Non-Licensed Staff

Although they are not licensed funeral directors, these staff members are vitally important to the operation of our firm.  These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Jack Cornett, Associate Jack Cornett was a life long resident of Pineville, a former Aerial B-24 bomber in WWII of the U.S Air Corp, He was married to Mert Cornett for 44 years until her passing in 1992. Jack retired from Sherwin Williams after 30 years and had been with the Funeral Home for 20 plus years as a funeral associate . He was a member of the First Christian Church and enjoyed going to the Seniors Citizens Center. Jack had two sons Jack Ed Cornett and Tim Cornett; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Jack passed away May 8, 2017 at the age of 91, he is greatly missed by all.

Irma Gregory Brooks, Associate/ Owner Irma Gregory Brooks was born and raised in Pineville where she lives with her husband Darrell. Irma has two daughters Amanda Branstutter and Ashley Brooks-Bennett, she has three granddaughters Chanda, Gracie & Annslee. Irma is the Bell County Treasurer and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Janet Gregory Carroll, Associate/ Owner/ C.O.O Janet Gregory Carroll is a born and raised native of Pineville. Janet married her high school sweetheart Mike Carroll, they have one daughter Carrie Carroll Daniels and son-in-law Joe Daniels and one grandson Ethan Warren, She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Janet  has been a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church since 1980.

Amanda Brooks-Branstutter, Finance Manager/ Administrative Assistant/ CFO Email: brooksdurham@att.net Website: www.brooksdurhamfuneralhome.com Office Phone: 606-337-2316 Fax: 606-337-1573 Amanda was born and raised in Pineville where she lives with her husband Michael and their daughters Chanda and Gracie. She graduated from Bell County High School in 2001. She is a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Amanda has been with Brooks-Durham Funeral Home since 2009.

Ethan Warren, Funeral Associate Ethan was born and raised in Bell County. He is the son of Carrie Daniels and Jeff Warren. He is the only grandson of Mike and Janet Carroll. Ethan has been with Brooks-Durham Funeral Home since 2016. He was a member of the 2018 graduating class at Bell County High School and is currently studying at Union College in Barbourville. Ethan is a member of Ebenezer Baptist church and the Union College Ambassadors program.