Brye D. Welty
Owner/Funeral Director
Brye has lived in the Madison/Trimble County area his entire life. In December 2015, he graduated from Johnson University with a degree in Preaching and Church Leadership and he currently serves as the Pastor of Discipleship at North Madison Christian Church.
He married his high school sweetheart, Meghan Forrester, and they currently reside in Hanover with their children, Graham, Quinn, and Mattison. Brye joined the staff of Lytle Funeral Home in 2009 while he was still in high school, but later decided to obtain his Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. After becoming a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer, he became co-owner of the funeral home in August of 2018. Over the last eight years, Brye has been dedicated to serving families with a steady presence, a listening heart, and a willingness to go the extra mile for each family served. In May 2026, he announced full ownership
Brye D. Welty
Owner/Funeral Director
Brye has lived in the Madison/Trimble County area his entire life. In December 2015, he graduated from Johnson University with a degree in Preaching and Church Leadership and he currently serves as the Pastor of Discipleship at North Madison Christian Church.
He married his high school sweetheart, Meghan Forrester, and they currently reside in Hanover with their children, Graham, Quinn, and Mattison. Brye joined the staff of Lytle Funeral Home in 2009 while he was still in high school, but later decided to obtain his Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science from Mid-America College of Funeral Service. After becoming a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer, he became co-owner of the funeral home in August of 2018. Over the last eight years, Brye has been dedicated to serving families with a steady presence, a listening heart, and a willingness to go the extra mile for each family served. In May 2026, he announced full ownership
Meghan (Forrester) Welty
Funeral Assistant
Meghan has been a resident of Jefferson County since her early childhood. Her family moved to Madison when her father, Matthew Forrester, became the President of River Valley Financial Bank, a favorite hometown bank of our community. After graduating from Madison Consolidated High School and then Indiana Wesleyan University, she returned to Madison when she married her high school sweetheart, Brye Welty. For many years, you could find her friendly smile at the front desk of the Madison Consolidated Schools Administration Office, Anderson Elementary, and Madison Consolidated High School.
After . Now that both of them attend elementary school, Meghan has returned to Madison Consolidated Schools in a new role as a College and Career Readiness Coach. When she has time, she enjoys greeting guests at the front door of the funeral home and helping provide the most compassionate care to the families we serve.
Meghan (Forrester) Welty
Funeral Assistant
Meghan has been a resident of Jefferson County since her early childhood. Her family moved to Madison when her father, Matthew Forrester, became the President of River Valley Financial Bank, a favorite hometown bank of our community. After graduating from Madison Consolidated High School and then Indiana Wesleyan University, she returned to Madison when she married her high school sweetheart, Brye Welty. For many years, you could find her friendly smile at the front desk of the Madison Consolidated Schools Administration Office, Anderson Elementary, and Madison Consolidated High School.
After . Now that both of them attend elementary school, Meghan has returned to Madison Consolidated Schools in a new role as a College and Career Readiness Coach. When she has time, she enjoys greeting guests at the front door of the funeral home and helping provide the most compassionate care to the families we serve.
Kim Traylor Crawford
Family Service Coordinator
Kim, the daughter of JD and Cindy Traylor, is the proud wife of Jay Crawford and the mother of Belle, Raygan, and Natalee. She is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She is blessed weekly to be able to lead worship alongside her husband at Hanover Baptist Church. When she is not in the office, she enjoys coaching and officiating different athletic programs at Southwestern High School.
After devoting most of her adult life to helping the youth of our community, either in substance abuse prevention or teaching at Southwestern Elementary School, Kim has decided to change course and help people in a different way.
Kim is compassionate and enjoys listening to life stories and connecting with you. Kim has often said to people, “Prearranging your services is the greatest last gift you will ever give your family”.
Kim can help anyone create a perfectly personal planned celebration that reflects your very special life.
Kim Traylor Crawford
Family Service Coordinator
Kim, the daughter of JD and Cindy Traylor, is the proud wife of Jay Crawford and the mother of Belle, Raygan, and Natalee. She is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She is blessed weekly to be able to lead worship alongside her husband at Hanover Baptist Church. When she is not in the office, she enjoys coaching and officiating different athletic programs at Southwestern High School.
After devoting most of her adult life to helping the youth of our community, either in substance abuse prevention or teaching at Southwestern Elementary School, Kim has decided to change course and help people in a different way.
Kim is compassionate and enjoys listening to life stories and connecting with you. Kim has often said to people, “Prearranging your services is the greatest last gift you will ever give your family”.
Kim can help anyone create a perfectly personal planned celebration that reflects your very special life.
Reverend Frank McGee
Funeral Assistant
Reverend Frank McGee and his wife Susie moved back to Madison in August of 2005. He graduated from Madison High School in 1977 and then attended Lincoln Technical Institute where he was a honor graduate in 1978 with a degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology. In 1981 he went to work for Kentucky Utilities at the Ghent Power Station, retiring in 2001 after twenty years of service.
