Our Staff

Brittany Agee

Funeral Home Manager

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Licensed Insurance Agent/ Pre-Need Counselor

Brittany resides in Gainesboro, TN with her husband Travis and their three children, Jaxon, Payson and Jameson. She is a 2008 graduate of Jackson County High School and a 2017 graduate of John A. Gupton Mortuary College. Brittany is a licensed Funeral Director, licensed Embalmer, Certified Crematory operator, licensed Life Insurance agent, pre-need sales agent and cemetery sales and monument sales associate. Brittany currently serves as the president of the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association. She brings several years of experience to the manager role at Oak Lawn. She is excited about her future at Oak Lawn and looks forward to serving the families of Sparta and White County. 

Jeff Wilson

Director of Operations

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jeff is a White County native and serves as the Director of Operations for Signature Funeral Services. Jeff was born and raised in White County. He is a graduate of White County High School and a graduate of John A. Gupton College and holds a Tennessee Funeral Directors and Embalmers License. “It’s both an honor and privilege to be working at Oak Lawn. We are committed to offering families the highest level of service, respect and professionalism.”

Robert Lamb

Non-Licensed Funeral & Cemetery Service Counselor

Monument Design Specialist

Licensed Insurance Agent

Registered Sales Agent

Robert was born and raised in White County. He is a graduate of White County High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Robert and his wife Debbie have two children and three grandchildren. During his free time, he enjoys yard work, golfing, and spending time with his family. Robert has been with us for about 16 years and says, “It’s an honor to work at Oak Lawn and to be able to serve the good families of this area in all of their funeral, cemetery and monument needs.”

Larry Salter

Licensed Funeral Director

Larry was born in Crossville, Tn. He has resided in Sparta since 2003. After High School. He attended Military Academy, and soon found himself as Sergeant for the Army 1^st Infantry Division. Larry was blessed to receive quite a few service medals during his time with the Army. He is a member of the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association and is our Crematory Manager at Final Care Cremation Services. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. Larry has been with us for seventeen years and says, “The personnel I work with is good to work with. I have been in the funeral business for over 50 years, I know.”

Lauren Fox

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Lauren Fox , Preneed Specialist 

Licensed Insurance Agent, Registered Pre-Need Agent

Lauren lives in Cookeville with her husband Wesley and three children Hadley, Parker, and Hunter. They sing on the praise team at Collegeside Church of Christ where they attend church as a family.

“I am proud to serve as a prearrangement specialist for all of our funeral homes located in Cookeville, Sparta, McMinnville, and Spencer. My job allows me to meet with many people and share what I know about planning for what some might deem to be the worst day of their life. Prearranging your funeral in advance is a gift that outlives you. Your family may not understand the “why” now, but when circumstances change to at-need and they are presented with all the hand written details of their loved ones wishes fully-funded suddenly there becomes an understanding and a burden lifted from those left behind. I would love to guide you through the planning process and answer any questions you may have about pre-planning. Do the hard work in the details today so your family can focus on the grief when tomorrow comes.”

James Dukes

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

James is originally from Van Buren County, but he’s been residing in White County area for about 70 years. He attended Van Buren High School. He previously worked in the Ministry Services. James has three children with his loving wife Martha Dukes. They enjoy spending time reading, traveling, and going to church. He’s been with us for about seven years and says, “I see this as a type of work to help others.”

Holly Rollins

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Holly is a Sparta native, where she attended White County High School and later went on to Tennessee Technology Center. She spent some time working at the retirement village, and she currently works for Community Care of Rutherford County. Holly is married to John Rollins. They have two children, and two grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, going hiking, and spending time outdoors. She is a proud member of BonDeCroft Baptist Church in Sparta. Holly has been with us for about three years, and she says, “Serving families and individuals by giving final care to their loved ones who have passed from this life is truly a service like no other. The work we do for our community is the final service that we can give to grieving people. We are, after all, called by God’s word to give comfort to others as he (God) has comforted us.”

Ruth Baker

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Will England

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Will was born and raised in Sparta. After attending White County High School, he went on to Tennessee Tech where he received his BA in Secondary Education and his MA in Elementary Education. Will and his wife Renee have been married 38 years. They have two children, and three wonderful grandchildren. Will retired from the White County School System after 38 years and has been assisting us at both the Oak Lawn and Spencer locations for about three years. He is a Deacon at Central Church of Christ in Sparta. During their free time, Will and Renee love to travel, especially to The Smokey Mountains and to the beach. They also enjoy watching sports and gardening together. Will says, “I enjoy meeting people and helping them. It is rewarding to be able to be there for those I’ve known so long—being a part of this community, and ultimately giving back to my community.”

Tony Turner

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Tony is native of Warren County. He is a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Navy. Tony is an Adjutant for the American Legion Post 207 of Spencer. Tony retired from Ben Lomand Telephone where he was a Staking Engineer. He is a former Volunteer Fire Fighter for Sparta Fire Department. Tony is on the Council Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, and he is a member of the West Sparta Church of Christ. Tony has one son and to grandchildren. He says, “I am glad to be able to help the families of Van Buren and White County in one of the most difficult times of their lives, and to do for people of this community as they have done for me.”

Adam Whitman

Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

Adam was born in Quebeck, and he has resided in the Sparta area for about 29 years. He is a White County High School Graduate, and currently a fire fighter for the McMinnville City Fire Dept. He is also a volunteer for the Central View Fire Dept for the last 13 years. Adam and his lovely wife Jessica have two children, their daughter who rests in peace. He loves to spend his free time with his family, fishing, and practicing photography. Adam has been with us for about two years and says, “When I started I just did it for extra money but now since I got involved and got in the swing of things I see it’s a big responsibility and you’re the first shoulder to cry on for the family. Just sitting and talking with the family during the hard time of losing a loved one makes a bond and earns respect from them and being able to take the final care of the loved one they just lost is why I do it. So if somebody asked me that question of what inspires me, my answer would be for the families.”