Our Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

RICHARD F. HAISLEY
RICHARD F. HAISLEY
Owner/Director
RICHARD F. HAISLEY
Owner/Director

Since 1973 Rick Haisley has been the proud owner, CEO and licensed funeral director of Haisley Funeral Home. He is a Ft. Pierce native with strong roots in the community. He has served as President of Ft. Pierce Rotary, President of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Commodore of the Pelican Yacht Club, and President of Hospice of the Treasure Coast to name just a few. He not only volunteers his time for community minded activities such as Habitat for Humanity, but also is very philanthropically minded for organizations such as Indian River State College, local churches, baseball and bowling leagues, Hospices, libraries and many more.


He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and family. He loves fishing and boating on the beautiful Indian River, cycling anywhere to enjoy the beauty of nature itself, and working out to stay healthy for his family and friends. Even in his free time, he is constantly reflecting on better ways to serve the needs of his families at work.

JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
General Agent/Co-Owner
JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
General Agent/Co-Owner

Jimmie Anne Haisley is the General Agent for the Planning Center and co-owner of the funeral home, with her husband Rick. She is an Emerita Vice President of Indian River State College (IRSC) where she worked for 25 years. She is a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce and prides herself in giving back to the community where she was raised. Rick and Jimmie Anne served as co-chairs for a new building for Hospice. They are graduates of Dan McCarty High School and they continue to be involved with their former classmates. She is a Trustee of the Edwin Link Foundation, the Executive Director of the Basil King Foundation, the Chair for the St. Anastasia Capital Campaign, Past Commodore for the Pelican Yacht Club and involved with the Lifelong Learning Institute at IRSC.


She and Rick share five children and eight grandchildren. They are extremely pleased that two of their daughters have joined the business and will carry forward the honored tradition of caring for families in their deepest time of need.


Jimmie Anne shares a vested interest in the Haisley Pet Loss Services division of the funeral home. She and Rick have three dogs, seven horses and one cat and they are true members of their family. They understand the grief that accompanies the death of a pet and are committed to helping families through this difficult time.

LEE ANNE HAISLEY
LEE ANNE HAISLEY
Executive Assistant
LEE ANNE HAISLEY
Executive Assistant


B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
Director of Funeral Service Operations/Pet Services
B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
Director of Funeral Service Operations/Pet Services

Quinn is the youngest daughter of Richard Haisley. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and is the Director of Funeral Service Operations. A Ft. Pierce native, she attended St. Anastasia Catholic School and she graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in 2003. Being a huge Seminole fan, she graduated from Florida State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Social Sciences and then went on to graduate from St. Petersburg College in 2008 with an Associate's degree in Funeral Services.


In her free time, Quinn enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, sons, Sawyer Hais and Rylan, her family and her beloved dogs, Marley and Magnolia, going out in the boat and going to the beach.


Quinn is a believer in giving back to her community. She is a member and past president of the Ft. Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club, the Lincoln Park Academy Key Club Adviser, and an active member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She is also a graduate of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Class 28 and Selected by Independent Funeral Homes Leadership Academy. She takes great pride in the business her father started. She brings fresh new ideas, while continuing on the tradition of "our family serving your family".

TIMOTHY BUXTON
TIMOTHY BUXTON
Funeral Director
TIMOTHY BUXTON
Funeral Director

Timothy Buxton, born in West Palm Beach, Florida was raised and educated in Okeechobee. He attended the St. Petersburg School of Mortuary Science and then attended the University of South Florida where he obtained a degree in Special Education.


He is married to Lacey Dean, a lifetime resident of Ft. Pierce and they have a son, Dean, and a daughter, Sadie. His family is his most important priority. He is an avid bowler and enjoys fishing.


Timothy brings an air of comfort and compassion to all families with whom he encounters. He is soft spoken, professional, and is extremely talented in the technical aspects of our profession.

PRISCILLA JOHNSON
PRISCILLA JOHNSON
Funeral Director
PRISCILLA JOHNSON
Funeral Director

Priscilla Mathis Johnson was born in Decatur, GA.


After losing her father at a young age she relocated to FL where she grew up in Palm Beach Gardens and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School and later went on to receive her degree in Mortuary Science from Lynn University.


She is deeply committed to her family and is married to Master Officer Scott Johnson, Training Officer and Union President with the Port Saint Lucie Police Department. They have 2 teenage girls.

WALTER WYCKOFF
WALTER WYCKOFF
Funeral Director/Preneed Agent
WALTER WYCKOFF
Funeral Director/Preneed Agent

Walter Wyckoff and his wife Terry have lived in St. Lucie County for over 30 years. He is a licensed funeral director and insurance agent. Walter has been involved in the funeral industry for over 20 years.


