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.

Don is a 1969 graduate of Crittenden County High School. He has three children, Donald Earl, Athena and Dustin, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Don is retired from the Marion City Police Department after thirty years of service and the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department. He began working at Hunt Funeral Home and Ambulance Service in 1970 and continued his employment with Terry and Sandra Gilbert when they purchased the funeral home in 1976 and became a Licensed Funeral Director. Don enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and is an avid gun collector.

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.