Our Staff

Meet the Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory Team


At Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory, our team is here for you—day or night—with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to care. Our fully licensed staff brings decades of combined experience serving families from all walks of life, including military families. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss, we’re honored to help you celebrate and remember your loved one in a meaningful way. You can reach us 24/7 by phone—we’re always here to help.

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William E. Vest

Manager/ Licensed Funeral Director/ L.I.C.

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Hannah Rice

Licensed Funeral Director

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Angela Fluharty

Office Manager

Angela was born and grew up in Parkersburg. She graduated from Parkersburg South High School where she and her husband, Jeff Fluharty, began courting. They married in 1991 and were blessed to bring up two daughters in Parkersburg.

She began her journey in funeral service with Vaughan Funeral Home in 2008. She is very proud to have been a part of the distinguished principles and traditions of Vaughan Funeral Home and to be a part of the merger creating Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory.

Together, they are a funeral home family sharing the purpose of service by meeting each family's unique needs with support and dignity. Angela loves serving with a funeral home family that is compassionate, honorable, experienced, and hardworking.

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Alan Parks

Retired/ Owner Emeritus/ Licensed Funeral Director

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Mark Hickman

Retired/ Owner Emeritus/ Licensed Funeral Director

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Sam Church

Retired/ Owner Emeritus/ Licensed Funeral Director