In 1995, feeling the call from God, he surrendered to the Gospel Ministry and went back to school attending the Boyce Bible College at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2001 with his degree in Pastoral Ministry. Reverend McGee also graduated from CECL (Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership) in 2011. He was ordained a deacon in 1992, Licensed in The Gospel Ministry in 1995 and Ordained in The Gospel Ministry in 1996.
He was a pastor at the Mount Zion Baptist church in Perry Park, Kentucky for over nine years. In August of 2005, he was called to serve as pastor of North Madison Baptist church where he served full time for over fifteen and a half years. He is currently serving Christ Baptist Church in North Vernon, Indiana.
Reverend Frank McGee and Susie have two daughters, Stacey and Stefanie, and two grandchildren, Micah and Trinity, all whom live in Madison.
Reverend Frank McGee
Funeral Assistant
Reverend Frank McGee and his wife Susie moved back to Madison in August of 2005. He graduated from Madison High School in 1977 and then attended Lincoln Technical Institute where he was a honor graduate in 1978 with a degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology. In 1981 he went to work for Kentucky Utilities at the Ghent Power Station, retiring in 2001 after twenty years of service.
In 1995, feeling the call from God, he surrendered to the Gospel Ministry and went back to school attending the Boyce Bible College at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2001 with his degree in Pastoral Ministry. Reverend McGee also graduated from CECL (Center for Excellence in Congregational Leadership) in 2011. He was ordained a deacon in 1992, Licensed in The Gospel Ministry in 1995 and Ordained in The Gospel Ministry in 1996.
He was a pastor at the Mount Zion Baptist church in Perry Park, Kentucky for over nine years. In August of 2005, he was called to serve as pastor of North Madison Baptist church where he served full time for over fifteen and a half years. He is currently serving Christ Baptist Church in North Vernon, Indiana.
Reverend Frank McGee and Susie have two daughters, Stacey and Stefanie, and two grandchildren, Micah and Trinity, all whom live in Madison.
Sue Barnes
Office & Funeral Assistant
Sue Barnes
Office & Funeral Assistant
Shannon Andrew Shonkwiler
Funeral Assistant
Shannon has been a lifelong resident of our community. After graduating from Trimble County High School and the University of Louisville, she returned to the area to begin her career at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. After many years of being a respiratory therapist, she currently serves as the Director of Cardio-Pulmonary at Norton KDH. Over the years when she was not working, she was busy raising her three children: Brye Welty, Abigail Stidham, and Kennedy Stidham.
She currently enjoys traveling with her husband, John and spending time with her grandchildren. In her spare time, she is passionate about providing the best care to those who have lost a loved one.
Shannon Andrew Shonkwiler
Funeral Assistant
Shannon has been a lifelong resident of our community. After graduating from Trimble County High School and the University of Louisville, she returned to the area to begin her career at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. After many years of being a respiratory therapist, she currently serves as the Director of Cardio-Pulmonary at Norton KDH. Over the years when she was not working, she was busy raising her three children: Brye Welty, Abigail Stidham, and Kennedy Stidham.
She currently enjoys traveling with her husband, John and spending time with her grandchildren. In her spare time, she is passionate about providing the best care to those who have lost a loved one.
Andrea Forrester
Funeral Assistant
Andrea, most commonly known as "Andy," moved to Madison several decades ago when her husband, Matthew Forrester became the President of Madison's hometown bank, River Valley Financial Bank. Since then, she has been a very active member of our community, most notably serving on the Bethany Circle Board of Directors for King's Daughters' Hospital for many years. She is also a very committed partner of North Madison Christian Church.
Now, she is most proud to hold the title of "Grandma" to three wonderful children: Graham, Kenton, and Quinn. When she is not hosting dinners at her home, volunteering at the church, or treating her grandchildren to ice cream, she enjoys being a vital member of our team as we provide the most compassionate care to many families in our community.
Andrea Forrester
Funeral Assistant
Andrea, most commonly known as "Andy," moved to Madison several decades ago when her husband, Matthew Forrester became the President of Madison's hometown bank, River Valley Financial Bank. Since then, she has been a very active member of our community, most notably serving on the Bethany Circle Board of Directors for King's Daughters' Hospital for many years. She is also a very committed partner of North Madison Christian Church.
Now, she is most proud to hold the title of "Grandma" to three wonderful children: Graham, Kenton, and Quinn. When she is not hosting dinners at her home, volunteering at the church, or treating her grandchildren to ice cream, she enjoys being a vital member of our team as we provide the most compassionate care to many families in our community.
Martha Jane Shimfessel
Funeral Assistant
Martha Jane was born and raised in Madison and graduated from Shawe Memorial High School. Soon after graduation, she married Patric Shimfessel and had three children, Fred, Merritt and Andrew. She has also been blessed with three grandchildren, Milliken and Patric Guy, and Madison Shimfessel.
