Evelyn was born and raised in Knoxville, TN where she raised two children and nine grandchildren. She has served families at Highland Memorial for nine years as a Funeral Assistant. Evelyn loves to care for our families in every way she can, especially with a big hug and a smile. She is always here for families in need and is never faced with a request too large.

Kirk is the Funeral Home Manager at Highland South. He began his career in Mississippi with an independent funeral home and came to Stewart Enterprises in 2009. Kirk is a graduate of Holmes Community College in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He is a dual license Funeral Director and Embalmer in TN and MS. Kirk is married to Kathleen Bivens and they have three beautiful children, Brooke, Brianna and Brett.

Josh was born and raised in Greene County, TN. He moved to Nashville to further his education. Josh graduated from John A. Gupton College in 2007, with an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service. He served families at Highland Memorial Funeral Home and later became the Knoxville Area Manager for all three Highland locations, Highland Memorial, Highland South, and Highland West.

Jerry is the Cemetery Foreman at Highland South Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations. Jerry enjoys serving our families and taking care of their needs. Jerry is married to Becky Coffey.

Pamela is a graduate of Carson Newman College with a degree in Counseling. She has a desire to work with the bereaved and finds the funeral industry rewarding. Pamela is a native of Knoxville and enjoys serving the community in which she grew up.

Rachael has been with Highland South for 3 years. Rachael is a Funeral Home and Cemetery Administrative Assistant. She is newly married to Shawn Crawford. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves assisting families and friends in any way possible.

Mrs. Ruth lives in Seymour, with her husband Carl. They have two children and four grandchildren. Mrs. Ruth has worked for Highland South for 26 years as a Funeral Assistant. Her motto is “We care”. Mrs. Ruth makes the best cookies in the south!

Annette was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. She and her husband, Kevin, live in West Knoxville with their son, Ethan. Annette is an administrative assistant at Highland Memorial Funeral Home and enjoys helping her community through her work at the funeral home.

Dee Anne obtained her Associate of Science Degree in 1998 from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville TN. She has been employed by Highland Memorial since February 2010. She recently accepted the position as Family Service Manager at the Highland West location. Dee Anne enjoys working with families and helping them understand the benefits of pre-planning their cemetery arrangements.

Ronna began as a Community Service Counselor with Highland South Memorial Park in 2011, after a decade of service in the medical field. She enjoys serving the community and the challenges of this very rewarding industry. Ronna is married to Brad Manis and they have three beautiful daughters. Ronna also enjoys hiking and fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Wendy Manley joined Highland Memorial in 2003 as a cemetery family service counselor. Currently Wendy is our Funeral Pre-planning Counselor. Her focus and strength is SERVING & CARING for our families. Wendy's sincere wish and purpose is to educate families on the benefits of pre-planning. Contact her to attend a dinner/seminar in the future.

Kaitlyn obtained her Associate Degree in Mortuary Science in 2009 from John A. Gupton College in Nashville, TN. She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the State of Tennessee. Kaitlyn enjoys all aspects of funeral service and is proud to serve the families in her care. Kaitlyn and her husband live in Maynardville with their daughter Brylyn.

Sharon has worked at Highland South for seven years, most of her time has been as Manager of Cemetery Family Service. Sharon loves helping all of the families she serves. She has two grown children, Jason and Amy, one grandchild Parker. She enjoys spending her days off with friends and family.

Kristen attended the University of Tennessee, where she studied Sport Management. She enjoys helping families in every way possible. Kristen has been at Highland Memorial since February 2011 as a Family Service Counselor. She and her husband live in Karns, TN.

Christi is a native of Dresden, TN, but has lived in Knoxville for two years. She is a 2008 graduate of John A. Gupton College in, Nashville, TN, with an Associate of Arts Degree in Mortuary Science. She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with the State of Tennessee and has practiced with Highland Memorial since June 2010. Christi’s passion is helping families through the unfamiliar territory of losing a loved one.

Don is a long time resident of Knoxville and has been employed at Highland South for five years as a Funeral Assistant. Don is very kind hearted and always willing to assist our families in any way that he can. Mr. Don never misses a day on the porch of the Funeral Home and makes the best coffee you’ve ever had.