our caring staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services.

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Shelton W. Smith

General Manager / Director

Shelton W. Smith has been a funeral service professional and provider since 1984 and General Manager of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., since 1997.  A native of Southampton County, he is a graduate of Petersburg's historic Virginia State University and a Mortuary Science graduate of John Tyler Community College. He is a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg, where he serves as Director of Music. Shelton is also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Kathy D. Jones

Administrative Assistant

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Kenneth Heath

Funeral Service Apprentice

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Pamela Parham

Receptionist

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Larry Delane

Funeral Service Specialist

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Charmaine Jordan

Finance and Insurance Specialist

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Paulus "Paul" Bryant, Jr.

Program Tech Analyst

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Charles Bartlet

Funeral Service Specialist