
Our Staff
Our dedicated staff is here to support you with care, professionalism, and kindness. With years of experience, we guide families through every step, ensuring services are handled with respect and attention to detail. Whether planning ahead or making arrangements, our team is committed to providing comfort and peace of mind.
Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible. Together, we make this place amazing

Tom Lord
Owner
Tom is a 1977 graduate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. He served 6 years on the Board of Georgia Funeral Directors Association, 3 years on NFDA Policy Board, and 6 years on the Georgia Board of Funeral Service. Tom currently serves on the Georgia State Board of Cemeterians. He and his wife, Melissa reside in Oconee County. They have five children and two grandchildren and are members of Beech Haven Baptist Church.

Tom Lord
Owner
Tom is a 1977 graduate of Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service. He served 6 years on the Board of Georgia Funeral Directors Association, 3 years on NFDA Policy Board, and 6 years on the Georgia Board of Funeral Service. Tom currently serves on the Georgia State Board of Cemeterians. He and his wife, Melissa reside in Oconee County. They have five children and two grandchildren and are members of Beech Haven Baptist Church.

Roger Croy
Grounds Manager
With almost 40 years of experience in the industry, Roger has spent the last 25 years working with Lord & Stephens Funeral Home and its sister properties. He currently resides in Madison County with his wife, Susan, and children, Dalton and Calina. He enjoys country music and fishing on Lake Oconee.

Roger Croy
Grounds Manager
With almost 40 years of experience in the industry, Roger has spent the last 25 years working with Lord & Stephens Funeral Home and its sister properties. He currently resides in Madison County with his wife, Susan, and children, Dalton and Calina. He enjoys country music and fishing on Lake Oconee.

Tabitha Fuller
Cemeteries Manager
Tabitha and her husband, Chad have lived in the Athens area for several years. They enjoy fishing, traveling and spending time with their families. Tabitha has been serving families with insurance claims and death certificate filing at Lord and Stephens since 2014 and continues her service to families as Cemetery Manager of Athens Memory Gardens and Oconee Memorial Park.

Tabitha Fuller
Cemeteries Manager
Tabitha and her husband, Chad have lived in the Athens area for several years. They enjoy fishing, traveling and spending time with their families. Tabitha has been serving families with insurance claims and death certificate filing at Lord and Stephens since 2014 and continues her service to families as Cemetery Manager of Athens Memory Gardens and Oconee Memorial Park.

Dee Pelewski
Cemetery Administrative Assistant

Dee Pelewski
Cemetery Administrative Assistant

Mason Lee
Funeral Home and Cemetery Maintenance

Mason Lee
Funeral Home and Cemetery Maintenance