Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

John Lynch
Owner/Founder
John Lynch is a native of Hunt County. He graduated from Greenville High School, Fire Academy, and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. John and his wife, Jeni Lynch, founded Lynch Funeral Service in the year 2000. John and Jeni have two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Claire.
After years of functioning as a team, lots of patience, and hard work, John and Jeni have enjoyed watching Lynch Funeral Service flourish into the spacious place it is today.

John Lynch
Owner/Founder
John Lynch is a native of Hunt County. He graduated from Greenville High School, Fire Academy, and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. John and his wife, Jeni Lynch, founded Lynch Funeral Service in the year 2000. John and Jeni have two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Claire.
After years of functioning as a team, lots of patience, and hard work, John and Jeni have enjoyed watching Lynch Funeral Service flourish into the spacious place it is today.

Christi Ash
General Manager/Funeral Director
Christi Ash has a big heart for our local community and is passionate about serving families during the difficult time of losing a loved one. She was born and spent her childhood in Norman, Oklahoma. Her family then moved to Greenville, Texas, where she graduated from Greenville Christian School. Later, as a single mother, she held down multiple jobs while attending college in Commerce, Texas, and earning a degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
When Christi is not working, you can find her spending time with her 2 grandchildren; they are the highlight and joy of her life.

Christi Ash
General Manager/Funeral Director
Christi Ash has a big heart for our local community and is passionate about serving families during the difficult time of losing a loved one. She was born and spent her childhood in Norman, Oklahoma. Her family then moved to Greenville, Texas, where she graduated from Greenville Christian School. Later, as a single mother, she held down multiple jobs while attending college in Commerce, Texas, and earning a degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
When Christi is not working, you can find her spending time with her 2 grandchildren; they are the highlight and joy of her life.

Alexandria Dawson
Apprentice Funeral Director
Alexandria Dawson is an Apprentice Funeral Director from Quinlan, Texas, currently working toward her degree at Northeast Texas Community College. She is committed to serving families with compassion, dignity, and respect, and is dedicated to learning every aspect of funeral service to better support loved ones during difficult times. Outside of her professional pursuits, Alexandria enjoys sewing, reading, gardening, and spending time with her many animals—interests that reflect her patient, nurturing, and attentive nature.

Alexandria Dawson
Apprentice Funeral Director
Alexandria Dawson is an Apprentice Funeral Director from Quinlan, Texas, currently working toward her degree at Northeast Texas Community College. She is committed to serving families with compassion, dignity, and respect, and is dedicated to learning every aspect of funeral service to better support loved ones during difficult times. Outside of her professional pursuits, Alexandria enjoys sewing, reading, gardening, and spending time with her many animals—interests that reflect her patient, nurturing, and attentive nature.

Sue Cariveau
Greenville Office Manager/Pre-need Counselor
Sue and her family moved to the Greenville area in 2001 and have made it their home. While raising two children, she attended and graduated from A&M Commerce in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting. After 15 years of managing church finances and office management, Sue joined Lynch’s in 2022 as the Greenville Office Manager and a Licensed Pre-Need Counselor. With a heart for serving families, Sue faithfully volunteers as the Adopt A Family representative at Vansickle Baptist Church in a coordinated effort to meet the needs of children and families involved in the foster care system in Hunt County.

Sue Cariveau
Greenville Office Manager/Pre-need Counselor
Sue and her family moved to the Greenville area in 2001 and have made it their home. While raising two children, she attended and graduated from A&M Commerce in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting. After 15 years of managing church finances and office management, Sue joined Lynch’s in 2022 as the Greenville Office Manager and a Licensed Pre-Need Counselor. With a heart for serving families, Sue faithfully volunteers as the Adopt A Family representative at Vansickle Baptist Church in a coordinated effort to meet the needs of children and families involved in the foster care system in Hunt County.

