Our Staff

Meet the Watson-Mathews Funeral Home Team


At Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, our team is here for you—day or night—with compassion, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to care. Our fully licensed staff brings decades of combined experience serving families from all walks of life, including military families. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss, we’re honored to help you celebrate and remember your loved one in a meaningful way. You can reach us 24/7 by phone—we’re always here to help.

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David Nelson

Funeral Assistant

David Nelson was born in Montezuma, GA to late Wylie Fredrick Nelson and Jane Welch Nelson. He is married to Sarah Barfield Nelson of Oglethorpe, GA and they live in Montezuma, GA. They have two children, Lori Nelson Kite and Scott Walton Nelson. They have five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. David joined the funeral home staff in August of 2017.

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Keith Kitchens

Funeral Service Associate

Keith Kitchens has been assisting the Watson-Mathews team with funerals for over 15 years. He is retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after 34 years of service, as well as the Ideal Fire Department after 25 years. He is a member of the Countyline Baptist Church where he has served as a Deacon. Keith has been married to his wife Sharon for more that 40 years.

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Lisa Fountain-Zipprian

Office Manager / Funeral Assistant

Lisa Fountain-Zipprian was born in Montezuma, GA and graduated from MCHS in 1983. She then married and spent her life in Houston, Tx raising her family but has recently returned home to Macon County.

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Christopher Clark

Manager and Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer