Staff

Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

Glencoe – Hokes Bluff Funeral Home

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Mark and Holly Box Owners

Mark and Holly Box are committed to providing the very best service possible to the families they serve. Mark has been in the funeral service business for over 25 years. He has worked as a funeral director and as a contract service provider for all the funeral homes in this area. Holly has been in education for over 25 years. She has been a teacher, an instructional coach, an assistant principal and worked for the district office. Mark and Holly will work alongside the families they serve to provide a lasting tribute for the departed loved one.

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Canaan Elkins Funeral Home Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer

Since 2011, Canaan has been serving families during their time of need. Canaan is a native of Alexandria, and he graduated from Alexandria High School in 2013.  Upon passing the National Board Exam, he graduated from Jefferson State Community College with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Funeral Service Education in 2016.

Canaan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Alabama and Georgia and is also a Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA).  Canaan joined the Glencoe-Hokes Bluff team in April 2021.

In his free time, Canaan enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their children doing anything outdoors. Beekeeping, gardening, and camping are some of his hobbies. Canaan and his family attend Christian Assembly in Ohatchee, and they consider it an honor to serve their community.

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Josh Horton Funeral Director, Embalmer and Cremationist

Josh was born and raised in the Ivalee community off Gallant Road in western Etowah County. He attended Ivalee Elementary School through 6th grade, advanced to Etowah Middle school and then graduated from Coosa Christian High School in 1995. He has lived in the Hokes Bluff/Ball Play area for over 15 years. He is married to Jessica Diane Sosebee Horton and has five children, Ashley, Chris, Joseph, Jalyn and Lily Grace.
Josh has been in the funeral business since 1996. He is a graduate of Jefferson State Community College, where he obtained his A.A.S. degree in Funeral Service Education. He has his license in all departments of the funeral industry including Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cremationist, Life Insurance Producer and Preneed Sales Agent in the State of Alabama. He holds Past President, Past Secretary and Past Zone Chair Certificates with the Hokes Bluff and Alabama Lions Clubs. Josh is a member of the Church on the Rock in Gadsden.

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Glenn Brooks Funeral Assistant

Glenn is a native of Alexandria and graduated from Alexandria High School.  He retired from Concord Cleaners where he was a manager there for many years.  He and his wife Linda live in the Rainbow City area.  

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Cyndi Stith Family Service Counselor

Cyndi is a native of the Hokes Bluff area, serving families for many years.  She is here to assist our families with preneeds and any questions they may have. 

Mark and Holly Box

Owners
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Mark and Holly Box are committed to providing the very best service possible to the families they serve. Mark has been in the funeral service business for over 25 years. He has worked as a funeral director and as a contract service provider for all the funeral homes in this area. Holly has been in education for over 25 years. She has been a teacher, an instructional coach, an assistant principal and worked for the district office. Mark and Holly will work alongside the families they serve to provide a lasting tribute for the departed loved one.

Canaan Elkins

Funeral Home Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
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Since 2011, Canaan has been serving families during their time of need. Canaan is a native of Alexandria, and he graduated from Alexandria High School in 2013.  Upon passing the National Board Exam, he graduated from Jefferson State Community College with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Funeral Service Education in 2016.

Canaan is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in both Alabama and Georgia and is also a Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA).  Canaan joined the Glencoe-Hokes Bluff team in April 2021.

In his free time, Canaan enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their children doing anything outdoors. Beekeeping, gardening, and camping are some of his hobbies. Canaan and his family attend Christian Assembly in Ohatchee, and they consider it an honor to serve their community.

Josh Horton

Funeral Director, Embalmer and Cremationist
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Josh was born and raised in the Ivalee community off Gallant Road in western Etowah County. He attended Ivalee Elementary School through 6th grade, advanced to Etowah Middle school and then graduated from Coosa Christian High School in 1995. He has lived in the Hokes Bluff/Ball Play area for over 15 years. He is married to Jessica Diane Sosebee Horton and has five children, Ashley, Chris, Joseph, Jalyn and Lily Grace.
Josh has been in the funeral business since 1996. He is a graduate of Jefferson State Community College, where he obtained his A.A.S. degree in Funeral Service Education. He has his license in all departments of the funeral industry including Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cremationist, Life Insurance Producer and Preneed Sales Agent in the State of Alabama. He holds Past President, Past Secretary and Past Zone Chair Certificates with the Hokes Bluff and Alabama Lions Clubs. Josh is a member of the Church on the Rock in Gadsden.

Glenn Brooks

Funeral Assistant
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Glenn is a native of Alexandria and graduated from Alexandria High School.  He retired from Concord Cleaners where he was a manager there for many years.  He and his wife Linda live in the Rainbow City area.  

Cyndi Stith

Family Service Counselor
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Cyndi is a native of the Hokes Bluff area, serving families for many years.  She is here to assist our families with preneeds and any questions they may have. 

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