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 business as a teenager at the former Johnson Funeral Home at Switzer, WV. He received his education at the Kentucky Mortuary College (now Mid-America) 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 Chapmanville, WV, 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. 

Teresa Brewster Evans

Owner and Licensed Crematory Operator

Teresa is also the owner of Evans Funeral Home.  She has been an important part of the establishment since her marriage to Riley Joe.  She is a licensed crematory operator and 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 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 attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in 2010. He earned his funeral director and embalmer license in 2011.  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.

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 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 presently attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church. 

David L. Burgess, II

Licensed 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 funeral service career at Mounts Funeral Home in Gilbert, WV, where he served his apprenticeship. He has gained over 10 years of valuable experience in the funeral industry and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

David joined the Evans Funeral Home staff in October 2020 and resides in Chapmanville, WV. He is a member of the Maryetta United Baptist Church at Verdunville, WV. He also travels and sings at different churches in and around the area through his gospel singing ministry. 

David is dedicated to serving others, and he is proud to be serving the Chapmanville community and surrounding areas.

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. Before joining the staff at Evans Funeral Home,  John worked at James Funeral Home in Logan, WV.

He is married to Brandy Mullins, and they live in Logan, WV. John has 6 children and 7 grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife attend Crawley Creek Freewill Baptist Church at Chapmanville, WV.

John recently obtained his crematory operator license to further help provide professional services at Evans Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

William R. "Bill" Davis

Funeral Attendant

​Even though Bill is not a licensed funeral director, he has been involved with the funeral business since the 1950s.  His dad worked at Harris Funeral Home in Logan, WV, and Bill often helped as a teenager and into his early twenties.  Later, Bill worked for C&P Telephone, AT&T, and retired from Lucent Technology. 

Following his retirement, he began doing telephone contract work and helping Evans Funeral Home on a part-time basis.  Bill previously served on the Logan County Board of Education and the WV Board of Funeral Service Examiners as the Consumer/Citizen Member. He is married to Florence, and they have one son, Jason. They are both members of the Striker Bible Church at Chapmanville, WV, where Bill also serves as Sunday School Superintendent.

Judy D. Evans Raines

Office Manager

Judy is the sister of Riley Joe.  She has been with the firm since its inception.  She is the office manager at Evans Funeral Home 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 home with her grandchildren or at work, Judy likes to travel.