Our Staff

Our Caring Staff

Chapman-Black Funeral Home

Brian Torres
Brian Torres
Owner and FDIC
Brian Torres
Owner and FDIC

Brian Torres is a licensed funeral director and embalmer who graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1990. He is licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors as well as the State of Texas Funeral Service Commission. Brian and his wife, Dixie are members of the First Christian Church.  They have two sons, Brady and Baylor.



William Gill
William Gill
Maintenance
William Gill
Maintenance

William Gill is head of maintenance. He does everything from setting monuments to fixing door knobs. Will has been with the Chapman-Black for over 15 years. He likes spending time working on his house and various other projects, as well as spending time with his family. 


Douglas Bevill
Douglas Bevill
Monument Manager
Douglas Bevill
Monument Manager

Douglas Bevill is licensed in life insurance And specializes in monuments. His occupational background includes I.T., glass making, and customer service.  Doug has been with the company since 2020. Doug and his wife Ashley are members at First Baptist Church Cleveland, where he also volunteers his time helping run the soundboard. They have five children, Maranda and her husband Jarrod, William and his wife Dakota, Wesley, Seth, and Karley.

 He has five beautiful grandchildren Christopher, Sophia, Oliver, Sullivan, and Love. 


Cody Bond
Cody Bond
Maintenance
Cody Bond
Maintenance

Cody Bond is a maintenance assistant and equipment operator. He specializes in setting monuments and graveside setup and breakdown. Cody has been with Chapman-Black since 2020. He enjoys fishing, being outside, practicing Jiu-jitsu, and spending time with his wife Megan and their two wonderful kids, Rayden and Hunter.


Jennifer Buntin
Jennifer Buntin
Receptionist
Jennifer Buntin
Receptionist

Jennifer Buntin is the head receptionist and office manager. She specializes in the making of programs, videos, handling insurance, Death Certificates, scheduling, and so much more. Jennifer has been with Chapman-Black since 2021 full-time; she also worked part-time for several years. She had previously worked in the healthcare field as a caregiver. Jennifer enjoys spending time on the lake, camping, and doing anything that involves family. Jennifer and her husband, Keith, attend The First Baptist Church in Terlton. They have four exceptional children: Kaden, Bryce, Brylie, and Kaleb.


Karley Bevill
Karley Bevill
Assistant
Karley Bevill
Assistant


Kerry Crown
Kerry Crown
Insurance
Kerry Crown
Insurance


Gene Black
Gene Black
Retired
Gene Black
Retired

Gene Chapman Black is a 1971 graduate of Oklahoma State University and a former United States Naval Flight Officer. Upon completion of his military service, Gene graduated with honors from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Education. He is a third-generation funeral director following in the footsteps of his grandfather, H. M. Chapman and his father, Merle Leroy Black, Jr. Gene is a past president of the Cleveland Area Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Rotary Club, International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association and Cremation Association of North America. Additionally, Gene is a Certified Cremation Arranger, a Certified Crematory Operator, and a Certified Celebrant. Gene and his wife, Tamza are members of the First Baptist Church in Cleveland. They have one son, Travis, and his wife, Kari. 

He has three grandchildren, Ryan, Laci, and Kendra.

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