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Meet Our Local Blue Ridge Funeral Home Staff
When it comes time for your family to choose a funeral home, there are a few key things to remember. In addition to the condition of the facility and funeral services offered, you should be looking for a funeral home that has welcoming, professional and compassionate staff. At Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service, our funeral directors and funeral home staff are dedicated to providing families with the highest standard of personalized care and constantly adhere to strict ethical guidelines. Choosing our funeral home will ensure that your family is taken care of from the moment you call us.
Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We are sure that once you do, you will feel comfortable coming to us for your funeral service needs.
Below you will find a list of our local funeral directors and funeral staff that are available to help families navigate the difficult process of losing a loved one and all of the many decisions associated with planning a funeral. Our licensed and experienced funeral home staff are dedicated to providing your family with all of the information that you may need to get you through one of life’s most trying processes.

Tim Capps
Owner, Funeral Service Licensee & Certified Crematory Operator
Tim Capps is a native of Madison County and is the youngest son of the late Robert "Bobby" Capps, founder of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Growing up Tim worked part time for many years with his father at the Capps Funeral Home. After graduating from Madison High School he later furthered his career at the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He worked along beside his father until 2014, when Bobby wanted to slow down and enjoy life. Tim and his wife Katherine, purchased the funeral home from his father in 2014 and have been managing and working side by side ever since. They have two children, Ella and Anna Capps.

Tim Capps
Owner, Funeral Service Licensee & Certified Crematory Operator
Tim Capps is a native of Madison County and is the youngest son of the late Robert "Bobby" Capps, founder of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Growing up Tim worked part time for many years with his father at the Capps Funeral Home. After graduating from Madison High School he later furthered his career at the Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. He worked along beside his father until 2014, when Bobby wanted to slow down and enjoy life. Tim and his wife Katherine, purchased the funeral home from his father in 2014 and have been managing and working side by side ever since. They have two children, Ella and Anna Capps.

Katherine Capps
Owner, Funeral Service Licensee & Preneed Counselor
Katherine Capps is a native of Madison County and a graduate of Madison High School. After graduating Katherine furthered her education at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity. Katherine has been associated with Blue Ridge Funeral Service since it's inception in 2002 and is now co owner/operator with her husband, Tim. They have two daughters, Ella and Anna Capps.

Katherine Capps
Owner, Funeral Service Licensee & Preneed Counselor
Katherine Capps is a native of Madison County and a graduate of Madison High School. After graduating Katherine furthered her education at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity. Katherine has been associated with Blue Ridge Funeral Service since it's inception in 2002 and is now co owner/operator with her husband, Tim. They have two daughters, Ella and Anna Capps.

Charles B. Freeman
Funeral Service Licensee, Preneed Counselor & Certified Crematory Operator
Charles is a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, beginning his career in funeral service in 1981 following graduation from Enka High School. He is a 1986 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, where he served as the Senior Artist of the Pi Sigma Eta chapter of the National Morticians Fraternity. He is a licensed funeral director, embalmer and insurance agent, he is also a certified crematory operator. Charles is proud to continue serving the families of Madison County, Weaverville, Buncombe County and surrounding communities.

Charles B. Freeman
Funeral Service Licensee, Preneed Counselor & Certified Crematory Operator
Charles is a native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, beginning his career in funeral service in 1981 following graduation from Enka High School. He is a 1986 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, where he served as the Senior Artist of the Pi Sigma Eta chapter of the National Morticians Fraternity. He is a licensed funeral director, embalmer and insurance agent, he is also a certified crematory operator. Charles is proud to continue serving the families of Madison County, Weaverville, Buncombe County and surrounding communities.
Non-Licensed Funeral Staff
Although they are not licensed funeral home directors, these staff members are vitally important to the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Owen Edwards
Funeral Assistant

Owen Edwards
Funeral Assistant

Kris Gault
Funeral Assistant

Kris Gault
Funeral Assistant

Scott Garrison
Funeral Assistant

Scott Garrison
Funeral Assistant

Zayde Haynie
Part Time Funeral Assistant

Zayde Haynie
Part Time Funeral Assistant

Sheila Fox
Part Time Funeral Assistant

Sheila Fox
Part Time Funeral Assistant
We hope that you find this information useful and that getting to know our funeral home staff helps you choose the right funeral home for your family. Entrusting a deceased loved one into the care of another party is daunting. We want you to make an informed decision with full confidence that everything will be taken care of. At Blue Ridge Funeral & Cremation Service, the families we serve are our top priority.
Most people are not prepared for the death of a loved one. Even when someone’s passing is expected, there are still great challenges associated with accepting that they are truly gone. When someone dies, there are numerous decisions that need to be made, family members that must be contacted and plenty of paperwork that should be filled out in a timely fashion. All of this administrative work and legal arrangements, paired with bereavement, can make for a challenging experience. For most, this is the most difficult part of the funeral planning process. Our experienced funeral directors and funeral home staff understand the difficulties associated with losing a loved one and are always ready to lend a hand when it is needed most. As proud members of this community, we believe it is our duty to give grieving families peace of mind and help with the planning of a meaningful service that will serve as a lasting tribute to the deceased.
Never hesitate to reach out and ask for more information. Part of serving the community involves being there to answer all inquiries concerning our services or funeral planning in general. No matter what you need from us, our team of funeral directors and funeral home staff will have the answer you need.


