Our Staff
Faiger M. Blackwell II
General Manager, Licensed Funeral Director, Pre-Need Counselor, Crematory Operator
Faiger M. Blackwell II or "Grea" as most people know him has been a licensed funeral director since 2014. Starting even before he had a driver's license, Grea was helping in the family business any way he could, always trailing his father. From washing cars to assisting with funerals, Grea found his hand in many tasks in the business growing up. Grea graduated from Bartlett Yancey High School in Yanceyville in 2010. He graduated from Elon University in May 2014 receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship. That same year, he finished his funeral directing curriculum and received his Certificate of Funeral Directing from Fayetteville Technical Community College. In April 2015, Faiger Jr. received his Funeral Director License. He is also a licensed insurance agent and pre-need consultant. On May 17th 2023 he graduated from Elon University with a Master's in Business Administration.
Spiritually, he is an ordained minister and serves. He is also the Pastor of Pinnacle North- Church in Yanceyville, NC. As a minister, Grea serves his community in various forms of outreach. Grea has a sincere passion and dedication for this industry and always goes the extra mile. His genuine love is exemplified through each family that he serves.
Grea credits his faith as well as his parents for being the best cheerleaders and advisors. His favorite scripture is Luke 1:37" with God, nothing will be impossible."
Grea is married to Marina Blackwell Moreno. They have a family of four boys.
"There is something special about Caswell County. I have always loved this place which is why I chose to go to High School here and now I also choose to do business here. I love the people of Caswell and will do my very best to assist them any way I can in one of life's most difficult times. I am extremely grateful and thankful for the opportunity to serve in Caswell County."
Telephone: 1-336-514-2909
Faiger M. Blackwell Sr.
Funeral Director
Apostle Faiger M. Blackwell Sr., a native of Caswell County has been a local business man for the past 50 years. He is the son of the late Roy & Adelaide Blackwell. He graduated from Bartlett Yancey High School and 1974 and went to Winston Salem State University as a RJ Reynolds Scholar. He founded the funeral home in 1998 with the vision to not only honor his father, but to also honor anyone who would use Blackwell Funeral Home for funeral service. He holds a bachelors degree in Public Administration, a Masters in Theology as well as a Doctorate in Theology from Grace Theological Seminary.
He has served on numerous boards and been the recipient of various awards.He currently serves as President & Funeral Director of Blackwell Funeral Home. His greatest joy comes from ministry. In 2008, he founded Pinnacle Ministries of Yanceyville, NC. The church currently has two locations in Burlington and Yanceyville. He also is the chairman & faculty member of Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College which has sites in Burlington, Yanceyville, Danville VA, Wadesboro and Durham, NC. He also serves as editor in chief of Pinnacle Newspaper; a complimentary newspaper serving the Triad, Triangle and Southwest Virginia.
He is the father of Alex Blackwell & Faiger M. Blackwell II both of whom assist him in the business and the ministry. He is a proud "papi" to the three grandchildren: Erik, Noah and Austin and Faiger III.
Telephone: 1-336-380-1633
Betty Blackwell
Office Administrator & Notary Public
Mrs. Betty Mims Blackwell is a native of Caswell County, a graduate of Caswell County Training School. She is a devout member of New Ephesus Missionary Baptist Church where she serves as a deaconess, choir member and on the decorating committee.
Her love for humanity contributes to serving on the advisory committee at the Senior Center in Caswell County as well as on the out reach ministry board of directors. She is a NAACP silver life member and a mother of the year receipient in 2019. She worked for GTE Products Corporation as a receptionist for nineteen years and retired from Burlington Industries. She also served as a Piedmont Community College Enrichment instructor at the senior center for eight years.
Mrs. Betty is a hard worker. She keeps the rest of the staff on their toes to ensure that clients are served in the most excellent manner possible.
Sherill Bigelow Barrett
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Sherril Bigelow Barrett is a retired educator of 40 years from the NC and Danville, Virginia school systems.
She is Nationally Board Certified and received a BA and Masters degree from NCCU in Durham, NC. Ms. Barrett has received several honors throughout her career such as Teacher of the Year in 4 of the 4 counties she has worked in. She was named one of the 8 finalists as regional T.O.Y. for the state honor. While at South Elementary, she received a grant from the NC Biotechnology and Research Center of Research Triangle Park, which enabled her to set up and facilitate a Science Lab for K- 2 students there and created a Science syllabus and handbook, that is still in use by some teachers in the county.
She attributes her success to
her lifelong relationship with God that was nurtured at her home church, High
Rock Baptist, in Blanch, NC, where she was appointed as their youngest
"Mother of the Church." She has said that she looks forward to
becoming a member of the Blackwell Funeral Home team.
Julian Thaxton
Funeral Attendant
Julian M. Thaxton is a native of Caswell County. Julian graduated from Bartlett Yancey Sr. High School in 1991.
His love for Helping others and to serve in the Caswell Community lead him to Blackwell Funeral Home.
He's also employed with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Sentel Thaxton
Funeral Attendant
Sentel M. Thaxton is a native of Caswell County.
Angela Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Angela Short Wilson serves as the Center Director of Rainbow Educational Child Care Center, where she brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. A dedicated educator and leader, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
A proud native of Caswell County, Angela is an active member of the Order of Eastern Star #647 and a devoted worshiper at Right Touch Christian Church in Danville, VA.
Guided by her favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me,” Angela finds her strength and motivation in her faith. She believes that through God’s guidance and provision, every goal and purpose can be fulfilled.
Thanks
Rev. David E. Barnett
Chaplain and Attendant
David E Barnett has been in the trucking industry for over 25 years. Raised in Washington DC area and later moved to Milton NC in 2006 the home of his mother Johnsie Barnett. He is now a resident of Danville VA.
He started New World Outreach 2018 helping others with positive and motivation quotes. He was license in 2009 as a Minister under the leadership of Rev Tommy Crews and Overseer Floyd Standfield .
He is now the Pastor New Haven Missionary Baptist Church in Milton NC.
His favorite scripture is Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.
We trust that no matter how it looks God will bring us out.