Anthony Vaughn
Owner
Anthony is a native of the Monticello and Wayne County area having grown up in the Coopersville community. He is married to his wife Kami (Humble) Vaughn and they have two children, Noah Keen Vaughn and Ivy June Vaughn. He and his family attend the Monticello Church of Christ.
Anthony graduated from Wayne County High School and then attended college at Eastern Kentucky University. Anthony attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he completed an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor's of Mortuary Science. He is a Kentucky licensed funeral director and embalmer. Along with this, he is also a licensed life & health insurance agent in Kentucky. His work experiences include service in the funeral profession both in Kentucky and Ohio. His experience in this field started with G.S.S.P. Livery Service in Cincinnati which worked with the Hamilton County Coroner's Office in the Cincinnati area. He also served as Deputy Coroner for Wayne County from 2004 to 2019.
Anthony Vaughn
Owner
Anthony is a native of the Monticello and Wayne County area having grown up in the Coopersville community. He is married to his wife Kami (Humble) Vaughn and they have two children, Noah Keen Vaughn and Ivy June Vaughn. He and his family attend the Monticello Church of Christ.
Anthony graduated from Wayne County High School and then attended college at Eastern Kentucky University. Anthony attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he completed an Associate of Applied Science and a Bachelor's of Mortuary Science. He is a Kentucky licensed funeral director and embalmer. Along with this, he is also a licensed life & health insurance agent in Kentucky. His work experiences include service in the funeral profession both in Kentucky and Ohio. His experience in this field started with G.S.S.P. Livery Service in Cincinnati which worked with the Hamilton County Coroner's Office in the Cincinnati area. He also served as Deputy Coroner for Wayne County from 2004 to 2019.
Israel Clark
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Israel Clark joined our firm on October 31st, 2022. He began his career at McCreary Funeral Home as a Funeral Assistant. Believing he had found his calling he began his Funeral Director’s apprenticeship. With the merge of McCreary Funeral Home and Pine Knot Funeral Home in 2014, he worked at both locations. Israel obtained his Funeral Director’s license in September 2017 and his Embalmer’s license in October of 2021.
Israel is the son of Israel and Loretta Clark. He and his wife, Amber have one daughter, Hazel. They attend Lower Wolf Creek United Baptist Church.
Israel Clark
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Israel Clark joined our firm on October 31st, 2022. He began his career at McCreary Funeral Home as a Funeral Assistant. Believing he had found his calling he began his Funeral Director’s apprenticeship. With the merge of McCreary Funeral Home and Pine Knot Funeral Home in 2014, he worked at both locations. Israel obtained his Funeral Director’s license in September 2017 and his Embalmer’s license in October of 2021.
Israel is the son of Israel and Loretta Clark. He and his wife, Amber have one daughter, Hazel. They attend Lower Wolf Creek United Baptist Church.
Lonnie Scott
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Lonnie is a native of the Albany- Clinton County area. He graduated from Clinton County High School. He then attended the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and is licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Kentucky and Tennessee. He is also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Kentucky.
Lonnie is married to his wife, Joyce and has one son, Zach Scott.
Lonnie Scott
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Lonnie is a native of the Albany- Clinton County area. He graduated from Clinton County High School. He then attended the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science and is licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Kentucky and Tennessee. He is also a licensed insurance agent in the state of Kentucky.
Lonnie is married to his wife, Joyce and has one son, Zach Scott.
Kameron Angel
Funeral Director
Kameron graduated from Wayne County High School in May 2020. He is the son of Matthew and September Angel and the older brother of Logan and Heavenly Angel. He joined our team as a Support Staff employee in August 2020 and then decided to serve his apprenticeship with Hickey Funeral Home. As of April 2024, Kameron is now a Kentucky licensed funeral director.
Kameron and his family attend Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
Kameron Angel
Funeral Director
Kameron graduated from Wayne County High School in May 2020. He is the son of Matthew and September Angel and the older brother of Logan and Heavenly Angel. He joined our team as a Support Staff employee in August 2020 and then decided to serve his apprenticeship with Hickey Funeral Home. As of April 2024, Kameron is now a Kentucky licensed funeral director.
