staff

Meet Our Dedicated Staff

Eric L. Draper
Eric L. Draper
Funeral Director
edraper@freundfuneralhome.com

Eric Draper has been a valued member of the Freund Funeral Home team since 2006 and is a licensed funeral director. He earned his Associate's degree in Funeral Directing & Embalming from the Commonwealth Institute in Houston and is also a licensed pre-planning insurance agent.


Beyond his work at the funeral home, Eric is deeply involved in the Cuero community. He is a member of the Cuero Rotary Club, serves on the DeWitt Medical Foundation Hospital Gala committee, the Wellness Center board, and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Gala committee. He also contributes to the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Fundraising committee and served as the 2010 President of the Chamber.

Eric L. Draper
Eric L. Draper
Funeral Director

Eric Draper has been a valued member of the Freund Funeral Home team since 2006 and is a licensed funeral director. He earned his Associate's degree in Funeral Directing & Embalming from the Commonwealth Institute in Houston and is also a licensed pre-planning insurance agent.


Beyond his work at the funeral home, Eric is deeply involved in the Cuero community. He is a member of the Cuero Rotary Club, serves on the DeWitt Medical Foundation Hospital Gala committee, the Wellness Center board, and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum Gala committee. He also contributes to the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Fundraising committee and served as the 2010 President of the Chamber.

John R. Scott V
Funeral Director
jscott@freundfuneralhome.com

John R. Scott V
Funeral Director


Laura Carnes
Laura Carnes
Office Manager
lcarnes@freundfuneralhome.com

Laura Carnes
Laura Carnes
Office Manager


Dawna Draper
Dawna Draper
Financial Manager
ddraper@freundfuneralhome.com

Dawna (Mayfield) Draper has been with Freund Funeral Home since 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, earned in 2002, and is a licensed pre-planning insurance agent.


Dawna is passionate about her role in the Cuero community. She served as President of The Pilot Club of Cuero for the 2012-13 and 2014-15 terms and is currently the Club’s Treasurer. She is actively involved in several committees, including Pilot Fundraising, Club Operations, and Projects. Dawna also served on the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010-2014 and contributes to committees for the DeWitt Medical Foundation and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.

Dawna Draper
Dawna Draper
Financial Manager

Dawna (Mayfield) Draper has been with Freund Funeral Home since 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, earned in 2002, and is a licensed pre-planning insurance agent.


Dawna is passionate about her role in the Cuero community. She served as President of The Pilot Club of Cuero for the 2012-13 and 2014-15 terms and is currently the Club’s Treasurer. She is actively involved in several committees, including Pilot Fundraising, Club Operations, and Projects. Dawna also served on the Cuero Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010-2014 and contributes to committees for the DeWitt Medical Foundation and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum.

Richard Hernandez
Maintenance Supervisor

Richard Hernandez
Maintenance Supervisor


Colette Mayfield
Visitation/Office Assistant

Colette Mayfield
Visitation/Office Assistant


Robert Wagner
Funeral Assistant

Robert Wagner
Funeral Assistant


Mary Clark
Visitation Assistant

Mary Clark
Visitation Assistant


Melissa Riedel
Visitation Assistant

Melissa Riedel
Visitation Assistant


Lonnie Parr
Funeral Assistant

Lonnie Parr
Funeral Assistant


Trent Carnes
Visitation/Funeral Assistant

Trent Carnes
Visitation/Funeral Assistant