06/29/2025
🪨 From His Hands to Ours: Meet the Family Behind the Stone 🪨
Before it was Lost Creek Stone, there was Gene. The man. The myth. The Legend. He was the kind of man that didn’t need a website or a contract. He believed in a handshake. When his health began to decline, Gene passed the torch to us 💚 his family. And though we miss him every single day, we carry his legacy forward in every monument we craft, every family we meet, and every story we help preserve.
So maybe it’s time we properly introduce ourselves. We’re the hands holding that torch now. 👇
💪 Jared – The muscle, the master, the maker.
Gene’s grandson and our fearless leader. He forges each monument with quiet strength, shaping raw stone into something sacred. With every strike of the chisel, he honors his grandfather’s teachings and the families we serve.
💚 Montana – The voice, the vision, the glue.
Designer, bookkeeper, and full-time perfectionist. She’s the one behind the screen—listening, designing, answering messages, making sure every stone tells a story as unique as the life it honors. Also the family chaos coordinator!
🧠 Dakota – The apprentice with soul.
At just 14, Dakota is learning this craft not just with his hands, but with his heart. He shadows Jared, watches closely, asks the right questions, and is already shaping his first stone. And let’s be honest..it’s beautiful. Legacy doesn’t skip a generation. It grows in them.
💥 Parker – Our tiny tour guide and CEO of enthusiasm. At 3 years old, she’s the first to greet you, the first to hand you a rock, and usually the one climbing somewhere she probably shouldn’t be. If you’ve visited us, chances are you’ve already been charmed.
👶 Stetson Gene – The newest member of the crew. Born this spring, Stetson brings with him the reminder of why we do what we do—family, love, and legacy. His job title? Chief Snuggler and Future Stone Slinger.
🏡 Our business is rooted right here at home.
We don’t have a storefront in town, and that’s by design. By keeping operations here on the farm, we’re able to keep costs low for families, avoid big overhead, and stay flexible. Jared and I both work full-time jobs during the day—so evenings, weekends, and naptimes become our time to carve, design, and serve. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.
✨ We believe there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to memorials.
We’re not here to compete. We’re here to connect 💚 Some families want the polished elegance of granite. Others want the rustic soul of Timber Creek Stone. Both are beautiful. Both are valid. And both deserve to feel right. If your family is looking for the polished elegance of granite, we’re happy to recommend some amazing local businesses right here in Sevier County who do incredible work. But if you’re drawn to the warmth and rustic charm of Timber Creek Stone—we would be honored to walk that journey with you.
✝️ We don’t just make stones. We live this life.
This work is personal. It’s full of dust, heart, and meaning—and it’s grounded in faith. Every piece we craft, every family we serve, and every late night in the shop is done to glorify God. We follow our faith in all we do, and we give Him the credit for every door opened and every stone placed.
“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
~ 1 Corinthians 10:31
To all who have trusted us—thank you. 💚
To Gene—we hope we’re making you proud. 💚
~ The Frachiseur Family