Bud has been a longtime resident of Alexandria and a licensed funeral director since 1976. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to serving others with compassion and dignity during their greatest times of need.

A native of Madison County, Bud has remained deeply involved in the community, contributing his time and leadership to numerous civic and professional organizations. He has served as past president of both the Alexandria Service Club and the Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana. He is currently a member of the Alexandria Service Club, Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana, the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, the Alexandria Elks Lodge, Alexandria Lodge No. 235, F&AM, and Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.

In addition to his service at home, Bud has shared his knowledge and experience as a guest lecturer and commencement speaker at numerous funeral service colleges and professional organizations.

Bud is married to Susan R. (Hueston) Whetsel and is the proud father of four children.

Susan, the daughter of Larry and Sue Hueston, is a Madison County native and a lifelong resident of Alexandria. She graduated from Alexandria-Monroe High School in 1980 and Apex Beauty School of Cosmetology in 1981. Susan has been a licensed cosmetologist for more than 40 years, bringing a deep sense of care, compassion, and professionalism to her work.

At Whetsel Funeral Service, Susan serves as the office coordinator and a family service caregiver, where her heart for helping others is evident in every interaction. She is passionate about serving people, frequently volunteers with local community organizations, and is a devoted member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.

Susan is married to Bud Whetsel, and together they have four children.

Wendy is a native of Madison County and a graduate of Madison Grant High School. Before retiring, she worked as the Client Services Branch Manager at Mainsource Bank. 

Wendy now works at the funeral home and welcomes the opportunity to assist you with all of your pre-need funeral arrangements. She can also assist in Funeral Trust Transfers from any other funeral home.

A longtime resident of Alexandria, Wendy is a former board member and secretary of the Alexandria Chamber, and she attends Connection Pointe Apostolic Church in Anderson. 

Wendy is married to Alexandria native David Montgomery, and they have 2 children, Clint and Victoria, and 3 grandchildren: Braylon, Aaron, and Lily. 

Joseph Brown brings more than 20 years of experience in funeral service, guided by a genuine passion for caring for families during life’s most difficult moments. Throughout his career, Joseph has served in a wide range of roles, including Associate, Lead Associate, Director of Operations, Director of Business Development, Funeral Home Social Media Consultant, and in casket sales. Each position has deepened his understanding of funeral service and strengthened his commitment to serving families with compassion, integrity, and respect.

Joseph believes funeral service is more than a profession, it is a calling. He finds purpose in walking alongside families, offering guidance, reassurance, and care when it is needed most.

Joseph has been married to his wife, Katelyn, since 2006, and together they have three children. In 2020, their family made their home on a small hobby farm where they enjoy a slower pace of life and time together.

Faith and community service are central to Joseph’s life. He has served in various ministry roles since 2005 and currently serves alongside his wife as Student Pastors at Greater Life Church, a role they have held since 2020. Joseph has also served on several community boards, reflecting his dedication to giving back and staying actively involved in the communities he serves.

Outside of work, Joseph and his family enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time together, especially visiting the Smoky Mountains and experiencing old-school Disney favorites, including trips to Walt Disney World.

Dolly came into our lives as a quiet blessing, and from the very beginning, her heart for comfort has been evident.

She was originally welcomed into a family during a season of deep loss, given as a gift of love and companionship when comfort was needed most. As life continued to unfold and circumstances changed, Dolly found her way to us and we are incredibly grateful she did.

Today, Dolly is a cherished part of the Whetsel Funeral Service family. She is currently in training to become a certified therapy dog, but those who have met her would agree, she already has a natural gift for bringing calm, connection, and comfort to those around her. With her gentle presence, warm eyes, and affectionate spirit, Dolly has quickly become a favorite among our staff, families, and extended community.

Whether she’s offering a quiet moment of companionship, greeting visitors with a wagging tail, or simply sitting nearby, Dolly reminds us that healing often comes through presence and sometimes, through four gentle paws.

We are honored to have Dolly alongside us as we continue our mission of comforting souls, inspiring trust, and healing hearts.

Tom, a lifelong resident of Alexandria, has been a member of the Whetsel Funeral Service staff for over 12 years. He is a member of the Cornerstone Community Church and is active in many of the church's ministries. He is also a member of Alexander Bright Post 87 of the American Legion. 

