Damien Shell

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Damien C Shell, a native of Winston‑Salem, NC, began his funeral service career at age 16 under the mentorship of the Russell Funeral Home family. Starting with foundational tasks—washing cars, setting cemetery equipment, and assisting with removals—he learned early the values of service, humility, and professionalism.

A graduate of Atkins A&T High School and Winston‑Salem State University, Damien went on to become a licensed insurance producer and worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, gaining valuable corporate and business experience. He continued serving families at Russell Funeral Home and Perry J. Brown Funeral Home before returning to funeral service full‑time in 2015.

In 2018, Damien earned a Master of Science in Adult Education from North Carolina A&T State University and completed his training as a licensed funeral director. With a passion for both service and teaching, he is committed to caring for families and educating future funeral service professionals.

With more than 18 years of experience, Damien serves with dignity, compassion, and professionalism. He is a Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Insurance Agent, and Adjunct Professor at FINE Mortuary College.

Damien is married to Tamyka Shell.

“A New Generation Caring Beyond Expectation.”

Rodney E. Duncan

Funeral Director/Crematory Technician

Rodney E. Duncan is a licensed funeral director with 25 years of experience in funeral service. A dedicated educator and licensed insurance agent, he also brings extensive operational expertise as a removal service technician and crematory technician. His diverse background reflects a strong commitment to service, professionalism, and community care.

Thomas Hilderbrand

Funeral Director and Embalmer

Robert Joyner

Funeral Care Professional

Robert Joyner is a seasoned Funeral Service Professional and the owner of Joyner Removal Service. With a distinguished background as a retired firefighter, he brings professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to serving families and funeral homes with care and integrity.

Darius Wilson

Funeral Service Professional

Darius Wilson is a funeral service professional with more than 20 years of experience. His background includes extensive work as a removal technician and crematory technician, where he has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and compassionate care for the families he serves.

Rochelle Joyner

Funeral Care Professional

Rochelle Joyner is a dedicated Funeral Service Professional and Assistant, serving families with care and reliability. She is also an experienced Removal Service Technician and co‑owner of Joyner Removal Service. With a strong background in music and the arts, Rochelle is an accomplished organist and pianist, and she serves as Director of the Twin City Chorister.

Machael Harris

Funeral Service Professional

Macheal Harris is a recent graduate of the Mortuary Science program at Fayetteville Technical Community College. She currently serves as a Funeral Attendant and is completing his training as a Funeral Director, bringing professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to serving families with care and respect.”

Shantha Hyman Caldwell

Beautician & Cosmetologist

Shantha Hyman Caldwell is a skilled Beautician and Cosmetologist and a proud graduate of Winston‑Salem State University. She brings professionalism, creativity, and dedicated care to every family she serves.

Rakeem Scales

Funeral Care Professional

Rakeem Scales is a dedicated Funeral Service Professional with experience in both funeral operations and catering. With a background in culinary arts, he brings exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and service to every family he assists.

Ayden

Junior Funeral Assistant

Ayden is the grandson of Robert Joyner and is actively learning the funeral service profession. With a growing interest in the field, he aspires to one day follow in his family’s footsteps and build a career in funeral service.

Chaelin Scales

Funeral Care Professional

Alvinia M. Scales

Accountant

Garland Wallace, III

Funeral Service Professional

Bishop Todd Fulton

Chaplain and Pastor of Mt Moriah Outreach Center

Cedric Labon Russell, II

Funeral Service Professional