Winfield
Chapman Funeral Home had its humble beginnings in Winfield, WV in 1959. John W. Chapman, Jr. first placed his own shingle in a small two-story home and lived upstairs with his wife, Jennie Margaret and two sons, John W., III and Thomas. John, Jr. built his reputation as a meticulous funeral director and friend to the community by attending to even the smallest details of funeral service and offering the finest of personal service to the families of the surrounding communities.
Teays Valley
In 1965, John W. Chapman, Jr. had the foresight to open a second location in the Teays Valley area of Putnam County, one of the fastest growing areas of West Virginia.
In 1987 a new facility was built in Teays Valley and was extended and completely renovated in 2002. We now offer the largest single chapel in the Putnam County area with seating for well over 300 guests along with ample parking and spacious lounges for your comfort.
In 2011, in a continued effort to provide the families of the Kanawha Valley with excellence in funeral service, Chapman Funeral Home, completed an addition that includes an on-site crematory and a showroom devoted to cremation and green burial merchandise.
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John W. Chapman III, 1948 - 2020
John was a second generation funeral director and a 1969 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He also was a graduate of Huron College, Huron, SD and Winfield High School. John was a member of Putnam Masonic Lodge #139 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Beni Kedem Shrine Temple, Royal Order of the Court of Jesters #111, the Rotary Club, Lions Club and has served on numerous boards of directors throughout his career including the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners. He and his wife, Debra are the parents of six children, Jennifer, John William IV "Jay", C. Jacob "Jake", Joseph Ty, Jered and Justin and the grandparents of Regan, Vada, John William V, Elle, Joseph Ty, II, JW, Carter, Clara Ellen, Ruth, Jacob Fredrick Leslie Chapman, Erin Elizabeth and Bo Joseph.He was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Preferred Funeral Directors International where he has served as president.
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Debra Leslie Chapman, Owner & President
Debra is a graduate of Marshall University, and Winfield High School. She has been an active part of the family funeral homes since she and John were married and has assisted him with most all aspects of funeral service. Coming from a family of builders, her design abilities compliment the personal service John learned from his father. Her talents as an interior decorator are apparent throughout the funeral homes. As a leader in the community, Debra is involved with many community and school projects and devotes many hours of her time to these functions.She can be reached at [email protected].
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Jake Chapman, Owner, Vice President & Licensee-in-Charge
Jake is a third generation Chapman family Funeral Director. He is a 1998 graduate of Hurricane High School, has attended Marshall University, and obtained his Associate's Degree in Applied Science of Funeral Service from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a member of the Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge # 36, A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies, Beni Kedem Shrine and the Royal Court of Jesters. He also is a member of National Funeral Directors Association, West Virginia Funeral Directors Association, a charter member of the Hurricane Lion's Club, founding and charter member of West Virginia Reining Horse Association, and member of the National Reining Horse Association. He has assisted many families in the area by working in the past with Putnam County Emergency Medical Services and as a 10 year veteran and past member of Teays Valley Fire Department. He and his wife, Lani, have three children, Clara Ellen , Jacob Fredrick Leslie and Erin Elizabeth Chapman and currently live in Hurricane. He can be reached at [email protected]
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Lani R. Chapman, Owner & Director of Marketing
Lani has been with the funeral homes since 2007. She is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana and a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, where she was the Class of 2007 Vice President and President of the Delta Gamma Pi Sorority. Lani resides in Hurricane with her husband Jake and their children Clara Ellen, Jacob Fredrick Leslie and Erin Elizabeth ChapmanYou can reach her by email at [email protected]
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Timothy G. Finney, Personnel Manager
Tim has been with the funeral homes since 1999. He is a native of Kanawha City, WV and a 1990 graduate of Capital High School Charleston, West Virginia State University, Institute, receiving in 1993 an Associate Degree in Advertising/Sales and in 1997 a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. In addition to serving as the Personnel Manager, Tim is a funeral attendant and crematory operator. He and his wife, Karen reside in Nitro and have two sons, Sam and Will. You can reach him by email at [email protected].
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Jim Dennis, Pre-need and Aftercare Counselor
Jim joined the funeral homes in 2014. His service to our communities is assisting families includes advance funeral arranging as well as after service consultation and assistance. He an his wife, Myra life in Hurricane and have two daughters.
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Stephanie Laney, Office Manager/ Associate
Stephanie came to work at the funeral home January 2, 2022. She is a 1997 graduate of Hurricane High School, and a 22 year member of the Hurricane Fire Department where she serves as the Secretary/Treasurer. Stephanie resides in Hurricane with her husband Shane and her daughter Mahaylee. You can reach her by email at [email protected]
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Stephanie Foster, Associate / Intern
Stephanie has been with the funeral homes since 2022. She is a native of Blue Creek, WV and attended Herbert Hoover High School. Stephanie studies Mortuary Science at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. She is also a member of Pi Sigma Eta, National Mortician's Fraternity. With almost 10 years in funeral service, she is educated in various aspects of funeral and cemetery services. She is a certified cremation arrangement specialist, licensed crematory operator, and pre-need funeral planner. Stephanie resides in Winfield with her daughters, Zoey and Evelyn. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughters, twirling baton, painting, and music. You can reach her by email at [email protected]
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Connie Fleming, Beautician
Connie has been with the funeral homes for 33 years. She is a native of St. Albans, and a graduate of St. Albans High School. Connie has been a beautician for 46 years, and owns her beauty shop in St. Albans. She and her husband of 44 years, Jim Fleming have resided in Scott Depot for 40 years. They have one daughter Elissa, who is married to David Shell. Connie and Jim also have three grandchildren of whom they are very proud; Cassidy, Cole and Chaz and their “puppy boy” Koda, a miniature poodle. Connie and Jim are members of First Baptist Church, St. Albans.
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Rodney Brumfield, Maintenance
Rodney is a graduate of Duval High School and lives in the Yawkey area with his wife. They have three daughters. Following a 25 year career with Leslie Lumber, Rodney joined our funeral homes and now uses his talents to keep our buildings and grounds pristine.
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Phyllis Glaspell, Associate
Phyllis's warm smile and gentle demeanor is a welcome site as our guests enter our facilities. She and her family are active in the Hurricane community as well as their home church, Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene. She and her husband Jack, moved to Hurricane after living many years in the Dunbar/Charleston area. They have two children and four grandchildren.
