Our Staff
Meet Our Caring Staff
Meet our staff, members of the local community who make everything that happens possible.
Andy Browning
Owner, Funeral Director & Embalmer
Andy Browning has been a staple in the Funeral Industry for nearly 15 years. He started his career working for the largest corporate funeral home conglomerate in the world. Starting in Pensacola Florida, and then in Dallas. One day he received a call from Bob White, inviting Andy to join them in their historic independent firm, White’s Funeral Home here in Weatherford. Andy was an integral part of their team, and operation, for 10 years.
As time passes and things change, the funeral industry also continues to evolve. When the opportunity arose to branch out to begin his own journey, Andy was more than happy to accept the opportunity.
Andy is a graduate of the University of West Florida, and Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. He has lived in Parker County for over 11 years and appreciates that although the area continues to grow, the bonds are strong among residents. Andy is also a firm believer in giving back to his community; He is the Commander of the Parker County Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion, President of the Rotary Club of Weatherford, and Past President of the Weatherford Noon Lions Club. He also had the honor of serving for several years on the allocation committee for the United Way of Parker County.
Andy and his wife, Misty, have three children. They are members of North Side Baptist Church, where they serve in various capacities, including teaching Sunday Bible studies in the Middle School Ministry.
Andy Browning
Owner, Funeral Director & Embalmer
Andy Browning has been a staple in the Funeral Industry for nearly 15 years. He started his career working for the largest corporate funeral home conglomerate in the world. Starting in Pensacola Florida, and then in Dallas. One day he received a call from Bob White, inviting Andy to join them in their historic independent firm, White’s Funeral Home here in Weatherford. Andy was an integral part of their team, and operation, for 10 years.
As time passes and things change, the funeral industry also continues to evolve. When the opportunity arose to branch out to begin his own journey, Andy was more than happy to accept the opportunity.
Andy is a graduate of the University of West Florida, and Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. He has lived in Parker County for over 11 years and appreciates that although the area continues to grow, the bonds are strong among residents. Andy is also a firm believer in giving back to his community; He is the Commander of the Parker County Squadron of the Sons of the American Legion, President of the Rotary Club of Weatherford, and Past President of the Weatherford Noon Lions Club. He also had the honor of serving for several years on the allocation committee for the United Way of Parker County.
Andy and his wife, Misty, have three children. They are members of North Side Baptist Church, where they serve in various capacities, including teaching Sunday Bible studies in the Middle School Ministry.
Kenneth Corzine
Funeral Director
Ken was born in Haskell Texas, he married the love of his life Debbie and they make their home in Aledo. They are active members of Willow Park Baptist Church.
Ken had a long career in information technology, and retired from the National Cutting Horse Association in 2016
He received his funeral service education from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and has been serving families in various capacities for over ten years.
Kenneth Corzine
Funeral Director
Ken was born in Haskell Texas, he married the love of his life Debbie and they make their home in Aledo. They are active members of Willow Park Baptist Church.
Ken had a long career in information technology, and retired from the National Cutting Horse Association in 2016
He received his funeral service education from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and has been serving families in various capacities for over ten years.
Van Houser
Staff Minister & Aftercare Counselor
Van Houser was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Baylor University and graduated with a combined bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Religion. He would go on to graduate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree.
From 1985-1998, Van traveled across the country speaking about drug prevention. He is the founder of Van N. Houser Ministries, a non-profit counseling and conference ministry. He is also the founder of the American Foundation for drug prevention and Keys to Prevention Consulting Services.
In 1998 he would agree to serve as interim pastor at North Side Baptist Church. The church eventually saw that there was “nobody like Brother Van” and on November 1, 1999 he became the 20th pastor of North Side Baptist Church. Over the next 25 years, Van would become not only the pastor of North Side, but “Parker County’s Pastor.”
He retired from North Side in 2023, and was bestowed the title of Pastor Emeritus.
He and his wife, Susie, live in Fort Worth.
Van Houser
Staff Minister & Aftercare Counselor
Van Houser was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Baylor University and graduated with a combined bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Religion. He would go on to graduate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree.
