Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services

01/30/2026

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Donnie E. Matthews. We are both honored and privileged to be entrusted to care for Donnie and his family. Please share your love, memories and support with Donnie's family on his Memorial Tribute site by clicking the link below. -- The Nichols Bewley Family

https://www.nicholsbewley.com/obituaries/donnie-matthews

01/30/2026

Have you considered how you want people to remember you after the funeral ends?

Some people picture a traditional headstone with their name and dates, others want their cremated remains lawfully scattered in a place they loved, and some prefer a memorial bench or a tree planted in their honor. You can request donations to a cause instead of flowers, or you can ask for both. The physical marker of your life matters to the people who loved you.

Your family will visit that place or carry out that wish for years after you're gone. Telling them what feels right to you gives them a clear way to honor your memory instead of wondering if they chose correctly. Even a small preference helps them feel connected to you. And we’ll be there every step of the way to support them.

Where do you want them to find you?

01/26/2026

There’s something about a front porch. It holds a lifetime of conversations: everyday chats, late-night laughs, quiet moments just spent being together.

When someone we love dies, their seat might be empty, but the stories stay every time you share them with loved ones. We keep them alive in the retelling, in the remembering, and in the way we say their name like they never really left.

What are the porch stories you find yourself sharing again and again?

01/23/2026

"Can we place personal items in the casket?" Yes, and it can be a beautiful way to add meaning.

Families often place letters, photos, rosaries, books, or hobby items that mattered most, and we’ve seen grandchildren’s notes tucked inside along with golf clubs carried by loved ones who never missed a round. These personal touches are welcome, and they often bring peace to the family. If you’re wondering about something specific, ask us and we’ll guide you.

01/22/2026

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Tonya C. Green. We are both honored and privileged to be entrusted to care for Tonya and her family. Please share your love, memories and support with Tonya's family on her Memorial Tribute site by clicking the link below. -- The Nichols Bewley

View Tonya Green's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/21/2026

Many of us carry words we wish we could still say.
If you could call Heaven today, who would you call?
You’re welcome to share in the comments. 🤍

01/21/2026

Teenagers often want to contribute something special to a loved one’s funeral. Giving them a clear role helps them feel connected, respected, and valued. Start by asking what feels important or comforting to them. We are always here to offer ideas.

They might choose music their loved one would have enjoyed or create a photo display that captures their personality and life. These small, heartfelt gestures let teens actively honor their loved one in a deeply personal way.

When young people help plan a funeral, they engage in the experience of remembrance. We have seen how this kind of involvement supports their grieving process in a healthy and healing way.

01/19/2026

We spend a lot of time thinking about legacy in this work, and Dr. King left one that still guides people today. He believed everyday acts of care could shape a community, and his life proved what that kind of commitment can do.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day invites you to take one step that strengthens the people around you. You might lend a hand, call someone who needs to hear your voice, or offer support where it’s needed. His work continues in the choices we make every day.

01/17/2026

Funerals matter because they give you a chance to say goodbye in a way that feels right, while also bringing the closure and understanding you need to carry the loss with you.

They help you shift from loving someone in everyday life to honoring them through stories, legacy, and memories that last forever.

When you’re ready, we’re here to help you find comfort in a service that feels true to your family.

01/14/2026

Have you considered how you want your funeral to feel for the people who gather?

Years later, people remember how your funeral felt more than any other detail. Like when Uncle Bob tells that story about you that makes everyone crack up through their tears. Or when your favorite song comes on and suddenly everyone's smiling because it's so perfectly you.

Those moments when your personality shines through are what people carry with them forever.

Small touches make all the difference. Your family will treasure having your input on what feels most like you.

01/13/2026

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the family of Paula J. Vance. We are both honored and privileged to be entrusted to care for Paula and her family. Please share your love, memories and support with Paula's family on her Memorial Tribute site by clicking the link below. -- The Nichols Bewley

View Paula Vance's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/11/2026

Grief has no timeline. Move through it at your own pace. Joy can show up alongside sorrow, and both belong in the story.