Our legacy
About Us
Through years of experience, we've gained valuable insights—like how to offer choices without overwhelming, and how to address the needs of multiple caring individuals. When people turn to us in their most challenging moments, we respond with compassion, clarity, and expertise.
Our goal is to create a memorable experience and ensure you always feel welcome. We dedicate our time to planning alongside families, staying informed on the latest industry developments, and making hard times a little easier.
The Beginning
In the early 1970's, at the age of thirty-five, Marvin Hicks made a life-changing decision. His wife took over the daily operation of their florist business, when he moved to Louisville, Kentucky to attend the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, and to complete his personal goal of becoming a funeral director and embalmer.
Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home, Inc. became a reality in 1972, when Marvin Hicks and his wife, Mary Ann Smith Hicks, opened their home to the public. Situated on North Highway 90 in Wayne County, just on the outskirts of the city of Monticello, the funeral home became an entity in a large, two-story antebellum-type Southern Home.
Current Location
In 1976, the funeral home was relocated to its present location at 647 North Main Street. This large, three-story late nineteenth-century home provided spacious rooms and elaborate antique architecture that created the comfortable, caring atmosphere that Marvin and Mary Ann Hicks wanted to provide for each family that requested their services.
The Marvin Hicks Family
With living quarters on the second floor for their growing family of four children, Marvin and Mary Ann Hicks began their dream of providing quality, professional funeral services with sincere dignity to the families of Wayne County and Monticello.
During this time, there were no cell phones, pagers, or answering services. This made living and working in the same place almost a necessity.
Today
In 2008, the family started moving toward a new phase in the longevity of the company. This led to one of the long-term employees and funeral directors, Anthony Vaughn, purchasing the business. Today, the company is managed by Anthony & wife, Kami, and their devoted staff of funeral service professionals.
The funeral business and the complexity of family situations are much different from what they were in years past. For this reason, it takes a host of people and skills to provide a quality service to our families. We pride ourselves on being able to tailor a dignified service for any family, no matter what their beliefs or financial situation might be.
