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.
Kent Stafford
Owner & Funeral Director
Kent Stafford was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1971 and was a member of Maryville High School's 1970 state championship football team. He then attended East Tennessee State University on a football scholarship. He returned to Maryville and Miller Funeral Home in 1976, two years after the death of his father, T.J. Stafford, Jr., in order to help his grandmother, Veva (Mrs. W.R. Miller), in running the funeral home. Kent earned his state funeral director's license in 1978. After the death of Mrs. Miller in 1981, he became a partner with his mother, Vivian (Mrs. T.J. Stafford, Jr.), and incorporated Miller Funeral Home.
Kent Stafford
Owner & Funeral Director
Kent Stafford was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1971 and was a member of Maryville High School's 1970 state championship football team. He then attended East Tennessee State University on a football scholarship. He returned to Maryville and Miller Funeral Home in 1976, two years after the death of his father, T.J. Stafford, Jr., in order to help his grandmother, Veva (Mrs. W.R. Miller), in running the funeral home. Kent earned his state funeral director's license in 1978. After the death of Mrs. Miller in 1981, he became a partner with his mother, Vivian (Mrs. T.J. Stafford, Jr.), and incorporated Miller Funeral Home.
Fred Adomat
Embalmer
Fred graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1977. He became a licensed funeral director in 1979 and has been embalming for Miller Funeral Home since 1988. Fred is a past president of the Greater Knox Funeral Directors Association and a past president of the North Knoxville Rotary Club. Fred is married to the former Claudia Ricks and is an avid photographer and golfer.
Fred Adomat
Embalmer
Fred graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1977. He became a licensed funeral director in 1979 and has been embalming for Miller Funeral Home since 1988. Fred is a past president of the Greater Knox Funeral Directors Association and a past president of the North Knoxville Rotary Club. Fred is married to the former Claudia Ricks and is an avid photographer and golfer.
Chad Yarnell
Funeral Director
Chad began working for Miller Funeral Home in 2004. He received his funeral director's license in April 2007. Chad is a graduate of Heritage High School and has three children, DJay, Sarah, and Levi.
Chad Yarnell
Funeral Director
Chad began working for Miller Funeral Home in 2004. He received his funeral director's license in April 2007. Chad is a graduate of Heritage High School and has three children, DJay, Sarah, and Levi.
Ben T. Ward
Funeral Director
Ben began working at Miller Funeral Home in July of 2004 and received his funeral director's license in September 2009. He is a graduate of William Blount High School. Ben is married to the former Rachel McKeehan and has a son, Elijah Jones. He currently resides in Maryville, where he is the pastor of Springview Baptist Church.
Ben T. Ward
Funeral Director
Ben began working at Miller Funeral Home in July of 2004 and received his funeral director's license in September 2009. He is a graduate of William Blount High School. Ben is married to the former Rachel McKeehan and has a son, Elijah Jones. He currently resides in Maryville, where he is the pastor of Springview Baptist Church.
Jody Manis
Funeral Director
Jody Manis
Funeral Director
Tim Townsend
Funeral Assistant
Tim Townsend
Funeral Assistant
