitt Funeral Home". They, along with their sons Jaxon and Jadon, are thankful for the opportunity to serve your family and our community.
Jeff Hamilton
Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner
Jeff began his career in the funeral business in 1994 here at this funeral home. Since then, he has worked in different places in and out of the funeral service. Jeff and his wife, Jessica, now own "Breathitt Funeral Home". They, along with their sons Jaxon and Jadon, are thankful for the opportunity to serve your family and our community.
Jessica Moore Hamilton
Funeral Attendant/Owner
Jessica has always been a caring, sincere person that enjoys helping others in any way that she can. She wears many hats around the funeral home including; Owner, Funeral Attendant, Prayer Warrior and Maid.
Jessica Moore Hamilton
Funeral Attendant/Owner
Jessica has always been a caring, sincere person that enjoys helping others in any way that she can. She wears many hats around the funeral home including; Owner, Funeral Attendant, Prayer Warrior and Maid.
Lowell Hamilton
Funeral Attendant/Transporter
Lowell is retired from the University of Ky after serving the community for 38 years. He is now our funeral attendant and licensed Transporter. He will meet you with a smile and a handshake, offer his assistance with any of your needs, and be here to increase your comfort. Lowell is glad to be back serving the fine people of Eastern Kentucky.
Lowell Hamilton
Funeral Attendant/Transporter
Lowell is retired from the University of Ky after serving the community for 38 years. He is now our funeral attendant and licensed Transporter. He will meet you with a smile and a handshake, offer his assistance with any of your needs, and be here to increase your comfort. Lowell is glad to be back serving the fine people of Eastern Kentucky.
Karen Ellis
Office Manager
Karen has been with Breathitt Funeral Home since 1981. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of what it takes to run an efficient, legal funeral home. Her expertise and skill set keep us running smoothly. She will help you in any way possible.
Karen Ellis
Office Manager
Karen has been with Breathitt Funeral Home since 1981. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of what it takes to run an efficient, legal funeral home. Her expertise and skill set keep us running smoothly. She will help you in any way possible.
Shawn Strong
Transporter/Gravedigger
Shawn Strong
Transporter/Gravedigger
Kenny Neace
Transporter/Gravedigger
Kenny Neace has been employed as our gravedigger for several years. He recently obtained his transport license and can make removals and transport your loved ones. Kenny is married to Barbara Neace, and they live at Vancleve. They have raised four daughters. Kenny enjoys helping people any way he can.
Kenny Neace
Transporter/Gravedigger
Kenny Neace has been employed as our gravedigger for several years. He recently obtained his transport license and can make removals and transport your loved ones. Kenny is married to Barbara Neace, and they live at Vancleve. They have raised four daughters. Kenny enjoys helping people any way he can.
Daniel Roberts
Funeral Attendant
Dan offers a friendly, welcoming personality to everyone and helps in any way he can to comfort our families and guests.
Daniel Roberts
Funeral Attendant
Dan offers a friendly, welcoming personality to everyone and helps in any way he can to comfort our families and guests.
Matthew Hollins
Former Co- Owner/Funeral Director & Embalmer October 20, 1962 - December 2, 2022 Always in our hearts.
Matthew Hollins
Former Co- Owner/Funeral Director & Embalmer October 20, 1962 - December 2, 2022 Always in our hearts.
Eugene Turner
Former Co-Owner/Funeral Director April 8, 1953 - December 28, 2020 Always in our hearts
Eugene Turner
Former Co-Owner/Funeral Director April 8, 1953 - December 28, 2020 Always in our hearts
Barney Crouch
Former Co-Owner Funeral Dir/Embalmer 1983 - 1996
Barney Crouch
Former Co-Owner Funeral Dir/Embalmer 1983 - 1996
Frank & Joy Fletcher
Founders - Always in our hearts.
Frank & Joy Fletcher
Founders - Always in our hearts.
