OUR TEAM

Marcus Kelly

Manager & Licensed Funeral Director

Marcus began working with Hathorn Funeral Home in 2011. Marcus has a diverse educational background that includes Mississippi State University, William Carey University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Having ministered and pastored at multiple churches in south Mississippi, he understands the great honor and responsibility of working with grieving families. He is a licensed Funeral Director and currently serves as the Funeral Home Manager. He and his wife, Susan, are the proud parents of two sons, Camden and Callen. They are his joy in life! Their home is in Sumrall, and they are members of Temple Baptist Church. Marcus enjoys working in the yard, grilling, and is an avid Mississippi State sports fan.

David Hathorn

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

David was born and raised in Columbia. He put his roots down in Columbia after graduating from Columbia High School. In 1967, upon graduation from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, he began a devoted career in funeral service. Serving the people of Marion County for 50 plus years, has made David a pillar in the community. He has helped countless families in their deepest time of need. He and his wife, Nan, are members of Brushy Creek Baptist Church. David is an avid turkey hunter and loves the outdoors.

Ashley Nibert

Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Ashley is a licensed embalmer & funeral director. She joined the staff of Hathorn Funeral Home in 2011. Growing up in the New Union community, she’s a longtime member of New Union Missionary Baptist Church. In 2020, Ashley began serving the people of Marion County as a Deputy Coroner. She is married to Christian Nibert and they have two children attending college, Kourtney & Brennan Wells. Her hobbies include reading, hiking, and spending quiet evenings at home with family.

Jeffery Jones

Family Service Counselor

Jeffery, our Family Service Counselor, began his career at Hathorn Funeral Home in 2018. He is a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a graduate of Jackson College of Ministries. As a licensed, ordained minister, he currently serves as pastor of Sunny Hill Church in Purvis. With years of ministerial experience, Jeffery is able to care for families with empathy and compassion. In his position, he can assist with your advanced planning and after care services. Jeffery and his wife, Connie (Price), have one son, Brayden. Together they enjoy traveling and visiting new places. In his spare time, Jeffery also enjoys golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Kris Molina

Licensed Funeral Director

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Kris is a Funeral Director Apprentice and joined the Hathorn Staff in 2019. His passion for serving people began with a working career in the restaurant and hospitality industry and later the specialty pharmacy business. In 2018, Kris and his wife, Kendra, felt God transitioning their lives to Mississippi, so after much prayer and fasting, they responded faithfully by moving their family to the South. The Molina’s are members of Woodlawn Church, where they have served in various roles ranging from youth ministry, music ministry, and are currently leading the College & Career ministry known as The Bridge. Kris and Kendra are blessed with two precious children, Harlow Grace and Judah Anthony. Kris’ sincere approach touches each of the families he serves.

Chris Turnage

Licensed Funeral Director

In 2020 Chris joined the staff of Hathorn Funeral Home as a Funeral Director Apprentice. As a former teacher at Columbia High School, Chris has made a lasting impact in the area. He was the Color Guard Director for the Wildcat Marching Band, which won seven State Championship during his tenure. Chris holds degrees from Copiah Lincoln Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi. He currently serves as the Senior Adult Minister and Youth Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia. Chris and his wife, Sherri, have two beautiful daughters, Brianna & Carson Lawley.

A.D. Gammill

Licensed Funeral Director

A.D. is a longtime pastor and friend to the people of Marion County. He has worked on staff at Hathorn since 2009 and is a Licensed Funeral Director. Currently serving as pastor of the Lakeview Church of God in Columbia, A.D. has always seen his work at the funeral home as an extension of his Gospel ministry. He always cherishes the opportunity to offer service with compassion to all of our families. A.D. and his lovely wife, Diane, have lived in Marion County since 1997. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their grandchildren.

Norma Williamson

Visitation Hostess

In 2019 Norma retired from the Marion County Coroner’s position. She served the people for an amazing 33 years. Norma has also spent time in the healthcare industry as a nurse at Marion General Hospital, Orleans Furniture, and as an EMT. Continuing to share her heart of service, even in retirement, Norma now assists as our Visitation Hostess. She is a long-time member of Woodlawn Church. She enjoys spending time with her seven children and numerous grandchildren.

Reggie Turnage

Visitation Host & Funeral Director’s Assistant

Reggie is lifetime resident of the Foxworth community and began working at Hathorn in 2017. He serves as the host for evening visitations, and he also assists on funeral, graveside, and memorial services. Reggie attends Foxworth Baptist Church, where he is a dedicated deacon and Sunday School teacher.

Patrick Foxworth

Funeral Director’s Assistant

Hathorn Funeral Home is fortunate to have Patrick Foxworth, who joined the staff in 2017. His fulltime occupation is Call Center Supervisor of Southern Tire Mart in Columbia. As a Funeral Director’s Assistant, he assists on visitations and funeral services. Members of Foxworth Baptist Church, he and his wife, Monica, have two children, Paxton and Chloe. In his spare time, Patrick enjoys weightlifting, watching anything to do with sports, and spending time with his family.

Josh Thomas

Funeral Assistant

Randy Dyess

Funeral Assistant

Randy grew up in the Society Hill Community in Jeff Davis County, but he has lived in Columbia for the past 30 years. Randy joined Hathorn Funeral Home in 2021 after he retired as Supervisor for Marion County.

Randy is an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia where he serves as deacon.

Randy and his wife, Freda, have a daughter (Kelly Hurst and husband Zack) and four grandchildren.

When he's not working, Randy enjoys the outdoors and working in his yard.