Staff

Our dedicated staff are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

With our daily email messages of comfort and hope, you will feel the support of knowing we are here to walk with you through this inevitable journey of grief. Each email will include advice, stories and other thoughts to help you address the challenges that come when you experience the loss of a loved one.

With our daily email messages of comfort and hope, you will feel the support of knowing we are here to walk with you through this inevitable journey of grief. Each email will include advice, stories and other thoughts to help you address the challenges that come when you experience the loss of a loved one.

Jaynes Memorial Chapel

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Rick Jaynes Owner, funeral director, embalmer rjaynes@swbell.net

A licensed funeral director since 1987, Rick has worked in funeral service in Duncanville his entire professional career. With a bachelor’s degree in Christian education from Oral Roberts University, he came to Duncanville in 1985 to attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He married Laura Elliott, a hometown girl, in 1987. They reside in DeSoto with their two children.

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Laura Elliott Jaynes Owner, florist

A Texas Master Florist since 1986, Laura is the resident floral designer at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. She is busy making beautiful casket sprays and family floral tributes here and brings a lifetime of expertise to her work. Laura worked for her family business, Flowers by Sandra for 40 years as a designer & buyer. A 1980 graduate of Duncanville High School, Laura is not only a wonderful wife, mother and LaLa she is very involved as an owner serving families here at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.

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Kim Lander Edmondson Office Manager kime107@swbell.net

A native of Cedar Hill, Texas,  Kim Lander Edmondson is the office manage here at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Kim joined our funeral home family in September 2021.  She’s a graduate of Cedar Hill High School who went on to a 31 year career in education. She spent the last 27 years of her career in the Duncanville School District as an English teacher, coach and administrator. She enjoys traveling, reading, estate sales and spending time with family and friends...  and she also loves her Siberian Huskies, Shelby & Gracie! 

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Greg Wilson Funeral director, embalmer g.wilson809@swbell.net

A native of Red Oak, Texas, Greg has served families as a funeral director/ embalmer at Jaynes Memorial Chapel since 2007. He previously served his apprenticeship with us and is truly a valued member of our staff. A graduate of Red Oak High School, Greg also is a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. His smile and easy manner makes families feel at ease. A resident of Midlothian, he enjoys coaching his children on the soccer field on his time off.

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Jonathan A Beggs Funeral Director/ Embalmer j.beggs@swbell.net

Jonathan Beggs joined the Jaynes Memorial Chapel staff in December 2019.  He came to us from West Texas where he previously worked for 10 years in the oilfields for XTO Energy.  Jonathan graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in May 2004.   He brings a lot of experience from working in the family owned funeral home back west as well.  You rarely will find him without a grin on his face and his light-hearted character makes him a true blessing to Jaynes.  In his spare time he loves to cook and enjoys all things hockey and football.   He and his son live in Dallas.

 

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Matthew Reilly Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice m.reilly@swbell.net

A native of Millbrook, New York, Matt joined Jaynes Memorial Chapel in November 2021.  Son-in-law to Rick and Laura, Matt worked as a music teacher for 10 years with his degrees from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Currently he is a student at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and lives in Desoto, TX with his wife Candace, and two children.  

 

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Edward (Eddie) Sanchez Funeral Director/Embalmer eddiesanchez811@swbell.net

Edward Sanchez, a 2nd generation Funeral Director/ Embalmer,  joined the staff of Jaynes Memorial Chapel in August 2023, bringing 26 years of experience in serving families. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he attended UTEP, then went on to follow in his father's footsteps, studying at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 1997 and taking up a profession in funeral service. He has been married for 23 years to his lovely wife, Diana and they've made Dallas their home. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Lion's Club, Irving AMBUCS and Dallas County Funeral Directors Association, he enjoys being active in the community.

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Robert (Bobby) Stovall Funeral director, embalmer

Recently retired, Bobby joined the Jaynes Memorial Chapel family in 2000. He still is a part of our family and is available to preach funerals and participate from time to time. A 1982 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, he has had careers, not only in funeral service but in education, and ministry as well. A former funeral home manager in Duncanville in the 1980’s, Bobby served as an administrator and staff minister at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill for many years. His years of experience in funeral service and ministry, his history with the community, and his commitment to service has brought tremendous value to the families we serve.

