Simpson Funeral Home, located at 323 South Kansas in Columbus, is operated by Jeff and Shelly Simpson. Jeff has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 14 years. He is a 1988 graduate of Columbus Unified High School and a 1989 graduate of Kansas City, Ks. Community College with a degree in mortuary arts. Shelly is a teacher paraprofessional at Central Junior High in Columbus. She is originally from Nevada, Mo. Jeff and Shelly Simpson reside at the funeral home apartment. The have two children, Baylee and Ashley.

Bill and Sue Simpson bought the former Jorden Funeral Home in the summer of 2000 and opened October 1, 2000. Jeff and Shelly bought the funeral home in 2002 from his father. Since then considerable work and renovation has been made to the lovely and charming early 1900s home. Complete handicapped accessibility is provided. The interior has been completely decorated providing a home-like atmosphere in a quiet neighborhood. Exterior improvements have made the business an asset to the Columbus community. Future plans include additional merchandise display area. Our primary focus is to provide a locally owned and operated funeral home in Columbus with small town values and integrity that people can depend on that comes with knowing the local hometown folks.

Our family is involved with local community events, having supported school functions, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 4-H, Kiwanis Club, Prudence Lodge No. 100, Mirza Temple Shriners and various other activities.

They are assisted by Bill and Sue Simpson, Eric Schmelzer and Troy Bastion.

Bill Simpson retired from the Columbus school district after 31 years of service in education. He is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County and was raised on a farm near Scammon. He is also involved with the family farm operation. Bill graduated from Southeast High School and Pittsburg State College. Sue Simpson was originally from Carl Junction, Mo. They reside in rural Columbus.

Eric is married to Mandi Allen and they have two children, Lauren and Lindi Jo. They reside in rural Columbus. Troy and his wife Susan have three children, Amity, Victoria, and Nicholas. They reside in Pittsburg.

Our goal is to provide the very best service that can possibly be provided at affordable prices and welcome people to stop by and look at our facilities.

We are pleased to answer any question that you might have about the pre-arrangement process and will provide a free pre-need consultation.

Simpson Funeral Home prides itself in providing personal service to the residents. We welcome people to stop by our facility and comparison shop.

We can provide any type of service a person desires — whether very simple, traditional, unique, elaborate funerals, as well as cremations. Contact us for a free consultation.