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.


Chris Whinery
Owner & Funeral Director
Chris Whinery, son of Brad and Glenda Whinery, and a 3rd generation funeral director and embalmer grew up in Sayre, Oklahoma and moved with his family to Elk City in 1996. He graduated of Elk City High School in 1999 and continued his education at the University of Central Oklahoma where he completed his bachelors degree in Mortuary Science in 2004. Upon graduation, he returned to Western Oklahoma to carry on the family tradition of caring and service to the people of Western Oklahoma. In the summer of 2000 he was married to Kaylynn (Church) Whinery and they have two sons: Kyron and Keaton. Chris grew up in and around the funeral industry watching his grandfather and father serve and care for the people of western Oklahoma his entire life. He has served as the OFDA Chairman of District 4 and also been an Elk City Chamber of Commerce Board member. When the opportunity presents itself, Chris enjoys watching his boys participate in the sports they are passionate about. He is also a member of the 2nd & Adams Church of Christ.

Chris Whinery
Owner & Funeral Director
Chris Whinery, son of Brad and Glenda Whinery, and a 3rd generation funeral director and embalmer grew up in Sayre, Oklahoma and moved with his family to Elk City in 1996. He graduated of Elk City High School in 1999 and continued his education at the University of Central Oklahoma where he completed his bachelors degree in Mortuary Science in 2004. Upon graduation, he returned to Western Oklahoma to carry on the family tradition of caring and service to the people of Western Oklahoma. In the summer of 2000 he was married to Kaylynn (Church) Whinery and they have two sons: Kyron and Keaton. Chris grew up in and around the funeral industry watching his grandfather and father serve and care for the people of western Oklahoma his entire life. He has served as the OFDA Chairman of District 4 and also been an Elk City Chamber of Commerce Board member. When the opportunity presents itself, Chris enjoys watching his boys participate in the sports they are passionate about. He is also a member of the 2nd & Adams Church of Christ.

Tara Shockley
Office Manager/Funeral Assistant

Tara Shockley
Office Manager/Funeral Assistant

Rob Crews
Funeral Director

Rob Crews
Funeral Director

Denise Eitenmiller
Funeral Assistant, Office Staff

Denise Eitenmiller
Funeral Assistant, Office Staff

Russ Eitenmiller
Funeral Assistant

Russ Eitenmiller
Funeral Assistant

Judy Mills
Office Staff/Funeral Assistant

Judy Mills
Office Staff/Funeral Assistant

Jerry Smith
Grounds/Maintenance

Jerry Smith
Grounds/Maintenance
Dirk, you will forever be a part of our team.

Dirk Clay
October 19, 1956 - April 19, 2023


