Brooks Durham Funeral Home

Established as the oldest continuously operating business in Bell County, Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Pineville, KY, has deep roots tracing back to the early days of the Cumberland Ford Community. For over a century and a half, dating back to 1867, this esteemed establishment has been dedicated to upholding a standard of excellence in service and integrity for the families and neighborhoods it has faithfully served. With a legacy rooted in history and a commitment to providing compassionate care, Arnett & Steele Funeral Home honors a tradition of professionalism and respect in handling every aspect of funeral arrangements. Regardless of the circumstances or preferences, the team at this venerable institution endeavors to go above and beyond in meeting the diverse needs of families during their most challenging times, ensuring that every detail is attended to with the utmost care and consideration. Generated using this place's available information

Name and ownership changes were made as follows: in the early 1950's Mr. Callison was joined by an associate, Mr. William I. Shumate, who operated the funeral home until purchasing the business and joined by C.D. Carlisle, and for a brief time changed the name to Carlisle & Shumate Funeral Home. Mr. Carlisle sold his part of the business to Mr. Shumate and shortly thereafter a partnership with a new associate under the name of Shumate Gordon Funeral Home was formed. Upon termination of this partnership, Mr. Shumate became the sole owner, and therefore, Shumate Funeral Home, Inc was formed. In 1961 Mr. Shumate bought the beautiful colonial home of Boston and Rose Wakin, where we are now located. Many improvements in the building were made by Mr. Shumate to accommodate the increasing number of families served. The interior d cor was selected by William "Bill" Shumate's wife Mattie, who wanted to provide Middlesboro with a funeral home unlike any other at that time. Mr. Shumate's hard work and dedication to the principles of service to the families and the community started a strong tradition and has lasted for two generations. Mr. Shumate owned and operated the business until his untimely death in 1964. Mattie, with the help of two sons, James C. who joined the firm in 1964 and Homer C. who joined the firm in 1966, like Mr. Shumate, they continue the tradition of quality service. During this time Shumate Funeral Home grew dramatically. Because of the growth, the facilities were expanded. Additional property was purchased ( known as the Fulton Funeral Home property ) adjacent to and including the corner of 24th and Cumberland Avenue. This allowed for additional parking, as well as the addition of a dignified and beautiful chapel, also large visitation rooms and a lounge were added to accommodate the new families of this area. Shumate Funeral Home was able to foresee changes in the funeral industry many years before they became popular. One of these emerging trends was advance funeral planning or pre-arranged funerals. Since 1961, we have offered complete advance planning for funeral services in advance of need. Today, Shumate's advance planning service allows families to both plan and/or pay for funeral arrangements before the need arises. These advance plans assist families in protecting their loved ones from emotional and financial burdens by offering them the security of knowing their wishes will be followed in the future.

Barbourville Funeral Home is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to the families it serves in Barbourville, KY. Their commitment to excellence underscores the importance of honoring loved ones with dignity and respect. Managed and designed by SJ Norman Associates LLC, the funeral home focuses on creating meaningful experiences tailored to the individual needs of each family. Through their professional services, Barbourville Funeral Home aims to help navigate the difficult times surrounding loss. Generated from the website