Mike P. Shaffer
Manager
Born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Michael began his work in funeral home ministry in 1983. He is a graduate of Edisto High School, University of South Carolina at Coastal, Gupton-Jones of Mortuary Science and attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes since 1994. Michael is also a bi-vocational Pastor where he serves First Baptist Church of Lowrys. Michael is the husband of Karen Tyler Shaffer, also employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes.
Mike P. Shaffer
Manager
Born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Michael began his work in funeral home ministry in 1983. He is a graduate of Edisto High School, University of South Carolina at Coastal, Gupton-Jones of Mortuary Science and attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes since 1994. Michael is also a bi-vocational Pastor where he serves First Baptist Church of Lowrys. Michael is the husband of Karen Tyler Shaffer, also employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes.
Karen T. Shaffer
Staff
Karen was born and raised in Loris, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Loris High School and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Karen married Michael Shaffer in 1986, who is also on staff with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes. She has been employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes since 1994.
Karen T. Shaffer
Staff
Karen was born and raised in Loris, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Loris High School and attended Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Karen married Michael Shaffer in 1986, who is also on staff with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes. She has been employed with Barron and Dantzler-Baker Funeral Homes since 1994.
James R. Baker
Funeral Director
At age 18, James knew the funeral service profession was the only career for him. Following graduation from Great Falls High School, he enrolled at Cincinnati College of Embalming and graduated in March of 1964. Soon after, he married Barbara Mitchum of Georgetown, SC. Married for 44 years, they have two children and four grandchildren.
Early in his career, James was employed with McAlister’s Funeral Home in Charleston, SC for two years. In 1966 James and Barbara along with R. M. Dantzler established the Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in Great Falls. In January 1995 James and Barbara purchased Barron Funeral Home in neighboring Chester, SC. James served as president and his wife Barbara as vice-president and secretary of Dantzler-Baker and Barron Funeral Homes until the firms joined Rollings Funeral Service, Inc. in 2005.
James is a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in Great Falls and is a past master and past secretary of Great Falls Masonic Lodge # 277. South Carolina Governor Richard Riley appointed him to the SC State Board of Funeral Service in 1985. Beloved by his hometown neighbors, James was twice elected mayor of Great Falls and has served the Chester County Chamber of Commerce as board member; in 1982 he was elected Chester County’s ambassador for economic development. Dedicated to all aspects of community service, James has also given his time and talent as a board member for Chester Department of Social Services, as first chairman of the Great Falls Economic Development Commission, and past president of the Great Falls Merchants Association and Optimist Club. Currently James serves on the advisory board of First Citizens Bank.
James has always believed that “SERVICE” is the primary ingredient which preserves the very foundation of all we do as funeral directors.
James R. Baker
Funeral Director
At age 18, James knew the funeral service profession was the only career for him. Following graduation from Great Falls High School, he enrolled at Cincinnati College of Embalming and graduated in March of 1964. Soon after, he married Barbara Mitchum of Georgetown, SC. Married for 44 years, they have two children and four grandchildren.
Early in his career, James was employed with McAlister’s Funeral Home in Charleston, SC for two years. In 1966 James and Barbara along with R. M. Dantzler established the Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in Great Falls. In January 1995 James and Barbara purchased Barron Funeral Home in neighboring Chester, SC. James served as president and his wife Barbara as vice-president and secretary of Dantzler-Baker and Barron Funeral Homes until the firms joined Rollings Funeral Service, Inc. in 2005.
James is a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in Great Falls and is a past master and past secretary of Great Falls Masonic Lodge # 277. South Carolina Governor Richard Riley appointed him to the SC State Board of Funeral Service in 1985. Beloved by his hometown neighbors, James was twice elected mayor of Great Falls and has served the Chester County Chamber of Commerce as board member; in 1982 he was elected Chester County’s ambassador for economic development. Dedicated to all aspects of community service, James has also given his time and talent as a board member for Chester Department of Social Services, as first chairman of the Great Falls Economic Development Commission, and past president of the Great Falls Merchants Association and Optimist Club. Currently James serves on the advisory board of First Citizens Bank.
James has always believed that “SERVICE” is the primary ingredient which preserves the very foundation of all we do as funeral directors.