Tom is married to Mary (Savage) Mottweiller. They have two children and five grandchildren.

Steve serves as a funeral assistant and facilities maintenance technician, and has been a valued member of the Whetsel Funeral Service team since 2010. His path to funeral service is a meaningful one, as his relationship with Bud began in 2010 when Steve served as the ambulance driver during Bud’s heart attack, an experience that formed a lasting professional and personal connection.

Steve is retired from the Alexandria Fire Department, where he served as Assistant Fire Chief, dedicating many years to protecting and serving the community.

In addition to his role at Whetsel Funeral Service, Steve serves as the Grounds Superintendent for the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Alexandria. He also provides burial and interment services and assists with grounds maintenance for several other local cemeteries.

Steve is a member of the Alexandria Service Club and Bethany Christian Church.

Steve and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of three children.

Mary is a lifelong resident of Alexandria, the wife of Tom Mottweiler, and the mother of two children, with several cherished grandchildren. She is a faithful member of Cornerstone Community Church and is known for her compassionate and giving nature. Mary has been a valued member of the Whetsel Funeral Service team since 2019, and we are very pleased to have her on staff.

Larry R. Scott, 80 of Alexandria, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Dec. 25, 2018 at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis after an extended illness.

Larry was born in Alexandria on May 29, 1938 and was the son Richard G and Pearl M (Crum) Scott. On Oct. 18, 1959 he married Karen M (Cunningham) Scott. He was a graduate of Alexandria High School and the Indiana College of Mortuary Science.

Larry had been a licensed funeral director for 50 years. He started his career with the Rozelle Funeral Home in Anderson. He then joined John Noffze for 35 years of serving families in the Alexandria and Summitville area. After a brief retirement, he joined the staff at Whetsel Funeral Service where he continued his service of compassion for the many families who have come to depend on him in their time of need.

Prior to his career in funeral service, Larry owned and operated his insurance agency and monument business and helped his father with a shoe store and candy shop.

Larry was a loyal and faithful member of the Alexandria First Baptist Church. He also held memberships in the Madison Co. Funeral Directors Assn and the Indiana Funeral Directors Assn., Alexandria Kiwanis and a former member of the Jaycee’s.

There was two main passions in Larry’s life, his family whom he loved adored and always enjoyed spending time with them, especially his grandchildren, his other passion was working at the funeral home , always checking on every detail and making sure that the families were well served and greeting his many, many friends who called at the funeral home.

Those left to carry on Larry’s legacy of love and devotion is his wife of 59 years, Karen M (Cunningham) Scott, his daughters, Brenda (Monty) McMahan of Arlington and Amy (Tom) Cox of Goshen; his sisters, Donna Welborn of Anderson and Judy Lane of Alexandria. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Sydney Cox, Faith Cox, Mateo Cox, Scott McMahan and Ricky (Michael) Shackleford and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Peyton Rene' Cox.

Norman Richard Parr, 86 of Alexandria died Sunday, September 07, 2014 at his residence while in the company of his loving family.

Norman was born in Curtisville, IN on May 3, 1928 and was the son of Harry F. and Elsie (Hillan) Parr. On Oct. 2, 1954 he married Mary L. (Hand) Parr.

Norman was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War and served in the Indiana National Guard at the rank of Master Sergeant.

Norman was a well know area businessman, along with his wife, Mary he owned and operated the Fashions in Flowers located in Anderson and Alexandria, also the St. Croix Wedding and Catering of Alexandria. Norman was retired from Delco Remy in 1993 after 29 years of service. He had served as Arch Bishop of the Old Catholic Church of North America for several years before his retirement and for the past 17 years he was employed at Whetsel Funeral Service.

Norman was a member of the Church of St. Marys, Alexandria Service Club, Elks Lodge #478, Eagles Lodge Aries 1771, Alexander Bright Post 87 of the American Legion all of Alexandria and Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, Knights of Columbus both of Anderson.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 59 years Mary (Hand) Parr, his daughter, Karen (Sid) Smith, a sister, Roberta Yohe. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Adrian L (Kevin) Heflin and Jeremy M. (Heidi) Quinn, great-grandchildren, Jared Quinn, Kara Quinn and Kendall Quinn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harry F. Parr, Jr.