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Les Elliott In Loving Memory

Les was part of the Jaynes Memorial Chapel staff since it’s opening in November 1998. After a 35-year career with Texas Utilities, Les retired from power plant management to attend mortuary school and participate in the “family business”. Dad to Laura, Father-in-law to Rick, and GrandDad as well. Rest in peace Grandad and thank you for everything. Les Elliott Obituary

Rick Jaynes

Owner, funeral director, embalmer
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A licensed funeral director since 1987, Rick has worked in funeral service in Duncanville his entire professional career. With a bachelor’s degree in Christian education from Oral Roberts University, he came to Duncanville in 1985 to attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He married Laura Elliott, a hometown girl, in 1987. They reside in DeSoto with their two children.

Laura Elliott Jaynes

Owner, florist
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A Texas Master Florist since 1986, Laura is the resident floral designer at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. She is busy making beautiful casket sprays and family floral tributes here and brings a lifetime of expertise to her work. Laura worked for her family business, Flowers by Sandra for 40 years as a designer & buyer. A 1980 graduate of Duncanville High School, Laura is not only a wonderful wife, mother and LaLa she is very involved as an owner serving families here at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.

Kim Lander Edmondson

Office Manager
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A native of Cedar Hill, Texas,  Kim Lander Edmondson is the office manage here at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Kim joined our funeral home family in September 2021.  She’s a graduate of Cedar Hill High School who went on to a 31 year career in education. She spent the last 27 years of her career in the Duncanville School District as an English teacher, coach and administrator. She enjoys traveling, reading, estate sales and spending time with family and friends...  and she also loves her Siberian Huskies, Shelby & Gracie! 

Greg Wilson

Funeral director, embalmer
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A native of Red Oak, Texas, Greg has served families as a funeral director/ embalmer at Jaynes Memorial Chapel since 2007. He previously served his apprenticeship with us and is truly a valued member of our staff. A graduate of Red Oak High School, Greg also is a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. His smile and easy manner makes families feel at ease. A resident of Midlothian, he enjoys coaching his children on the soccer field on his time off.

Jonathan A Beggs

Funeral Director/ Embalmer
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Jonathan Beggs joined the Jaynes Memorial Chapel staff in December 2019.  He came to us from West Texas where he previously worked for 10 years in the oilfields for XTO Energy.  Jonathan graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in May 2004.   He brings a lot of experience from working in the family owned funeral home back west as well.  You rarely will find him without a grin on his face and his light-hearted character makes him a true blessing to Jaynes.  In his spare time he loves to cook and enjoys all things hockey and football.   He and his son live in Dallas.

 

Matthew Reilly

Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
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A native of Millbrook, New York, Matt joined Jaynes Memorial Chapel in November 2021.  Son-in-law to Rick and Laura, Matt worked as a music teacher for 10 years with his degrees from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Currently he is a student at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and lives in Desoto, TX with his wife Candace, and two children.  

 

Edward (Eddie) Sanchez

Funeral Director/Embalmer
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Edward Sanchez, a 2nd generation Funeral Director/ Embalmer,  joined the staff of Jaynes Memorial Chapel in August 2023, bringing 26 years of experience in serving families. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he attended UTEP, then went on to follow in his father's footsteps, studying at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 1997 and taking up a profession in funeral service. He has been married for 23 years to his lovely wife, Diana and they've made Dallas their home. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Lion's Club, Irving AMBUCS and Dallas County Funeral Directors Association, he enjoys being active in the community.

Robert (Bobby) Stovall

Funeral director, embalmer
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Recently retired, Bobby joined the Jaynes Memorial Chapel family in 2000. He still is a part of our family and is available to preach funerals and participate from time to time. A 1982 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, he has had careers, not only in funeral service but in education, and ministry as well. A former funeral home manager in Duncanville in the 1980’s, Bobby served as an administrator and staff minister at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill for many years. His years of experience in funeral service and ministry, his history with the community, and his commitment to service has brought tremendous value to the families we serve.

Les Elliott

In Loving Memory
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Les was part of the Jaynes Memorial Chapel staff since it’s opening in November 1998. After a 35-year career with Texas Utilities, Les retired from power plant management to attend mortuary school and participate in the “family business”. Dad to Laura, Father-in-law to Rick, and GrandDad as well. Rest in peace Grandad and thank you for everything. Les Elliott Obituary