Non-Licensed Staff

In addition to our licensed funeral directors, our professional team of assistants and coordinators is vitally important to our quality of service. These dedicated staff members make it possible for us to organize and conduct the well-informed, respectful funerals that our community has come to expect.

Brenda Pelham, Family Service Counselor & Licensed Insurance Agent Email: brendapelham@morrisbaker.com

James D. Nave, Funeral Assistant Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Jim is a native of Johnson City and a graduate of Jonesborough High School. He and his wife, Linda Nave, have been married over thirty-five years and have two children, Natalie and Mark, and two grandsons.  Jim has been involved with local sports programs throughout  the years.   Many people fondly remember Jim from his days as manager of the Biff Burger Drive-In and The Orange Bowl.  He has been a member of Skyline Heights Baptist Church since 1960, where he is an ordained deacon.

Floyd R. Saylor, Funeral Assistant Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061

Tommy Joe Andrews, Funeral Assistant

Nancy Beach, Organist

Judy Ellis, Funeral Assistant & Service Musician

Robert Edmonds, Aftercare Coordinator Office Phone: (423) 282-1521 Fax: (423) 282-4061 Mobile Phone: (423) 202-1578 Bob Edmonds, a retired minister with more than forty-five years of pastoral experience, works with Morris-Baker assisting families through the time of transition following a death. He delivers grief information and funeral items, hosts our fellowship events for those who have lost their spouse, and finds the answer to any questions that may linger following a service.

Harold Felmet, Funeral Assistant

Eugene Hancock, Funeral Assistant

Ron Ison, Funeral Assistant

Darrell Maupin, Funeral Assistant

Phillip McLain, Funeral Assistant

Larry Nelson, Funeral Assistant

Brandon Smith, Funeral Assistant

Paul Stover, Funeral Assistant

Charles Wright, Funeral Assistant

Richard "Rick" Yett, Funeral Assistant