George H. Reed (1940-2018)
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer

George H. Reed was the Owner of Reed Family Funeral Homes, Inc. up until his death on March 30, 2018.  He served the people of the Sequatchie Valley in funeral service for over 50 years. George dedicated his life to the service of others. He loved the people of the Sequatchie Valley and would call no other place home, being active in his local church  and community. 

Treva Reed (1939-2019)
Owner/Funeral Director

Treva Reed is a native of the Victoria Community in Marion County. She graduated from Whitwell High School in 1957. She began working in the funeral industry by serving as Jack Putnam's personal secretary and bookkeeper before she and husband George purchased Putnam Funeral Home. During this time, she obtained her Funeral Directors License. Also during this time she earned her bachelors in Elementary Education and then a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught for the Bledsoe County Board of Education for 20 years before her retirement. Ms. Treva loved her community and they loved her.  After a long battle with Alzheimer's, Ms. Treva died January 23, 2019.  

Eric Reed
Owner/Mgr. Standefer-Reed/Funeral Director/Embalmer

Email: ereed1@bledsoe.net
Phone: 423-949-2325

Eric has been working at the funeral home since he was a child. He has been the manager at Putnam-Standefer-Reed Funeral Home since 1994. He earned an Associate of Art in Funeral Service degree from John A. Gupton College in Nashville and is a licensed Funeral Director and embalmer as well as a licensed insurance agent. Eric is one of the most talented embalmers in this area. A member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church he is an active member of the Sequatchie County Community.

Heather Reed-Poston
Owner/Mgr. Putnam- Reed /Funeral Director/Embalmer

Email: jsth201@hotmail.com
Phone: 423-447-2835

Heather is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, as well as a Licensed Insurance Agent and Preneed Counselor. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service Education from Jefferson State Community College. Prior to joining the family business, she earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Nursing from Roane State Community College and worked as a Registered Nurse. She is a member of Pikeville United Methodist Church.  She is married to   Michael W. Poston. They have five children, Brittany, Houston, Kenzie, Victoria and Bryleigh and four grandchildren, Tyson, Jace, Lexi and Cruz. She loves the people of the Sequatchie Valley and feels humbled to serve the families of this valley with care and compassion.

Lisa Blankenship
Secretary Putnam-Reed

Email: reedfamilyfh@bledsoe.net
Phone: 423-447-2835

Lisa lives on Wheeler Mtn. in the Fall Creek Falls Community with her husband Dwight Blankenship. She is also the secretary at Pikeville United Methodist Church where she is also a member. Lisa is available to assist you during office hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 4pm.

Karen Fisher
Funeral Assistant

Email: reedfamilyfh@bledsoe.net
Phone: 423-447-2835

Karen lives on Wheeler Mtn. in the Griffith Community. She is the wife of the late Buddy Fisher. Karen is a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church and  has six children Allen, Larry, Eddie, Cindy and Gail and 6 grandchildren. She has been part of our work family for the past 18 years working in a number of capacities. Karen is willing to assist you in anyway during visitation.

Victoria Rodriguez 
Mgr. Reed Funeral Home/ Funeral Director

Email: reedfamilyfh@bledsoe.net
Phone: 423-658-5516

Victoria is a licensed Funeral Director with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service from Jefferson State Community College. She is the wife of Jose Eduardo Rodriguez Ortiz. She is also the daughter of Jimmy and Tammy Housley and Michael and Heather Reed Poston, and the granddaughter of the late George and Treva Reed. Victoria is the third generation of the Reed family to serve the Sequatchie Valley in Funeral Service. What a wonderful addition to our legacy here at Reed Family Funeral Homes, Inc..

Jim Denney

Funeral Assistant

Jim retired from Putnam-Reed after 50 years of service as a Funeral Assistant, however he still helps out at his leisure. He is married to Foye  Denney and has two sons Steve and Terry and several grandchildren. His wisdom is worth more than words could say.