Our Staff
Raymond Parker
Signature Funeral Services Operations Manager
Oak Lawn Funeral Home Manager
Licensed Funeral Director
Raised on a farm in Bixby, Oklahoma, he joined the Navy after high school and served his country as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the 2nd Medical Battalion in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Raymond returned to the Tulsa area where he began his apprenticeship in the funeral profession. After completing the requirements for licensure and attending college in Dallas, he returned to the Tulsa area with a Degree in Business where he was soon promoted to Manager of one of the oldest funeral homes in the state. He held that position for several years while operating an ranch in Inola, Oklahoma. An opportunity was presented to join a company in the Mountains of Northern California and oversee some 80+ funeral homes, cemeteries, and flower shops in Northern California, Oregon and Alaska. After over 15 years with that company, he accepted an offer to move to Fort Lauderdale to oversee an organization where he spent the last 9 years.
With a desire to return to an area that felt more like “home”, Raymond sought out and accepted a position here in Cookeville.
Married with 4 grown children, Raymond’s wife Marilyn has an extensive history of government service working first for the National Institute of Health in Bethesda Maryland and then the Prosthetics Department at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Audrey White
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Morgan Henderson
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Licensed Insurance Agent, Registered Pre-Need Sales Agent
Cemetery & Monument Sales Associate
Final Care Cremation Center Manager
Morgan Henderson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to Cookeville before her first birthday. Morgan graduated from Cookeville High School in 2015 as part of the top ten percent of her class and with honors. While at Centre College, she was on the Dean’s List every semester, and in December 2021, Morgan graduated as valedictorian of John A. Gupton Mortuary College in addition to being granted the “Dedication to the Trade” embalming award. When not at work, she’s usually reading or snuggling her two cats, Stella and Toffee. Morgan joined Presley because it allowed her to pursue her interests of sociology, anthropology, and death care in a community that she’s grown up in.
Cameron Westbrook
Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Presley Funeral Home Manager
Cameron was born in Anderson, South Carolina and grew up in Kingsport, Tennessee where she attended Sullivan South High School and competed in gymnastics for 12 years. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she received a degree in Mortuary Science from John A. Gupton College. Cameron enjoys painting, crocheting, reading, and playing with her 2-year-old cat named Pile. She has worked in the funeral industry for about two and a half years in Nashville but has recently moved to Cookeville. “It’s very peaceful and everyone goes out of their way to help one another, including me. I look forward to making new friendships and serving my families with care and compassion.”
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 1st 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.”
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.”