Our Staff

When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.


Mollie

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our staff. This is Mollie. She is a King Charles spaniel. Mollie is in training as a grief therapy dog. Her training includes the recognition of grief and to comfort those she is with.
 Mollie loves everyone.  She is never met by a stranger and loves to be held and petted.  Her dislikes are chickens, birds, cats, and vacuum cleaners.
Mollie is available to visit schools, nursing centers, and churches FREE of charge.
Please contact us about Mollie and feel free to stop by and meet her.

Darriel Ezell, Owner
Email: clintonfuneral@gmail.com
Office Phone: 501-745-6791
Fax: 501-745-6792
Mobile Phone: 501-757-0288

A 2004 graduate of Guption-Jones College of Funeral Service, and licensed Funeral Director since 1999, Darriel has been involved in the funeral profession since he was 16.
Darriel serves as a member of the Van Buren County Fair Board, Rotary Internetional, member of the Archey Creek Car Club, and Pines Baptist Church.
Darriel  also serves as a Part-Time Patrol Officer for the Clinton Police Dept and a law enforcement instructor.

Jessica Ezell, Funeral Director
Office Phone: 501-745-6791
Fax: 501-745-6792

Jessica, wife of Darriel, has been involved in and around the funeral profession for over 15 years. She is a licensed funeral director and pre-need sales consultant. She is a graduate of Arkansas State University with Honors, holding an Associate in Liberal Arts degree.
She is a certified First Responder and Fire Fighter and currently serves on the Quitman Fire Department.
She and Darriel have two children together, Caitlin and Ryan Ezell.

Joe Tsosie, Van Buren County Coroner
Email: jtsosie@artelco.com
Office Phone: 501-745-6791
Home Phone: 501-745-8217

Joe Tsosie joins our staff full time in January 2016.  Joe comes to us with 19 years experience service the families of Van Buren County.  Joe also serves as the Coroner for Van Buren County, a position he has held for the last 6 years.  
In his spare time, Joe enjoys Kayaking and spending time with family and friends.

April Chism, Administative Assistant
Office Phone: 501-745-6791
Fax: 501-745-6792

April is our part time Administrative Assistant.  She brings years of experience to Clinton Funeral Service.  April also currently serves as the Secretary for the Cove Creek - Pearson Fire Department Board of Directors and also as EMS Captain for the fire department.