Our Staff
Our Caring Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Nolan Coley
Owner & Funeral Service Licensee
Nolan is a lifelong resident of Randolph County and currently resides in Franklinville. He is a 2015 graduate of Faith Christian School and spent a year in the Dominican Republic studying Spanish, culture, and missions. In 2018, he obtained his North Carolina Real Estate License before pursuing his calling in funeral service. Nolan graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2020 with a degree in Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2021. He began serving families at a local funeral home in 2018 and remains deeply committed to providing compassionate, professional care.
Nolan grew up attending Red Cross Baptist Church and is an active attendee of Sunset Avenue Church of God, where his faith plays a central role in his life. He participates in the church choir and is involved in the Connection Ministry, Transit Young Adults, and Vacation Bible School. He also values the opportunity to attend Amity Hills Baptist Church in Asheboro on Sunday evenings and appreciates the fellowship he shares there.
Dedicated to service both professionally and personally, Nolan is actively involved in his community. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheboro, where he has served as a board member, served on the scholarship committee, as vice-president, and is currently President-Elect for the 2025–2026 term. He recently chaired the Kiwanis Pancake Day, a well-supported and loved community-wide event. Nolan also serves on the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army of Randolph, Montgomery, and Richmond Counties, where he serves on the Special Events Committee.
His commitment to helping others is rooted in his upbringing in a loving, supportive, and faith-centered home, which inspires his role as a Guardian ad Litem advocate for children in Randolph County. Nolan has had the privilege of honoring our nations heroes as a part of Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery on various occasions and also volunteers his time at the annual Hospice of Randolph BBQ Benefit & Auction. Nolan is a graduate of Leadership Randolph through the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce (Class of 2022) and the Kiwanis Amplify Leadership Academy (Class of 2024), reflecting his passion for leadership and community engagement.
In his free time, Nolan enjoys eating, traveling, playing the piano, shopping, and spending time with his grandparents, family, and friends.

Nolan Coley
Owner & Funeral Service Licensee
Nolan is a lifelong resident of Randolph County and currently resides in Franklinville. He is a 2015 graduate of Faith Christian School and spent a year in the Dominican Republic studying Spanish, culture, and missions. In 2018, he obtained his North Carolina Real Estate License before pursuing his calling in funeral service. Nolan graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2020 with a degree in Funeral Service and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2021. He began serving families at a local funeral home in 2018 and remains deeply committed to providing compassionate, professional care.
Nolan grew up attending Red Cross Baptist Church and is an active attendee of Sunset Avenue Church of God, where his faith plays a central role in his life. He participates in the church choir and is involved in the Connection Ministry, Transit Young Adults, and Vacation Bible School. He also values the opportunity to attend Amity Hills Baptist Church in Asheboro on Sunday evenings and appreciates the fellowship he shares there.
Dedicated to service both professionally and personally, Nolan is actively involved in his community. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheboro, where he has served as a board member, served on the scholarship committee, as vice-president, and is currently President-Elect for the 2025–2026 term. He recently chaired the Kiwanis Pancake Day, a well-supported and loved community-wide event. Nolan also serves on the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army of Randolph, Montgomery, and Richmond Counties, where he serves on the Special Events Committee.
His commitment to helping others is rooted in his upbringing in a loving, supportive, and faith-centered home, which inspires his role as a Guardian ad Litem advocate for children in Randolph County. Nolan has had the privilege of honoring our nations heroes as a part of Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery on various occasions and also volunteers his time at the annual Hospice of Randolph BBQ Benefit & Auction. Nolan is a graduate of Leadership Randolph through the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce (Class of 2022) and the Kiwanis Amplify Leadership Academy (Class of 2024), reflecting his passion for leadership and community engagement.
In his free time, Nolan enjoys eating, traveling, playing the piano, shopping, and spending time with his grandparents, family, and friends.

