Curt Demrow

Funeral Director, Embalmer & Owner

Cell Phone: 859-707-8608

Curt Demrow grew-up in the funeral business and is a 2nd generation funeral director. He is a 1996 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service and holds his funeral director and embalmer's licenses. He has been in the funeral business since 1994 and at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home since March 2011. He is also the co-owner of Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs. Curt is the former Casey County Coroner and former Deputy Coroner in Lincoln County. He and his wife, Jaime, live in Liberty and have three daughters, Molly, Gracie, and Sophie. He enjoys UK Basketball, mowing his yard, and being with his girls. Curt is a member of Liberty First Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and Oleika Shrine Temple. Curt also is a member of the Kentucky Mass Fatality Incident Response Team.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

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Boyd Brown

Funeral Director, Embalmer & Former Owner

Boyd Brown has been in the funeral business for several years. He began working at Bartle Funeral Home in 1962. He graduated from the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in 1973 and holds his funeral director and embalmer’s license. He was also a 1962 graduate of Liberty High School. In 1973, Boyd began his career at what soon came to be known as McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Boyd is a member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church and he enjoys traveling, fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family, especially at their cabin. He is married to Judy Murphy Brown and has 3 children, Jamie, Lydia, and Ken. He also has 3 grandchildren.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

David McKinney

Former Funeral Home Owner

David McKinney grew up in the funeral business. He is the son of the late Bobby and Nell McKinney. David is the former co-owner of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. He is married to Sheila Scott McKinney. He has two children, Brandon and Megan. David hauls gates and works part-time at the funeral home. He is a member of the First Christian Church and of the Casey County Sportsman Club. He enjoys traveling, working on his farm, and hanging out at the Village Restaurant.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Bill Demrow

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Cell Phone: 6065103416

Bill Demrow started his funeral service career in 1965, working with Bill Fox in Stanford at the age of 14. He became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in 1974, and with partner, Dan Barnett, purchased Barnett & Demrow Funeral Home in 1978, and later purchased Fox Funeral Home. Bill and his partners sold their funeral homes in 1997. In December 2014, Bill began working full-time at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Bill’s family includes his late wife, Debbie Smallwood Demrow; one son, Curt Demrow (Jaime), who is the owner of McKinney-Brown Funeral Home; one daughter, Jenny Demrow Maloy (Jimmy); and five grandchildren, Molly, Aidan, Gracie, Brayli, and Sophie. Bill served for 26 years as Lincoln County Coroner and is currently a special Deputy Coroner for Casey County. He is currently serving on the Kentucky Coroners Association Board of Directors, where he is a 3 time Past President. He was the 2007 Lincoln County Citizen of the Year presented by Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, member of Waynesburg Masonic Lodge, former Chairman of the Board of Directors at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

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Aaron Cain

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Cell Phone: 6067068042 

Aaron Wade Cain is a life-long resident of Casey County. He began at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in 2014. He is the co-owner of Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs. Aaron is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He is also a licensed Insurance Agent in the State of Kentucky. Aaron is married to Jessica Watts Cain and together they have a daughter, Hazel Grace Cain. He is the son of Bud and Kathy Hatter Cain. Aaron is a graduate of Casey County High School and Mid-America College of Funeral Service. He enjoys working on the family farm, fishing, and playing gospel music. Aaron is a member of Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church.  

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

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Trista Brown Caudill

Funeral Director, Embalmer and Reconstructive Specialist

Trista Caudill grew up in Somerset and has been involved in funeral service since 2013 and with McKinney-Brown Funeral Home since early 2017. She is a 2014 graduate of Pulaski County High School. She obtained her Associate of Arts Degree in 2016 from John A. Gupton College in Nashville. Trista is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Kentucky. She is also a certified crematory operator. Trista is the daughter of Tim and Tabitha Brown, who reside in Science Hill. She is married to Jordan Caudill and together they have a daughter, Mercy Kate. She is the granddaughter of Marvin and Patricia Lee, Willie “Tip” Brown, and Steve & Renita Roach, all of whom reside in Casey County. Trista enjoys photography, spending time at the lake, and showing Tennessee Walking Horses.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

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Jill Emerson Flynn

Funeral Director

Jill Emerson Flynn is a Pulaski County native whose parents have roots in Russell and Casey Counties. Jill joined Bernard Funeral Home in February of 2021.  She is a licensed funeral director, a licensed crematory operator and life insurance agent. She started work in the funeral service industry in 2007. 

