Our staff's commitment to you
Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.
Norman was raised in Cedartown, GA where he continues to reside. Norman has been associated in the funeral business since 1999. He is a graduate of the funeral service program at Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama and is licensed by the State of Georgia as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. Norman is married to the former Lori Estes of Rockmart and they have two children Anna-Lauren and Sam. They are devoted members of Cedartown First United Methodist Church.
Steve is the oldest child of Alvis and Doris Miller. He is a 1971 graduate of Rockmart High School and a 1986 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. Steve and his parents have owned and operated Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home, Rockmart since October 1, 1981; now with Norman Smith he owns and operates Smith & Miller Funeral Home, Cedartown. He is married to the former Claudene Hutchings and they have three children: Amber, Chris and Chet.
Chris has grown up and lived in Rockmart all of his life. He is the oldest son of Steve and Claudene Miller. Chris went to Rockmart High School and was very active in sports during school. He graduated from RHS in 2005. He then attended Georgia Highlands College where he received his Associates Degree in Business Administration. Chris then attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where he graduated as the Valedictorian of his class in August 2008.He is a Master Mason and a member of Rockmart Lodge #97 F&AM. He is also a member of the Rockmart Kiwanis Club and is a Past President of the club. Chris is married to the former Kristen Gillespie and they have one daughter, Kinley Claire Miller who was born on April 11, 2012.
Sara is a resident in Cedartown, GA where she lives with her husband, Justin Carter, and two children, Jac and Maggie. Sara's husband is the lead pastor of Second Baptist Church in Cedartown. She has a passion for helping others in their time of grief and enjoys working with the families we serve.
Mel has been a resident of Cedartown since 1977 along with his wife, Patsy.
Mel is a veteran having served in the United States Air Force and is retired from Floyd Medical Center as buyer of surgical supplies and presently serving as the Minister of Music for Piedmont Avenue Baptist Church in Rockmart.
Mel enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, music, woodworking, riding his bike, and yard work.
Danny is a native of the Polk County community and currently resides in Cedartown with his wife, Becky. They have two children and five grandchildren.
Danny was called into the ministry in 1985 and was ordained as pastor in 1993 to serve Crossroads Memorial Baptist Church. He is currently the pastor of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where he has served since 1997.
Danny will serve as our Chaplain of the funeral home assisting with aftercare services.