R. D. "Dud" Barton, IV
CEO
A lifelong resident of Adairsville, R. Dudley Barton, IV graduated from Adairsville High School in 1977. He went on to attend Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, earning his degree in 1979. Dudley is a Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, and a Licensed Insurance Agent.
Deeply rooted in the community, Dudley is an active member of several local and fraternal organizations, including Adairsville Masonic Lodge F & AM #168, Yaarab Shrine Temple, the Lions Club, and the Scottish Rite.
He resides in Adairsville with his wife, Tina Pelfrey Barton and their cherished pets, Mingo, Maggie, and Tybee. Together, they are proud parents of R. D. Barton, V, Jennifer Barton, Jessica Barton, and Jacob Bunch and grandparents to nine grandchildren.
Outside of his professional and community commitments, Dudley enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hunting, hiking, and biking.
R. D. "Dud" Barton, IV
CEO
A lifelong resident of Adairsville, R. Dudley Barton, IV graduated from Adairsville High School in 1977. He went on to attend Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, earning his degree in 1979. Dudley is a Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Embalmer, and a Licensed Insurance Agent.
Deeply rooted in the community, Dudley is an active member of several local and fraternal organizations, including Adairsville Masonic Lodge F & AM #168, Yaarab Shrine Temple, the Lions Club, and the Scottish Rite.
He resides in Adairsville with his wife, Tina Pelfrey Barton and their cherished pets, Mingo, Maggie, and Tybee. Together, they are proud parents of R. D. Barton, V, Jennifer Barton, Jessica Barton, and Jacob Bunch and grandparents to nine grandchildren.
Outside of his professional and community commitments, Dudley enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hunting, hiking, and biking.
Ovelle P. Barton
CFO
Ovelle P. Barton was born in Adairsville and graduated from Adairsville High School and Carrol Lynn Business School. She is a member of Adairsville Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society and enjoys traveling, “get togethers” with family, and participating in events at the Earl Towe Community Center.
Ovelle P. Barton
CFO
Ovelle P. Barton was born in Adairsville and graduated from Adairsville High School and Carrol Lynn Business School. She is a member of Adairsville Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society and enjoys traveling, “get togethers” with family, and participating in events at the Earl Towe Community Center.
Mary Elizabeth Casey-Elderidge
Administration/Finance/Service Coordinator
Born in Adairsville, Mary spent the early part of her childhood in Melbourne, FL, before returning to spend her formative years as an Adairsville Tiger, where she was member of the Swim Team, graduating in 2005. As the face of the business, she takes great pride in her deeply personal relationships with the families she serves, and pours herself into making this difficult time, as comfortable and dignifed as possible. She enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with her family around the pool, and spoiling her nieces and nephews. She lives in Adairsville with her wife, Allyssa Casey-Elderidge, whom she happily wed in 2018.
Fite H. Casey, IV
Funeral Support Staff
Fite H. Casey, IV was born in Adairsville and spent his childhood in Melbourne, FL, before returning and graduating from Adairsville High School in 2000. After a brief time in Atlanta, GA, he returned home to join the family business in 2005. He went on to attend Georgia Highlands College for business and later Ogeechee Technical College to pursue a degree in Mortuary Science. He is the proud father of two children, Sydnhi Belle Casey and Fite H. Casey, V. Fite’s interests include painting, photography, fishing and cheering on his children in their individual pursuits.
