Staff

The dedicated staff members at Tribute Funeral Homes are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life. Our team is the greatest asset we have, and we are proud of their continued dedication to honoring each life we remember. The collaboration between our exceptional staff and the amazing families we serve is why you can expect the utmost care . Together, we make this place amazing.

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Eric Fee Family Service Director, Owner
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Kristin Fee Outreach Manager, Owner
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David D. Gillum, CPFP Funeral Director, Manager
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Thomas C. Shaw, CPFP Funeral Director
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Pastor Tony Price Funeral Director CPFP/Staff Pastor
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Deb Prescott Office Manager
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Grace Dearing Finance and Marketing Manager
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David M. McCans, CPFP Advance Funeral Planner
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Nicole Berry Funeral Apprentice/Pet Cremation Specialist
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Judy Bennett Family Service Assistant
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Eric Burns Family Service Assistant
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Caleb Custer Campus Enhancement Director
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Darlene Grubb Family Service Assistant
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Greg Grubb Family Service Assistant
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Mattie Hiestand Family Service Assistant
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Dennis Myers Family Service Assistant
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Kate Foley Rehmert Family Service Assistant
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Susan Treadway Family Service Assistant
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Michael Treadway Family Service Assistant
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Jeff Whitaker Family Service Assistant

Eric Fee

Family Service Director, Owner
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Eric Fee has over 20 years experience with bereavement and loss, as an ordained minister, Fee has served the local community through churches and grief support. In 2007, Eric purchased Brand Pope in New Madison, and purchased Oliver Floyd in 2015. He is passionate about caring for families and celebrating their loved one well. Eric enjoys working out, riding mortorcyles and spending time with his family. Eric attends EUM Church. He and his wife, Kristin, have two children abd reside outside of Greenville.

Kristin Fee

Outreach Manager, Owner
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Kristin Fee brings over 15 years of experience in sales, marketing and customer care. She is involved in her community through serving at church, volunteering at her kids school, and serving on local communities. She is a member of Rotary and serves as a board member of Mercer Savings Bank. Kristin enjoys being outside, a great cup of coffee and dark chocolate.

"People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."

 

David D. Gillum, CPFP

Funeral Director, Manager
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David has been working in the funeral industry since 1999. He prides himself in being compassionate, and feels it is a calling and an honor to help guide people through one of the most difficult and stressful moments in their lives. 

David is married to Tricia Gillum and they have two children. Garrett and Aislee. When he is not working, David likes spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors and the occasional lazy day. He is not a fan of winter and cold weather, but can tolerate them both as long as he has a fireplace and a cup of hot tea.

Thomas C. Shaw, CPFP

Funeral Director
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As a Greenville native, Thomas C. Shaw, joined the funeral industry in 2018 where he has continued to celebrate lives and serve families since. He is a graduate of Greenville High School (2014), The Ohio State University (2018), and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (2021). Thomas is licensed in the state of Ohio and Indiana as a Funeral Director. 

Thomas and his wife, Hannah, reside in Fort Recovery, Ohio with their daughter, Eleanor Rose. He is a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery Knights of Columbus, and the Fort Recovery Chamber of Commerce. Thomas also volunteers as a 4-H advisor and is member of the Greenville Elks Lodge, Ohio Farm Bureau, and the Ohio FFA Alumni.

During his free time, Thomas enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying local craft beers and wines, and rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes. When not in a suit, you can find him enjoying the outdoors, kayaking, and improving his amateur photography skills.

Pastor Tony Price

Funeral Director CPFP/Staff Pastor
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Pastor Tony Price works part-time at Tribute and wears multiple hats. He serves as our Staff Pastor and officiates many services for our families who need assistance with pastoral care.  Tony is a Funeral Director Apprentice, which means he is pursuing his Funeral Director license.  He hopes to have his license accomplished by the Spring of 2023.  Tony finds it a privilege to work with families and takes pride in providing care to those who have experienced loss and personalizing services to celebrate their loved ones.

Tony grew up in Preble County but is happy to now call Darke County home. Tony received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ashland University and a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. He is the pastor of Cedar Grove Church outside of New Madison. His wife, Geneva, is the Vocal Music Teacher at Northeastern Wayne High School in Fountain City, Indiana. Together, he and Geneva have three daughters. One of Tony’s hobbies is serving as the Chaplain and PA announcer for the Tri-Village Lady Patriots.

Deb Prescott

Office Manager
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Deb currently serves as the Office Manager for the Greenville Campus. Her role on a daily base is always different and that is what makes it enjoyable. Deb started in the funeral industry in 1990 as a hairdresser and helping with other odd and ends at the funeral home. Her favorite part of the job is working with the families.

"It is a very difficult time in their lives, and it is a privilege to serve them," she said. "One thing about working here is that we are a team that works together. Everyone is a team player, and everyone helps each other out."

Deb lives in Ansonia, Ohio with her husband Max, whom she married in 1978. They have three children, Joe and Kelly Prescott, Teri and Matt Cross, and Sara and Nathan Smith; and 5 grandchildren, Isabela, Dominic, Addison, Ashlyn, and Avery. Max retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. He now works at Jones Driving School in Greenville, Ohio.

Deb is a member of the Ansonia United Methodist Church where she is involved in numerous committees. She worked for the Ansonia Emergency Services as an EMT-B until she retired in 2005. In her free time, Deb enjoys quilting, gardening, planting flowers, going to sporting events, and especially watching her grandkids.

Grace Dearing

Finance and Marketing Manager
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David M. McCans, CPFP

Advance Funeral Planner
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David is a fully licensed preneed specialist for Tribute Funeral Homes. He has been planning meaningful and healing funeral services since December of 2002. In October of 2018, he was named a Certified Professional in Funeral Planning by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. David is honored to meet with families at the funeral home, their personal home or wherever someone is comfortable, to strategically and thoroughly plan their healing funeral service.

David has been a life-long resident of Darke County and currently resides in Arcanum, Ohio with his family. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Meghan and Matthew. Jennifer is a local school teacher with a Master's degree in education. David is very active with youth and youth sports in Ohio and surrounding states. He is the President and Founder of Focus Fastpitch, Inc., a youth non-profit sports program here in Darke County.

When David isn't playing the role as a husband, dad, brother, son, couch, community board member, or youth activity coordinator, he uses his free time to sleep!

Nicole Berry

Funeral Apprentice/Pet Cremation Specialist
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Judy Bennett

Family Service Assistant
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Eric Burns

Family Service Assistant
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Caleb Custer

Campus Enhancement Director
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Darlene Grubb

Family Service Assistant
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Greg Grubb

Family Service Assistant
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Mattie Hiestand

Family Service Assistant
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Dennis Myers

Family Service Assistant
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Kate Foley Rehmert

Family Service Assistant
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Susan Treadway

Family Service Assistant
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Michael Treadway

Family Service Assistant
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Jeff Whitaker

Family Service Assistant
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