Our Staff

Who We Are

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Reed V. Morgan
Reed V. Morgan
Cemetery Sales & Support
Reed V. Morgan
Cemetery Sales & Support

Reed is a member of Smith Life & Legacy's 30-Year Club.

Ginger Adams
Ginger Adams
Licensed Funeral Director
Ginger Adams
Licensed Funeral Director

Ginger is a member of Smith Life & Legacy's 30-Year Club

Raphen LaJuett
Raphen LaJuett
Administrative Support
Raphen LaJuett
Administrative Support

My name is Tuck. I am a friendly and fluffy Golden Doodle and I have been trained to be a Grief Therapy Dog. I love my job and hope to bring lots of comfort to people in our community. I hope you will stop by the funeral home and see me. Hugs and belly rubs are two of my favorite things!

John Mitchell
John Mitchell
Cemetery Sales & Support
John Mitchell
Cemetery Sales & Support

Jenni is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta and began her funeral service career at Smiths in 2000. Jenni is the current President of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice and is currently serving on the National Board Exam Committee. She and her husband David have one son, Logan who is currently enrolled at John A. Gupton College of Funeral Service in Nashville.

Dr. Jason Troyer
Dr. Jason Troyer
Community Engagement & Grief Support Consultant
Dr. Jason Troyer
Community Engagement & Grief Support Consultant

Lee joined the Smith Care Team in 1984 after his graduation from Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. He is currently serving in the Blount County Volunteer Rescue Squad where he has volunteered for many years. He and his wife Linda have two sons. Lee is a member of Smith Life & Legacy's 30-Year Club.

Justin Chambers
Justin Chambers
Consultant / Advisory Board
Justin Chambers
Consultant / Advisory Board

Justin is a 3rd generation of the Chambers family in funeral & cemetery services at Grandview Cemetery. He is a graduate of Maryville High School and attended Wallace Junior College. He is an avid golfer and a member of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee. He is the proud father of Luke Chambers.

Lee Chambers
Lee Chambers
Senior Advisory Board Member, Licensed Funeral Director
Lee Chambers
Senior Advisory Board Member, Licensed Funeral Director

Mr. Chambers attended East Tennessee State University and Hiwassee College. He is involved in many civic and professional associations and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee, the Southern Cemetery and Funeral Association, and the International Funeral and Cemetery Association. He is the Past President of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee. After his retirement in 2009, Mr. Chambers continues to serve on the Senior Advisory Board for Smith Life & Legacy. He and his wife Laura are members of Fairview United Methodist Church in Maryville.