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Our Staff

Staff members of Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. Our motto is, "Treat others like we would like to be treated". We strongly believe that if we provide accurate information to all or families we serve, they will have the tools needed to make sound and informed decisions for themselves.


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Our Values

At our core, we value putting family first, ensuring that every decision is made with their needs and well-being in mind. We are committed to compassion and integrity, providing honest support and heartfelt care during difficult times.

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Family First

We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.

Compassion

Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.

Integrity

Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

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Catherine Morris

Owner

Cathy is a native of Pensacola, FL. She graduated from University of West Florida in 1975 with a degree in Education. Cathy is the wife of the late owner Don Morris.

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Tanner Morris

Funeral Director

Tanner Morris is a native of Pensacola, FL and the grandson of the late founder, Ben Morris, and third generation of funeral directors here at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Tanner graduated from University of West Florida with an Accounting / Controllership Degree also a graduate of Jefferson State University with a degree in Funeral Service Education. He has been a licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer since 2005.

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Brian Morris

Funeral Director

Brian Morris is a native of Pensacola, FL and the grandson of the late founder, Ben Morris, and third generation of funeral Director here at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Brian graduated from Bishop State Community College with a degree in Funeral Service Education and has been a Funeral Director / Embalmer since 2014.

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William Smith

Funeral Director

William "Billy" Smith is a native of Pensacola, FL and graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services and has been a Licensed Funeral Director / Embalmer since 1982. Billy has worked in the funeral business since he was 13 years old. He has been with the Harper-Morris family since 1993.

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Wayne Rogers

Intern Funeral Director

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Jeremy White

Intern Funeral Director

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Randy McQuigg

Associate / Crematory Operator

Randy is a longtime resident of Pensacola, FL and served and retired from the US Marine Corps. We are proud to have him as and Associate and on our Crematory Operator Team.

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Clay Pyle

Associate / Crematory Operator

Clay Pyle is a native of Pensacola, FL and worked as a Police Officer for the Pensacola City Police Department and ultimately retired with over 30 years of service. We are proud to have him as our Crematory Operator.

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D. Dwayne Newton

Associate

Dwayne is a 1972 graduate of University of West Florida with a Marketing Degree. He retired from teaching Economics with Escambia High School. We are proud that he has been with the Harper-Morris family since 1998.

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Cameron Pyle

Associate / Office Bookkeeper

Cameron is a native of Gulf Breeze, FL and graduated from Gulf Breeze High School in 2004. She attended the University of West Florida and came to work with Harper-Morris in 2016. She handles our bookkeeping and our Preneed files.

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Frank Alvarado

Associate

Frank Alvarado is a native of Pensacola, FL and worked and ultimately retired from NAS Pensacola and was a Property Appraiser for Santa Rosa County. We are glad to have Frank on our staff as an Associate and as part of our Crematory Operator Team.

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Chaplain Jim Dietz

Associate / Chaplain

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Max Wheeler

Associate

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Marsha Greene

Hairstylist

Marsha is a native of Pensacola, FL and has been a licensed Beautician all her life. She joined the Harper-Morris family in 2000.

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Darlene Ballenger-Singleton

Organist

Darlene Ballenger has lived in Pensacola most of her life and works at Jubilee International Ministries. She joined the Harper-Morris family in 1996.