OUR STAFF

Meet Our Caring Staff

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Julia A. Stodghill

Owner / President

Julie is the Owner with her husband Scott Stodghill. She handles our financial books and paperwork, but she also assist with families with their many needs and questions. Julie is the daughter of the late Donald Deer and Martha Deer who is still living in Haubstadt and is a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch and the Daughters of Isabella #151.

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Robert S. Stodghill

Funeral Director / Vice President

Robert S. Stodghill is a 1976 graduate of Gibson Southern High School and 1978 graduate of Vincennes University with an Associates Degree in Science and Funeral Service. Scott came into the family business in January 1984 until 1989, where he assumed responsibilities as Company Manager. Scott is dedicated to serving the Gibson County families with caring, quality, professional service, while helping families during their most difficult times in their lives.

Scott is a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN, The Fort Branch Masonic Lodge # 696, the Evansville, Scottish Rite, The Hadi Shrine Temple, The F.O.P. Princeton Lodge #115. Fort Branch Order of the Eastern Star, The Gibson County Prowler Patrol, The Fraternal Order of DeMolay, Past President of the Fort Branch Kiwanis, the South Gibson Jaycees, and the Gibson County Shrine Club.

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Andrea L. Stodghill

Funeral Director / Co-Owner

Andrea is a graduate of Vincennes Mortuary Science. Andrea has also graduated from Vincennes University with an Associates in Social Work. She has two children; Anabelle and Carter Vincent.

Andrea and her children are members of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

She has worked alongside her father to learn the traditions and practices of the Stodghill Funeral Home. She has stepped up into the position after her father's retirement. As of July 2021, she became the District 9 director at the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, a position formerly held by her father who is now a Past President.

She is dedicated to the families of Gibson County and will follow in her family's footsteps to serve the clients with caring and compassionate service.

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Michael Stodghill

Monument Manager / Co-Owner

Michael is our son and a great addition to our staff. Michael is married to Melanie (Young) Stodghill and together they have 5 children. Michael is a lifelong resident of Fort Branch and resides in the same. He is a graduate of Gibson Southern.

Michael along with his wife and children are members of the Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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Kaye Smith

Attendant

Ms. Smith was born and raised in Fort Branch where she lived for 38 years. She lived in Owensville for 20 years before moving to Haubstadt, where she has lived for 16 years. She graduated from Fort Branch High School and attended Vincennes University. She retired from Wright Jewelers in Princeton. Kaye is a member of the Fort Branch VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Mount Carmel Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and a lifetime Pink Lady at the Gibson General Hospital Auxiliary. She attends Salem Church of Darmstadt. She became a valued and caring member of our staff in January of 2022.She has had a special place in her heart for animals her entire life.

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Chase Haake

Assistant

Chase joined our staff in July 2024 and has quickly become a valuable member of the team. Originally from Owensville, where he lived for 18 years, Chase is a recent addition to the Fort Branch community and has already made significant contributions to the town.


He is a licensed Notary Public in the State of Indiana and has demonstrated initiative by pursuing further education. In his personal time, he enjoys being with his loving family and caring for his wonderful dog, Biscuit.

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Robert Hernandez

Assistant

Robert Hernandez joined our team as an assistant in May 2025, bringing three years of experience in the funeral service industry. A resident of Francisco, IN, Rob is committed to supporting families with compassion. He served four years in the U.S. Army as a cannoneer and values tradition, community, and service as a member of Masonic Lodge #397. In September 2025, Rob got married, further enriching his personal life.