OUR STAFF


Our Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

CHARLES JOYCE
CHARLES JOYCE
President
CHARLES JOYCE
President

Charles has been a part of the Love Funeral Home family for most of his life. He and his late wife, Judy, chose to continue on her families' business legacy after their passing. He has worked in every aspect of the funeral business and often shares his stories and personal experiences with his family and staff. Charles, along with being the President of the business, is also a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Outside of work, Charles enjoys spending his time on the golf course.

MARK JOYCE
MARK JOYCE
Funeral Director & Embalmer
MARK JOYCE
Funeral Director & Embalmer

As part of the fourth generation of the Love Funeral Home Family, Mark has spent his entire life working and serving within his family’s business. Upon graduating from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, Mark obtained his funeral directing and embalming licensure in 1987.  He worked for many years alongside his parents and today he proudly carries on his family’s legacy with his two daughters.  He is married to his wife of 36 years, Jill.  Mark is also the proud grandfather of Charlie and Fin.  Outside of work, Mark is an avid golfer and enjoys working outside in his yard.

JILL JOYCE
JILL JOYCE
Master Cosmetologist
JILL JOYCE
Master Cosmetologist

Having grown up in Dalton, Jill first got a taste of the funeral business while she was a student studying at Dalton State College.  After marrying Mark, she became a permanent part of the funeral home family.  In addition to being a full-time mom to Lindsay and Hannah, she also went on to obtain her license as a Master Cosmetologist in the State of Georgia.  It is through this area of expertise that Jill has been able to serve our families throughout the years by helping to oversee and perfect the final care of their loved ones.  In addition to her cosmetology skills, Jill also oversees the special projects within the funeral home, from building maintenance, to groundskeeping, to document management.  When she isn’t working, Jill enjoys playing tennis, as well as being ‘JoJo’ to her grandbabies, Charlie and Fin.

LINDSAY JENKINS
LINDSAY JENKINS
Funeral Director & Embalmer
LINDSAY JENKINS
Funeral Director & Embalmer

As part of the fifth generation of the Love Funeral Home Family, Lindsay is proud to carry on her family’s legacy of serving the families of Dalton to this day.  She grew up watching her grandmother in the business and uses that as her inspiration for how she treats each of our families she is serving.  While she has spent her entire life in and around the workings of the funeral home, Lindsay officially joined the funeral home staff as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2012. She and her husband, Luke, have been married for eight years. They stay busy caring for their two little boys, three-year-old Charlie, and one-year-old Fin.

HANNAH JOYCE
HANNAH JOYCE
Treasurer
HANNAH JOYCE
Treasurer

As part of the fifth generation of the Love Funeral Home Family, Hannah works as business manager, overseeing the funeral home’s business and finances.  As a Cum Laude graduate of Georgia Southern University, Hannah’s business acumen and management skills are crucial to the funeral home’s daily operations.  Her skills, however, aren’t limited to her business acuity. Hannah also exudes a special sense of warmth, compassion, and friendliness to all the families who come through our funeral home, and very often serves as a helpful resource to families needing guidance.  Outside of work, Hannah enjoys playing tennis and spending time outdoors.

JACK RICHARDS
JACK RICHARDS
Funeral Director & Embalmer
JACK RICHARDS
Funeral Director & Embalmer

A long-time member of the Love Funeral Home staff, Jack came to work for Love in March of 1993, and obtained his funeral directing and embalming licensure in 1996.  Jack is especially passionate about serving our families through his overseeing of the final care of their loved ones.  Additionally, Jack is also a licensed insurance agent for the State of Georgia and is able to help families with the process of pre-arranging final care for their loved ones.  Jack and his wife, Connie, have been married for 19 years, with their family consisting of their three children and two grandchildren.  In his free time, Jack enjoys spending time with his family, as well as kayaking and paddling, working in his yard, and relaxing in his hot tub.   

