All of our licenced 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.

Larry Buchanan, Owner/ Manager/ Funeral Director/ Embalmer Email: lbuchanan201@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Larry is a native of Macon County. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1982 and graduated with academic honors from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 1992. He was a member of the Phi Sigma Eta Fraternity. Larry holds a N.C. Funeral Director and Embalmer License. He is married to Missy (1986)  they have two children, Matthew (1995) and James (1998). Larry served as former secretary of the Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a member of First Assembly of God where he served as former Sunday School Teacher and former deacon.

Melissa 'Missy' Buchanan, Owner/Office Manager/ Insurance Agent Email: mbuchanan2@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Missy is a native of Macon County and a 1987 graduate of Franklin High School. She is a licensed insurance agent. Missy is married to Larry (1986) and they have two children, Matthew (1995) and James (1998). She is a member of First Assembly of God Church.

Brian Hylton, Assistant Manager/Funeral Director/ Embalmer/ Insurance Agent Email: bhylton1@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Brian is a native of Macon County. He graduated from Franklin High School in 1989 and graduated with honors from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 1990. He was a member of the Phi Sigma Eta fraternity. Brian holds a N.C. Funeral Director and Embalmer license and is a licensed insurance agent. He and his wife, Tanya, have one daughter, Hannah. Brian is a member of the Franklin Lions Club and a member of the South Macon Baptist Church. He is a coach and former board member of the Macon County Soccer Club.

James Guffie, Funeral Assistant Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 James is a native of Macon County.  He graduated from Franklin High School in 1978.  James has worked for Macon Funeral Home since January 2006.  He is a member of Prentiss Church of God. James has one daughter, Michaela.

Steve Reeves, Funeral Assistant and Aftercare Coordinator Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Steve is a lifelong resident of Macon County.  He graduated from Franklin High School in 1966, and has two associate degrees from SCC and a State Electrical Contractors License.  Steve is a Vietnam War veteran serving from 1968-1969.  He has been in the ministry for 32 years, serving as pastor at Prentiss Baptist Church from 1976-1979, Sugarfork Baptist Church from 1980-1987 and Iotla Baptist Church from 1987-2007.  He is married to Debbie (1970); they have two children, son, Steven of Asheville; daughter, Ginny of Franklin; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Tori Tye, Office Assistant Email: vtye@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Tori is a resident of Macon County and graduated from Franklin High School in 2008. She was born in Fort. Riley, Kansas and has lived on other Army bases with her family. She is the daughter of Angela Moody Tye and Charles James Tye Jr. Her father has served in the US Army for 20 years, to include three tours in Iraq. She has one brother, Charles James Tye III. Tori loves animals and has one dog, Bailey.

Jerry Blanton, Funeral Assistant Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Jerry is a native of Macon County.  He graduated from Franklin High School in 1985 and from Western Carolina University in 1992 with a B.S.B.A. degree in Management.  Jerry has worked for Macon Funeral Home since June 2005 and has been employed by U.P.S. since 1988.  Jerry is married to Lindy and they have two sons, Tyler and Logan.

Mike Tallent, Funeral Assistant Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Mike is a native of Macon County and a 1975 graduate of Franklin High School.  Mike has worked for Macon Funeral Home since February 2006.  He is employed by Macon County EMS as a paramedic and has worked there since its inception on August 1, 1979. Mike is married to Sallie and they have two daughters, three grandsons and one granddaughter.

Eddie Mason, Funeral Assistant Email: maconfuneralhome@frontier.com Office Phone: 828-524-5540 Fax: 828-349-0818 Eddie is a native of Macon County. Eddie has worked for Macon Funeral Home since 2003. Eddie is an ordained minister and is a member of the Cowee Baptist Church.  Eddie is married to Delores and they have two daughters and three granddaughters.