Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Ever since we opened our doors we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.
Learn the legacy.
Stevens Funeral Home has served Forrest City and the St. Francis County area since 1897. There were actually five generations of Stevens involved in the funeral home. The last being Ashley Stevens and before that the late Walter E. "Stevie" Stevens who is still well remembered in the Forrest City area. The funeral home is owned and managed by Rausch Hodges and Regan Hill, both Forrest Citians with over fifty years of experience in the funeral business
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.
Rausch Hodges
Funeral Director
Rausch has been with Stevens Funeral Home for 38 years. He attended Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, he is also a CPC, Certified Preplanning Counselor for the funeral home. Rausch is married to his wife Sandy and they have two children, Mary Hoshall and Billy Rauscher. They are members of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Regan Hill
Funeral Director
Regan has been with Stevens Funeral Home for 39 years. He attended Commonwealth College of Mortuary School in Houston, Texas. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Regan is married to his wife Carla and they have two children, Colin and Jaynee Claire. They are members of the First Baptist Church.
Jon Ball
Funeral Director /Embalmer
Jon has been with Stevens Funeral Home for 5 years. He attended Northwest Mississippi Community College in Southaven, MS. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Jon is married to his wife Courtney and they are members of the First Baptist Church in Marion, AR.
William Rauscher Hodges
Funeral Director
BR has been with Stevens Funeral Home for 10 years, working as a summer intern for the first 5 years. He is a licensed funeral director. BR is the son of Rausch and Sandy Hodges. He is a member of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church. He is currently serving as an elder on the session of GMPC.
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