Brian Ritchie
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Brian began working for the former owners of the funeral home, Billy and Joyce Sparrow Huddleston in February 1986. He received his Funeral Director/Embalmer's license in 1989. In May 1991 he bought the funeral home and has been the sole owner of the business since 2005. A 1985 graduate of Anderson County High School, he attended Asbury College, and graduated Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1989. He has been a member of the Lawrenceburg Lions Club, Lawrenceburg Rotary Club where he was Past President and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He began serving as a deputy coroner in 1987 and later became Anderson County Coroner in 1993, serving until December 2010. He currently serves as Executive Secretary of the Kentucky Coroner Association. Brian is married to Cheri Burchfield Ritchie; the son of Linda Buntain Ritchie and the late Eugene Ritchie. He has two children, a son Adam and Hope Ritchie and a daughter Lauren Ritchie; two stepchildren, Chase and Hanna Harrod; and two granddaughters, Avery and Breanna.
Brian Ritchie
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Brian began working for the former owners of the funeral home, Billy and Joyce Sparrow Huddleston in February 1986. He received his Funeral Director/Embalmer's license in 1989. In May 1991 he bought the funeral home and has been the sole owner of the business since 2005. A 1985 graduate of Anderson County High School, he attended Asbury College, and graduated Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1989. He has been a member of the Lawrenceburg Lions Club, Lawrenceburg Rotary Club where he was Past President and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He began serving as a deputy coroner in 1987 and later became Anderson County Coroner in 1993, serving until December 2010. He currently serves as Executive Secretary of the Kentucky Coroner Association. Brian is married to Cheri Burchfield Ritchie; the son of Linda Buntain Ritchie and the late Eugene Ritchie. He has two children, a son Adam and Hope Ritchie and a daughter Lauren Ritchie; two stepchildren, Chase and Hanna Harrod; and two granddaughters, Avery and Breanna.
Kim Pendleton
Funeral Director
Kim joined our funeral home in 1992 and obtained her funeral director's license in 1997. She is married to Tom Pendleton, and they have three children, Heather Curtsinger (Michael), Daniel Pendleton (Toshua), and Amber Pendleton (Russ), and four grandchildren, Reece, Dylan, Ellie & Aspen.
Kim Pendleton
Funeral Director
Kim joined our funeral home in 1992 and obtained her funeral director's license in 1997. She is married to Tom Pendleton, and they have three children, Heather Curtsinger (Michael), Daniel Pendleton (Toshua), and Amber Pendleton (Russ), and four grandchildren, Reece, Dylan, Ellie & Aspen.
Karla Phillips
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Karla joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in June of 2023. She graduated from Anderson County High School in 2007 then earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Asbury University in 2011. She taught at Stewart Home & School for 12 years before deciding to challenge herself to a different type of rewarding career - She graduated, with honors, from Mid-America College of Funeral Service with her Associates of Applied Science in December of 2023 and obtained her Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in December 2024.
Karla is the daughter of Nancy Phillips and the late Woody Phillips. She resides in Lawrenceburg with her partner, Brandon, their son, Silas, and their daughter, Poppy.
Karla Phillips
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Karla joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in June of 2023. She graduated from Anderson County High School in 2007 then earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Asbury University in 2011. She taught at Stewart Home & School for 12 years before deciding to challenge herself to a different type of rewarding career - She graduated, with honors, from Mid-America College of Funeral Service with her Associates of Applied Science in December of 2023 and obtained her Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in December 2024.
Karla is the daughter of Nancy Phillips and the late Woody Phillips. She resides in Lawrenceburg with her partner, Brandon, their son, Silas, and their daughter, Poppy.
Jesse Currens
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jesse joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in July 2017. He serves as a deacon and Media Ministry Director at First Baptist Church and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg.
A 2014 graduate of Anderson County High School, Jesse earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration from Georgetown College in 2017. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Morehead State University and a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Western Kentucky University. Before entering funeral service full-time, Jesse worked as a mathematics teacher at Anderson County Middle School and Anderson County High School for three years and served as the Districtwide Athletic Director for Anderson County Schools for three years.
Jesse obtained his transport license in 2019 and began his Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprenticeship in October 2024. He graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in the fall of 2025 and obtained his Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in December 2025.
Jesse is the son of Keith and Tamara Currens and has one sister, Kaci Crouch. He and his wife, Tiffani, were married in June 2024. Together, they have a daughter, Anderson Mae, and three golden retrievers, Rupp, Riley, and Rigley.
Known for his caring and compassionate nature, Jesse is committed to serving families with kindness, dignity, and respect and is a tremendous addition to the Ritchie & Peach staff.
Jesse Currens
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Jesse joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in July 2017. He serves as a deacon and Media Ministry Director at First Baptist Church and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Lawrenceburg.
