Our Staff

Our dedicated and supportive staff are here to guide you through this difficult journey. We take pride in doing our absolute best to ensure your needs are met. We are here for you. 


W. Matt Taylor- Funeral Director/ Co-Owner & Co-Manager

A 1986 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, and a graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Matt joined Day & Carter in 1988.

In January of 2025 Family Transition Partners purchased the funeral home from retiring owner, Brian Pace. They announced that Matt would be placed in the role of co-manager and co-owner continuing the tradition of excellence Day & Carter is known for. 

Matt has two daughters, Kennedy and Felicity. Kennedy’s spouse is Colin.


Brooke Horner-Hayes - Funeral Director/ Co-Owner & Co-Manager

Brooke is a 1998 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and a 2001 graduate of Vincennes University. She joined the staff in May 2001. She and her family are active with Lawrence County 4-H.

In January of 2025 Family Transition Partners purchased the funeral home from retiring owner, Brian Pace. They announced that Brooke would be placed in the role of co-manager and co-owner continuing the tradition of excellence Day & Carter is known for. 

Brooke and her husband Erick have a daughter, Harryson and a son, Chandler.


Joe Haworth - Funeral Director/ Co-Owner & Co-Manager

Joe joined the staff in September of 2005. He is a 1997 graduate of Shoals High School and a 2001 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service.

In January of 2025 Family Transition Partners purchased the funeral home from retiring owner, Brian Pace. They announced that Joe would be placed in the role of co-manager and co-owner continuing the tradition of excellence Day & Carter is known for. 

Joe and his wife Amy have two children, Jaydon and Madison. Jaydon’s spouse is Macy.


Cooper Holmes - Funeral Director 

Cooper joined the staff in 2021. He is a 2020 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and 2023 graduate of Mid-America College of Funeral Service. 

Cooper is married to Emma (Willoughby). 



Maddie Haworth - Office Manager

Maddie joined the staff as a part-time employee in January of 2024. She transitioned to a full-time member of our staff in April of 2025. She is a 2022 graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School.

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