Non-Licensed Staff

Although they are not licensed funeral directors, these staff members are vitally important to the operation of our firm.  These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Shelley Lakes Wolfe, Consultant Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Daughter of Manuel Lakes and Berna Jo Gay Doak, Shelley Lakes Wolfe, Co-Owner, of Berea, came on in 2002. Shelley is a 1992 Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, with a degree in Health Information Management, currently is a Funeral Service Consultant with Matthew's Casket Division and is a consultant for Lakes Funeral Home. Shelley resides in Berea with her husband Terry Wolfe, and has two children Leia Jordan and Colby Jennings. Shelley is past secretary of the Berea Younger Woman's Club.

Debbie Payne, Administrative Assistant Email: debbie@lakesfuneralhome.com Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397

J. Conner Niceley, Part-time Office Staff Email: conner@lakesfuneralhome.com Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-9868416 Fax: 859-986-9397 J. Conner Niceley joined our firm in June 2014, shortly after graduating from Madison Southern High School. He is currently a student at Eastern Kentucky University where he studies political science and is involved in the Honors Program and Student Government Association. Conner’s post-graduation plans include attending law school and practicing locally. He and his family are members of Man O’ War Church of God in Lexington. Conner is the son of Chriss and Leslie Niceley of Berea and is the grandson of Carolyn and the late Jerry Niceley of Mt. Vernon, the late Pete Bragg of Mt. Vernon, and of Barbara and Jim Belcher of Berea.

Robert Short, Part-time Office Staff Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397

Jordan Powell, Part-time Attendant Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Jordan Thomas Powell joined our firm in 2010 as a part-time attendant. He is the son of Kelly and Janet Ralston Powell and a 2009 graduate of Berea Community High School. He enjoys working in the funeral business and meeting new people.

Chuck Clark, Pre-need Couselor/Agent Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Chuck Clark joined our firm in 2005 to provide funeral funding options for the families that we serve. He has been actively involved in the financial services industry since 1991. He has specialized in funeral funding options since 2002. Chuck works closely with our funeral home to ensure that families have a complete and pleasant experience with having an option to afford the type of services and merchandise that they choose in advance for their funeral. Married with two sons, Chuck and his wife Sue provide a home for too many animals to count. They thoroughly enjoy caring for the needs of their animals. It's always an honor to serve families prior to their time of need.

Barbara Dula, Attendant/ Part-time Receptionist Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Barbara Dula, is a part-time attendant at the funeral home. She is the wife of Rev. A. Maurice Dula.

Laura Wainscott, Attendant Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Laura Wainscott is also a part-time attendant. She is a full time employee of Madison Southern High School.

Betty Burnell, Organist Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Betty Burnell, wife of J.C. "Trig" Burnell, is a part-time attendant and organist