Our Staff

Wesley Cole

Owner

The day after his high school graduation, Wesley moved to Georgia to begin his career in funeral service. He graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Decatur, Georgia with an Associate's Degree in Funeral Service. He moved back to Arkansas in 2005, and has been in funeral service for over 21 years. He is married to Donna Bradshaw Cole formerly of Camden. In 2018, Donna and Wesley purchased Buie Funeral Homes in Rison and in Sheridan. In 2022, he and Donna purchased Sullivan Funeral Care in Kensett, Simply Cremation Care & Ascension Crematory. In 2023, they purchased Vilonia Funeral Home.  Wesley is also a Certified Crematory Operator a title he received from the National Funeral Directors Association. 

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Donna Bradshaw Cole

Owner

Donna is a native of Camden, Arkansas, she graduated from Victory Christian School in 1993. She later went on to attend the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, where she received an Associates Degree in Funeral Service Science. She has worked in funeral service for the past 24 years. She is married to Wesley Cole and has one son Kaleb. 

Vince Cole

Funeral Director

After  30 years in the antique furniture business, Vince decided to change career paths and join his son Wesley  in  funeral service . He is a licensed funeral director and a United States Navy veteran.  He enjoys working on his cattle farm and restoring antique cars in his spare time. 

Ashley Cole

Funeral Director

Ashley is a Licensed Funeral Director and is following in the footsteps of her brother, Wesley.

Ruth Taylor

Receptionist - Rison

Ruth has been with Buie Funeral Home since 2019. She is a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Rowell.  She also serves as a Deputy Coroner in Cleveland County. 

Gary Camp

Funeral Support

Nancy Camp

Funeral Support

Haley Parrish

Funeral Service Student