Latham Funeral Home | Funeral & Cremation Services for Elkton, KY

Who We Are

Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

Our History

From generation to generation, Latham Funeral Home has provided constant and caring service to the families of Todd County since 1919.

Having begun under the proprietorship of Mr. J.H. Ramsey (grandfather of Mrs. Marilyn Blount) and continuing under the guidance of Leo Haley to E.P. Latham and Browder Wright, to current directors, Wayne Pearson, Jimmy Shemwell, Brad Shemwell and Andy Shemwell.

Latham Funeral Home is proud to be a part of Todd County, and thankful for the support of the many families who have entrusted us to coordinate services for their loved ones.

We look forward to our continued relationship with you - our neighbors and friends - in the days and years ahead.

Our Valued Staff

Wayne Pearson, Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director

Wayne Pearson is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He graduated from the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science in 1960. Wayne is also a deacon and member of Elkton Baptist Church. He is also a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. He has been serving the families of Todd County since 1961.
Jimmy Shemwell, Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director

Jimmy Shemwell is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He graduated from Todd Central High School in 1967. He is a Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, a member, deacon and Sunday School Superintendent of Elkton Baptist Church, member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. Jimmy is also a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. He has been serving the families of Todd County since 1976. He lives in Elkton with his wife, Sharon.
Brad Shemwell, Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director

Brad Shemwell is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He graduated from Todd Central High School in 1988 and from John A. Gupton Mortuary College in 1992. He is a member and deacon of Elkton Baptist Church and the Elkton Rotary Club. He is also a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. He has been serving the families of Todd County since 1989. He lives in Elkton with his wife, Mandy and their daughters, Ellee and Natalie.
Andy Shemwell, Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director

Andy Shemwell is a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director. He graduated from Todd Central High School in 1995 and from John A. Gupton Mortuary college in 2000. He is a member of Elkton Baptist Church. He has been serving the people of Todd County since 1997.
He lives in Hopkinsville with his wife, Jenny.
Tommy Wilhite, Ambassador

Tommy Wilhite is an ambassador with Latham Funeral Home. He assists with funeral, visitations and the day to day activities that involve serving the families of Todd County. He is a
local minister who has pastored several area churches. He lives in Elkton with his wife Mary.
Rodney Seay, Ambassador

Rodney Seay is also an ambassador with Latham Funeral Home. Assisting at visitations, funerals
and with day to day activities, he also serves the families of Todd County.
He is retired from Elkton Die Casting and graduated from Todd Central High School.
He lives in Elkton with his wife, Jackie.