Lawrence Ray Chandler
Founder
Lawrence Chandler started his career as a funeral director in 1965, graduating from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1968. Lawrence worked diligently serving the families of our community for more than 30 years before establishing his own funeral home. Lawrence felt the need for a change to better serve our community. In April 1999, he and his wife, Marian, opened the doors of Chandler Funeral Home, where he continued his reputation of caring for families in their greatest time of need. Along with his work in the funeral industry, Lawrence, for countless years, served as Coroner for Sevier County.
In January 2017, Lawrence passed away, leaving this tradition of service and dedication to his family and staff to continue for years to come. Lawrence loved his family, his community, and most of all, his Lord.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marian Chandler of De Queen; daughter, Stephanie Chandler-Wishard; two grandchildren, Lawrence Allen Wishard and Andrea Wishard-Fitzsimmons; and his loving great-grandchildren, Khloe, Emery, and Riley.
Over the years, Lawrence was an active member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, Gideon’s International, the Arkansas Funeral Director’s Association, and the National Funeral Director’s Association. He was a member of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen.
Lawrence Ray Chandler
Founder
Lawrence Chandler started his career as a funeral director in 1965, graduating from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1968. Lawrence worked diligently serving the families of our community for more than 30 years before establishing his own funeral home. Lawrence felt the need for a change to better serve our community. In April 1999, he and his wife, Marian, opened the doors of Chandler Funeral Home, where he continued his reputation of caring for families in their greatest time of need. Along with his work in the funeral industry, Lawrence, for countless years, served as Coroner for Sevier County.
In January 2017, Lawrence passed away, leaving this tradition of service and dedication to his family and staff to continue for years to come. Lawrence loved his family, his community, and most of all, his Lord.
Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Marian Chandler of De Queen; daughter, Stephanie Chandler-Wishard; two grandchildren, Lawrence Allen Wishard and Andrea Wishard-Fitzsimmons; and his loving great-grandchildren, Khloe, Emery, and Riley.
Over the years, Lawrence was an active member of the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, Gideon’s International, the Arkansas Funeral Director’s Association, and the National Funeral Director’s Association. He was a member of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in De Queen.
Marian Chandler
Co-Founder & Owner
Marian Chandler has been in funeral service since 1972, working each day of her career next to her dear husband, Lawrence Ray. Marian and Lawrence opened Chandler Funeral Home in 1999, where they continued their service to our community. Since Lawrence's passing, Marian has carried on the reputation she and Lawrence worked so hard and long to build.
When she is not at the funeral home, Marian enjoys the time spent with her daughter, Stephanie, grandchildren, Lawrence Allen and Andrea, and great-grandchildren, Khloe, Riley, and Emery.
Marian Chandler
Co-Founder & Owner
Marian Chandler has been in funeral service since 1972, working each day of her career next to her dear husband, Lawrence Ray. Marian and Lawrence opened Chandler Funeral Home in 1999, where they continued their service to our community. Since Lawrence's passing, Marian has carried on the reputation she and Lawrence worked so hard and long to build.
When she is not at the funeral home, Marian enjoys the time spent with her daughter, Stephanie, grandchildren, Lawrence Allen and Andrea, and great-grandchildren, Khloe, Riley, and Emery.
Stephanie Chandler-Barraza
Funeral Director
Stephanie Chandler-Barraza began working in the funeral industry in 1999 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2001. She grew up around the funeral home and started learning about funeral service at a very young age.
Stephanie grew up in De Queen, having graduated from De Queen High School in 1989. She is married to Robert Barraza and has two children, Lawrence A. Wishard and Andrea Wishard-Fitzsimmons, and is "MiMi" to her grandchildren, Khloe, Emery, and Riley.
Stephanie enjoys working alongside her mother, Marian, and she plans to continue to carry on the legacy her parents worked so hard to build.
Stephanie Chandler-Barraza
Funeral Director
Stephanie Chandler-Barraza began working in the funeral industry in 1999 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2001. She grew up around the funeral home and started learning about funeral service at a very young age.
Stephanie grew up in De Queen, having graduated from De Queen High School in 1989. She is married to Robert Barraza and has two children, Lawrence A. Wishard and Andrea Wishard-Fitzsimmons, and is "MiMi" to her grandchildren, Khloe, Emery, and Riley.
Stephanie enjoys working alongside her mother, Marian, and she plans to continue to carry on the legacy her parents worked so hard to build.
Michael Dukes
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Michael Dukes, or Mike as he is known around the funeral home, has been with Chandler Funeral Home since 2016. Mike serves as a dual, Arkansas and Texas, licensed funeral director and embalmer.
Mike and lovely wife, Karen, live in Texarkana and have one daughter, Katie. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with Karen, and their girls.
Michael Dukes
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Michael Dukes, or Mike as he is known around the funeral home, has been with Chandler Funeral Home since 2016. Mike serves as a dual, Arkansas and Texas, licensed funeral director and embalmer.
Mike and lovely wife, Karen, live in Texarkana and have one daughter, Katie. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with Karen, and their girls.
Garrett Hutchison
Funeral Director
Garrett Hutchison is a lifelong resident of Sevier County and graduated from Horatio High School. He began his career in the funeral service in 2016 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2020.
Garrett is married to Megan (Lambeth) Hutchison, and they have one son, Hayes Cooper. Garrett serves as a deputy coroner for Sevier County and is an active member of the De Queen Lions Club.
Garrett Hutchison
Funeral Director
Garrett Hutchison is a lifelong resident of Sevier County and graduated from Horatio High School. He began his career in the funeral service in 2016 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2020.
Garrett is married to Megan (Lambeth) Hutchison, and they have one son, Hayes Cooper. Garrett serves as a deputy coroner for Sevier County and is an active member of the De Queen Lions Club.
Tracy Stancil
Cemetery Personnel
Tracy Stancil manages the cemetery equipment and opens and closes graves. Tracy has worked with Chandler Funeral Home since 2006. Tracy has been a lifelong resident of the Sevier County area and has two children, Raylee and Landon Stancil.
Tracy Stancil
Cemetery Personnel
Tracy Stancil manages the cemetery equipment and opens and closes graves. Tracy has worked with Chandler Funeral Home since 2006. Tracy has been a lifelong resident of the Sevier County area and has two children, Raylee and Landon Stancil.
Mark Hale
Cemetery Personnel
Mark has been with Chandler Funeral Home since the beginning of 2023. He handles the cemetery equipment and assists with opening and closing graves. Mark has been a lifelong resident of Sevier County and has two children, Autumn and Mark Jr.
Mark Hale
Cemetery Personnel
Mark has been with Chandler Funeral Home since the beginning of 2023. He handles the cemetery equipment and assists with opening and closing graves. Mark has been a lifelong resident of Sevier County and has two children, Autumn and Mark Jr.
