Our Staff

Gayle is a Grant County native and is the fifth of seven children of the late George E. “Gene” Armes and Mary Lois (Spangler) Armes. He was raised on a farm just outside of Jonesboro where he and his siblings milked cows, raised hogs, and crop farmed. He attributes his work ethics to growing up and working on his family farm. Gayle and his wife purchased the Hunt Funeral Home, January 1, 1998. The Hunt Funeral Home was established in 1903 and remained in the Hunt family until they purchased the business. Prior to Armes-Hunt, Gayle worked at Hutchins Family Funeral Home in Kendallville and Wolcottville, Indiana and later was a partner at Haggard and Armes Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana. While in Decatur, Gayle served for five years as the Adams County Coroner, having been a deputy coroner prior to that.

Gayle is a graduate of Mississinewa High School, where he met his wife, Becky (Bradford). After high school, Gayle attended Indiana Wesleyan University and graduated from Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1975. He and his wife have two children and six grandchildren. Gayle and his wife are active members of The River Church. Gayle enjoys collecting vintage farm tractors, camping, and spending time with family.

Danielle was born and raised in Grant County. A 2002 graduate of Madison-Grant High School, Danielle swore off college and went straight into the workforce, working for more than 10 years in the medical field. She studied mortuary science at Vincennes University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015. Danielle joined the Armes-Hunt Funeral Home team that year. Danielle is part owner of the crematory on site and is cremation certified. Danielle enjoys meeting with families, getting to know them, and walking them through what can be a daunting process.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

Dennis was born in Lebanon, Indiana and graduated from Lebanon High School. He graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science in 1972 with an Associates Degree and later graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.S. in Business. He married Teresa in 1980. After working many years in funeral service and business his life long ambition of owning his own funeral home was realized in 1990. They raised three children upstairs in the funeral home as did the Jones’ before them.

Dennis is a member of the Matthews Lions Club, Upland Chamber of Commerce, Gideons International Hartford City Camp, Matthews Chamber of Commerce, and attends the Upland Community Church where he enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir, and the Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews.

Amy Downing has been a part of the Armes-Hunt family since 2017 helping families pre-plan their funeral services.

Amy graduated from Oak Hill High School and Indiana Wesleyan University. She married Frank Downing, a longtime Grant County Funeral Director. Together they have two sons, Joshua and Caleb.

When asked why she chose funeral services as a career, Amy replied: “When my dad died, my mom and I had my husband, a funeral director, to help us make those decisions, and it was still very difficult to do. I realized just how much easier it would have been if those decisions were made before. After witnessing the struggles of other families who had not planned for a loss, it became my very goal to keep as many people as possible from facing that same difficult situation. To me, a prearranged funeral just makes sense.”

Amy is a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. In addition, she enjoys gardening, baking, traveling with her husband, and spending time with her family.

Kathi has been an integral part of the Armes-Hunt Funeral Funeral Home and Cremation Services staff for over twenty years.

Kathi is a Grant County native. She grew up in Gas City and graduated from Mississinewa High School and now resides in Fairmount. She is the proud mother of two children, David (wife Katy) and Sarah (son-in-law Brandon) Conner, and a proud grandma to five granddaughters, Cadenece, Landyn, Harper, Laekyn, and Reese. In addition to spending time with her family, Kathi enjoys working around her house and in her gardens. She attends Fairmount Friends Church and enjoys being a part of the Fairmount community.

Kari joined the Armes-Hunt team in 2017. She takes pride in being able to serve families in their time of need. 

Kari has been a Grant County resident her entire life. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1999 and received a degree in Business Management/Administration at Indiana Tech. Kari has three daughters, Karleigh, Makenzi, and Makhavin.

In her spare time, she enjoys: watching softball games, traveling, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.

Adrianna Rudy joined the Armes-Hunt team in April of 2021, and serves at all the locations. Adrianna is our Therapy Dog Handler, Marketing Director, and our Pet Services. Adrianna has been a resident of Grant County for the majority of her life. She is a graduate from Oak Hill High School. She also just finished getting her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Indiana Wesleyan University and playing college basketball too. Adrianna is continuing her education to become a Licensed Funeral Director. She is attending Mid-America University to get her Associates of Applied Science degree. In her free time, she enjoys working out, hanging out with her family, and cooking.

Jim is a Grant County native who has served others locally for over twenty years. He previously worked for Grant-Blackford Mental Health, and then, as an ordained pastor. Jim is experienced in grief care, support, and loss.

Jim married his wife Shelly, in 1997, and they have three daughters. In addition to spending time with his family, Jim enjoys traveling, pop culture, and being an owner of the Green Bay Packers.

Joe joined the Armes-Hunt team in August 2018. He was born and raised in rural Grant County. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1972. He worked in the transportation industry for over 30 years and another 13 years as an Administrative Coordinator.

Joe enjoys spending time with his twin daughters and four grandkids. He loves meeting new people and spending time with old friends. He also enjoys playing golf, working in the yard, and spending time with his family

Stacey joined the Armes-Hunt Family in October of 2021. She serves at all locations assisting families throughout their monument design process.

Stacey was born and raised in Grant County and graduated from Marion High School. She stays busy raising Lucas, Bailie, Josie, Trot, and Toby.  Stacey is a board member of the Grant County Rescue Mission, a volunteer for CASA of Grant County, a member of the Lafontaine Lions Club, an Ambassador for Go Greater Grant County, and a member of the Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority.  She also helps with Southwood Elementary PTO, attends Grant County Prevent Child Abuse meetings, participates in the Marion Easter Pageant, and is active at LaFontaine Christian Church.

Stacey has been in the Monument Industry since 2008. It is her passion to help you and your family design a unique personalized monument honoring you or your loved one while staying within your budget. She truly believes it is an honor to assist families in their time of loss and help them navigate the many decisions that have to be made.

In her spare time, she loves to craft and couponing. She loves to entertain and is very blessed with a close extended family and an amazing circle of friends. She loves Grant County and believes in giving back to the community that has given her so much.

Kelly Pearcy, joined Armes-Hunt Funeral Home in October of 2024,and is at the College Park location. Kelly has worked in the funeral home industry for 7 years. She has been a resident of Grant County her whole life. She attended Oak Hill High School. She is a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and watching her boy's play sports.