Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home | Funeral & Cremation Services for Lagrange, GA

Who We Are

Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service, and professional integrity.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
Our History

1916

The firm known today as Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home was established in 1916 when J.C. Hunter, Sr. and Sig Owen, owners of the Hunter-Owen Furniture Company on Vernon Street, expanded their business by offering funeral services.

1927 - 1975

In 1927, they built the Hunter-Owen Funeral Home at 111 Broad Street. The two story modern building had a large front porch and two entrances. The entrance on the right led to the lobby, office, stateroom, preparation room and an elevator. Through the one on the left was the reception room with the chapel behind it. The firm owned two hearses and an ambulance.

In 1953, the firm was renamed Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home when J. Cliff Hunter, Jr. partnered with Curtis Myhand and Nick Allen, who had joined the firm in 1933. J. Clifford Hunter, Jr. was president; Nick Allen was vice president; and Curtis Myhand was secretary/treasurer. Both the funeral home and ambulance operations continued until 1966 when the ambulance service was discontinued.

1975 - 1998

In 1975, Hunter, Allen and Myhand purchased the Whitley Mansion from the Richard Yates family and converted it to a funeral home. John Whitley, one of Georgia's leading paving contractors, had built the structure as his home in 1926. Whitley was known for using his home to entertain prominent political figures such as his personal friends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Governor Eugene Talmadge.

Nick Allen retired in 1983, and later that year J. Cliff Hunter, Jr. passed away. Remaining owner Curtis Myhand and his wife Camilla Cotton Myhand continued to operate the business with their daughter and son-in-law, Claire and Ed Batchelor until 1998 when they sold the business to Carriage Services, Inc.

1998 to Now

Since 1998, Managing Partner Phillip Breedlove and his wife, Laura, have overseen the operations of the funeral home. They learned the heritage and traditions from the Myhand family and along with the other staff members, they strive to maintain the traditions that have continued through the decades by serving every family with Dignity, Integrity and Compassion.

Our Valued Staff

Phillip Breedlove CFSP, Managing Partner

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Licensed Insurance Agent

Veteran of the U.S. Army with over 20 years experience in the funeral industry, Phillip graduated from Gupton-Jones Mortuary College and is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. He is a member of the LaGrange Lions Club, the Georgia Society of Graduate Embalmers, and Rosemont Baptist Church. Phillip is a volunteer with Hospice LaGrange and has served on the Board of Directors for the Sheriff’s Pineland Boys’ Home and as the district chair for the Georgia Funeral Directors Association.
Laura Breedlove, Office Manager

Licensed Insurance Agent

With a Bachelors degree in business and computer science from Tift College, Laura has over 25 years experience in office administration. Since moving to LaGrange in 1998 from her hometown, Barnesville, GA, her community involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce, Literacy Volunteers of America, Keep Troup Beautiful, Dept. of Labor Workforce Investment and Communities in School. She has also served several terms as a member of the Mountville Elementary School Council. She is a volunteer with Hospice LaGrange and Partners in Education, and a member of Rosemont Baptist Church. As a member of the 2004 Leadership Troup, Laura was co-chair of the class project, Dream Playground at Granger Park, to provide our community with a handicap accessible playground.
Mark Knight, Funeral Service Apprentice

A native of LaGrange, Mark graduated from LaGrange High School and West Georgia Technical College. He and his wife, Cindy, have a son, Nathan, and daughter, Natalie.
Lucille (Lucy) Buttrum, Ambassador

Lucy was born in the Lifsey Springs Community of Pike County, Georgia and has lived in LaGrange since 1955. She was married to the late William (Dink) Buttrum for 50 1/2 years. She has three children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She retired from Bank of America after 27 years of service. She is a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church and Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority.
Inez Colbert, Ambassador

Inez has lived in LaGrange most of her life and is married to John Colbert with 3 children, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter. She is a member of Unity Baptist Church and the Gideon's Auxiliary and retired from Mansour's after 24 years. She has been a volunteer at West Georgia Hospice for 14 years, and joined Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in 2003.
John Colbert, Ambassador

John was born in Troup county and has lived in LaGrange all of his life. He has been married to Inez Colbert for 38 years and attends Unity Baptist Church where he is a deacon. John is a graduate of Troup High School and a Gideon. He joined our staff in December, 2003.
Tim Duffey, Ambassador

Tim has been a resident of Troup County since his tour of duty ended with the U.S. Air Force in 1965. Tim has been married for 48 years to the former Linda Moon of West Point and they have two children and two grandchildren. He is retired from Troup County Government, having served as Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director for 30 years. He was also elected to serve a 4 year term as Chairman of the Troup County Board of Commissioners. Tim is a graduate of the Chanute Technical Training Center (USAF), The Georgia Fire Academy, and the Carl Vinson Insititute of Government-The University of Georgia. Tim joined the staff of Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in February 2009.
Joe Edmondson, Ambassador

Joe is a native of Coweta County, where he gradauted from Newnan High School. Joe and his wife Grace have been residents of LaGrange for over 30 years and are members of Second Baptist Church in LaGrange where he serves as a Deacon and Adult Bible study teacher. Joe has worked at Hunter-Allen-Myhand for over 3 years.
Kelly Griffin, Ambassador

A graduate of Callaway High School, Kelly has mixed college life with developing office and computer skills. She is the main creator of the Memorial DVDs produced for families and assists Laura with many of the office duties.
Quinton King, Ambassador

Quinton King has lived in LaGrange all except for eight years of his life, graduated from Troup High School in 1960, worked at King and Auto Parts for approximately 38 years rebuilding generators, starters, and alternators. He has one son and two grandsons. He is now a member of Callaway Baptist Church where he enjoys teaching the adult men's Sunday School class. He has been with the Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home since spring of 2008.
Liz Stewart, Ambassador

Photographed with her husband, Alex Stewart, Liz has been with Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home since July 2004. She was born on a large farm in Northeast Alabama that produced cotton, corn and sugar cane. She moved to LaGrange when she was in her late teens, with her first employment at the LaGrange Pharmacy located at Bull and Broom Streets. She retired from the pharmacy after 28 years as Assistant Manager. Liz was then employed with Belk Department Store in LaGrange and retired after 25 years. She has been an Associate Volunteer with the Pink Lady at the Hospital for several years.
James Woodruff, Ambassador

James Woodruff has worked in the funeral business for over 20 years. He has lived in the Troup County--LaGrange area all of his life. He and his wife, Sharon, are former foster parents and have two children, Matthew and Lindsey. James has served on several boards in our community. He currently is a member of the LaGrange Lions Club, and serves on the Mountville School Council. He and his family are memebers of the Faith Baptist Church in the Primrose Community, Meriwether County.
Rev. Stanley Woods, Ambassador

Stanley Woods, originally from Rockmart, GA, came to Troup County in 1970 as pastor of a local Baptist church after finishing college at Clear Creek Bible College in Pineville, KY. Stanley began working for Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in February, 2001. He also serves in different church ministries and at a local nursing and rehabilitation center.