Thomas Neal
Groundskeeper
Thomas Neal is a dedicated Groundskeeper who takes great pride in maintaining the funeral home and cemetery grounds with care, respect, and attention to detail. Understanding the importance of a peaceful and well-kept environment, Thomas works diligently to ensure the grounds remain a place of comfort, reflection, and honor for the families and loved ones who visit. His commitment to excellence helps preserve the beauty and serenity of the grounds year-round.

Thomas Neal
Groundskeeper
Thomas Neal is a dedicated Groundskeeper who takes great pride in maintaining the funeral home and cemetery grounds with care, respect, and attention to detail. Understanding the importance of a peaceful and well-kept environment, Thomas works diligently to ensure the grounds remain a place of comfort, reflection, and honor for the families and loved ones who visit. His commitment to excellence helps preserve the beauty and serenity of the grounds year-round.

Chas Chaler
Funeral Assistant/Groundskeeper
Chas Chaler is a Funeral Assistant and Groundskeeper who provides compassionate support to families while ensuring the grounds are maintained with care and respect. Originally from Marshall, Texas, Chas relocated to Greenville in 2021 and is currently attending the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, where he is pursuing a career as a Funeral Director. He is committed to providing respectful, thoughtful service and understands the importance of supporting families during meaningful moments. Outside of work and school, Chas enjoys spending time with loved ones and caring for his animals, reflecting his patient and nurturing nature.

Chas Chaler
Funeral Assistant/Groundskeeper
Chas Chaler is a Funeral Assistant and Groundskeeper who provides compassionate support to families while ensuring the grounds are maintained with care and respect. Originally from Marshall, Texas, Chas relocated to Greenville in 2021 and is currently attending the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, where he is pursuing a career as a Funeral Director. He is committed to providing respectful, thoughtful service and understands the importance of supporting families during meaningful moments. Outside of work and school, Chas enjoys spending time with loved ones and caring for his animals, reflecting his patient and nurturing nature.

Bailey Kvalheim
Funeral Assistant
Bailey Kvalheim is a compassionate Funeral Assistant from Mesquite, Texas, who moved to Greenville in 2020. She takes pride in supporting families with kindness, respect, and quiet professionalism, helping ensure that each service is handled with care and dignity. Outside of work, Bailey enjoys reading and spending time with her animals—interests that reflect her gentle nature and love for companionship.

Bailey Kvalheim
Funeral Assistant
Bailey Kvalheim is a compassionate Funeral Assistant from Mesquite, Texas, who moved to Greenville in 2020. She takes pride in supporting families with kindness, respect, and quiet professionalism, helping ensure that each service is handled with care and dignity. Outside of work, Bailey enjoys reading and spending time with her animals—interests that reflect her gentle nature and love for companionship.

Bethany Clem
Caddo Mills Manager / Funeral Director / Preneed Counselor
Bethany Clem is a compassionate and dedicated funeral director who takes pride in serving families with care, dignity, and understanding. A long-time member of the local community, Bethany is from Quinlan and now resides in Caddo Mills, giving her a strong connection to the families and communities she serves.
She believes every family deserves to be treated with respect and compassion and considers it a privilege to be there for people during some of life’s most difficult moments. Her warm and approachable personality helps families feel comfortable and supported while making important decisions.
Bethany is committed to listening to each family’s wishes, providing thoughtful guidance, and helping create meaningful arrangements that honor the life and memory of their loved one. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine concern for others reflect her passion for serving her community.

Bethany Clem
Caddo Mills Manager / Funeral Director / Preneed Counselor
Bethany Clem is a compassionate and dedicated funeral director who takes pride in serving families with care, dignity, and understanding. A long-time member of the local community, Bethany is from Quinlan and now resides in Caddo Mills, giving her a strong connection to the families and communities she serves.
She believes every family deserves to be treated with respect and compassion and considers it a privilege to be there for people during some of life’s most difficult moments. Her warm and approachable personality helps families feel comfortable and supported while making important decisions.
Bethany is committed to listening to each family’s wishes, providing thoughtful guidance, and helping create meaningful arrangements that honor the life and memory of their loved one. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine concern for others reflect her passion for serving her community.


