Our funeral homes are a family owned and operated business. We are large enough to give our families the same service as the largest funeral homes around, yet we are small enough that each family gets the level of attention and care they deserve. We take great pride in the commitment we have made to our communities. Our employees, and the compassion they exhibit, are the strength of our firm. In addition to the finest of funeral merchandise and facilities in the Kanawha Valley, these men and women are what sets us apart from other funeral firms.

	John W. Chapman, III President/Owner John is a second generation funeral director and a 1969 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He also is a graduate of Huron College, Huron, SD and Winfield High School. John is a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge #139 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Royal Order of the Court of Jesters #111, the Rotary Club, Lions Club and has served on numerous boards of directors throughout his career including the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners. He and his wife, Debra and their children, Jennifer, John IV "Jay", C. Jacob "Jake", Joseph Ty, Jered and Justin also are members of Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Scott Depot, WV. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Preferred Funeral Directors International where he currently holds the office of immediate past president. He can be reached at jchapman@chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
	Debra Leslie Chapman Vice-President / Owner Debra is a graduate of Marshall Univeristy, and Winfield High School. She has been an active part of the family funeral homes since she and John were married and has assisted him with most all aspects of funeral service. Coming from a family of builders, her design abilities compliment the personal service John learned from his father. Her talents as an interior decorator are apparent through out the funeral homes. As a leader in the community, Debra is involved with many community and school projects and devotes many hours of her time to these functions. She can be reached at dchapman@chapmanfuneralhomes.com.
	Thomas Nichols, Jr. General Manager/Funeral Director A 1995 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, IN, Tom has been with the funeral homes since 1986. A native of Boone County, WV, he is a 1984 graduate of Van Senior/Junior High School, Van, WV and attended West Virginia State College, Institute, WV and The University of Charleston, Charleston, WV. Tom has two daughters, Courtney and Chelsea and one son, Lucas, and attends Twin City Bible Church, Nitro, WV. He coaches Nitro Little League Girls Softball and is a member of Washington Masonic Lodge # 58 A.F. & A.M., St. Albans, National Funeral Directors Association and the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, where he presently serves as the Govornor for District One and former treasurer for District One, and past president of Pi Sigma Eta fraternity. You can reach him by email at tnicholswv@hotmail.com
	Jake Chapman Funeral Director Jake is a third generation Chapman family Funeral Director. He is a 1998 graduate of Hurricane High School, has attended Marshall University, and obtained his Associate's Degree in Applied Science of Funeral Service from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a member of the Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge # 36, A.F. & A.M., National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, a charter member of the Hurricane Lion's Club, founding and charter member of West Virginia Reining Horse Association, and member of the National Reining Horse Association. He has assisted many families in the area by working in the past with Putnam County Emergency Medical Services and as a 10 year veteran and past member of Teays Valley Fire Department.
	Rachel S. Fischer Funeral Director A 2005 honors graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville,IN, Rachel has been with the funeral homes since September of 2005. She is a native of Red House, WV, a 1999 graduate of Poca High School and also has a bachelor of arts degree in Biology from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Rachel is the former Putnam County Coroner, a member of St. Albans Chapter No. 79, Order of the Eastern Star, the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, and Pi Sigma Eta fraternity. She lives in St. Albans and attends St. Andrew United Methodist Church, St. Albans.
	Franklin L. Matthews Funeral Director Franklin L. Matthews came to our firm early in 2009. He was the owner/operator of Dering's Funeral Home, Morgantown, WV for 25 years. A 1975 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Frank brings with him many years of compassionate service and experience. He currently resides in St. Albans.
	Lani R. Chapman Apprentice Funeral Director A March 2007 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati Ohio, Lani has been with the funeral homes since spring of 2007. She is a native of Fortville, Indiana, a 2004 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Fortville,Indiana and attended the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana. Lani was Vice President of the Spring 2007 class at CCMS and was also President of the Delta Gamma Pi sorority. She resides in Winfield, WV and is currently serving her apprenticeship.
	David W. Lamont Apprentice Funeral Director David has been employed by our firm over several years. David is a 1998 graduate of Hurricane High School and 2000 graduate of Fairmont State University with a degree in American Sign Language Interpreting and a 2005 graduate of West Virginia State University with degrees in both Biology and Criminal Justice. David is a life-long member of Teays Valley Baptist Church where he serves as an interpreter for their Deaf Ministry. He also has served his community working for Putnam and Kanawha County EMS. He is a former employee for the WV State Office of EMS.
	Carolyn G. Swisher Administrative Assistant Carolyn has been with the Hurricane location since 1997. She and her husband, Bruce live in Scott Depot, WV.
	Lisa M. McComas Adminstrative Assistant Lisa has been employed with the St. Albans location since early 2004. She is a graduate of St. Albans High School, St. Albans, WV and received her training in accounting and bookkeeping from Braley and Thompson. She is a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church, Huntington, WV. You can reach her at info@bartlettchapmanfuneralhome.com
	Timothy G. Finney Personal Manager Tim has been employed with the funeral homes since 1999 He is a 1990 graduate of Capital High School Charleston, WV; a graduate of West Virginia State University, Institute, WV receiving in 1993 an Associate Degree in Advertising/Sales and in 1997 a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He and his wife, Karen live in St. Albans and have two sons, Samuel Austin Finney and William Hunter Finney.
	Walter R. Summers Funeral Attendant Walter has been with the funeral homes since 2001. He is a 1990 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, Lansing, MI and Harry Hill Vo-Tech School. Having served in the United States Army, he is a 1991 graduate of the United States Army Military Police School. He and his wife, Tanya, live in South Charleston, WV.
	James Hines Funeral Attendant Jim has been with the funeral homes since fall 2005. He and his wife, JoAnn live in Poca, WV and attend Poca United Methodist where he is a lay leader and lay speaker. Having 20 years of funeral service experience, he assists the directors in most all aspects of funeral service. He is also a member of the Upper Vandalia Historical Society, a member of the Reed Organ Historical Society where he is also a published author, and was responsible for getting the Putnam County Courthouse listed on the National Register of Historical Sites.
	Chester Adkins Funeral Attendant Chester has been with the funeral homes for many years. He retired from the United States Postal Service, and is a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #58 A.F. & A.M., St. Albans. He and his wife, Patsy live in St. Albans and together they have three children; Kenneth, Brenda, and Karen and are members of Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Hurricane, WV.
	Jim Perry Funeral Attendant
	Jered Chapman Funeral Attendant Jered is a third generation Chapman in the business. He graduated from Hurricane High School in 2005 and has attended Fairmont State University. He has also expressed interest in beginning an apprenticeship to become a funeral director.
	Jared Thacker Funeral Attendant
	Karen F. Perry Bookkeeper Karen has been with the funeral homes since 1999. She is a graduate of Collins High School, Oak Hill, WV and a graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV, with a degree in accounting. Karen and her husband, Howard, reside in Winfield and attend Teays Valley Nazarene Church.
	Connie Fleming Beautician Connie has been with the funeral homes for over 25 years. She is a graduate of St. Albans High School and Capital City Beauty School. Connie and her husband, Jim, live in Scott Depot and attend First Baptist Church of St. Albans. They have one daughter, Elissa, and three grandchildren of whom they are very proud. We feel very fortunate to have someone with Connie's abilities assisting us.