Brenda Cobb
Office Manager
Brenda Cobb joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in July 2009 as office manager. She was formerly employed in Banking for 35 years. She and her husband, Doug, make their home on Lake Wateree, SC. They have four children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brenda is a graduate of Chase High School, Forest City, NC and earned her Associate degree in Business from Gaston College, Gastonia, NC. Brenda is a member of Lake Wateree Baptist Church where she is an active choir member and serves on various committees. Her hobbies are all types of needlework and reading.
Brenda Cobb
Office Manager
Brenda Cobb joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in July 2009 as office manager. She was formerly employed in Banking for 35 years. She and her husband, Doug, make their home on Lake Wateree, SC. They have four children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brenda is a graduate of Chase High School, Forest City, NC and earned her Associate degree in Business from Gaston College, Gastonia, NC. Brenda is a member of Lake Wateree Baptist Church where she is an active choir member and serves on various committees. Her hobbies are all types of needlework and reading.
Wanda Morris
Assistant Office Manager
Wanda Morris joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in February 2018 as assistant office manager. She was formerly employed with Belk as an HR Generalist. She and her husband, Kyle, live in Lancaster, SC. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. Wanda is a graduate of Great Falls High School and attended York Tech. She is a member of Charlesboro Baptist Church. Her hobbies are reading and spending time at the beach.
Wanda Morris
Assistant Office Manager
Wanda Morris joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in February 2018 as assistant office manager. She was formerly employed with Belk as an HR Generalist. She and her husband, Kyle, live in Lancaster, SC. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. Wanda is a graduate of Great Falls High School and attended York Tech. She is a member of Charlesboro Baptist Church. Her hobbies are reading and spending time at the beach.
Vernon Roberts
Funeral Assistant
Vernon Roberts joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in April 2009 as a funeral assistant. He was formerly employed in maintenance at Bowater. He is a graduate of Great Falls High School and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Great Falls and have two sons, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Vernon is a member of First Baptist Church in Great Falls where he serves as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. His hobbies are fishing, golfing and walking.
Vernon Roberts
Funeral Assistant
Vernon Roberts joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in April 2009 as a funeral assistant. He was formerly employed in maintenance at Bowater. He is a graduate of Great Falls High School and a veteran of the US Marine Corps. He and his wife, Sandy, live in Great Falls and have two sons, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Vernon is a member of First Baptist Church in Great Falls where he serves as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. His hobbies are fishing, golfing and walking.
Raymond Snuffer
Funeral Assistant
Raymond Snuffer joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in October 2012 as a funeral assistant. Raymond and his wife, Nancy, live in Great Falls. They have three children, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV and a veteran of the US Army. He was formerly employed with Springs Industries as a truck driver. Raymond is a member of Lake Wateree Baptist Church where he serves as Deacon, choir member and on various other committees. His hobbies are golfing, fishing and hunting.
Raymond Snuffer
Funeral Assistant
Raymond Snuffer joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in October 2012 as a funeral assistant. Raymond and his wife, Nancy, live in Great Falls. They have three children, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV and a veteran of the US Army. He was formerly employed with Springs Industries as a truck driver. Raymond is a member of Lake Wateree Baptist Church where he serves as Deacon, choir member and on various other committees. His hobbies are golfing, fishing and hunting.
Roy Puckett
Funeral Assistant
Roy Puckett joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in January 2020 as a funeral assistant and is currently an Apprentice Funeral Director. Roy is a retired Church of God Pastor and continues to serve where needed. He attended Great Falls High School and went on to earn his GED, Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees from Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, NC. He and his wife, Karen, live in Great Falls and have two daughters, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Roy is a member of Great Falls Church of God and a member of the Lions Club. His hobbies are golfing and fishing.
Roy Puckett
Funeral Assistant
Roy Puckett joined Dantzler-Baker Funeral Home in January 2020 as a funeral assistant and is currently an Apprentice Funeral Director. Roy is a retired Church of God Pastor and continues to serve where needed. He attended Great Falls High School and went on to earn his GED, Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees from Christian Bible College, Rocky Mount, NC. He and his wife, Karen, live in Great Falls and have two daughters, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Roy is a member of Great Falls Church of God and a member of the Lions Club. His hobbies are golfing and fishing.
