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.

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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.

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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.

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Mr. Alphonso Curtis

Funeral Ambassador

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Dana White

Counselor and Administrator

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Austin Brown

Funeral Ambassador

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Ian White

Funeral Ambassador

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Pastor Mildred Brown

Chaplin

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Mr. McCurry Brown

Facility Technician

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Christopher Burgess

Funeral Director Apprentice

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Byron Sherman

Funeral Director Apprentice

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Kyerra Wright

Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Mrs. Ruth Epps

Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Mrs. Levenia Epps

Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Melissa McClam

Funeral Attendant and Consultant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Alanté Fowler

Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Spencer Hawkins

Funeral Attendant (Unlicensed Funeral Director)

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Mr. Carlos Burgess

In House Catering Host and Funeral Attendant

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Evonne McClam

Chief Creative Consultant