Our Staff

Chairman of the Board, Funeral Director, Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, C.A.N.A. Certified

Richard H. “Dickie” Horne serves as president and Chairman of the Board of Horne Funeral Service. He is a funeral director and a certified C.A.N.A. crematory operator.. He is the son of the late C. Hubert Horne and has been associated with the funeral home since 1962.

A licensed funeral director since 1969, Dick has been active through the years in various civic organizations. He is a former member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad where he served as a training officer. Since 1975 he has been an active member of the Christiansburg Fire Department where he acted as secretary and treasurer for over twenty two years.

Dick has been an ordained minister in the Southern Baptist Church since 1968. He has served as Chaplain and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association and past president of the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association. He was a Charter member of the Board of Directors Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia.

A local history buff, Dick is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Museum. 

Johnny Muncy graduated from the Mortuary Science Program at John Tyler Community College in Chester, Virginia. He joined Horne Funeral Home in 1997 and currently serves as Vice President and Manager.

A native of Lee County he has been active in the funeral profession since 1995. As a director, Johnny possesses an easy, personable manner that naturally puts people at ease. He has served as the past president of the Southwest Funeral Directors Association and is a board member with Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia. Because of his involvement with these associations, we are able to network with funeral directors across the country to learn more and better serve the families that call on us at their time of need.

Johnny and his wife, BJ, and their daughter Olivia and son Rex, reside in Christiansburg. 

Craig Helvey has been with Horne Funeral Home since 2007. He graduated from John Tyler College of Mortuary Science in 2003. In addition to serving as a funeral director, he is also a certified C.A.N.A. crematory operator, and  pre-need counselor.

Craig is a native of Covington, Virginia and has varied funeral service and crematory experience.

Craig resides in Christiansburg. He has been active in volunteer firefighting and rescue since 1985 and is currently an active member of the Elliston Volunteer Fire Department. 

Joseph joined our staff in March of 2021 as a licensed Funeral Director. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association.

Joe completed his funeral service internship in 2018. In 2019 Joe earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Funeral Service with honors from John Tyler Community College in Richmond, VA. 

Professionally, Joe has completed training by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and is a certified crematory operator. He is also a notary public.

Joseph upholds the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, yard work, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Joseph resides in Blacksburg.

Jay Hines joined the staff at Horne Funeral Service in 2004 and currently serves as the Supervisor of our in-house crematory. He is a certified C.A.N.A. crematory operator, a funeral assistant and building and grounds maintenance operator.

Jay and his wife, Gail have one son, one daughter and three grandsons. A lifelong resident of the New River Valley, Jay and his family live in the Snowville Community. He and his wife are members of the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church in Snowville.

Jay's hobbies include woodworking and water skiing. 

Jeanine joined the staff at Horne Funeral Service in January 2011 as a Secretary. Jeanine is a lifelong hometown resident and is a member of Blacksburg First Wesleyan Church.

When Jeanine is not at work she loves to spend her time with her four beautiful daughters, granddaughter, and her Dobermans - Loki & Lincoln

Autumn Sheppard Kirby began serving families at the age of 15  she started working at Horne Funeral Service on July 9, 2015. She is a graduate of Auburn High School Class of 2019. She grew up in Pilot with her 3 sisters and 1 brother. 

Autumn is currently completing her apprenticeship.  She has her Green Burial Certification and Certification in Death Companioning for End of Life Professionals and also holds her ICCFA Crematory Certification. 

Autumn recently married in October 2023 to Aaron Kirby and the two now reside in Radford. 

Autumn enjoys traveling, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She espcially enjoys all aniamls so much that she has a dog, blue lobster, pet snake, and a guniea pig. 

Richie Mills joined Horne Funeral Service in 2018. He assists during visitations, funeral services and daily operations.

Richie is a graduate of Christiansburg High School, and he is a native of Christiansburg, VA.

Hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his daughter are among Richie's interests. He enjoys meeting new people and making new friends. 

Marti began her work at Horne Funeral Home in 2018. She serves our families in many different aspects as a funeral assistant, office assistant, aftercare co-coordinator and cosmetologist. 

A 1991 graduate of Christiansburg High School, Marti became a licensed cosmetologist in 1993. She resides in Christiansburg with her husband Ottie and has three children: Ryan, Dalton, and Starr. Marti also has two grandsons, Maxton and Stetson.

