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.

Terina Tetrick
Co-Manager and Funeral Director - Embalmer
Terina Tetrick 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 Biddix
Co-Manager and 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."

Jerry Barnett
Funeral Director - Embalmer
Jerry L. Barnett is a Johnson City native. He was educated in the Washington County Schools and graduated from Lamar High School in 1966. Jerry attended E.T.S.U. Jerry is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served as a combat medic in Vietnam. He is a graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. Married to Sharon Shepherd Barnett of Jonesborough, they are the parents of one son Jason (wife Lindsay) and grandparents of one granddaughter, Addison. He is an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Elizabethton. Jerry is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with 40 years of funeral service. He states, “I entered funeral service to be a kind, informing, compassionate, helpful Christian to those experiencing grief. I perform my job as if all families were my family.”

Billy Gillenwater
Funeral Director
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 with his wife, the former Robyn Harris. They have four children and one grandson. They enjoy attending sporting events, and admiring the great outdoors. They attend Marbleton Free Will Baptist Church. Billy is a member of the Johnson City Morning Rotary Club, and the American Legion in Erwin. He began his funeral service career in 2003. Billy obtained his Funeral Director license through the Tennessee state apprentice-ship program. “I believe that being a funeral director is a calling to minister to families using sensitivity and compassion, and is a dignified respectful way to contribute to the community.”

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.”

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, 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

Hunter Smith
Funeral Ambassadors

Rick Edens
Funeral Ambassadors
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Jimmy Briggs
Funeral Ambassador

Brandon Good
Funeral Ambassador