" ... There is a touch, a feeling, a delicate service that is not always in evidence in professional duties, but is not lacking at Stephenson Funeral Home. Here the dead are treated with a reverence, respect and consideration that could not be exceeded in the private home and which is a source of endless comfort and satisfaction to friends and loved ones of the departed."
-Advance Monticellonian, July 4, 1932
Our History
For over 90 years, Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home has been a recognized business establishment, as well as a family tradition in Monticello, Drew County and Southeast Arkansas. Established in 1928 out of a furniture store on the square in downtown Monticello by 42 year old Edward Lee Stephenson, the funeral home has progressed from the original facility into a very sophisticated, professional, and advanced institution. A native of Columbia County, Edward Lee Stephenson moved to Drew County at the age of eleven with his parents, the late Rev. J.M. Stephenson and Laura Baucum Stephenson and was reared in the Green Hill community.
After the death of Edward Lee Stephenson, the institution was under the ownership of Stephenson's son, Raymond and his wife Frances Raoul Stephenson. Following their death, Charles “Charlie Fred” Dearman owned and ran the funeral home for some 50 years. Since Charlie Fred’s death in 2017, Chuck Dearman became the fourth-generation, sole owner of the funeral home and proudly carries on the family tradition in the same reverent and caring manner begun by the Stephenson family and his father.
Services we offer
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A Death Has Occurred
Call us, anytime day or night at 870-367-2451. Our funeral directors are always available assist you.
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Funeral Services
Every funeral/memorial service should be a memorable, warm reflection of the person who has died.
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Cremation Services
Cremation allows for great flexibility in style of service, time of service, price and preference for final resting place.
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Veterans' Services
We honor those that served our country and take pride in the options that we offer to the families of our veterans.
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What Our Families Say About Us
Serving Southeast Arkansas since 1928
“I would like to thank everyone here for their kindness and support. My dear mother passed away in our home state of Texas, and she wished to be returned home to Arkansas. I called and left a message, and Mr. Dearman called me back in short order and helped my family take care of everything. He made the arrangements for my mother to be moved, took care of all of the procedures, and never once pressured us for any payment. He helped arrange the order of the service.”
“On behalf of the Owen family, we wish to offer a sincere thank you to you and your associates. Your experience and guidance enabled us to honor Bill in a very fitting farewell.”
“I would like to thank the entire staff for a job well done. My father, the late Robert Earl Arrington's Celebration of Life was MIND BLOWING. Everything was PERFECT. I appreciate you guys.”
“Very good at everything they did. I would refer you to others because you said and did everything with true honesty and trust. Was very well done. Thank you.”
“Everyone here has always been totally professional. I have worked with several people here, due to my job. They are always great to be around. I would definitely recommend them for your family needs.”
“The service was done very nicely, the video was great, had a lot of nice things said to me how nice everything was and done. Thanks to all the staff. Everything was great and went fine. Thanks again.”
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Book An Arrangement Meeting
When you visit Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home, one of our experienced funeral directors will guide you through the entire arrangement process, and assist you in creating a memorable celebration of your loved one's life. If you are planning a trip to our funeral home, download our FREE guide or send us a message below.
P.O. Box 506
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR 71657
Email: info@stephensondearman.com
Phone: 870-367-2451
Fax: 870-367-5840