Who We Are : Our Story

The heritage of the funeral home in North Salem dates back to 1880, when it was known as the Davis Funeral Home. In March of 1955, Bob and Barbara Porter purchased the business. The Porter family lived in the funeral home where they reared four children. Bob and Barbara purchased the Walker Funeral Home in Jamestown on November 1, 1976. The Porter family has been very active in their community. "Dedicated to Service" is the philosophy that Bob has applied to running his funeral homes. Our entire staff consists of local people that you go to church with, see in the grocery store, and run into around town. There is a difference in the type of service a small, family-owned and operated funeral service provider offers. We are proud to be a part of the communities that we serve. It is our purpose and mission to preserve the dignity, respect, and trust that has been placed in our care. Bob and Barbara's son, Byron Porter, along with his wife, Lora Porter, purchased the business in 2010.