Staff

Marvin Bryan Manager/Funeral Director/ Embalmer

Length of Employment: Since 1974

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science "1973"

Marvin was raised on the Bryan family farm in Grants Lick, KY. Funeral Service is truly a family business for Marvin. His grandparents and father worked in funeral service; his sister, Shirley Obel works on staff at Alexandria Funeral Home; his nephew, Daniel Bryan has worked as a funeral director in both Kentucky and Florida; his late brother-in-law, Dave Obel was also a long time funeral director and embalmer. He attended Eastern KY University and then went on to graduate from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has served as President of Northern KY Funeral Directors Association. He is both active and well respected in the Northern Kentucky community. Marvin enjoys playing golf, hunting, taking cross-country trips on his motorcycle, and spending time with his family, especially his six grandchildren.

Ruth Neace Funeral Director and Office Manager

• Length of Employment: Since 1999
• Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science "1998"
• Funeral Director/Embalmer
• Advance Funeral Planning Director
• Notary Public
• Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent Kentucky/Ohio

Ruth grew up in Norwood, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati and went on to receive a Bachelor in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. She is the proud mother of one son, Nathaniel. Ruth is passionate about providing quality service to all of the families served at Alexandria Funeral Home. She specializes in assisting families with all aspects of funeral planning from simple cremation services to traditional burial services. She is also an excellent resource for questions reguarding insurance and Medicaid qualification.

Shirley Obel

• Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University
• Retired School Teacher

Shirley grew up on the Bryan family farm in Grants Lick, KY. She started working in funeral service after retiring as a school teacher. Assisting at the funeral home was a natural fit for Shirley due to a rich family history in funeral service. Her grandparents and father had worked in funeral service; her brother, Marvin Bryan is the Funeral Home Manager for Alexandria Funeral Home; her nephew, Daniel Bryan has worked as a funeral director in both Kentucky and Florida; her late husband, Dave Obel was a well respected funeral director and embalmer for many years until his death in 2014. Shirley is a faithful member of Grants Lick Baptist Church. During her free time she enjoys golf, cooking, playing dominoes, and spending time with family.

Terry Jolly

• Graduate of Northern Kentucky University
• Retired PGA Professional - AJ Jolly Golf Course
• PGA Life Member

Terry became a part of the staff at Alexandria Funeral Home after retiring as a PGA Golf Professional at AJ Jolly Golf Course. He is married to wife, Lisa. They have one son, Justin and two granddaughters, Natalie and Sadie. In his free time, Terry enjoys hunting, fishing, and doing yard work.