Kameron and his family attend Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
Jessica Burks
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Burks joined our work family in April 2024. She is mother to Kaylee Hollars and Gracey Burks; she is the daughter of Elwood & Laura Bradley and Sherry Bradley.
Jessica and her family live in the Parnell community and attends Albany 1st Methodist Church in Albany.
Jessica Burks
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Burks joined our work family in April 2024. She is mother to Kaylee Hollars and Gracey Burks; she is the daughter of Elwood & Laura Bradley and Sherry Bradley.
Jessica and her family live in the Parnell community and attends Albany 1st Methodist Church in Albany.
Mack Patrick
Support and Transport Staff
Bro. Mack Patrick joined our team in January 2025, as a part-time support staff employee. In June 2025, Bro. Mack became a licensed transport employee for both Hickey Funeral Home and Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home. He is a welcome addition to our team.
He is the son of Cauda Alley (Ray) and the late Carlos Mack Patrick and the brother of Nicholas Alley. Bro. Mack is the pastor at the Parnell Methodist Church as well as Cabell Community Church.
Mack Patrick
Support and Transport Staff
Bro. Mack Patrick joined our team in January 2025, as a part-time support staff employee. In June 2025, Bro. Mack became a licensed transport employee for both Hickey Funeral Home and Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home. He is a welcome addition to our team.
He is the son of Cauda Alley (Ray) and the late Carlos Mack Patrick and the brother of Nicholas Alley. Bro. Mack is the pastor at the Parnell Methodist Church as well as Cabell Community Church.
James "Butch" Turner
Support Staff
James Turner, or "Butch" as most everyone in Monticello and Wayne County know him, is one of our funeral home support staff members as well as a licensed transport employee.
He has two children, Misty & Cody and two granddaughters, Callie Sky and Harley Dawn. Butch is native to the Monticello-Wayne County area.
For 22 plus years, Butch worked and was a manager at McDonalds of Monticello. These days he is a dedicated employee of both the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home and Hickey Funeral Home and assists us in providing quality care to the families that call upon us.
James "Butch" Turner
Support Staff
James Turner, or "Butch" as most everyone in Monticello and Wayne County know him, is one of our funeral home support staff members as well as a licensed transport employee.
He has two children, Misty & Cody and two granddaughters, Callie Sky and Harley Dawn. Butch is native to the Monticello-Wayne County area.
For 22 plus years, Butch worked and was a manager at McDonalds of Monticello. These days he is a dedicated employee of both the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home and Hickey Funeral Home and assists us in providing quality care to the families that call upon us.
Harvey Smith
Support Staff
Harvey joined the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in August 2020. He currently works full time for Coca-Cola and assist us on a part-time basis as a support staff employee for both Hickey Funeral Home and Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home.
Harvey and his wife Tanya have two sons, Trajan and Trevet. He graduated from Wayne County High in 1991 and studied at Somerset Community College. Harvey and family attend Monticello First Church of the Nazarene.
Harvey Smith
Support Staff
Harvey joined the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in August 2020. He currently works full time for Coca-Cola and assist us on a part-time basis as a support staff employee for both Hickey Funeral Home and Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home.
Harvey and his wife Tanya have two sons, Trajan and Trevet. He graduated from Wayne County High in 1991 and studied at Somerset Community College. Harvey and family attend Monticello First Church of the Nazarene.
Ronal McGinnis
Support Staff
Ronal or “Ron” as he is known by his family and friends, joined our Support Staff team in October 2023.
Ron is married to Julie and between the two of them, they have five children, Kevin, Jacob, Rachel, Bethany and Rhoda. Ron and Julie attend and are members of Monticello First Church of the Nazarene.
Ronal McGinnis
Support Staff
Ronal or “Ron” as he is known by his family and friends, joined our Support Staff team in October 2023.
Ron is married to Julie and between the two of them, they have five children, Kevin, Jacob, Rachel, Bethany and Rhoda. Ron and Julie attend and are members of Monticello First Church of the Nazarene.
