OUR STAFF

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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.

A native of Albany, GA, Reverend Phillip Cannon graduated with a Master of Divinity in Religious Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.  For more than 34 years, he served his Church and our community in ministry at First Baptist Church of Dalton, concluding his ministry there as Executive Pastor for many years.  Since coming to Dalton in 1986, he has developed and maintained a deep appreciation and love for the ministry and staff of Love Funeral Home.  In December 2020, he joined the staff of Love Funeral Home, providing a ministerial presence of compassion and care to the families who are served by the funeral home. Phillip and his wife, Patti, have three grown children and three grandchildren.  He enjoys writing and yard work, but his greatest joy is in spending time with his wife, children, and his grandchildren.