From 1985-1998, Van traveled across the country speaking about drug prevention. He is the founder of Van N. Houser Ministries, a non-profit counseling and conference ministry. He is also the founder of the American Foundation for drug prevention and Keys to Prevention Consulting Services.
In 1998 he would agree to serve as interim pastor at North Side Baptist Church. The church eventually saw that there was “nobody like Brother Van” and on November 1, 1999 he became the 20th pastor of North Side Baptist Church. Over the next 25 years, Van would become not only the pastor of North Side, but “Parker County’s Pastor.”
He retired from North Side in 2023, and was bestowed the title of Pastor Emeritus.
He and his wife, Susie, live in Fort Worth.
Stalios Cousins
Funeral Assistant
Stalios was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Belle Chasse.
He started working as an apprentice electrician in 1975 working in the Chemical plants around Louisiana. He would remain in the industry for 45 years, working all over the United States. He rose to the level of Project Manager, where he oversaw the electrical installation for offshore oil and Gas platforms, onshore gas plants and compressor stations. He would continue in that capacity until his retirement in 2020.
In his spare time, Stalios enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, and golf
He and his wife, Mrs Brenda K Cousins, make their home in Weatherford, and are very active members of Victory Baptist Church.
Stalios Cousins
Funeral Assistant
Stalios was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Belle Chasse.
He started working as an apprentice electrician in 1975 working in the Chemical plants around Louisiana. He would remain in the industry for 45 years, working all over the United States. He rose to the level of Project Manager, where he oversaw the electrical installation for offshore oil and Gas platforms, onshore gas plants and compressor stations. He would continue in that capacity until his retirement in 2020.
In his spare time, Stalios enjoys traveling, hunting, fishing, and golf
He and his wife, Mrs Brenda K Cousins, make their home in Weatherford, and are very active members of Victory Baptist Church.
Oleta Russell
Funeral Assistant
Oleta has been active in the Parker County community for many years.
In addition to her experience in the funeral industry, she spent 37 years in the corporate world. She is also is the former Executive Director of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce, a former Springtown City Council member, and holds a Texas real estate license.
To take a direct quote from Oleta, “Service to others makes me happy!”
She and her husband, Mike, reside in Springtown, and are members of Springtown Church of Christ.
Oleta Russell
Funeral Assistant
Oleta has been active in the Parker County community for many years.
In addition to her experience in the funeral industry, she spent 37 years in the corporate world. She is also is the former Executive Director of the Springtown Chamber of Commerce, a former Springtown City Council member, and holds a Texas real estate license.
To take a direct quote from Oleta, “Service to others makes me happy!”
She and her husband, Mike, reside in Springtown, and are members of Springtown Church of Christ.
Virginia Warren
Funeral Assistant
Virginia was born and raised in Fort Worth, but her family has longtime roots in Weatherford. She studied anthropology at the University of California in Santa Cruz and now spends her time researching European history and enjoying the company of her three children.
Virginia Warren
Funeral Assistant
Virginia was born and raised in Fort Worth, but her family has longtime roots in Weatherford. She studied anthropology at the University of California in Santa Cruz and now spends her time researching European history and enjoying the company of her three children.
Kathleen Westfall
Funeral Assistant
Kathleen is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington, with a degree in Biology.
She is a Certified Flight instructor, and holds a Commercial Pilot license.
She joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1992 and would serve until her retirement in 2021, at the rank of Sergeant.
In her spare time she enjoys horses, hiking, snorkeling, and reading.
Kathleen and her husband, Rick, reside in Fort Worth and she has 5 children.
She is a very active member of St Stephen Catholic Church, here in Weatherford; serving in many capacities throughout the ministries of the parish, with a particular emphasis on funeral masses
Kathleen Westfall
Funeral Assistant
Kathleen is a graduate of the University of Texas Arlington, with a degree in Biology.
She is a Certified Flight instructor, and holds a Commercial Pilot license.
She joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1992 and would serve until her retirement in 2021, at the rank of Sergeant.
In her spare time she enjoys horses, hiking, snorkeling, and reading.
Kathleen and her husband, Rick, reside in Fort Worth and she has 5 children.
She is a very active member of St Stephen Catholic Church, here in Weatherford; serving in many capacities throughout the ministries of the parish, with a particular emphasis on funeral masses
