Croley Funeral Home - Diana

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• Troy Murray

  Owner/Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Successor to his father Stephen Lee Murray; continues ownership and operations of Croley Funeral Homes.

• Todd Stansbury

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Over 28 years with Croley and Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Homes; over 36 years in funeral service industry in East Texas. Active on local, civic, state, and administrative boards. Past Master of Bethesda Masonic Lodge in Gilmer.

• Brandon Glade

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Graduated Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services (2001); Bachelor's Degree in Business; Master's Degree in Education

  Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; graduated Clear Lake High School in 1996. Worked for family funeral home in Utah before moving to East Texas in 2017 to pursue teaching in funeral profession. Joined Croley in September 2021. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

• Keith Brown

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Licensed since 1979; licensed in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas

  Native of Mississippi; 1979 graduate of Commonwealth College of Science; 1986 graduate of The National Foundation of Funeral Service. Over 50 years serving families in funeral service.

• Jeremiah Tharp

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (2004)

  Raised in Liberty City, Texas; graduated Sabine High School in 1997. Gained experience at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore and Longview before formal education. Known for calm presence and heartfelt dedication. Active member of Rosewood Baptist Church on praise and worship team.

• Charlotte Chism Waldrum

  Pre-planning Specialist

  CFSP; 1988 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service; licensed for over 30 years as funeral director/embalmer; licensed insurance agent

  Born and raised in Irving, Texas from funeral service family. Past President of Texas Funeral Directors Association. Awarded Yellow Rose of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott; Funeral Director of the Year for East and North Texas Regions in 2022. Serves on Texas Funeral Directors Association committees.

• Staci Wright

  Office Manager – Gilmer

  Raised in Gilmer community; graduated Gilmer High School in 2002. Over 10 years banking experience. Joined Croley August 2021. Active with family, church, and school volunteer activities.

• Amanda Flowers

  Office Manager – Gladewater

  Resident of Gladewater, Texas; 2002 graduate of Gladewater High School. 12 years office manager experience. Active in school and FFA volunteer activities. Joined Croley October 2021.

• Liz Boren

  Office Manager – Gilmer

  No biographical information provided.

• Roseann Newsom

  Office Manager – Diana

  No biographical information provided.

• Carol Harrell

  Receptionist – Hawkins

  Joined Croley Hawkins in 2017 after 17 years in floral business. Member of First Baptist Church, Hawkins; taught Sunday School for many years.

• L. Brandon Dodd

  Funeral Support Staff

  No biographical information provided.

• Phil Fowler

  Funeral Assistant, Purchasing, Inventory, and Transportation

  Degree in Social Work from Stephen F. Austin University

  Native of Gilmer; graduated Gilmer High School in 1970. Worked for State of Texas and operated pest control service for 30 years. Active in Rotary Club of Gilmer, East Texas Yamboree board, Upshur County Literacy program. Member of Gilmer Church of Christ. Considers funeral assistance a ministry.

• Jimmy McClelland

  Funeral Support Staff

  Native of Gilmer; graduated Gilmer High School class of 1971. (Bio cut off in source material.)

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