Jill resides in Nancy with her husband, Mike Flynn, and their children, Marshall Maguire and Ava Maguire.  They are all active members at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the Naomi Community of Nancy.  Jill works with the younger and older youth groups at church and enjoys singing in the choir.  She loves listening to all kinds of music and reading.

Tony Wesley

Ambassador

Tony Wesley joined McKinney-Brown in October 2021 as a funeral assistant after twenty-four years in law enforcement. He is a trustee at Pleasant Run Baptist Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Danville. He is the son of Dennis Wesley and Donna Witt Price. Tony has one daughter, Alexa Wesley. 

Mike Brown

Funeral Assistant

Emma Coomer

Apprentice

Emma Coomer lives in Liberty with her cat, Bronwyn. She is a 2020 graduate of Southwestern High School and a current student at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. She has been working full-time for McKinney Brown since 2023. Emma enjoys playing the piano, going to church, and spending time with her family.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Roger Weddle

Ambassador

Roger Weddle began working at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in January 2015. Roger retired after 25 years in Law Enforcement. Roger is married to Judy Delp Weddle and they have 2 children, Chad and Jeania. Roger is a member of the Creston Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Gary Terry

Ambassador

Gary Terry is a Casey County native. He is married to Jeannette Christian Terry and together they have three children, Gary T. Terry, Kathryn Terry Leigh, and Jennifer Terry. He has four grandchildren and one great grandson. Gary started working at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home as an ambassador in March 2017. He is a retired employee of the Casey County Bank, where he worked for 29 years. Gary is a member of the West Side Christian Church in Liberty. Gary enjoys bass fishing and collecting CASE pocket knives.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Kay Baxter

Ambassador

Phylis “Kay” Emerson Baxter was born and raised in the Mt. Olive Community in Casey County. She is a 1966 Casey County High School Graduate. Kay is the widow of Charles Baxter. Kay has been working as an ambassador at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home since July 2015. She enjoys quilting, reading books, and spending time with her grandchildren, Gared, Gage, Ella, and Maggie. Kay is a member of the McCormick’s Christian Church in Moreland.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Darrell Barlow

Ambassador

Darrell Barlow is a Casey County native.  He is married to Janet Cochran Barlow and together they have two children, Ben Barlow and Amy Barlow. Darrell has one grandchild, River Faith Barlow. He is a retired employee of Casey County Vocational School, where he worked for 28 years. He currently serves on the Casey County School Board. Darrell is a member of Carr’s Chapel First Church of God. He began working as an ambassador at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in August 2022.

Barry Walls

Grave Worker

Cell Phone: 6065100798

Barry Walls has worked in the funeral business since he was 22 years old. He worked at the funeral home in Waynesburg for 16 years, then worked for Wilbert Vault Company for almost 9 years, and has been with McKinney-Brown Funeral Home since January 2012. Barry is married to Gail Dishon Walls and together they have 2 children, Joe and Megan. He also has 2 grandchildren, Emma and Jackson. Barry enjoys being with his family, a good laugh, and playing music. Barry has many jobs at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, but most importantly he takes pride in overseeing all the grave work.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Vernon Pittman

Grave Worker

Vernon is a Casey County native. He is married to Abby Blevins Pittman and together they have three sons, Skyler, Lucas, and Axel. He is the son of Vernon Pittman, Sr. and his wife Connie. Vernon is a 2006 Casey County High School Graduate. He previously worked for Green River Builders before joining McKinney-Brown Funeral Home on November 21,  2016. Vernon works on the cemetery staff for McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. He is also a co-owner of Doric Vault of the Bluegrass. Vernon enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, and riding 4-wheelers.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Lucille Bryant

Cleaning

Lucille Lee Bryant is a Casey County native and the widow of Ray Bryant. She is a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and has been cleaning at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home since 2013. Lucille has one son, Danny; two grandsons, Chris and Justin; and two great-granddaughters, Faith and Lilly. She enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219

Imogene Allen

Cleaning

Imogene Allen is a Casey County native and the spouse of Dale Allen. She began cleaning at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home in 2017. She is a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Imogene has one son, Barron D. Allen; and two granddaughters, Abigail and Madison. Imogene enjoys reading and participating in church activities. She is the sister of Lucille Bryant, who also cleans at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Telephone: 1-606-787-6219