Our Staff

Brian House

General Manager/Licensed Funeral Director/Owner

Brian House is a native of London, Kentucky and currently lives in London, Kentucky. Brian is a former licensed funeral director with the House & Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Kentucky where he served Laurel county families for a number of years. Brian joined the Laurel Funeral Home (Then Corbin Funeral Home) staff  in November of 2013. Brian and his knowledge of funeral service, monument sales , plus day to day business operations is a great asset to Laurel Funeral Home. He is also a licensed insurance agent with Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company.  Brian loves the outdoors, boating and R.V. camping and attends the Winding Blade Holiness Church in East Bernstadt, Kentucky

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300

Sam Thomas

Licensed Funeral Director/Owner

Sam Thomas is a native of London and currently lives in London with his wife, Lois Thomas. Sam beginning his funeral career in 1965 at the former Bowling-Walker Funeral Home in London, Kentucky. He also worked for many years at the old Laurel Funeral Home in London, Kentucky. Sam began working at Laurel Funeral Home  in March of 2014 (Then Corbin Funeral Home) after working for 18 years at the House & Rawlings Funeral Home in London. Sam has been a faithful member of the East Pittsburg Baptist Church in London his whole life.  Sam is beyond proficient in every aspect of funeral service. It is an honor to have Sam as part of the  Laurel Funeral Home family.

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300

Nolan Blevins

Licensed Funeral Director

Nolan is a native of Corbin, Kentucky and is no stranger to the funeral business. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1983 and has served the Tri-county area the whole time. Nolan and his wife Teresa are residents of Corbin, Kentucky and the attend the Hopewell Baptist Church of Corbin, Kentucky. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to have Nolan as part of our family. 

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300

Larry Brock

Staff Assistant

Larry Brock is a native of Laurel County, Kentucky  and currently lives in London with his wife Jewell Brock. Larry is a retired school teacher, having worked for many years in Laurel County School System. He joined the Laurel Funeral Home staff in October 2014 after a brief retirement from working 18 years at House & Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Kentucky as a Licensed Funeral Director. Larry and his wife are faithful members of the Calvary Baptist Church in London, Kentucky. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to him as a part of our family.

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300

Rev. Ronnie Smith

Staff Assistant

Ronnie Smith grew up in Whitley County and is a 1992 graduate of Laurel County High School.  He and his wife, Leanna live in Corbin with their children and he serves as Pastor of Restoration Church, (restorationministries.us) in Lily, Kentucky.  He is the son of Rev. Ron & Rubie Smith. Ronnie also serves on the Little League Board of Directors and is the Voice of the Corbin Redhounds Basketball Team (on the radio).  He has coached numerous sports team and believes in helping make his community a better place. Ronnie started working in the funeral business locally in 1995 and loves serving the people of Laurel and surrounding counties. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to have him as part of our family.

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300

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Fred Hensley

Staff Assistant

Fred is native of Harlan County, Kentucky and currently lives in the Himyar Community of Knox County with his wife Linda. They are active members of the Springfield Baptist Church in Bimble, Kentucky. Fred and his wife enjoy gardening and going to flea markets. But their favorite past time is spending as much time as possible with their six grand children. Fred is no stranger to the funeral business. Before coming to work at Laurel Funeral Home he worked a number of years at Hopper Funeral Home in Barbourville, Kentucky. Fred is a U.S. Navy veteran and is retired after sixteen years of working as a electrical supervisor for Cumberland Gap Tunnel Inc. in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Laurel Funeral Home is honored to have him as part of our family. 

Telephone: 1-606-523-9300