When away from work Marti enjoys gardening, cooking, spending time with her family, painting, woodworking and reading. 

Marti's favorite quote is "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to change, it's not." 

Jack joined Horne Funeral Service in 2014 after moving to Christiansburg from Giles County. He brings with him over 20 years of funeral service experience. Prior to working at Horne, Jack worked part time at Kendell Funeral Home in Pembroke, VA.

Jack currently lives in Christiansburg. He enjoys spending time working outside. 

Glenn began working at Horne Funeral Service in 2016. Before working at Horne, Glenn was a truck driver for 10 years and worked at the Radford Arsenal for 29 years.

Glenn is a native of Christiansburg, VA. He is a graduate of Christiansburg High School and United Electronics Institute's Class of 1972. Glenn resides in Christiansburg with his wife, Doris.

In Glenn's free time he enjoys farming on his 140 acres of farmland. He also has his own business of spreading lime and fertilizer. 

Patrick has been employed with Horne Funeral Service since January 2019. He assists with funeral services and visitations. Patrick works full time at Professional Communications in Blacksburg, VA. 

Patrick resides in Christiansburg with his wife and son. He is a Life Member of Christiansburg Rescue Squad. He works full-time at Chandler Concrete.

Patrick is a graduate of Narrows High School, has an associate's Degree from New River Community College in Business Administration and a bachelor's Degree from Radford University in Business Marketing.

Being outdoors, spending time with his family and friends, and amateur radio are among Patrick's hobbies. 

Josh began working at Horne Funeral Service in October 2020. He currently works at the Montgomery County Sherriff's Office as a Sergeant of the Patrol Division.

Josh is a 1994 graduate of Bassett High School. He attended Radford University and graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.

Currently residing in Pilot, Josh has twin sons and is married to his wife Kendra. In his spare time Josh enjoys shooting, sports, fishing and woodworking.

Ryan began working with Horne Funeral Home in the fall of 2023. 

Ryan has lived in Christiansburg since 1989 and is a graduate of Christiansburg High School. 

He is married to his wife of 24 year and has two sons. 

Ryan has been a minister and counselor for 25 plus years. 

In Ryan's free time he enjoys helping those less fortunate and singing southern gospel music. 

Jean began working at Horne in January 2021. She has an associate degree from New River Community College in Office Technology. She has worked for the New River Health District-Montgomery County Health Department for 16 years.

Jean grew up in Floyd and moved to Christiansburg in 1981. She is married to her husband, Steven, and has one daughter and one grandson. In her spare time she loves to read, relax, and play with her grandson.

Claude began working at Horne Funeral Home in February 2022. He currently works as the Technology Coordinator for Montgomery County Public Schools. Prior to this he taught at both Shawsville and Auburn Middle Schools, and was the head football coach at Auburn High School.

A graduate of Auburn High School, Claude attended Emory and Henry College and later received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and PE from Radford University. In 1994 Claude received his Master of Science Degree, again from Radford University, in Curriculum and Instruction.

Claude is married to his wife, Stephanie and has three children: Aaron, Trevor, and Hannah. In his spare time he likes collecting sports cards.

Marlin A. Reeves II is a lifelong resident of the New River Valley.  Marlin is a 2004 graduate of Christiansburg High School. Marlin holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Business Administration from Averett University in Danville, VA.

Marlin has spent his career in banking for the past 16 years and currently serves as the Vice President of a local Credit Union.  Marlin has four children, is married to his wife Carrie. In Marlin’s free time he enjoys watching football, collecting sports memorabilia and reading.

Marlin has been an ordained minister since 2016 and actively preaches and officiates weddings and funerals in the community.  Marlin joined Horne Funeral Service in 2022 and is passionate about serving families in their time of need.

James A. Epperly began a long work career that started at Horne Funeral Service in 1973.

James is well known in the community, having retired as Captain from the Christiansburg Police Department in 2002 following 37 years of faithful service to the community. He is a native of the Cambria section of Christiansburg.

Both James and his wife, Phyllis, are active members of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and have two children and three grandchildren.

James retired from our staff in September 2018 after many years of service at Horne Funeral Home. Enjoy your retirement, Jim. You deserve it!