Licensed Staff

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

Greg Lakes, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer Email: greg@lakesfuneralhome.com Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Manuel's son Gregory B. Lakes, Co-Owner, graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1993, became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, and is the current manager. Greg and his wife Rachel Roberts-Lakes, the daughter of Brenda Wesley of Ohio, reside in Berea and have two children Reva Mallory and MacGregor Blue Lakes. Greg is an active member of the Christ's Church at Union in Berea, serving as Deacon. A member of the Berea LIONS Club, and is currently serving as Central District President of the Funeral Director's Association of Kentucky.

Janel Lakes Davenport, Licensed Funeral Director/ Licensed Insurance Agent Email: janel@lakesfuneralhome.com Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 In 1996 Manuel's daughter Janel Lakes Davenport, Co-Owner, joined the staff. Janel is the only active female licensed funeral director in this area. She is also the licensed insurance agent. Her husband Jerry, also a 1993 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, is a licensed funeral director and embalmer at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home in Lexington. Janel and Jerry reside in Berea and have a son, Jackson Clay and a daughter, Maggie Michelle. Janel is active in her church and community. She is a member of the Berea Younger Woman's Club, past president of the Berea Lioness club, and current board member of the Berea Chamber of Commerce.

Bill McCreary, Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer Email: bill@lakesfuneralhome.com Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Bill McCreary joined our staff in March 2011 as an Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer. A native of Corbin, Ky residing in Lexington, Ky for many years, employed at Saint Joseph Healthcare before pursuing his career in Funeral Service and received his Associates Degree from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in October 2010. The son of Russell and Ella McCreary, of Corbin sister Rita McKeehan and nephew A.J. and his Late Brother James Steven McCreary all of Corbin and niece Brittany Paige Lawson of Barbourville, Ky.

Paul E. Dean, Licensed Funeral Director Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Paul E. Dean, joined our staff in 1996, after his retirement as a sales rep for Kraft General Foods, a native of Clover Bottom, KY in Jackson Co., he is the son of the late Rev. Ray and Suda Davidson Dean and is the husband of Janet Crawford Dean, daughter of Edna Crawford of Berea and the late Elmo Crawford. Paul received his Funeral Directors license in 1999 and is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Paul and Jan have two daughters Amy Dean Herronkohl and her husband Ensign Shad Herronkohl, an U.S. Naval Aviator, stationed in Oklahoma and Anne Dean Devere, a teacher with the Madison County school system in Berea.

Maurice Dula, Licensed Funeral Director Website: www.lakesfuneralhome.com Toll Free Phone: 800-307-0463 Office Phone: 859-986-8416 Fax: 859-986-9397 Maurice Dula joined our firm in 2009. A western North Carolina native, Maurice Dula received a B.S. in Business Administration from Berea College. Shortly thereafter, he earned his funeral director license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Maurice became a partner in a funeral home for a while. He then accepted the position of Superintendent of a cemetery and remained in that capacity for over twenty years. Mr. Dula is a past president of the Kentucky Cemetery Association. He is an ordained minister (retired) and presently working as a leader of the drama team at his church. Maurice is the husband of Barbara Dula. They have three children and seven grandchildren.