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."

Terina Westberg
Co-Manager and Funeral Director - Embalmer
Terina Westberg is a funeral director and embalmer at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services in Johnson City, and is a native of Jacksonville, IL. In 2007 Terina graduated from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville where she was active in student government and valedictorian of her class. She lives in Johnson City where she is a member of the Kiwanis Club and attends First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton. Terina has made it her goal in life to serve people.

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.”

Keith Biddix
Funeral Director
A native of Spruce Pine, NC, Keith moved to Johnson City in 1986. Before entering the funeral business he was a former locomotive engineer with CSX Corporation. He attended Milligan College and is a member of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge, the Johnson City Kiwanis Club and the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He is married to the former Nicki Miller and is the proud parent of two children and grandparent of three grandchildren. He enjoys outdoor activities, woodworking and college sports. Keith is a licensed funeral director with almost twenty years experience in funeral service. “Funeral service is my calling. I am privileged and honored to serve families in their time of loss."

Billy Gillenwater
Funeral Director Apprentice
A native of Erwin, Billy retired from the U.S. Navy in 1998, after twenty years of service to his country. He returned to the area in 2002, where he resides in Erwin with his wife, the former Robyn Harris. They have four children and one grandson. They enjoy attending sporting events and admiring the great outdoors. Billy and Robyn attend Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church. Billy is a member of the American Legion in Erwin. He began his funeral service career in 2003, and is currently serving an apprenticeship to obtain his funeral director’s license. “I believe that being a funeral director is a calling to minister to families with sensitivity and compassion in a dignified and respectful way to contribute to the community.”

Nicole Briggs
Administrative Assistant
Nicole Briggs, a native of Johnson County, is a graduate of Johnson County High School. Nicole is married to Jimmy Briggs and together they have 4 precious children; Brittany, Chance, Gavin and Jaidyn. The Briggs reside in Gray, TN and attend Antioch Baptist Church. Nicole joined Tetrick Funeral Services in November 2009.

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

Omar Bradley
Ambassador
Omar is a native and lifelong resident of the Boones Creek/Gray area. He graduated from Boones Creek High School where he played on the varsity basketball team and he ran track. Omar served in the US Marine Corps Reserves for six years. He is married to the former Nancy Hodges and they are the parents of three children and four grandchildren. Omar retired from Eastman Chemical Co. after thirty years of service and he has worked as a funeral assistant for the past eight years. He is an active member of Crossroads Christian Church in Gray. His hobbies include woodworking, gardening, and camping with family and friends. “I am very pleased to be working in the funeral industry and I see it as a ministry to the families that we serve.”

Hunter Smith
Part-Time Funeral Ambassadors

Buddy Jones
Part-Time Funeral Ambassadors

Ben Shockley
Part-Time Funeral Ambassadors

Buford Stone
Part-Time Funeral Ambassadors