Our Team

Peace of mind when you need it the most

At Goodman Funeral Home, the families come first. From the moment Goodman Funeral Home is involved, we work with the family to bring dignity to the entire funeral process. All the members of our staff are trained professionals. We honor the traditions of your family and your faith. We adhere to the highest standard of the funeral industry and our personal attention and compassion at this difficult time distinguishes our level of service. We work hard to keep your trust and to exceed your expectations.


Jonathan C. Goodman

Owner

Manager

Embalmer and Funeral Director

Jonathan is co-owner of Goodman Funeral Home. He graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science from Vincennes University School of Mortuary Science in Vincennes, Indiana. He also completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mid-Continent University. He is an active member of the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky and the National Funeral Directors Association. He is also a licensed Life Insurance Agent.


Shannon G. Goodman

Owner

Level II Apprentice - Funeral Director

Shannon is co-owner of Goodman Funeral Home. She graduated from Mid-Continent University with a Bachelors Degree in Business. She manages the business office including insurance billing and accounting. Shannon is also a licensed Life Insurance Agent.


Justin R. Crawford

Level II Apprentice - Funeral Director and Embalmer

Justin graduated from Lyon County High School in 2020.  He served his one-year apprenticeship with Goodman Funeral Home right after high school and is currently a student at the University of Vincennes in Indiana working to complete his degree in Mortuary Science.  During his off time, he tries to return home to help at the funeral home as needed. 


Jase M. Gill

Service Assistant

Jase Gill is currently a junior in high school. Jace's interest include working on classic cars, rebuilding his 1950 Chevrolet pickup truck with his grandfather and spending time with his grandparents helping around their farms.  He is a member at Pleasant Baptist Church in Paducah.  We are honored to have Jase on our team, and he looks forwarding to assisting families as needed. 


Jackson E. Crawford

Service Assistant

Jackson is currently a Junior at Lyon County High School.  He enjoys playing basketball, soccer and tennis.  He attends Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah.  We are honored to have Jackson on our team. 


Joshua B. Cook

Licensed Funeral Director/Pre-Need Advisor

Josh Cook is a Licensed Funeral Director. Josh is a graduate from Murray State University with a bachelor's degree. Josh has been in the funeral business since he was a sophomore in high school.  Josh is also a Licensed Life Insurance Agent and is employed with Modern Woodmen of America as a Financial Representative.  Josh is married to Mackenzie Fields Cook and has two daughters, Wrenly & Lennox. 


Jan Phelps

Service Assistant

Jan Phelps is a life long resident of Princeton. She is married to her husband, Charles Ray Phelps for 36 years and has three grown daughters. She is active member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church. Jan enjoys gardening on their family farm, spending time with her seven grandchildren, decorating and reading. Jan comes to Goodman Funeral Home with over 21 years of caring for people in surgical offices.

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