Meet Our Staff


Outstanding Service is Our Priority

The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.

Norman Smith
Norman Smith
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Norman Smith
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Norman was raised in Cedartown, GA, where he continues to reside. 


Norman has been associated with the funeral business since 1999. He is a graduate of the funeral service program at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, AL, and is licensed by the State of Georgia as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. 


Norman is married to the former Lori Estes of Rockmart, and they have two children, Anna-Lauren and Sam. They are devoted members of Cedartown First United Methodist Church.  He joined our staff in January of 2015.

Steve Miller
Steve Miller
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Steve Miller
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Steve is the oldest child of Alvis and Doris Miller. He is a 1971 graduate of Rockmart High School and a 1986 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. 


Steve and his parents have owned and operated Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home since October 1, 1981. Now, alongside Norman Smith, Steve owns and operates Smith & Miller Funeral Home in Cedartown. 


He is married to the former Claudene Hutchings, and they have three children: Amber, Chris, and Chet.

Chris Miller
Chris Miller
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Chris Miller
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Chris is the oldest son of Steve and Claudene Miller, and he has lived in Rockmart all of his life. 


Chris went to Rockmart High School and was very active in sports during school. He graduated from RHS in 2005. He then attended Georgia Highlands College, where he received his Associates Degree in Business Administration. Afterward, Chris attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where he graduated as the Valedictorian of his class in August 2008. 


He is a Master Mason and a member of Rockmart Lodge #97 F&AM. He is also a member of the Rockmart Kiwanis Club and is a Past President of the club. Chris is married to the former Kristen Gillespie, and they have one daughter, Kinley Claire Miller, who was born on April 11, 2012.

Sara Carter
Sara Carter
Secretary
Sara Carter
Secretary

Sara lives in Cedartown, GA, with her husband, Justin Carter, and two children, Jac and Maggie. Sara's husband is the lead pastor of Second Baptist Church in Cedartown. She has a passion for helping others in their time of grief and enjoys working with the families we serve. 

Mel Roper
Mel Roper
Funeral Assistant
Mel Roper
Funeral Assistant

Mel and his wife, Patsy, have been residents of Cedartown since 1977.


Mel is a veteran of the United States Air Force and is retired from Floyd Medical Center as buyer of surgical supplies. Presently he serves as the Minister of Music for Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church in Rockmart.


Mel enjoys music, woodworking, yard work, riding his bike, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Rev. Danny Tucker
Rev. Danny Tucker
Funeral Assistant & Chaplain
Rev. Danny Tucker
Funeral Assistant & Chaplain

Danny is a native of the Polk County community and currently resides in Cedartown with his wife, Becky. They have two children and five grandchildren.


Danny was called into the ministry in 1985 and was ordained as pastor in 1993 to serve Crossroads Memorial Baptist Church. He is currently the pastor of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where he has served since 1997.


Danny will serve as our Chaplain of the funeral home assisting with aftercare services.

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