Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Makayla C. Barr
Founder, Funeral Director, Notary
Makayla C. Barr is the founder and funeral director of Shepherd's Funeral Home, with a Bachelors in Exercise Science with a Minor in Chemistry from Coker University of Hartsville, SC and a Master's in Molecular Medicine form the Liberty University of Lynchburg, VA. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to her clients. She understands that every family is different and has unique needs and preferences, and she works closely with each family to ensure that their loved one's funeral service is a meaningful and memorable tribute.

Makayla C. Barr
Founder, Funeral Director, Notary
Makayla C. Barr is the founder and funeral director of Shepherd's Funeral Home, with a Bachelors in Exercise Science with a Minor in Chemistry from Coker University of Hartsville, SC and a Master's in Molecular Medicine form the Liberty University of Lynchburg, VA. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to her clients. She understands that every family is different and has unique needs and preferences, and she works closely with each family to ensure that their loved one's funeral service is a meaningful and memorable tribute.

Katelyn C. Barr
Committee Member
Katelyn C. Barr is the Committee Member of Shepherd's Funeral Home. She is a Distinguished Honor Graduate of The Carolina Academy of Lake City, SC and is currently attending The University of South Carolina of Columbia, SC, Majoring in Cardiovascular Technology.

Katelyn C. Barr
Committee Member
Katelyn C. Barr is the Committee Member of Shepherd's Funeral Home. She is a Distinguished Honor Graduate of The Carolina Academy of Lake City, SC and is currently attending The University of South Carolina of Columbia, SC, Majoring in Cardiovascular Technology.

Mr. Alphonso Curtis
Funeral Ambassador

Mr. Alphonso Curtis
Funeral Ambassador

Dana White
Counselor and Administrator

Dana White
Counselor and Administrator

Austin Brown
Funeral Ambassador

Austin Brown
Funeral Ambassador

Ian White
Funeral Ambassador

Ian White
Funeral Ambassador

Pastor Mildred Brown
Chaplin

Pastor Mildred Brown
Chaplin

Mr. McCurry Brown
Facility Technician

Mr. McCurry Brown
Facility Technician

Christopher Burgess
Funeral Director Apprentice

Christopher Burgess
Funeral Director Apprentice

Byron Sherman
Funeral Director Apprentice

Byron Sherman
Funeral Director Apprentice

Kyerra Wright
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Kyerra Wright
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Mrs. Ruth Epps
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Mrs. Ruth Epps
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Mrs. Levenia Epps
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Mrs. Levenia Epps
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Melissa McClam
Funeral Attendant and Consultant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Melissa McClam
Funeral Attendant and Consultant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Alanté Fowler
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Alanté Fowler
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Spencer Hawkins
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Spencer Hawkins
Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

Mr. Carlos Burgess
In House Catering Host and Funeral Attendant

Mr. Carlos Burgess
In House Catering Host and Funeral Attendant

Evonne McClam
Chief Creative Consultant

Evonne McClam
Chief Creative Consultant