Elwood Bradley
Support Staff
Elwood began working with Hickey Funeral Home in August 2025. He has been faithfully working with inmates at the WC Detention Center for 28 years, helping in many different areas including Chaplain, Education, and Deputy Jailer. He was also employed with Adult Education Programs through the Wayne County Board of Education and Somerset Community College for 10 years. He retired from Crane Plumbing after 22 years. Elwood attended UK and EKU, achieving a BS in Criminal Justice with an AA in English. He is also an ordained Minister with a heart for others.
Elwood and his wife Laura have a total of 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren together. Elwood was born and raised in Pulaski County and has lived in Wayne County since 1996. He also is a Veteran having served in the US Army.
Elwood Bradley
Support Staff
Elwood began working with Hickey Funeral Home in August 2025. He has been faithfully working with inmates at the WC Detention Center for 28 years, helping in many different areas including Chaplain, Education, and Deputy Jailer. He was also employed with Adult Education Programs through the Wayne County Board of Education and Somerset Community College for 10 years. He retired from Crane Plumbing after 22 years. Elwood attended UK and EKU, achieving a BS in Criminal Justice with an AA in English. He is also an ordained Minister with a heart for others.
Elwood and his wife Laura have a total of 6 children, 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren together. Elwood was born and raised in Pulaski County and has lived in Wayne County since 1996. He also is a Veteran having served in the US Army.
David Davis
Support Staff
Bro. David Davis
Support Staff
Bro. David joined our staff in October 2025. He and his wife, Sheila, have two children, Skylar Dishman and Sierra Price, and three grandchildren, Teagan Price, Dove Dishman, and River Dishman. He is the pastor at Pleasant Hill Union Church in Burkesville.
David Davis
Support Staff
Bro. David Davis
Support Staff
Bro. David joined our staff in October 2025. He and his wife, Sheila, have two children, Skylar Dishman and Sierra Price, and three grandchildren, Teagan Price, Dove Dishman, and River Dishman. He is the pastor at Pleasant Hill Union Church in Burkesville.
Gene Jones
Support Staff
Gene has worked in the houseboat industry for 33 years and the Monticello Utility Commission for 10 years before retiring in 2015. For 22 of those years he also served in the Army Reserves. After his retirement, he went to work part-time at the Hickey & Son Funeral Home as a funeral support staff. In November of 2019 he also joined the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home support staff team.
Gene and his wife, Rita have two children, Kevin and Lindsey, and five grandchildren, Kylie, Titus, Jenna, Jase, and Jett.
Gene Jones
Support Staff
Gene has worked in the houseboat industry for 33 years and the Monticello Utility Commission for 10 years before retiring in 2015. For 22 of those years he also served in the Army Reserves. After his retirement, he went to work part-time at the Hickey & Son Funeral Home as a funeral support staff. In November of 2019 he also joined the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home support staff team.
Gene and his wife, Rita have two children, Kevin and Lindsey, and five grandchildren, Kylie, Titus, Jenna, Jase, and Jett.
Kenny New
Cemetery Operations - Retired
For the last 20 plus years, Kenny has handled the day to day cemetery operations for what is now known as the Hickey Funeral Home. In November of 2019, he also took on much of the cemetery operations for the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home. Even though managing the work of both funeral homes keeps him very busy, he continues to provide excellent service to our families.
Kenny and his wife, Nancy have four daughters, Stacy, Sandra, Ashley and Mindy.
Kenny New
Cemetery Operations - Retired
For the last 20 plus years, Kenny has handled the day to day cemetery operations for what is now known as the Hickey Funeral Home. In November of 2019, he also took on much of the cemetery operations for the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home. Even though managing the work of both funeral homes keeps him very busy, he continues to provide excellent service to our families.
Kenny and his wife, Nancy have four daughters, Stacy, Sandra, Ashley and Mindy.
Robert Turpin - Retired
Support Staff
Robert Turpin - Retired
Support Staff
