OUR TEAM

Chris DaQuila

Manager

Chris A. DaQuila, a native of McComb, has been a resident of Collins for the past 28 years He attends the First Baptist Church Of Collins. He has been a licensed funeral director at John's Funeral Home and Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Funeral Home for the past 28 years. In addition to his role at the funeral home, Chris has also served the people of Covington County as County Coroner / Medical Examiner for the past 24 years. Chris is a member of the Covington County Chamber Of Commerce, where he has served as chamber president and as a member of the Board of Directors for 2 terms. Chris has served as a member of the Covington County Chapter of the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life for the last 14 years serving in numerous capacities as well as serving as chairman and co-chairman. Chris welcomes any opportunity to serve you and your family with your funeral needs.

Ricky Deen

Licensed Funeral Director

Ricky Deen is a native of Seminary, Mississippi. He graduated from Seminary High School in 1976 and attended Jones Junior College. He is married to the former Susan McDaniel of Seminary. They have been married for 45 years and have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren. He and his wife are members of Seminary Baptist Church, where they both sing in the choir and Ricky serves as a deacon. Ricky completed his funeral directing apprenticeship in June, and he is honored to serve the families of Covington County as a funeral director.

Cal Floyd

Office Manager / Family Service Counselor

Cal Floyd has been with Colonial Chapel since 2018. As a Family Service Counselor, he is able to guide you through the best possible solution for your Prearrangement needs.

Cal is married to Melody Floyd and has 6 children. He is a member of Temple Baptist Church in Laurel. Along with enjoying hunting, fishing and camping he enjoys Belhaven and Ole Miss sports. Cal enjoys reading, spending time with his family and antiquing. Cal and his family have lived in SoSo for 18 years.

Dean Thornton

Office Manager

A native of Covington County and a long term member of the funeral industry, Dean welcomes the opportunity to serve you and your family. Dean served the people of Collins at John's Funeral Home for 25 years as office manager before becoming a member of the Billy M. King Colonial Chapel Family where she has served for the past 16. Dean has 2 daughters, Libbie and Connie and one grandson, Riggin. Dean is a member of Cold Springs Baptist Church.

Larry Bullock

Funeral Assistant