Monroe D. Fields Jr.

President & Owner

Monroe Darcell Fields, Jr. was born on March 16, 1985 to Reverend Monroe Fields, Sr. and the late Barbara H. Fields Jones. A native of Florence, South Carolina he is the younger of two children, Shanelle B. Fields and is the proud father of one son, Jackson Monroe Fields. Monroe’s parents raised him with strong family values, exemplary work ethics, and taught him that, “manners would open doors that money could not”.

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Monroe is a man of unstinting characteristics and is fanatical about being a good citizen. At the tender age of eleven, Monroe gave his life to the Lord at Savannah Grove Baptist Church, Effingham, South Carolina, under the profound leadership of Reverend Dr. Ralph W. Canty.

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Darcell received his education in the public schools of Florence District Number One, where he was a 2003 graduate of South Florence High School. He then broadened his education at South Carolina State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Activity Management and graduated in May 2007.

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After completing his undergraduate studies, destined to achieve goals with vigor, Monroe decided to further extend his education and attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduate with an Associate’s of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in August 2008, while working part time at the prestigious Donald Trimble Mortuary. Monroe completed a two year apprenticeship at Pasley’s Mortuary, Charleston, SC under the tutelage of Reverend Marvin Pasley and Reverend Ephraim D. Stephens. Monroe Fields, Jr. is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of South Carolina.

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Monroe’s three greatest passions in life include: God, Family and Funeral Service. Monroe has always had dreams of owning a funeral home, now that his dreams are alive; he plans to serve Summerville and surrounding areas to the highest capacity.

Rev. James A. Ross

Manager & License Funeral Director

Rueben K. Doctor

Funeral Associate & Mortuary Specialist

Rubean K. Doctor was born and raised in Ridgeville, SC. He graduated from Harleyville-Ridgeville High School. Rubean is a member of Bethel A.M.E Church in Ridgeville, SC.  While employed by Albert Glover Funeral Home for over thirty years he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and is truly “Dedicated and Sympathetic to the Bereaved.”

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
― Mahatma Gandhi

Olivia Haynes- Carter

Funeral Assistant

Olivia Haynes- Carter was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She graduated from Saint Andrews High School. She is the loving mother of four children. In addition, she is the grand-mother of nineteen grandchildren and one great-grand child Olivia is a member of Bold Ministries International  in Moncks Corner, SC. Olivia has over ten years of funeral service experience. She considers herself “The Lady Attendant” because it is always her goal to provide the families excellence care in their time of bereavement. She is truly “Dedicated and Sympathetic to the Bereaved.”

“When you are able to shift your inner awareness to how you can serve others, and when you make this the central focus of your life, you will then be in a position to know true miracles in your progress toward prosperity.”

― Wayne W. Dyer

Al Davis

Funeral Assistant

Al Davis was born and raised in Johnsonville, SC. He was educated in the Florence county school district five and graduated from Johnsonville High School. Al has always had a servant’s heart and enjoyed being able to help others in their time of need. He was able to fuel that passion as he served the Florence and Williamsburg Counties for over eight years in the EMS and transportation service. Al has had an interest in funeral service since his teenage years and over the years has believed that his calling in life is to not be served but to serve others! 

“There’s no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have it done well” -Walter Reuther

Trenton Bennett

Student Assistant

Trenton Bennett is a native of Ridgeville SC. He is the last child of Akeisha Bennett and the late Charles Pringle Jr.. Trenton is in his Junior year at Woodland High School. After finishing High School Trenton would like to attend Gupton-Jones college of funeral service and major in Mortuary Science. His desire in life to become a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Trenton’s motto in life is “If the lord can’t use nobody else, he most definitely can use me.”

“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

Dr. Shanelle Fields

Grief Counselor

Dr. Shanelle Fields is a native of Florence, South Carolina. Her education includes a BA in English Education from College of Charleston, a Masters in School Counseling from the Citadel Military College, and a PhD in Human Services and Counseling from Capella University. For the last 16 years, she has been a middle and high school English teacher and a Professional school counselor.  In November 2018, she completed her supervision to become an LPC and has opened a small private practice in Summerville. Dr. Fields enjoys helping others heal and move to a positive place.