He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a charter member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Port Saint Lucie. In his free time, he enjoys travelling and sporting events, being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
Family Service Counselor
CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
Family Service Counselor

Christopher Wheeler was born and raised in St. Lucie County, FL. He is an insurance agent and a firefighter/paramedic with Osceola County Fire Rescue. His firefighting and paramedic experience, lead him to writing pre-need insurance, since Chris firmly believes everyone should prepare for the inevitable. He is caring and compassionate. Chris is married to Quinn Haisley, and is the loving father of Sawyer Hais and Rylan and pups, Marley and Magnolia.

JACQUELINE DUNN
JACQUELINE DUNN
Funeral Director
JACQUELINE DUNN
Funeral Director

Jacqueline was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Florida in 2011. She graduated in 2017 from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Funeral Services.


Jacqueline joined us in June of 2016 after working as an educator for 20 plus years. She lives in Jensen Beach with her 3 children and 2 dogs.

DANIELLE RECTOR
DANIELLE RECTOR
Funeral Director
DANIELLE RECTOR
Funeral Director

Danielle was born in Harvey, Illinois. she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and received her Bachelors degree in Mortuary Science.

Danielle resides in Fort Pierce with her husband, Matthew Rector and son, Cameron and their Labrador Retriever, Bouey.

KIM SMILEY
KIM SMILEY
Director of Family Service
KIM SMILEY
Director of Family Service

Kim Smiley has been working in the funeral business since 1983, and has been associated with Haisley Funeral Home since 2000. He strongly supports the Haisley motto of our family helping your family in your time of need. He is a dedicated father and committed to his profession.

LACEY BUXTON
LACEY BUXTON
Aftercare Coordinator
LACEY BUXTON
Aftercare Coordinator

Lacey is the aftercare coordinator for Haisley Funeral Home. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Florida Atlantic University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Lacey was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida. She is married to Tim Buxton, one of our funeral directors and they have two children.

MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
Executive Cuddler
MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
Executive Cuddler

Marley Pierce is Haisley's Therapy Pup. He is a mixed breed beauty. Marley has been on the job since he was 7 weeks old and greets families and friends on a daily basis at the main location in Fort Pierce. He is a licker, so watch your toes!

Our Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

RICHARD F. HAISLEY
RICHARD F. HAISLEY
Owner/Director
RICHARD F. HAISLEY
Owner/Director

Since 1973 Rick Haisley has been the proud owner, CEO and licensed funeral director of Haisley Funeral Home. He is a Ft. Pierce native with strong roots in the community. He has served as President of Ft. Pierce Rotary, President of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, Commodore of the Pelican Yacht Club, and President of Hospice of the Treasure Coast to name just a few. He not only volunteers his time for community minded activities such as Habitat for Humanity, but also is very philanthropically minded for organizations such as Indian River State College, local churches, baseball and bowling leagues, Hospices, libraries and many more.


He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and family. He loves fishing and boating on the beautiful Indian River, cycling anywhere to enjoy the beauty of nature itself, and working out to stay healthy for his family and friends. Even in his free time, he is constantly reflecting on better ways to serve the needs of his families at work.

JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
General Agent/Co-Owner
JIMMIE ANNE HAISLEY
General Agent/Co-Owner

Jimmie Anne Haisley is the General Agent for the Planning Center and co-owner of the funeral home, with her husband Rick. She is an Emerita Vice President of Indian River State College (IRSC) where she worked for 25 years. She is a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce and prides herself in giving back to the community where she was raised. Rick and Jimmie Anne served as co-chairs for a new building for Hospice. They are graduates of Dan McCarty High School and they continue to be involved with their former classmates. She is a Trustee of the Edwin Link Foundation, the Executive Director of the Basil King Foundation, the Chair for the St. Anastasia Capital Campaign, Past Commodore for the Pelican Yacht Club and involved with the Lifelong Learning Institute at IRSC.


She and Rick share five children and eight grandchildren. They are extremely pleased that two of their daughters have joined the business and will carry forward the honored tradition of caring for families in their deepest time of need.


Jimmie Anne shares a vested interest in the Haisley Pet Loss Services division of the funeral home. She and Rick have three dogs, seven horses and one cat and they are true members of their family. They understand the grief that accompanies the death of a pet and are committed to helping families through this difficult time.

LEE ANNE HAISLEY
LEE ANNE HAISLEY
Executive Assistant
LEE ANNE HAISLEY
Executive Assistant


B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
Director of Funeral Service Operations/Pet Services
B. QUINN HAISLEY-WHEELER
Director of Funeral Service Operations/Pet Services

Quinn is the youngest daughter of Richard Haisley. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and is the Director of Funeral Service Operations. A Ft. Pierce native, she attended St. Anastasia Catholic School and she graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in 2003. Being a huge Seminole fan, she graduated from Florida State University in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Social Sciences and then went on to graduate from St. Petersburg College in 2008 with an Associate's degree in Funeral Services.


In her free time, Quinn enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, sons, Sawyer Hais and Rylan, her family and her beloved dogs, Marley and Magnolia, and cool cat, Nole, going out in the boat and enjoying all the beautiful things Florida has to offer.


