About Us
Celebrating life since 1925
Thomas Funeral Home has been serving the Appanoose and Wayne County communities for many years. We’re thankful to be an important part of this community and will continue our longstanding legacy of helping families honor their loved ones.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Ben Lange
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Erin Thomas
Owner/Funeral Director
Brason Bulechek
Funeral Director/Intern
Rachel Evans
Office Manager - Centerville
Cathy Couchman
Funeral Assistant
Chris Warnock
Funeral Assistant
Connie Young
Funeral Assistant
Joyce Daniels
Funeral Assistant
Leroy Perkins
Funeral Assistant
Larry Bettis
Funeral Assistant
Phyllis Tracy
Funeral Assistant - In Memoriam
Stan Maddy
Funeral Assistant
Billy Thomas
Owner/Funeral Director
Billy Thomas is a native of Appanoose County. He is the son of Ron and Roxanne Thomas. He has one sister, Chrissy (Jared) Kirby. Billy married Erin Huisman on June 1, 2013; a native of Ft. Dodge, Iowa.
Billy is a past president and current member of the Centerville Lions Club. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in Centerville, the Masonic Jackson Lodge #42 in Centerville, former board member of the Rathbun Area YMCA and active in the support of local athletics from Grade School to High School kids.
Billy graduated from Centerville High School in 1994, Buena Vista University in 1999 and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois in 2001. Before opening Thomas Funeral Home in 2007; Billy worked in the Chicago, Illinois, Des Moines and Centerville area. He is a licensed life insurance agent with the State of Iowa and pre-arrangement counselor. He feels his time in the Chicago and Des Moines area gave him knowledge beyond his years on various types of services and tragic situations.
Billy believes that trusting Thomas Funeral Home with your loved one is the ultimate compliment you may give us in your lifetime. He also understands that trust comes with a heavy heart and lots of mixed feelings. This is why he offers a no pressure approach to tailoring a fitting memorial for your family.
In his spare time, Billy enjoys golfing, exercising, socializing with friends and family and watching his nephews school activities.
Ron Thomas
Funeral Assistant
Ron Thomas is a retired teacher, track, basketball and football coach from the Centerville School District. He is married to Roxanne; they have two children: Billy (Erin) Thomas and Chrissy (Jared) Kirby, two grandsons: Owen and Hudson Kirby.
Ron offers his time to the funeral home to help his son and the families that walk through the doors of Thomas Funeral Home. Being raised in a large family, Ron understands the importance of the funeral process and the grief relief it allows if performed well by the funeral home and staff.
In his spare time, Ron enjoys working at his farm, attending car shows, auctions and following his grandsons activities as they grow through their pre-teen years. He and his wife Roxanne enjoy traveling to mountainous areas throughout the country.
Roxanne Thomas
Funeral Assistant
Roxanne is employed by US Bank in Centerville. She is married to Ron Thomas; they have two children: Billy (Erin) Thomas and Chrissy (Jared) Kirby, two grandsons: Owen and Hudson Kirby.
In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, gardening, time spent with her family and traveling with her husband. She has the responsibility of making the cookies for every visitation held at Thomas Funeral Home. She also enjoys her Avon route and the many customers she is able to visit with on a weekly basis.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Thomas Funeral Homes facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.
We’ll take care of every detail
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Compassionate customer care
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Thomas Funeral Homes offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
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