Richard Parker
Owner/Operator
Richard Parker has been the Owner and Operator of Brunswick Memorial Park since 1986 when he purchased the cemetery, 9 years later he built what is now known as Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. In addition, he owns the Chapel Park Cemetery and Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens, which he purchased in 2004. In 2005 he built the crematory at Brunswick Memorial Park and opened the Golden Isles Cremation Center to complete the Parker Family Company. For over 18 years, Mr. Parker has passionately served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Cemetery Association and formerly held the title of President. He is currently the Vice President of the Georgia State Cemetery Board and has twice served as the President in the past.
Family is extremely important to Mr. Parker. He employs his wife, Arlene, as well as his daughter, Candice Jones. His grandson, Cale Thorpe, honorably serves as a Junior Funeral Assistant.
Richard not only enjoys working with his family, but values spending every moment possible with them. He enthusiastically supports his grandson in his Motocross endeavors, spending most afternoons and almost every weekend driving Cale and his bike to tracks all over Georgia and Florida.
Richard Parker
Owner/Operator
Richard Parker has been the Owner and Operator of Brunswick Memorial Park since 1986 when he purchased the cemetery, 9 years later he built what is now known as Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. In addition, he owns the Chapel Park Cemetery and Oglethorpe Memorial Gardens, which he purchased in 2004. In 2005 he built the crematory at Brunswick Memorial Park and opened the Golden Isles Cremation Center to complete the Parker Family Company. For over 18 years, Mr. Parker has passionately served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Cemetery Association and formerly held the title of President. He is currently the Vice President of the Georgia State Cemetery Board and has twice served as the President in the past.
Family is extremely important to Mr. Parker. He employs his wife, Arlene, as well as his daughter, Candice Jones. His grandson, Cale Thorpe, honorably serves as a Junior Funeral Assistant.
Richard not only enjoys working with his family, but values spending every moment possible with them. He enthusiastically supports his grandson in his Motocross endeavors, spending most afternoons and almost every weekend driving Cale and his bike to tracks all over Georgia and Florida.
Candice Parker Jones
Administrative Director
Candice Parker Jones may have been born in Atlanta, Georgia, but has been a resident of Brunswick since she was 5 years old. A true member of the Brunswick Memorial Park family, she is the daughter of Richard Parker. Candice began working in the funeral home in high school as part of a work-study program, but officially joined the Parker Family Company in 2001.
Candice is married to Kevin Jones, who has served Glynn County as a police officer for the past 20 years. She is a dedicated mother to her son, Cale, and loves to attend his Motocross Racing Tournaments. When Candice is not in the office, she can be found on the side of a dirt track, watching Kevin and Cale compete.
Candice Parker Jones
Administrative Director
Candice Parker Jones may have been born in Atlanta, Georgia, but has been a resident of Brunswick since she was 5 years old. A true member of the Brunswick Memorial Park family, she is the daughter of Richard Parker. Candice began working in the funeral home in high school as part of a work-study program, but officially joined the Parker Family Company in 2001.
Candice is married to Kevin Jones, who has served Glynn County as a police officer for the past 20 years. She is a dedicated mother to her son, Cale, and loves to attend his Motocross Racing Tournaments. When Candice is not in the office, she can be found on the side of a dirt track, watching Kevin and Cale compete.
Brad Whiddon
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Brad Whiddon has been with Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home since 2002, but has been assisting families in their greatest time of need for over 32 years. Brad graduated from the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 1989.
A busy father of three adult children and two beautiful grandchildren, Brad shares his life with his wife, Donna, on their farm in Camden County.
Brad Whiddon
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Brad Whiddon has been with Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home since 2002, but has been assisting families in their greatest time of need for over 32 years. Brad graduated from the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in 1989.
A busy father of three adult children and two beautiful grandchildren, Brad shares his life with his wife, Donna, on their farm in Camden County.
Melody Clifton
Preneed Counselor and Insurance Agent
Melody was born in Elizabeth City, NC, and graduated from East Carolina University in 1988 with a BBA. She began working for Lowe's when she was a senior in high school. After retiring from Lowe's (Commercial Credit Manager), she went to work as a Corporate Credit Manager for another company, then worked as a mortgage loan officer for several years before getting into the Funeral Home business seven years ago.
