Our Staff

Our dedicated and supportive staff are here to guide you through this difficult journey. We take pride in doing our absolute best to ensure your needs are met. We are here for you. 

Brian C. Pace - President & Funeral Director

Bedford native Brian Pace joined the firm in 1989 after graduating from Vincennes University with an A.S. degree in Funeral Service. He graduated earlier from Princeton Community High School in 1982 and from Vincennes University in 1984 with an A.S. degree in Accounting.

Brian and his wife, Mary Ann have a daughter, Holley Vaughn; a son, David C. Pace; three granddaughters, Valerie Vaughn, Vivienne Vaughn, Scarlett Pace; and three grandsons, Henry Vaughn, Theodore  Pace, and Charles Vaughn.


W. Matt Taylor- Funeral Director

A 1986 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, and a graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Matt joined Day & Carter as a funeral director in 1991.

Matt has two daughters; Kennedy and Felicity.


Brooke Horner-Hayes - Funeral Director

Brooke is a 1998 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and a 2001 graduate of Vincennes University. She joined the staff in May 2001. She and her family are active with Lawrence County 4-H.

Brooke and her husband Erick have a daughter, Harryson and a son, Chandler.


Joe Haworth - Funeral Director

Joe joined the staff in September of 2005. He is a 1997 graduate of Shoals High School and a 2001 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service.

Joe and his wife Amy have a son, Jaydon and a daughter, Madison.


Cooper Holmes - Funeral Director 

Cooper joined the staff in 2021. He is a 2020 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and 2023 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service. 

Cooper is married to Emma (Willoughby). 


Debbie Richards - Office Manager

A 1975 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, Debbie Richards joined the firm in 1992 after spending several years in the banking industry.

Debbie has two daughters, Julie and Kelly, and six grandchildren.


Olivia Kelley - Family Services Advisor

Olivia joined our staff in February of 2023. She is a Bedford North Lawrence High School 2021 graduate. 

Olivia is married to Coleman Kelley. 

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