Our Staff

Joe Gibbs

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer #1559

Joe L. Gibbs serves as President and General Manager of Meares Funeral Home. A 1976 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, he is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He is an active member and former chairman of the Trustee Board of Macedonia United Methodist Church. He is a former President and present board member of Marco Rural Water. Joe enjoys fishing, grilling, and family time. He is married to the former Cindy Meares, and they have three children, four grandchildren, and a cocker spaniel.

Cindy Meares Gibbs

Licensed Funeral Director #4014

Cindy Meares Gibbs serves as an administrative assistant and Licensed Funeral Director at Meares Funeral Home. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a B.A. degree in Elementary Education. She taught in the Marion County public school system before retiring and joining her husband in the family funeral business. Cindy is a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church. She enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and reading. She and her husband, Joe, have three children, four grandchildren, and a cocker spaniel.

Drew Massengale

Funeral Director Apprentice #4457

Drew has an extensive background in the funeral industry and began his apprenticeship at Meares Funeral Home in 2023 to become a licensed funeral director.

Edwin Stephens

Funeral Assistant - Not Licensed

Edwin Stephens joined the staff of Meares Funeral Home in 2015 as a funeral assistant. Edwin completed his apprenticeship as a funeral director here, and in 2023 he became a licensed funeral director. He retired from the United States Army and Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving his nation for 24 years. He is a member of the Mullins Presbyterian Church where he serves as Elder and the Adult Sunday School Teacher. Edwin is past president of the Mullins Rotary Club and also serves as the Chairman of the Marion County Planning Commission. He is a 1975 graduate of The Citadel, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Edwin is married to the former Harriett Rogers of Fork, and they are the proud parents of two children.

Steve Miller

Funeral Assistant - Not licensed

Charles Cooper

Cemetery Services

Charles Cooper serves as the head of cemetery services at Meares Funeral Home. He has been associated with the Meares family for over forty years and is a loyal and dedicated employee. He attends Zion AME Church.