Who We Are

Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service, and professional integrity.

• When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

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  Our History

  This Funeral Home was established in 1962 by Jim & Betty Sterling and their sons, Jim & Ben, in the former residence of Mr & Mrs J.B. Sterling, Sr. Which was built in 1914. On October 25, 1964, the building was razed by fire. Construction began immediately, and on March 6, 1965, the new building was dedicated to the memory of those who in eternal sleep repose therein, and is for the use and comfort of relatives and friends.

Our Valued Staff

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  Becky J. Morris, Managing Partner

  Becky Morris knew from the age of 14 she would be a funeral director and has been passionately involved with her profession since 1995. Becky graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and trained at Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office to be an autopsy technician. She has been a guest lecturer at Baylor University in the Death and Dying class. Becky is an active volunteer and organizer--from Junior League to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to her local church community. She enjoys spending time with her three grandchildren, reading, singing, playing piano, and dancing. Becky roots for the Dallas Cowboys and is known to throw a sweet spiral. She is planning her first skydive. Becky came to us from Waco, is a member of First Baptist Church Dayton where she sings in the choir, and is now looking forward to providing compassionate and comprehensive funeral services to families in Dayton and Anahuac.

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  Michael D. Page, Managing Partner

  Michael was born in New London, Connecticut and presently lives in Liberty with his wife Amy and his three girls, Emily, Ashley and Michayla. Michael has been involved in funeral service for the past fifteen years. He attended Briarwood College where he received his degree in Mortuary Science. Michael has extensive background in the funeral industry, specializing in advanced planning and specialized funeral services. He is past President of the Dayton Rotary, active in the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and sits on the Board of Directors for the Liberty-Dayton Chamber of Commerce and the Liberty County Metro Go-Texan Commitee.

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  Ray Williams, Funeral Director

  Ray is a licensed Funeral Director and a native of Baytown. He is a graduate of Robert E. Lee and attended Lee College prior to pursuing his funeral service career. He and his wife Julie are members of Trinity Episcopal Church where they are involved in several ministries. Ray has been active in numerous civic organizations within the community, including the Optimist and Kiwanis clubs.
  He looks forward to serving the families of Dayton, Liberty and Anahuac, as he has for the past 11 years. He is a caring and compassionate source of support when it matters the most.
  

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  Dusty Theriot, Office Administrator

  Dusty, was born in Beaumont, Texas and lives in the Liberty area with her husband John and their four children. She is a very family oriented person. Dusty is a member of the Catholic Church in Liberty. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with the family. The short time she was away from the funeral business she realized that’s back where she needed to be. She has been with Carriage a total of eight plus years.

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  Debbie Arthur, Funeral Assistant

  Debbie Arthur of Dayton joined the Sterling family in April 2007 because she loves caring for families and their loved ones in their time of need. She attends Grace Community Baptist Church. Debbie enjoys cooking, spending time with her friends and family (especially her children and grandchildren) which involves watching them play sports and Bronco football.

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  Curtis Conner, Family Services

  Curtis Conner was raised in Dayton were he went to high school, then came back to this area after serving four years in the United States Marine Corps. With many years of sales experience he is serving as a Family Needs Counselor for both Dayton and the Crosby area. He received his bachelor's degree in management from the University of Phoenix and currently lives in Dayton where he enjoys playing racquetball in his spare time. He is dedicated to serving the families in Liberty County, helping them with any property or funeral needs they may have.

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  Richard Hensley, Funeral Assistant

  Richard was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, and moved to Houston, Texas, where he met his wife, Kathryn and began his family with two daughters, Jennifer Kahler, now 32, and Kati, 19 years of age. Richard was ordained into the Pastoral ministry in August of 1986, and has continued to pursue his ordination call. He believes that families who have lost a loved one need encouragement and strength in their time of need. Richard has served as pastor in the Trinity River Baptist Association for the past 17 years. He is also presently pastor of Eminence Baptist Church in Wallisville, Texas, and enjoys singing gospel music with his family.

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  Josie Medina, Ambassador

  Josie joined Sterling Funeral Home in 2007, her loved for her community and caring for those in need during difficult times called her to the funeral home. Josie has been a translater in the area for countless families getting acclimated to the area. She is well known for her involvement at St. Joseph Catholic Church where she serves as an alter server.

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  Faye Trant, Ambassador

  Faye was born and raised in Anahuac. After she retired from Dr. Fanier’s office as his office manager for more than 15 years, she joined Sterling Funeral Home in November 1999 to serve her community, its people and her funeral home. She is a hospital board trustee, a member of A.A.R.P. and Immanuel Baptist Church, where she is the cemetery treasurer. In 2007, she was awarded the Citizen of the Year award for Anahuac from the Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys meeting people, helping others and serving her community and church.

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  Myrtle Albritton, Ambassador

  Myrtle joined the Sterling Funeral Home family in December 2004 because she enjoys being with other people. She works at the local thrift shop and is a member of the A.A.R.P. and First Baptist Church in Anahuac. She enjoys going to church, visiting the sick and infirm and gardening.

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  Earlene Skarpa, Ambassador

  Earlene joined Sterling Funeral Home since March 2002 to care for families and their loved ones. She is a retired South Liberty educator and a member of Friends of Jones Public Library. She attends St. Joseph Church and enjoys traveling and gardening.