Surprisingly, Melody found that she loved working in the Funeral Home and felt that she may have found her calling helping people during some of the most difficult times. It also made her see the importance of Pre-Arranging and she is so glad that that is her main job here.
If you know Melody, you already know she loves Carson, her grandson, and her two children, Sidney and Sam.
Melody loves swimming - for fun and fitness, reading, crafting (wreath making), and hanging out with her family. She is a member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church. She also loves game nights with the girls and she is also a patron of the Savannah Repertory Theatre.
Melody Clifton
Preneed Counselor and Insurance Agent
Melody was born in Elizabeth City, NC, and graduated from East Carolina University in 1988 with a BBA. She began working for Lowe's when she was a senior in high school. After retiring from Lowe's (Commercial Credit Manager), she went to work as a Corporate Credit Manager for another company, then worked as a mortgage loan officer for several years before getting into the Funeral Home business seven years ago.
Surprisingly, Melody found that she loved working in the Funeral Home and felt that she may have found her calling helping people during some of the most difficult times. It also made her see the importance of Pre-Arranging and she is so glad that that is her main job here.
If you know Melody, you already know she loves Carson, her grandson, and her two children, Sidney and Sam.
Melody loves swimming - for fun and fitness, reading, crafting (wreath making), and hanging out with her family. She is a member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church. She also loves game nights with the girls and she is also a patron of the Savannah Repertory Theatre.
Angela Clayborn
Office Assistant
Angie found her home in Brunswick at just one-year-old. A true Georgia girl, she prioritizes family above all else and has found her calling in her service to the families here at Brunswick Memorial Park in her work as an office assistant.
When not working diligently alongside the rest of our staff, Angie can often be found spending time with her son, Austin, her “Little Man,” grandson Braxton and granddaughter Madi. She enjoys spending her weekends curled up on the couch with a good throw blanket, a cup of Starbucks, and a good movie.
Angela Clayborn
Office Assistant
Angie found her home in Brunswick at just one-year-old. A true Georgia girl, she prioritizes family above all else and has found her calling in her service to the families here at Brunswick Memorial Park in her work as an office assistant.
When not working diligently alongside the rest of our staff, Angie can often be found spending time with her son, Austin, her “Little Man,” grandson Braxton and granddaughter Madi. She enjoys spending her weekends curled up on the couch with a good throw blanket, a cup of Starbucks, and a good movie.
Kimberly Stevenot
Office Assistant
Kimberly Stevenot is a Vidalia, Georgia native who moved to Brunswick in 2006. After spending over a decade raising her 4 children, Kimberly joined the Brunswick Memorial Park family in 2017 when her youngest went off to Kindergarten. She is an office assistant who partners with our Funeral Directors to assist families in completing the necessary paperwork and processes during their time of grief.
When she is not at work, Kimberly enjoys going to the beach and watching movies with her husband, James, and their children; Mason, Trip, Caden, and Annaliese. She is an enthusiastic soccer/football/track/gymnastics mom and also likes reading, baking and regularly enjoys retail therapy to keep herself sane.
Kimberly Stevenot
Office Assistant
Kimberly Stevenot is a Vidalia, Georgia native who moved to Brunswick in 2006. After spending over a decade raising her 4 children, Kimberly joined the Brunswick Memorial Park family in 2017 when her youngest went off to Kindergarten. She is an office assistant who partners with our Funeral Directors to assist families in completing the necessary paperwork and processes during their time of grief.
When she is not at work, Kimberly enjoys going to the beach and watching movies with her husband, James, and their children; Mason, Trip, Caden, and Annaliese. She is an enthusiastic soccer/football/track/gymnastics mom and also likes reading, baking and regularly enjoys retail therapy to keep herself sane.
Lacie Poindexter
Funeral Assistant
Meet Lacie, a passionate and dedicated individual with a love of helping others. With experience in the healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Lacie has honed her skills in providing exceptional care to those in need.
Lacie Poindexter
Funeral Assistant
Meet Lacie, a passionate and dedicated individual with a love of helping others. With experience in the healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Lacie has honed her skills in providing exceptional care to those in need.