Lisa Coley
Owner & Funeral Attendant
Lisa was born and raised in Randolph County and currently resides in Asheboro with her husband, Glen. She is a graduate of Randleman High School and continued her education at Cabarrus School of Nursing (RN) and Winston-Salem State University (BSN). In recent years, she furthered her education by earning a master’s degree in nursing leadership from Western Governors University. She is currently enrolled at Fayetteville Technical Community College in pursuit of her Funeral Director's License.
Lisa has dedicated her career to service, healthcare, and patient advocacy. She brings a wealth of experience from her years in nursing, including bedside care in the intensive care unit at the local community hospital. Most recently, she has held a leadership role in administration at Randolph Health, where she continues her commitment to compassionate care and excellence in service.
She is an active member of Red Cross Baptist Church and values the importance of faith, family, and community. In her free time, Lisa enjoys entertaining and spending time with her loved ones, especially her husband, four sisters, and her two sons, Winston (Shelby) and Nolan.

Lisa Coley
Owner & Funeral Attendant
Lisa was born and raised in Randolph County and currently resides in Asheboro with her husband, Glen. She is a graduate of Randleman High School and continued her education at Cabarrus School of Nursing (RN) and Winston-Salem State University (BSN). In recent years, she furthered her education by earning a master’s degree in nursing leadership from Western Governors University. She is currently enrolled at Fayetteville Technical Community College in pursuit of her Funeral Director's License.
Lisa has dedicated her career to service, healthcare, and patient advocacy. She brings a wealth of experience from her years in nursing, including bedside care in the intensive care unit at the local community hospital. Most recently, she has held a leadership role in administration at Randolph Health, where she continues her commitment to compassionate care and excellence in service.
She is an active member of Red Cross Baptist Church and values the importance of faith, family, and community. In her free time, Lisa enjoys entertaining and spending time with her loved ones, especially her husband, four sisters, and her two sons, Winston (Shelby) and Nolan.

Charles Smith
Funeral Attendant
Charles was born and raised in Franklinville and is a 1977 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He and his wife LuAnn live in Asheboro and have two children, Kevin and Whitney as well as five grandchildren. Following a thirty-five year career in the roofing industry, Charles retired as a salesman with Tremco Inc in 2023 and began working in the funeral industry in 2024. Charles has been a part of our work family from our beginning and his friendly spirit and caring heart bring comfort to the families we serve. Charles enjoys watching his grandchildren play sports, is always up for a round of golf with friends and attends Sunset Avenue Church of God in Asheboro.

Charles Smith
Funeral Attendant
Charles was born and raised in Franklinville and is a 1977 graduate of Eastern Randolph High School. He and his wife LuAnn live in Asheboro and have two children, Kevin and Whitney as well as five grandchildren. Following a thirty-five year career in the roofing industry, Charles retired as a salesman with Tremco Inc in 2023 and began working in the funeral industry in 2024. Charles has been a part of our work family from our beginning and his friendly spirit and caring heart bring comfort to the families we serve. Charles enjoys watching his grandchildren play sports, is always up for a round of golf with friends and attends Sunset Avenue Church of God in Asheboro.

Dalton Floyd
Funeral Attendant
Dalton is a lifelong resident of Ramseur and is proud to call this community home. He began working in funeral service at the age of sixteen, gaining valuable experience serving families with compassion, dignity, and respect. He later stepped away from funeral service to assist with his family’s business, Scott’s Appliance & Repair, where he continues to provide dependable service to members of the local community. His dedication to helping others remains a consistent thread throughout his personal and professional life. In his free time, Dalton enjoys riding UTV’s and spending time with family and friends at the lake.

Dalton Floyd
Funeral Attendant
Dalton is a lifelong resident of Ramseur and is proud to call this community home. He began working in funeral service at the age of sixteen, gaining valuable experience serving families with compassion, dignity, and respect. He later stepped away from funeral service to assist with his family’s business, Scott’s Appliance & Repair, where he continues to provide dependable service to members of the local community. His dedication to helping others remains a consistent thread throughout his personal and professional life. In his free time, Dalton enjoys riding UTV’s and spending time with family and friends at the lake.