A 2014 graduate of Anderson County High School, Jesse earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration from Georgetown College in 2017. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Morehead State University and a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration from Western Kentucky University. Before entering funeral service full-time, Jesse worked as a mathematics teacher at Anderson County Middle School and Anderson County High School for three years and served as the Districtwide Athletic Director for Anderson County Schools for three years.
Jesse obtained his transport license in 2019 and began his Funeral Director and Embalmer Apprenticeship in October 2024. He graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in the fall of 2025 and obtained his Kentucky Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses in December 2025.
Jesse is the son of Keith and Tamara Currens and has one sister, Kaci Crouch. He and his wife, Tiffani, were married in June 2024. Together, they have a daughter, Anderson Mae, and three golden retrievers, Rupp, Riley, and Rigley.
Known for his caring and compassionate nature, Jesse is committed to serving families with kindness, dignity, and respect and is a tremendous addition to the Ritchie & Peach staff.
Kieran Birdwhistell
Funeral Director
Kieran joined the Ritchie & Peach Staff in January of 2021. She graduated from Anderson County High School in 2020 and is currently enrolled in John A. Gupton College. Kieran also received her funeral directors license in 2026. Kieran is married to Chase Harrod, also of Ritchie & Peach, and is the daughter of Clay and Tracey Birdwhistell. She has three sisters Katie Jett, Kali, and Kara Birdwhistell.
Kieran Birdwhistell
Funeral Director
Kieran joined the Ritchie & Peach Staff in January of 2021. She graduated from Anderson County High School in 2020 and is currently enrolled in John A. Gupton College. Kieran also received her funeral directors license in 2026. Kieran is married to Chase Harrod, also of Ritchie & Peach, and is the daughter of Clay and Tracey Birdwhistell. She has three sisters Katie Jett, Kali, and Kara Birdwhistell.
Chase Harrod
Apprentice (Level II)
Chase joined the Ritchie and Peach staff in February 2023. He graduated from Sullivan University with an Associates in Cybersecurity in 2019. Chase assists the funeral home with their IT needs and is currently a Level II funeral director apprentice. He is the son of Cheri Burchfield Ritchie and Charles Harrod.
Chase Harrod
Apprentice (Level II)
Chase joined the Ritchie and Peach staff in February 2023. He graduated from Sullivan University with an Associates in Cybersecurity in 2019. Chase assists the funeral home with their IT needs and is currently a Level II funeral director apprentice. He is the son of Cheri Burchfield Ritchie and Charles Harrod.
Devin Owens
Staff
Devin joined the staff of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in September 2026. Prior to joining the funeral home, he served his community as an Animal Control Officer, where he developed a strong commitment to helping others through difficult situations.
Having long felt called to funeral service, Devin is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving his community by providing compassionate care and support to families during their time of need. In October 2026, Devin obtained his Kentucky Surface Transportation and Removal Permit, furthering his dedication to the funeral service profession.
Devin is an active member of Farmdale Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Savanna, and their four dogs, Pearl, Madison, Chase, and Oliver.
Devin Owens
Staff
Devin joined the staff of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in September 2026. Prior to joining the funeral home, he served his community as an Animal Control Officer, where he developed a strong commitment to helping others through difficult situations.
Having long felt called to funeral service, Devin is grateful for the opportunity to continue serving his community by providing compassionate care and support to families during their time of need. In October 2026, Devin obtained his Kentucky Surface Transportation and Removal Permit, furthering his dedication to the funeral service profession.
Devin is an active member of Farmdale Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Savanna, and their four dogs, Pearl, Madison, Chase, and Oliver.
John T. Shouse
Staff
John T. Shouse
Staff
Judy Link
Staff
Judy Link
Staff
Landen Holt
Staff
Landen joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in August 2020.
Landen Holt
Staff
Landen joined the Ritchie & Peach staff in August 2020.
Betty J. Shouse
Staff
Betty J. Shouse
Staff
Roy Harley
Staff
J. G. "Bud" Gritton
In Loving Memory 1934 - 2020
Bud joined our staff in January, 2012 and was a tremendous blessing to our staff and the families we serve. Bud and his wife Drucilla Casey Gritton have three sons, Lynn Gritton and his wife Lynne Marie, Blaine Gritton and his wife Lorrie, and Kelly Gritton.
J. G. "Bud" Gritton
In Loving Memory 1934 - 2020
Bud joined our staff in January, 2012 and was a tremendous blessing to our staff and the families we serve. Bud and his wife Drucilla Casey Gritton have three sons, Lynn Gritton and his wife Lynne Marie, Blaine Gritton and his wife Lorrie, and Kelly Gritton.
