Our Valued Staff

In August 2019, The Martin family and Nichols Funeral Homes both entered into new chapters. Haleyville native, Joseph, with the encouragement of his wife, Jordan, purchased all three Nichols Funeral Home locations from the Dimond family. Joseph is a graduate of both Haleyville High School and Jefferson State Community College, with a degree specializing in funeral service.

Joseph is a Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, Licensed Pre Need Agent, and Licensed Crematory Operator and serves as the Company President.

"Winston County is a special place, with special people- people I've proudly called family, friends, and neighbors all my life. I feel so honored to have the privilege to serve this community as the owner of one of this county's longest serving businesses. My goal is to continue to serve this area with the same dignity, compassion, and service that has been a staple in this community for almost a century."

We at Nichols Funeral Homes are proud to continue to be family owned and operated and will be for many years to come!

Don is no stranger to this area. Since he and his family moved to Alabama in 2001, he and his wife Kitty have served our community in various civic groups. Don is a third generation funeral director with over 50 years of experience and still chooses each day to help families in our community in their time of loss. His vast experience and knowledge is a tremendous resource to our company and our families. 

"Our life is one of service, we are never to forget that."

Gary, a very familiar face to anyone around, has been an area minister for over forty years. He has been working with Nichols Funeral Homes as a funeral director since 2011. Gary has had a momentous impact on many families he has served here during his tenure as one of our funeral directors. Gary is a graduate of Lynn High School and the University of North Alabama. Gary and his family attend church at Solid Rock Church in Haleyville.

Dale has served our Addison location for many years. He has cared for countless families as if they were his own. Dale has worked in many different areas in funeral service. His level of experience and compassion are so vital to our operations. 

"Ed" or "Sheriff" as many people know him, has been a community servant in many different capacities. From working for the State of Alabama, to being a former Winston County Sherriff, his standard of excellence is a welcomed and needful part of our organizaion. Ed cares for our people and our community and has a very important role to our team. 

Bart, a native of Double Springs, has been actively involved in Healthcare Management and various civic positions all of his life. Bart attends Corinth Church in Double Springs and sees his work at the funeral home as a ministry. 

Luther, a native of Double Springs, is an area fixture. He proudly served in the United States National Guard for many years. He and his wife, Brenda have two sons. When not working at the funeral homes, you may see him around driving a tow truck. Luther and Brenda go to Pine Grove Church of God in Double Springs.

Debbie and her husband, Billy, have been lifelong residents of Haleyville. She has worked various management positions in different types of retail.  When Debbie is not working and assisting with the needs of our funeral homes, she is active in her church and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. 

James, a native of Hackleburg, is a new face to the funeral homes, but certainly not to the area. James retired from Wrangler and has been a 40- year pastor of Open Hands Family Worship Center in Hackleburg. He and his wife, Tina both live in Hackleburg.