Our Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Sharon Pearson Godwin

Owner/Operator, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Sharon is the daughter of the late Bernard S. Pearson, founder of Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. She is a licensed funeral director/embalmer having grown up in the business and worked in the business for the last 23 years. She is the mother to a daughter and son.

Inez L. Riggins

Receptionist

A familiar face to so many people, Inez Lee Riggins has been a valued member of the Pearson-Dial family since 1978. She has helped care for many grieving families during those years. Ms. Riggins is a member of First Baptist Church.

Kimberly Norris

Secretary/Receptionist

Mrs. Kimberly "Kim" Norris has been with Pearson-Dial Funeral Home since 2007. Kim is usually the first voice you hear when calling the funeral home. She is also responsible for the wonderful family tribute videos created for families. Kim is extremely talented and is considered a vital member of the Pearson-Dial family. She is married with three daughters and sons-in-law and the proud grandmother to a precious grandson, Nolan. She is a member of First Baptist Church where she sings in the choir and is the children's choir director.

Adam D. Noel

Former Funeral Apprentice

Adam Noel was a funeral apprentice for Pearson-Dial Funeral Home. Not only was he extremely talented at his job but he was also extremely talented at playing the piano and singing. Adam was taken from us tragically on July 9, 2016. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about him or think about him. His loss has left a void in us that just can't be filled for here at Pearson-Dial Funeral Home we are a family - not just employees.

Bernard S. Pearson

Founder/Funeral Director/Embalmer

Bernard S. Pearson founded Clough-Pearson Funeral Home with the late Claude G. Clough in December 1966. He loved his job and the quality of work and depth of compassion he showed was always something he took pride in. Serving the families of Pierce and surrounding counties for over 52 years helped him form many friendships. He enjoyed meeting people and loved helping them during the worst time of their lives. Mr. Pearson passed away on May 20, 2018 at the age of 89. His daughter and son-in-law, Sharon & Mark Godwin, are continuing to run the family business.

Dennis D. Fulford, III

Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer

Dennis D. "Denny" Fulford, III has been around the funeral business since he was a young teenager. His family owned and operated the former Mincey-Fulford Funeral Home in Waycross. He has been a member of the Pearson-Dial family since 1996. Dennis is active in the Blackshear Exchange Club. He is the father of one son, Josh.