Quinn is a believer in giving back to her community. She is a member and past president of the Ft. Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club, and an active member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. She is also a graduate of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Class 28 and Selected by Independent Funeral Homes Leadership Academy. She takes great pride in the business her father started. She brings fresh new ideas, while continuing on the tradition of "our family serving your family".

TIMOTHY BUXTON
TIMOTHY BUXTON
Funeral Director
TIMOTHY BUXTON
Funeral Director

Timothy Buxton, born in West Palm Beach, Florida was raised and educated in Okeechobee. He attended the St. Petersburg School of Mortuary Science and then attended the University of South Florida where he obtained a degree in Special Education.


He is married to Lacey Dean, a lifetime resident of Ft. Pierce and they have a son, Dean, and a daughter, Sadie. His family is his most important priority. He is an avid bowler and enjoys fishing.


Timothy brings an air of comfort and compassion to all families with whom he encounters. He is soft spoken, professional, and is extremely talented in the technical aspects of our profession.

PRISCILLA JOHNSON
PRISCILLA JOHNSON
Funeral Director
PRISCILLA JOHNSON
Funeral Director

Priscilla Mathis Johnson was born in Decatur, GA.


After losing her father at a young age she relocated to FL where she grew up in Palm Beach Gardens and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School and later went on to receive her degree in Mortuary Science from Lynn University.


She is deeply committed to her family and is married to Master Officer Scott Johnson, Training Officer and Union President with the Port Saint Lucie Police Department. They have 2 teenage girls.

KATIE RODDY
KATIE RODDY
Comptroller
KATIE RODDY
Comptroller

Katie moved to the treasure coast in 2011 from Southeastern Wisconsin. She graduated from Indian River State College in 2018 with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, and Western Governors University with a Masters of Science in Accounting in 2023. Katie is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Council of Catholic Women. 

WALTER WYCKOFF
WALTER WYCKOFF
Funeral Director/Preneed Agent
WALTER WYCKOFF
Funeral Director/Preneed Agent

Walter Wyckoff and his wife Terry have lived in St. Lucie County for over 30 years. He is a licensed funeral director and insurance agent. Walter has been involved in the funeral industry for over 20 years.


He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and a charter member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Port Saint Lucie. In his free time, he enjoys travelling and sporting events, being an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
Family Service Counselor
CHRISTOPHER WHEELER
Family Service Counselor

Christopher Wheeler was born and raised in St. Lucie County, FL. He is an insurance agent and a firefighter/paramedic with Osceola County Fire Rescue. His firefighting and paramedic experience, lead him to writing pre-need insurance, since Chris firmly believes everyone should prepare for the inevitable. He is caring and compassionate. Chris is married to Quinn Haisley, and is the loving father of Sawyer Hais and Rylan and pups, Marley and Magnolia.

JACQUELINE DUNN
JACQUELINE DUNN
Funeral Director
JACQUELINE DUNN
Funeral Director

Jacqueline was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to Florida in 2011. She graduated in 2017 from St. Petersburg College with a degree in Funeral Services.


Jacqueline joined us in June of 2016 after working as an educator for 20 plus years. She lives in Jensen Beach with her 3 children and 2 dogs.

DANIELLE RECTOR
DANIELLE RECTOR
Funeral Director
DANIELLE RECTOR
Funeral Director

Danielle was born in Harvey, Illinois. she attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and received her Bachelors degree in Mortuary Science.

Danielle resides in Fort Pierce with her husband, Matthew Rector and son, Cameron.

ANGELA KNAB
ANGELA KNAB
Administrative Assistant
ANGELA KNAB
Administrative Assistant


BEATRIZ MADONNA
BEATRIZ MADONNA
Care Team/Crematory Operator
BEATRIZ MADONNA
Care Team/Crematory Operator


NICOLE ROMERO
NICOLE ROMERO
Care Team
NICOLE ROMERO
Care Team

Nicole is a life long resident of Port St. Lucie, FL. She graduated from Lincoln Park Academy, received her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Indian River State College and is currently enrolled in the Funeral Service program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

She is mother to Madison and a softball mom. Her in time away from the office she enjoys being with her family, shopping and traveling.

LACEY BUXTON
LACEY BUXTON
Aftercare Coordinator
LACEY BUXTON
Aftercare Coordinator

Lacey is the aftercare coordinator for Haisley Funeral Home. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Counselor Education from Florida Atlantic University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Lacey was born and raised in Fort Pierce, Florida. She is married to Tim Buxton, one of our funeral directors and they have two children.

PONCHO
PONCHO
Official Greeter/Doorman
PONCHO
Official Greeter/Doorman


MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
Executive Cuddler
MARLEY PIERCE HAISLEY-WHEELER
Executive Cuddler

Marley Pierce is Haisley's Therapy Pup. He is a mixed breed beauty. Marley has been on the job since he was 7 weeks old and greets families and friends on a daily basis at the main location in Fort Pierce. He is a licker, so watch your toes!

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