Staff

Richard Tetrick
Owner and Funeral Director
Richard Tetrick remains active with the firm that bears his name, waiting on families and directing funerals on a regular basis. Richard and his wife, the former Norma Jean Green are the parents of a son, Tyler. Richard is a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Elizabethton, is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and is a past member and past chairman of the Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. The Tetricks are members of First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton, where Richard serves as Chairman of the Administrative Council.

Robert Pickle
Manager and Funeral Director-Embalmer
A native of Amory, MS, Robert received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi and was valedictorian of his graduating class at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA. He is a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and lives in Johnson City. A member of the Noon Rotary Club of Johnson City, Robert is a Paul Harris Fellow and serves as the Club's Rotator editor. He is a past-president of the Rotary Club of Amory, MS. During the fall, Robert officiates football on the high school, junior varsity, middle school, and pee-wee levels. He is an avid golfer. Robert serves as manager, licensed funeral director and embalmer in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi. A fourth-generation funeral director, he began working at his family's firm when he was eleven. "Funeral service is a ministry to the families we serve and I honestly believe it is a God-given talent. All of our families are served by The Golden Rule with absolute sensitivity, love, and compassion."

Keith Outland
Operations Manager and Funeral Director - Embalmer
A native of Augusta, GA, Keith spent most of his childhood life in Hawaii. He attended the University of Hawaii on a wrestling scholarship. Keith was president of Pi Sigma Etta, a national mortuary fraternity, of his graduating class at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA. Before entering into funeral service, Keith served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, NC. Keith and his wife, the former Amy Sams of Elizabethton, are the proud parents of three children. He enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his children, and is an avid golfer. Keith is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the states of Tennessee and Georgia. “Funeral service has always been a calling for me. While helping families during one of the most difficult times in their lives, I am a very devoted and empathetic person. I look forward to serving the families of East Tennessee with dignity and compassion.”

Kathy Cash-Price
Administrative Assistant/Apprentice FD
A native of Johnson City, Kathy graduated form Daniel Boone High School. In 1982, she moved to Virginia Beach, VA, where she served in the funeral industry for fifteen years and was also a previous owner of a funeral home. Kathy returned to the area in 2004 where she resides in Johnson City with her husband, Brian. They enjoy the beauty the area has to offer, often taking road trips and hiking with their two Bassett hounds. "I'm looking forward to becoming a licensed funeral director and furthering my ability to help families during a most difficult time in their lives."

Jerry Huskins
Apprentice FD
Jerry is a native of Unicoi County and has lived in the Johnson City area for the past 33 years. He served in the US Air Force during Vietnam. Jerry holds a Criminal Justice degree from ETSU. After 28 years of public service, Jerry retired from the Johnson City Police Department. He is a member of the American Legion and is a 32 degree Mason. Jerry & his wife, Karen, reside in the Boones Creek community.

Dustin Dugger
Apprentice Funeral Director
A native of Johnson City, TN , Dustin received his associate’s degree in Business Management from Northeast State Community College. Prior to being employed with Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, he served in the funeral business for three years in the Hawkins County, TN area. Dustin is very active in the music ministry at Calvary Church in Johnson City. He also travels with his family, "The Dugger Family," playing gospel music. He is married to the former Katie Presnell of Elizabethton. " I am very honored to be a part of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services. I consider the opportunity to serve families as a ministry, and look forward to serving those families with dignity and compassion."

Dan Hurt
Funeral Assistant
A native of Johnson City, Dan served in the United States Army in 82nd Airborne Division. He had previously been employed by Snap-On Tools for the past 27 years before joining Tetrick Funeral Services. Dan and his wife Caroline are the proud parents of one son and reside in Johnson City. “I am enjoying my new career in the funeral industry and look forward to helping the families of East Tennessee.”

David Ensminger
Advanced Funeral Planning Counselor
David has worked in the area of preplanning for Heritage Family Funeral Services since 2001. David is a licensed Funeral Director in Tennessee. David was a pastor for 30 years. David is a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College and Vanderbilt Divinity School. David and his wife, Terry, have six children, ten grandchildren, three cats and two dogs. David is a member of Living Word Lutheran Church. David is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Johnson City. He enjoys reading and sports