Casper Dawkins
Funeral Attendant
Casper was born and raised in Randleman and currently resides in the Red Cross area with his wife, Sherry. He is the owner of C&M Seamless Guttering and attends First Baptist Church of Randleman. Known for his warm and welcoming nature, Casper has a gift for connecting with others and has truly never met a stranger. His friendly personality and genuine care for those around him are evident in both his personal and professional interactions. Casper is the proud father of two children, Matthew (Anna) and Aileen (Alex), and he cherishes his role as a grandfather to Dallas, with another grandchild on the way.

Casper Dawkins
Funeral Attendant
Casper was born and raised in Randleman and currently resides in the Red Cross area with his wife, Sherry. He is the owner of C&M Seamless Guttering and attends First Baptist Church of Randleman. Known for his warm and welcoming nature, Casper has a gift for connecting with others and has truly never met a stranger. His friendly personality and genuine care for those around him are evident in both his personal and professional interactions. Casper is the proud father of two children, Matthew (Anna) and Aileen (Alex), and he cherishes his role as a grandfather to Dallas, with another grandchild on the way.

Zeke McMurray
Funeral Attendant
Zeke was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Ramseur. He attended Faith Christian School in his early years and is currently pursuing his education at Liberty University. Zeke attends Pleasant Garden Baptist Church where he serves on the worship team playing guitar. In addition to his dedication to funeral service, Zeke works as a mechanic and enjoys modeling in his spare time. Known for his friendly and outgoing personality, he values building new relationships and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Zeke McMurray
Funeral Attendant
Zeke was born in Asheville, North Carolina, and raised in Ramseur. He attended Faith Christian School in his early years and is currently pursuing his education at Liberty University. Zeke attends Pleasant Garden Baptist Church where he serves on the worship team playing guitar. In addition to his dedication to funeral service, Zeke works as a mechanic and enjoys modeling in his spare time. Known for his friendly and outgoing personality, he values building new relationships and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Community Involvement
At Coley Funeral & Cremation Service, we are proud to live and serve within the same community as the families we care for. Our commitment extends beyond the funeral home, as we take part in local events, support area organizations, and give our time to causes that matter to our neighbors. This involvement reflects our genuine connection to the community and our dedication to being present, both in times of loss and in everyday life.
Nolan is a court appointed child advocate for children in the custody of DSS. "I choose to serve as a Guardian Ad Litem because I was fortunate enough to grow up in a home filled with love, stability, and strong support. I was also able to recognize there are many children who do not have that same foundation, though they are no less worthy. Serving as a Guardian Ad Litem allows me to extend the same advocacy, encouragement, and support to those children, helping ensure they have a voice and access to the opportunities they deserve, because they are just as special."
Hospice of Randolph has always been an important organization to Nolan as his grandmother volunteered sitting with patients and they have served several family members and friends. Each year, Nolan enjoys being a part of their Auction & Barbeque event with family and friends. Pictured here is Nolan with family friends, Tyler & Allyson.
Nolan enjoys being a "Kiwanis Bell Ringer" each year along with his fellow Kiwanians.

The Coley Family experiencing Wreath's Across America at Arlington National Cemetery as a part of the Dodge Co. Nolan has had the privilege of presenting a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and together, the family has had the privilege of honoring the brave men and women who have fought to keep our freedom.


Nolan currently serves as the president-elect of the Kiwanis Club of Asheboro. He has previously served as a board member and will be the club President for the 2026-2027 year. Nolan enjoys being a part of Kiwanis, changing the world one community and one child at a time.

Nolan has served as an Advisory Board Member for the Salvation Army of Randolph, Richmond and Montgomery County since 2023. He enjoys this role and values being a part of an organization that places equal emphasis on the spiritual needs as well as the physical needs.

Nolan is a kid at heart and enjoys being a part of Vacation Bible School each year at his church.

