Jim Watkins

General Manager, Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Jim is a GA Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer since 1987, past President of the Gainesville Evening Optimist Club, owns and operates Gainesville's first Pet Cremation Service, Northeast Georgia Pet Cremations. He is a native of Georgia and has been living in the Gainesville area since 1984.  Jim's family says he is always working, whether it is at the Funeral Home or helping families with Pet Cremations, and it's a true statement.  Jim enjoys taking care of his family, taking his old Jeep for a drive, and following his beloved Miami Dolphins during football season....

Carl Owen

Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Savannah Crowe Miller

Funeral Service Apprentice

Savannah Graduated from Ogeechee Technical College. She and her husband Blake are expecting their first child. Savannah is a member of Redeemed Baptist Church in Commerce, GA.

Elizabeth Pedraza

Funeral Associate & Spanish Translator

Elizabeth grew up in Texas, and has been a resident of Hall Co. for 20 years. She has been a friend of the owner’s for many years and currently serves as the Hispanic liaison for Hillside Chapel. She has a close personal working relationship with funeral homes all over Mexico, that also serve El Salvador and other international Countries. Elizabeth is a member of Comunidad Bautista Latinoamericana Church in Gainesville....

Ray Tatum

Funeral Service Apprentice

Ray is a Hall Co. native who currently lives in Chestnut Mtn. with his wife, Cathy. He graduated from Johnson High School in 1982 and is currently a full-time employee of Jackson EMC. He works part-time at Hillside Chapel Funeral Home and has been in the funeral service for over 15 years. Ray has been a youth minister for over 32 years, is a member of the River Church in Alto, and has sung in many gospel groups....