Our valued Staff

Rick Fielden, Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

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Brad Fielden, Licensed Funeral Director

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Robert S. Rutherford, Licensed Funeral Director/Certified Life Celebrant

Robert is a Licensed Funeral Director and a Certified Life Celebrant. Robert is very passionate about serving others and helping our families to celebrate the life of their loved one while helping them to begin the process of navigating their grief journey. Serving as a funeral celebrant allows Robert to assist families who may not have a minister or pastor available to conduct the service.

Robert married Tammy Doane in May of 1997 and has been blessed with five children, Ashleigh, Brittany, Joshua, Ciarra, and Ella. In August 2019, they had their first granddaughter, Scarlett Rose. When not at the funeral home he and Tammy enjoy spending time camping on Cherokee Lake, kayaking the Holston and French Broad Rivers, and spending time in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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David Hubbard, Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

David is from New Market, TN. He has been an employee of Fielden Fuenral Home, since 2018. He is a loyal member of our staff willing to serve in any compacity needed. He is married to Katrina and they have two sons, Chad and Taylor. David is a member of New Market Baptist Church where he serves on various committees.

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Loretta Walters, Office Manager

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Tammy Doane Rutherford, Office Administrator

Tammy has served many years in the funeral profession, serving in administrative roles as well as overseeing cemetery operations. She has worked extensively with cemetery monuments from design to completion. Tammy has a heart for serving others. Her infectious smile brings comfort to anyone she is serving.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert after graduating from Rutledge High School. Together they have five children, Ashleigh, Brittany, Joshua, Ciarra, and Ella. In August 2019, they had their first granddaughter, Scarlett Rose. When not at the funeral home Tammy and Robert enjoy spending time camping on Cherokee Lake, kayaking the Holston and French Broad Rivers, and spending time in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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Billy Morgan, Non-Licensed Funeral Assistant

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David Walters, Non Licensed Funeral Assistant

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Miss Edna Fielden, Fielden Funeral Home's Comfort Dog

Miss Edna is a wonderful addition to our staff. So many families find comfort in having her present for arrangements or for the funeral service. Although the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) does not currently keep a record of how many funeral homes in the United States employ utilize therapy dogs, funeral homes have seen an increase in the last few years. Therapy dogs have an amazing ability to put people at ease in a very emotional and difficult situation. She is a natural fit at our funeral home and we enjoy having her with us daily.

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