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Christina Evans is the owner of Matheny Whited Funeral Home and is proud to continue a family legacy of service that has been a part of Wirt County for generations. As the granddaughter of Harry Matheny, Christina carries forward the values of compassion, integrity, and dedication that her grandfather established through his years of caring for families in their time of need.

Harry Matheny devoted his life to serving the community and built the funeral home facility that remains the home of Matheny Whited Funeral Home today. Although Harry passed away in 2005, his legacy lives on through the funeral home, the families he served, and the traditions he established. Christina considers it a privilege to continue serving families in the very building her grandfather built, preserving the personal touch and commitment to excellence that he believed in.

The Matheny family has been involved in funeral service in Wirt County for decades, and Christina remains dedicated to honoring that heritage while meeting the needs of today's families. Alongside Chris Evans, who has served families through the funeral home since 2007, she continues the tradition of providing compassionate care, guidance, and support during life's most difficult moments.

Christina's commitment to the funeral home is deeply personal. She and her late husband, Randy Evans, shared a love for their community and a passion for helping others. Randy passed away on February 8, 2022, but his memory and dedication to the people of Wirt County continue to inspire the work carried on at the funeral home each day.

Today, Christina is proud to lead Matheny Whited Funeral Home while continuing the legacy her grandfather set before her. She remains committed to ensuring that every family who walks through the doors of the funeral home is treated with dignity, respect, and the same compassionate care that has defined the Matheny family tradition for generations.

John is a native of Roane County, a graduate of Spencer High School, attended Alderson-Broaddus College, and is a graduate of the former Beckley College of Mortuary Science.  He began working part-time for the Sinnett Funeral Home while he was a high school student, and this sparked his interest in pursuing funeral service as a career.  John and his wife, Connie, purchased the funeral home from W. Clyde Sinnett, Jr. in 1989.

John is Past President of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association and past member of the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners.  He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Spencer, a member and past president of the Spencer Rotary Club, Past Master of the Linden Lodge #83 A.F. & A.M., Past High Priest of the Jerusalem Chapter #3, R.A.M., Past Commander of the Calvary Commandery #3, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., member of the Nemesis Shriners, and the Wetzel Chapter #27, O.E.S, and is the owner of John H. Taylor Funeral Home in Spencer, Wv

John and Connie are the parents of two sons, Matthew and his wife, Mandy, who currently reside in Independence, KY, and Jason, who currently resides in Elkview, WV.

Steven Salsbury Jr. joined Matheny Whited Funeral Home in January 2026 and serves as Operations Manager, working alongside Chris to provide compassionate care and support to the families they serve. Since joining the funeral home, Steven has become involved in nearly every aspect of daily operations, helping ensure that each family receives the attention, dignity, and professionalism they deserve during their time of need.

A dedicated public servant, Steven has proudly served the community in Emergency Medical Services for more than 16 years. Through his work in EMS, he has assisted individuals and families during emergencies and difficult times, gaining valuable experience in providing compassionate care, professionalism, and support when it is needed most.

At the funeral home, Steven assists Chris with all aspects of funeral service, including removals and transportation, preparing for visitations and funerals, administrative duties, facility maintenance, cremation services, and supporting families throughout the funeral process. Whether helping with arrangements, working behind the scenes, or responding to calls at all hours of the day or night, Steven is committed to providing dependable and caring service to every family.

Steven takes great pride in serving the community and understands the importance of treating every family with respect, compassion, and understanding. Working alongside Chris and the staff at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, he is dedicated to helping families honor the lives of their loved ones with meaningful and personalized services.

When not serving families, Steven enjoys spending time with family and friends, working on vehicles and equipment, and playing bluegrass music. He values the close-knit communities of the Mid-Ohio Valley and is honored to continue serving the people of the area through both funeral service and emergency medical care.