About Us
During a time of loss, you need the help of compassionate experts who can offer guidance and support throughout the planning process. At Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, we believe that every life deserves to be celebrated. Our mission is to assist families in creating personalized funeral experiences that honor the life of their loved ones.
For many years, we have served our community by providing healing and meaningful funeral and memorial services that honor life and meet the needs of those who grieve. Our hope is that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, respected, and heard.
History
Founded by Joseph Patteson, a carpenter and businessman, in 1922, our funeral home has a long and rich tradition. We have been serving the community from the same location for more than 80 years. Our history is more than a history of a business; it's the story of the families who have operated it. We present our history so that you may trace the influence of the families and traditions that continue to shape our goals.
The business was originally established as Patteson Funeral Home. But in 1929, Dallas Stotts, Joseph Patteson's son-in-law, joined the business, and the name was changed to Patteson and Stotts. Mr. Patteson retired in 1935. Dallas Stotts continued to serve the community until his retirement in 1972.
Allen Phelps joined Dallas Stotts in the business in 1945, and the name was changed to Stotts and Phelps. Louis and Brenda McQueary joined the funeral home in 1972, the same year that Mr. Stotts retired. The funeral home was then renamed Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. In 1985, Richard and Mary Beth Phelps joined the firm when Allen Phelps retired.
Dallas Stotts
1903 - 1983
Allen Phelps
1919 - 1991
On October 31, 2018, Louis and Brenda McQueary and Richard and Mary Beth Phelps sold their interest in the funeral home to Jeff Jessie, passing the future of the business to a new generation to continue serving the needs of the families of Adair and the surrounding counties.
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