Our Staff

Our Staff

When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.

Dwight Olmstead

Owner

B. Dwight Olmstead was born in Dallas, Texas in 1951 while his father was attending Mortuary School. I am a 1969 graduate of Heber Springs High School where I participated in athletics, was a 4 sport letterman, and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas as a 2 sport letterman in 1974 and The Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1975. I am a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I married Lisa Barnes in 1977, she is a licensed funeral director and we have 3 children, Ryan who is a funeral director and embalmer, and two daughters Alesha and Alexis who are funeral directors. My daughter-in-law Shanda is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and a son-in-law Preston who is a funeral director. Together we all have over 143 years of funeral experience.

I have participated in local and state associations. I am a past president of the Heber Springs School board the Past Vice President of the Arkansas State School Board, the past president of the Heber Springs Airport Commission. Past member of Rotary International, Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce, past Finance Chairman of Heber Springs First United Methodist Church. I have been active in the funeral Industry, being past President of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association, past president of the Arkansas State Burial Association Board, past president of the Arkansas State Club of Burial Associations, past policy board member of the National Funeral Directors Association and was awarded the MOTS (Morticians of the Southwest) Award as the Arkansas Funeral Director of the Year in 2003. I have been  a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 50 years and myself and my family will continue to operate funeral homes in Arkansas and will provide the most dignified and respectful services to families with the personal service they deserve.

Lisa Olmstead

Owner

Lisa owns Clinton Funeral Service with her husband of 44 years., Dwight Olmstead. We have 3 children who are fifth-generation, funeral directors/embalmers. We have 5 grandchildren. Lisa got her Funeral Directors license in 2010. She owned and operated Heber Springs Florist and Gifts for 22 years. She has worked for Teleflora Wire Service as well as the Past President of Arkansas Florist Association and Arkansas Teleflora Unit. She has worked for Heber Springs School District for 19 years. Serving people and helping them in their time of need is an honor.

Alexis Olmstead

Alexis Olmstead Cranford has been a Cleburne County resident all her life. She graduated from Heber Springs High School in 2004 and attended Arkansas Tech University. Alexis returned to Heber Springs after attending college to work with her family at the funeral home and start a family. She is married to Preston Cranford and they have one child named George. Like her father, her funeral career started when she worked at the family's funeral home in High School. She is a funeral Apprentice and has worked with the family for 19 years. She loves having the opportunity to help families in their time of need.

"Quality service with a caring attitude is what Family Funeral Services, Clinton Funeral Services, and Mountain View Funeral Services are about. It is truly our family helping your family through a difficult time, and that is not just a catchy slogan, it is a fact."

Preston Cranford

Preston Cranford has been a licensed funeral director at Family Funeral Service for three years. He and his wife, Alexis Olmstead Cranford, have a 11 month old son and reside in Heber Springs. Preston attended high school in Heber Springs and college at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He takes pride in being part of a family owned business and providing caring, professional service.

Crystal Bigelow

Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmer, CCSP

Crystal Bigelow, a recent member of our staff here at Clinton Funeral Service was born and raised in Clinton, Arkansas where she still resides raising and providing for her two extremely talented teenage sons. Crystal is a recent graduate of Arkansas State University Mountain Home where she attained her Associates of Applied Science in Funeral Science. During her time as a student at ASUMH, Crystal was awarded the 2019-2020 Overall Academic Achiever in Funeral Science as well as being named on the Vice Chancellor’s List. Crystal is a licensed Professional Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmer, Certified Cremation Services Provider, licensed Crematory Retort Operator, and a member of the Bluffton Cemetery Board. She has worked in funeral service assisting and providing for families in difficult times since 2017 when she first felt the Lord calling her down this path. With quality service, dignity, and sincerity she is thankful to be an important part of this community and will continue helping families to honor their loved ones and provide the best of care.

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