Our Staff

Riley Joe Evans

Founding Owner, Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Crematory Operator

Riley Joe is the son of the late Riley and Milford Spurlock Evans. He began working in the funeral industry as a teenager at the former Johnson Funeral Home in Switzer, WV. He received his education at the Kentucky Mortuary College in Louisville, KY, and was licensed in the state of West Virginia as a funeral director and embalmer in 1974. He also worked at James Funeral Home in Logan, WV. 

He later founded Evans Funeral Home in 1975 and has since been its continuous owner and operator. He is the husband of Teresa and father of Nicole, Brittany, and Jordan. He is also the proud grandfather of KalLee, Barrett Lynn, and Riley Jake, who are the lights of his life.

Joe is a 33rd degree mason and member of the Aracoma Lodge #99 A.F. & A.M. in Logan, the Beni-Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston, and a Kentucky Colonel. He and Teresa attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Chapmanville, WV.

Teresa Brewster Evans

Owner

Teresa has been an important part of the establishment since her marriage to Riley Joe.  She is involved in much of the day-to-day operations of the funeral home. 

Teresa is involved in various community organizations as well, such as the Chapmanville Women's Club and Dignity Hospice. She and Joe attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Chapmanville, WV.

She is the daughter of the late Paul and Imogene Brewster. Teresa is the mother of Nicole, Brittany, and Jordan, and the proud grandmother of KalLee, Barrett Lynn, and Riley Jake. She enjoys traveling.

Riley Jordan Evans

Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Crematory Operator, and Licensee-In-Charge

Jordan is the son of Riley Joe and Teresa Evans and is following in his father's footsteps.  Jordan has grown up around the funeral home and has been a part of the business since an early age, washing cars, cleaning, and learning from the experienced staff.

Jordan attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, IN, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in 2010. He received his funeral service license in 2011. 

He married Rikki Lynn Smith in August 2013. They have two children, Barrett Lynn and Riley Jake, and they make their home in Chapmanville, WV. Jordan is a member of the City of Logan Fire Department as well as a member of the Aracoma Lodge #99 A.F. & A.M. in Logan, the Beni-Kedem Shrine Temple in Charleston, and is a Kentucky Colonel.  He and his family attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Chapmanville, WV.

David L. Burgess, II

Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Crematory Operator

A native of Man, WV, David is a 2013 graduate of Man High School and a 2020 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He began his career in funeral service at Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert, WV, where he also served his apprenticeship. 

He has gained more than 12 years of valuable experience in the funeral industry. David joined the Evans Funeral Home staff in October 2020 and received his funeral service license in October 2024.

He is married to Allison Hanshaw, and they are both members of Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville, WV. David also travels and sings at different churches in and around the region through his gospel singing ministry. 

John P. Alford

Funeral Attendant and Licensed Crematory Operator

John came to Evans Funeral Home in 1993 and has been with the firm longer than any non-family staff member.

Having over 30 years of quality experience in the funeral industry, he is relied on daily in many capacities and aspects of the business. He received his crematory operator license in January 2024. Before joining the staff at Evans Funeral Home,  John also worked at James Funeral Home in Logan, WV.

He is married to Brandy Mullins, and they live in Logan, WV. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He and his wife attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Chapmanville, WV.

Judy Evans Raines

Office Manager

As Riley Joe's sister, Judy  has been with the firm since its inception.  She is the office manager and is responsible for various clerical and office duties. She resides near Hurricane in Putnam County, WV.  

She has two sons, Chris and Mikey.  Judy enjoys spending time with her sons and many grandchildren.  When not at work or at home with her grandchildren, Judy likes to travel.