About Us
A tradition of serving since 1905
As a proud member of the Royston community since 1905, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Chadwick G. Bailey
Owner & Operator, Licensed Funeral Director, and Embalmer
A native of Royston, I have owned and operated Pruitt Funeral Home since 2003. I originally joined the staff in 1995, and graduated from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1998. I’m a member of the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, Funeral Directors Association, and Royston First United Methodist Church. I have three beautiful children, Aubrey, Drew, and Cass. Aubrey just recently got married to Chase Gray and works here at the funeral home, Drew will be attending Tri-County Technical College with the goal of becoming a funeral director and embalmer, and Cass is a raising senior at Walhalla High School. I love spending time with my kids and playing golf.
Olivia M. Harris
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
I’m honored to be able to serve the families of my hometown, Royston, and its surrounding communities. I began working at Pruitt Funeral Home in 2012, during my senior year at Franklin County High School. After graduation I attended Piedmont Technical College and obtained my degree in Mortuary Science. Upon completing school, national boards, state boards, and my apprenticeship hours, I became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2016. I’m married to Kevin Harris and we have two children, Posie and Grady, who keep us on our toes and laughing. We love attending our church (Royston Baptist) and serving on various teams and committees there, being outdoors, traveling to fun destinations, hiking (especially to waterfalls), and cheering on our Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves.
Charles E. Hamrick II
Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer
I'm a proud United States Navy Veteran originally from Gwinnett County. Since 2017, I've called Franklin County my home and joined the dedicated team at Pruitt Funeral Home in 2021. My wife, Lisa and I have been happily married for a decade and are blessed with two amazing children, Caroline and Elliott. When I'm not working, you'll find me sharpening my golf skills, tending to my yard and garden, and creating memories with my loved ones.
Patricia B. Hart
Office Manager
A native of Royston, I joined the Pruitt Funeral Home staff in March 2011. I previously worked with Pinnacle Bank where I retired after twenty-nine and a half years. I have two sons, Shawn and Shane, as well as three grandsons, Jaxon, Caleb, and Fisher and one granddaughter, Savanna. I am a member of Trinity Church in Royston, GA.
Aubrey Gray
Office Assistant and Aftercare Specialist
I’ve been part of the full-time staff at Pruitt Funeral Home since May 2023. I graduated from the University of South Carolina last year with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and completed my Master of Business Administration in February of 2024. I recently got married to my high-school sweetheart, Chase Gray. We live in Walhalla, SC where we are members of Golden Corner Church. We have three dogs, two of which come to the office often. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Charles Maxey
Funeral Service Attendant
Originally from Greensboro, GA I moved to Elbert County in 1979. I worked for and retired from Elberton County EMS after 32 years as a paramedic. After retirement, I joined the Pruitt Funeral Home staff in 2010. I’m married to Donna Bryant Maxey; we have two children, Joshua and Kaylynn; and one granddaughter, Addison. I’m also a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman, GA where I have served as a deacon for many years.
Vernon Sorrells
Funeral Service Attendant
I was born and raised in the Sandy Cross Community of Franklin County. Upon marriage to Rachel Teresa Long, we moved to Franklin Springs, GA where we currently reside. We have two children, Lisa of Franklin, NC and Steve of Gainesville, GA; four grandchildren, Hannah, Haley, Emma, and Tressa. I retired in 1996 from the Georgia Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. I joined the Pruitt Funeral Home Staff in August of 2017. I’m an active member of Pennington Chapel Church and Gideons International, Franklin County Camp. My hobbies include camping, woodshop, and yardwork.
Dr. Tony Moon
Funeral Service Attendant
I’m Dr. Tony Moon and have been employed with Pruitt Funeral Home since August of 2019. I taught at Emmanuel University for 38 years and I currently pastor at Carroll’s Methodist Church near Lavonia. I am married to Gloria Hart Moon and we have one son and three grandchildren.
Drew Bailey
Funeral Service Attendant
I’m Drew Bailey from Walhalla, SC. I’ve been working at the funeral home on weekends and school breaks since high school. I am in my final semester at Tri-County Technical College where I’m earning my Associate Degree in Business Administration. This fall I will begin classes at Piedmont Technical College to obtain my Associate Degree in Mortuary Science to become a licensed funeral director and embalmer. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my dog, Stewart.
Glenn Lyles
Funeral Service Attendant
I’ve been with Pruitt since 2021. I grew up in Macon and moved to this area in 2010 to pastor a local congregation. The Sandy Cross community is now home as I proudly pastor Riverside Baptist Church. I’m also afforded the opportunity to be the onsite chaplain for several local businesses through Marketplace Chaplains. In 1979, I married Billie Sue, and we were blessed with a daughter, Laura and a great nephew, Glenn Lee. Laura is married to our wonderful son-in-law; Shaun Nguyen and they have blessed us with four grandchildren who are easily our favorite hobby. Through the years I have raised English bulldogs and currently have Frenchies. God has been so good to my wife and I, and we are so blessed to have settled here.
James Gunn
Funeral Service Attendant
My wife, Mary, and I reside in Royston. We have two daughters and a son, seven grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. I was raised in Habersham County and left there to serve four years in the United States Marine Corp. Following that, I worked at Lockheed Aircraft in Marietta, GA for seven years. I retired December 2021, after pastoring for fifty years in six different churches in the Church of God. Twenty-three of those years were spent pastoring Royston Church of God and thirteen years at the Elberton Church of God. After retirement, I started working at the funeral home in March of 2023, and I’m happy to continue serving the people of Franklin and surrounding counties alongside the men and women of Pruitt Funeral Home.
Deegan Human
Funeral Service Attendant
My name is Deegan Human and I started working with Pruitt Funeral Home in the fall of 2023. I currently attended Piedmont Technical College where I will graduate with my Certificate of Embalming in August of 2024. I’m the son of Tina Human and Shaun (Anya) Human. I live in Bowman with my mom, grandma, younger brother, and two cats named Fiona and Winona. Throughout my life, my hobby has been creating both traditional and digital art. When I’m not doing that, I like to spend time with my family and friends.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Pruitt Funeral Home facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.
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