DANNY BAGGETT
DANNY BAGGETT
Family Care Provider
DANNY BAGGETT
Family Care Provider

Having grown up in Dalton, Danny spent 30 years in sales working for both Lee Printing & Office Supply and G & S Office Supply.  He joined the staff of Love Funeral Home in February of 2015 and has proven to be an indispensable asset to the funeral home for both his compassion and his love for serving families.  In addition to working at the funeral home, Danny also serves as the music director for Pine Grove Baptist Church.  He and his wife, Sonya, have been married for 36 years, and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.  When he’s not spending time with his grandchildren, Danny loves playing golf with his numerous golfing buddies.

JAY PARKER
JAY PARKER
Funeral Service Apprentice
JAY PARKER
Funeral Service Apprentice

Born and raised in Dalton, Jay was blessed with the opportunity to join the staff of Love Funeral Home in May of 2024.  Having worked in the funeral business since 2018, he spent most of his funeral career working outside of Dalton in corporately owned funeral homes.  He is thrilled to now be working in Dalton, serving the families in our community as a part of the city’s oldest family owned and operated funeral home.  He is currently studying Funeral Service through Mid-America College of Funeral Service’s online degree program.  Additionally, Jay is also a dually licensed ordained minister, able to legally perform funeral, marriage, and baptism rites in all fifty states.  Outside of work, Jay enjoys spending time with his family, staying active within the community, and is a huge Atlanta Braves fan.

CRISTHIAN DE DIOS
CRISTHIAN DE DIOS
Funeral Service Apprentice
CRISTHIAN DE DIOS
Funeral Service Apprentice

Cristhian’s natural passion for service and his sympathy for others have made him an indispensable asset to the funeral industry.  Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Cristhian grew up in Dalton and graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School in 2007.  After high school, Cristhian went on to serve for eight years in the United States Air Force.  Upon completing his military service, he attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.  He then went on to become an active part in his family’s business, which he still remains involved in to this day.  He began his journey in the funeral industry in 2023, and recently earned his Associate of Science Degree in Funeral Service from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta.  Cristhian and his wife, Katie, have been married since 2019, and are the proud parents of Sofia and Ezra.  They are also active members of Rockbridge Community Church in Dalton.  In his free time, Cristhian enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family, including his niece and three nephews.


La pasión natural de Cristhian por el servicio y su simpatía por los demás lo han convertido en un activo indispensable para la industria funeraria.  Nacido en Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Cristhian creció en Dalton y se graduó de Northwest Whitfield High School en 2007.  Después de la secundaria, Cristhian sirvió durante ocho años en la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos.  Al completar su servicio militar, asistió a la Universidad de Tennessee en Chattanooga, donde obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias del Ejercicio.  Luego pasó a formar parte activa del negocio familiar, en el que sigue involucrado hasta el día de hoy.  Comenzó su trayectoria en la industria funeraria en 2023 y recientemente obtuvo su título asociado en ciencias en servicios funerarios de Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service en Atlanta.  Cristhian y su esposa, Katie, están casados desde 2019 y son los orgullosos padres de Sofia y Ezra.  También son miembros activos de Rockbridge Community Church en Dalton.  En su tiempo libre, Cristhian disfruta jugar golf y pasar tiempo con su familia, incluidos su sobrina y sus tres sobrinos.


CODY EVANS
CODY EVANS
Advanced Planning Director
CODY EVANS
Advanced Planning Director

A native of Ellijay, Georgia, Cody graduated from Ogeechee Technical College with his degree in Funeral Service in 2005.  Having worked in the funeral business since 2000, he proudly serves as the Advanced Planning Director for Love Funeral Home.  In addition to being a licensed insurance agent, Cody is also a licensed funeral director and embalmer, as well as a certified crematory operator.  His experience in the funeral business has fully equipped him to guide families through every aspect of the pre-arrangement process.  Likewise, he is able to answer any and all questions related to funeral services, burial, and cremation.  Cody and his family reside in Chatsworth, Georgia, and when he isn’t working, he enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and being active in his church, Mountain View Baptist Church.