OUR STAFF

Bradley is a 1990 graduate of Crittenden County High School, a 1994 graduate of Georgetown College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a minor in Communications, and a 1995 graduate of Mid-America School of Mortuary Science. He is a fifth generation Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and is married to Valerie Smith Gilbert. Together they have two children, Travis Gilbert of Columbus, Ohio and Paige Beavers of Marion, KY and one grandson, Forrest Edward Beavers of Marion, KY. Bradley is an active member of Mexico Baptist Church, where he serves as Finance Committee Chairman and Sunday School Teacher. He has held the office of Crittenden County Coroner since 2009 and is also a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Illinois, a member of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois Masonic Lodge #444 and Marion, Kentucky Masonic Lodge #256, a Notary Public, and a Licensed Pre-Need Insurance Agent. Other memberships include the Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation and Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies include being an avid golfer and hiking with his wife.

Valerie Smith Gilbert is a 1990 graduate of Crittenden County High School and a 1993 graduate of Madisonville Community College Of Nursing with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science. She is married to Brad Gilbert and they have two children, Travis Gilbert of Columbus, OH and Paige Beavers of Marion, KY. Valerie is an active member of Mexico Baptist Church. Valerie worked as a Registered Nurse for 22 years and for 19 of those years she was employed at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc. She joined the staff of Gilbert Funeral Home in 2014 as Treasurer but maintains her license as a Registered Nurse. Valerie enjoys the beach, reading, gardening and spending time with her family.

Billy is a lifelong Crittenden County resident . He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for 26 years and they have two children, Allison and Nicole. Billy served as a Crittenden County Sheriff Special Deputy for 19 years, Crittenden County Constable for 8 years , Crittenden County Fire and Rescue for 30 years, Crittenden County Emergency Management for 15 years and then retired from Kentucky State Highway Department after 27 years of service. Billy began working for Gilbert Funeral Home in 2020 and also enjoys time with his family, as well as hunting and fishing.

Rachel Atkinson has been a Funeral Director Assistant with Hardin County Funeral Service since 2017.  

She is married to Ben Atkinson and has three children, Jacob Conkle, Melanie Conkle and James Atkinson as well as 3 grandchildren, Daniel, Alijah and Willow.

Rachel graduated from Hardin County High School in 1999 and holds an Associate Degree in Arts from King University in Bristol, TN.  In addition, she is a former CNA and EMT.  Currently, she is a Volunteer Firefighter for the Rosiclare Fire Department and is a certified dog groomer.

Her hobbies inlclude spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and grooming and training dogs.

Adam Beavers is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Kentucky and Illinois as well as a licensed preneed agent. He is a graduate of Crittenden County High School and John A. Gupton School Of Mortuary Science. He is married to Paige Beavers and they live in Marion, KY with their son Forrest. Outside of work Adam enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Chase was born and raised in Caldwell County where he graduated in 2014. He is a Licensed Funeral Director. Chase is married to Nicole Faughn Mitchell and together they share two children, Brinley, age 10, and Noah, age 3.

From a young age, being very involved in church, Chase found his place in ministry and missions. He has served on 17 mission trips ranging from service-oriented trips in southern U.S. (l.e., doing “backyard Bible clubs” for children, working in soup kitchens, and programs in recovery centers) to hurricane disaster supply/rebuild trips, to seven trips to Haiti for medical missions.

In 2019, after the passing of a very special friend, Chase was asked by the parents to officiate his service. It was after the service that the owners of Morgan’s Funeral Home approached him about possibly coming on board. Chase accepted, and it did not take long for him to realize this is the field God wants him in. This spring, God started opening doors for the transition to join the family of Gilbert Funeral Home.

Although starting in the funeral service just 6 years ago, Chase has already been able to serve hundreds of families. Each family served he treats as if they are his own and will continue that service of dignity and professionalism.

In his free time Chase enjoys going fishing with his wife, spending time on the lakes, golfing, and spending quality time with his family. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Pennyroyal Hospice.

“I can’t begin to say how thankful I am to have the opportunity to serve the families of Marion and Crittenden County. I look forward to getting to know everyone and being involved in the community more.”

Joe is a graduate of Caldwell County High School and Murray State University with a B.S. Degree in Accounting and Finance. After several years in accounting and church business administration, Joe came home to Western Kentucky and joined Rick Morgan in the funeral business in 2002. He earned his funeral director’s license in 2004 and served families with Morgan’s and Lakeland Funeral Homes for over 22 years. Since 2013 he was the manager of Lakeland Funeral Home in Eddyville. 

Joe is a member of the Princeton Kiwanis Club since 2003 and has served on the Board of Directors of Caldwell Medical Center for 21 years. He is currently Board Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee of Caldwell Medical Center. 

Joe enjoys attending area high school sporting events and watching UK basketball. Joe and his wife, Scharme, a Registered Nurse, reside in Marion. They share four children and six grandchildren.

Joe is committed to serving the families in our community with care, dignity and professionalism.