She is a lifelong member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and over the years has been active with many civic groups throughout Madison.
"I am very happy to serve on the staff of Lytle Welty Funeral Homes where I've come to know them as a caring and wonderful group of people. I take great pride in the compassion our team shows to the community of Madison and the surrounding areas."
Martha Jane Shimfessel
Funeral Assistant
Martha Jane was born and raised in Madison and graduated from Shawe Memorial High School. Soon after graduation, she married Patric Shimfessel and had three children, Fred, Merritt and Andrew. She has also been blessed with three grandchildren, Milliken and Patric Guy, and Madison Shimfessel.
She is a lifelong member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and over the years has been active with many civic groups throughout Madison.
"I am very happy to serve on the staff of Lytle Welty Funeral Homes where I've come to know them as a caring and wonderful group of people. I take great pride in the compassion our team shows to the community of Madison and the surrounding areas."
Kennedy Stidham
Funeral Assistant
Kennedy Stidham
Funeral Assistant
Johnny Collins
Funeral Assistant
A longtime resident of Jefferson County, Johnny has been a member of our staff for many years. He is married to his wife, Mandy, and they are blessed with one son, Braeden. Most days you can find Johnny in the air, flying his own plane across the states, or as a member of the flight crew of the PHI Air Medical, Indiana 7 helicopter which provides 24/7 care to the tri-state area.
While he is a very talented musician himself, he has found great joy watching his son, Braeden, perfect so many different instruments. Being a great family man, Johnny understands how hard it is to lose those you love dearly. His calm and friendly personality helps us provide the most compassionate care to each family we serve.
Johnny Collins
Funeral Assistant
A longtime resident of Jefferson County, Johnny has been a member of our staff for many years. He is married to his wife, Mandy, and they are blessed with one son, Braeden. Most days you can find Johnny in the air, flying his own plane across the states, or as a member of the flight crew of the PHI Air Medical, Indiana 7 helicopter which provides 24/7 care to the tri-state area.
While he is a very talented musician himself, he has found great joy watching his son, Braeden, perfect so many different instruments. Being a great family man, Johnny understands how hard it is to lose those you love dearly. His calm and friendly personality helps us provide the most compassionate care to each family we serve.
Phyllis G. Davis
Funeral Assistant
Phyllis and her husband, Ferrill Davis, are long time residents of Milton, Kentucky. Married for fifty years, they have been blessed with three children, two sons, Ray and Rob and one daughter, Paige, who passed away in 2005. Phyllis was an insurance agent for twenty five years, owning and operating an insurance agency with her husband before retiring in 2005. Her life has always centered around her family, community and church family and after retiring she realized she wanted to explore opportunities where she could, once again, help others. In November of 2015, Phyllis and her husband joined the staff of Lytle Welty Funeral Homes where "we could see immediately that they were compassionate people who truly cared about the needs of others. We knew that the services of Trevor Lytle, Brye Welty and their staff would be the outlet that would fill the void in our lives."
Phyllis G. Davis
Funeral Assistant
Phyllis and her husband, Ferrill Davis, are long time residents of Milton, Kentucky. Married for fifty years, they have been blessed with three children, two sons, Ray and Rob and one daughter, Paige, who passed away in 2005. Phyllis was an insurance agent for twenty five years, owning and operating an insurance agency with her husband before retiring in 2005. Her life has always centered around her family, community and church family and after retiring she realized she wanted to explore opportunities where she could, once again, help others. In November of 2015, Phyllis and her husband joined the staff of Lytle Welty Funeral Homes where "we could see immediately that they were compassionate people who truly cared about the needs of others. We knew that the services of Trevor Lytle, Brye Welty and their staff would be the outlet that would fill the void in our lives."
Reverend Ferrill Davis
Funeral Service Assistant
In Loving Memory of Reverend Ferrill Davis
February 14, 1946 ~ May 20, 2025
Reverend Ferrill Davis
Funeral Service Assistant
In Loving Memory of Reverend Ferrill Davis
February 14, 1946 ~ May 20, 2025
Markt L. Lytle
Funeral Director
In Memory of Markt L. Lytle
April 6, 1949 - September 26, 2017
Markt L. Lytle
Funeral Director
In Memory of Markt L. Lytle
April 6, 1949 - September 26, 2017
Louis Knoble
Funeral Assistant
In Memory of Lou Knoble
1931 ~ 2022
Louis Knoble
Funeral Assistant
In Memory of Lou Knoble
1931 ~ 2022
John Stoner
Funeral Assistant
In Memory of John Stoner
May 4, 1940 - February 12, 2014
John Stoner
Funeral Assistant
In Memory of John Stoner
May 4, 1940 - February 12, 2014
Bill Hans
Funeral Assistant/Staff Organist
In Memory of Bill Hans
March 2, 1934 - June 3, 2014
Bill Hans
Funeral Assistant/Staff Organist
In Memory of Bill Hans
March 2, 1934 - June 3, 2014
