Our Staff

Our Caring Staff

Behind every service we plan is a team of dedicated professionals who treat your family as their own. We are here to handle every detail with care and grace, ensuring you have the supportive space you need to remember and heal.

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Ormond W. Peters

Owner/Licensed Funeral Director

Ormond is a native of Russellville and has been with the funeral home since 1998, over 27 years. He is a licensed funeral director and manager/owner. He and his wife, Patricia, a physical therapist, have two children with spouses, Brittany and Skyler Villeneuve and Nathan and Jennifer Peters and three granddaughters, Cora Villeneuve and Abigail and Ella Marie Peters. They attend Connect Church in Russellville.

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Skyler Villeneuve

Manager / Licensed Funeral Director

Skyler is a licensed funeral director and has been with Shinn Funeral Service for almost 10 years. He grew up helping out at his grandfather's funeral home in St. Amant, Louisiana. Skyler is married to Brittany Peters Villeneuve and they have a daughter, Cora. They attend First Baptist Church in Russellville.

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Becky Brooks

Insurance Office Administrator

Becky has been with the funeral home since 2001, over 25 years. She is the Insurance Office Administrator, a Notary Public and a licensed insurance agent.

Becky was voted as the "Best Receptionist " in the Arkansas River Valley for 2002, 2010 and 2014.

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Kaye Mazzia

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Kaye graduated from University of Arkansas Community College at Hope where she received her associates degree of applied sciences in funeral service. Kaye has been with Shinn Funeral Service for over 13 years. She has been married for 21 years to Jason. They have 2 children, Kenneth and Katie.

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Jody Rowlen

Licensed Funeral Director

United States Navy Vietnam Veteran

Jody is a native of Texas who moved to Russellville with his wife, Lyn in June 2004. He has been with the funeral home since June 2005, over 21 years, having retired from USAA in San Antonio after 31 years in the Information Systems department. He has a son, Joe living in Lampasas, Texas.

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Don Stiles

Licensed Funeral Director

United States Air Force Veteran

Don is a retired pastor of 41 years and a licensed funeral director. Don Has been with Shinn Funeral Service for over 11 years. He has been married to Colleen for 45 years and they have five children and six grandchildren. They attend First Baptist Church in Russellville.

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Mason Taylor

Maintenance Associate

Mason has lived in Russellville for over 20 years and has been with Shinn Funeral Service for 8 years. He attends Home Church in Dardanelle.

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Jo Ann Owens

Evening Attendant

Jo Ann is a native of Dover, She is retired from Entergy at ANO after 25 years and is a member of Oakland Heights Assembly of God. Jo Ann has been with Shinn Funeral for 14 years. She has a daughter, Tanya Lee and a son, Richard Owens and three wonderful grandchildren.

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Annie McCutcheon

Licensed Funeral Director

Annie is a long time resident of Russellville and attends Russellville First Assembly of God. She joined Shinn Funeral Service in 2024. She loves gardening and spending time with her family.

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Anderson Brock

Funeral Director Apprentice

Anderson is a resident of Dover and attends Central Presbyterian Church. He joined the Shinn Funeral Family in 2024. He loves bicycling with his father and listening to great music.

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Jim Frost

Funeral Director Apprentice

International Police Advisor for the Department of Defense in Iraq

Jim lives in London and has been married for 41 years to his wife, LeaAnn. He retired from the Pope County Sheriff's Office after 13 years of service. Jim is a fall candidate for the Funeral Science Program at the University of Arkansas in Hope. Jim joined Shinn Funeral Service in 2026. Jim's family attends the Russellville Christian Center in Russellville.

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Kyle Sparkman

Funeral Assistant

United States Army Veteran

Kyle and his wife, Scarlett are from Russellville and moved back to Russellville from Florida. Kyle joined Shinn Funeral Service in August of 2025. Kyle is a member of the Arkansas National Guard.