About Us

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

MATT SMITH

MATT SMITH

Manager/ Funeral Director

Matt came to Searcy in 2000. Here, he met and married his wife, Jessica, in 2001. They have three children, Eva, Elijah, and Noah. Matt graduated in 2011 with his degree in Mortuary Science from Arkansas State University-Mountain Home. He started working for Searcy-McEuen in 2012. He is a licensed Funeral Director and Preneed Consultant. Matt is a member of the Revival Church of Searcy. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys multiple sports. In 2016, after four years of faithful service, Matt was promoted to Manager. He plans to serve the families of Searcy and White County for many years to come.

CILEY CASTILLO

CILEY CASTILLO

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Ciley (Johnson) Castillo is a Bradford native that has made her home in Bald Knob. Ciley graduated mortuary school in 2010 from Arkansas State University-Mountain Home and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer serving families in White County for 12 years. She also is a licensed pre-need consultant.

EVA SMITH

EVA SMITH

Secretary/Office Administrator

Eva is a Searcy native. She graduated in 2021. Eva enjoys spending time with her family whether that be hanging out barbecuing or playing board games. She also enjoys reading and traveling. She is a member of Revival Church in Searcy and works as a part-time missionary with aspirations of becoming a full-time missionary. She has worked with missionaries in both Madagascar and France. She is currently furthering her education in French.

BILL SESSION

BILL SESSION

Funeral Assistant

Bill Session was a part-time funeral assistant since the late 1990s. Bill was a faithful member of the Searcy McEuen family. He always had numerous stories to tell and a friendly smile to give. We will never forget Bill for the joy he brought to all of us in the office. Many of our families grew to love Bill and the care he provided. The staff at Searcy McEuen will always hold a spot for Bill in all of our hearts.

JT DEWITT SR.

JT DEWITT SR.

Funeral Director/Owner Emeritus

JT opened Searcy Funeral Home in 1997. Searcy Funeral Home flourished under his leadership and vision. In 2002 JT and Mr. Sheldon Madden, former owner of Madden Enterprises, agreed to a merger of Searcy and McEuen Funeral Homes. This began the unmatched service and tradition that is today Searcy McEuen Funeral Home. JT is happily married to his wife, Helen. They reside in Searcy and attend Liberty Baptist Church. In their spare time, JT and Helen are avid golfers.

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