Our Staff

Loui E. Lindeman, III

February 20, 1941 - July 10, 2015

Ed is the owner of Clarksville Funeral Home and has served Red River County families as their funeral director since returning from Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science in 1963. He continues to support our communities to promote growth and to retain their heritages. Ed and his wife, Connie Kay Lindeman, have two sons, Lee and Scott. He is a member of McKenzie Memorial United Methodist Church.

Lee E. Lindeman

Funeral Director In Charge

Lee joined the family business in 1988 after graduating from Southern Arkansas University and the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. An avid outdoorsman, Lee is a six-time Texas State Turkey Calling Champion, a title that led to several television appearances, including on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He is actively involved in serving his community and is a member of McKenzie Memorial United Methodist Church. Lee has two children: a son, Layne Lindeman, and his wife, Lauren, and a daughter, Karlee Lindeman. He is also proud to have two grandchildren, Landri and Lake Lindeman.

E. Lee Stiles

Funeral Director

 Lee Stiles graduated from Avery High School in 2006 and has lived in Red River County his entire life. He is a licensed embalmer and funeral director. He is an active member of Aikin Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Lee is married to Tiffiny Applegate, and together they have a daughter, Kimberlee, and a son, Bryce. 

Johnny Strong

Funeral Director

A native of Henderson, Texas, he joined the staff in November 2020. A graduate of Commonwealth College of Mortuary Science in Houston, he has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1970. He is a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, having served as a mortician with the U.S. Army Mortuary System in Europe. He is also an active member of Lone Star Methodist Church.

Kady Youngblood

Secretary

Kady moved to the area with her family in the fall of 2018 when her husband, Ryan Youngblood, became the pastor at Aikin Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She holds an Associate of Science degree from Panola College, where she studied Music, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University, focusing on Education, Music, and Religion. In her free time, she loves spending time with her son, Sawyer, especially watching anime and playing video games together.

Ryan Youngblood

Funeral Assistant/Pastor

Ryan moved to Clarksville with his family in the fall of 2018 when he became the pastor at Aikin Grove Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his pastoral work, he serves as a professor at Texas Baptist Institute in Henderson, Texas. Passionate about ministry, he finds fulfillment in sharing the gospel and supporting others through times of grief. Ryan cherishes time with his son, Sawyer, especially when they go fishing together or practice baseball.

Jan Smith

Visitation Assistant/Custodian

Jan joined Clarksville Funeral Home in 2013, initially working part-time in visitations. After retiring from customer service in the Dallas area, she returned to her hometown of Clarksville. In recent years, she took on additional responsibilities and became the custodian for the funeral home.

Michael Downs

Funeral Assistant

Born and raised in Avery, Texas, a close-knit community known for its strong connections and volunteerism. He joined our staff in February 2025. He and his wife Jeanne Downs are active members of the First Baptist Church of Annona. 

David Rust

Funeral Assistant

A native of Avery, Texas, I have been the proud owner and operator of David’s Diner since 2002, serving my community with great food and hospitality. In 2017, I expanded my journey by joining the staff, bringing years of experience and a passion for service.