Dentistry Team Meridian

Angie Diveley, Registered Dental Hygienist / Office Manager

After graduating from Meridian Community College with a Dental Hygiene degree in 1991, Angie began working at Williams Family Dentistry. In 2006 Angie received her B.S. degree in Biology. She has worked as a hygienist and dental assistant in the practice and enjoys giving extra TLC to her patients.

In her free time Angie is a certified personal trainer and loves sharing her passion for fitness. Angie and her husband Randy live with Coco, the Diva of Cats.

Cassie Fears Brentnall, Registered Dental Hygienist

Cassie was born and raised in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1996 and attended Meridian Community College where she received her Associates in Arts in the field of Dental Hygiene in 2001. It was here that she met her husband, Mark. After graduating college, she moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, where she lived for 5 years. She enjoyed traveling the country, making new friends, and exploring different cultures. In 2006, she and her husband moved back to her hometown of Meridian where she joined Williams Family Dentistry. When not at work, Cassie enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter and two dogs, as well as cooking and entertaining for her close friends and family.

Christina McIlwain, Registered Dental Hygienist

Christina has worked as a dental hygienist for Dr. Williams since moving to Meridian from South Louisiana in 2001. She is a 2000 graduate of University of Louisiana at Monroe where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Christina enjoys giving her patients individual attention during their dental visits. As a result she develops the personal relationships that make her job even more rewarding.

Christina spends her time away from the office with her husband and son. She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and shopping.

Melissa Lott, Registered Dental Hygienist

Melissa Lott began working for Williams Family Dentistry in 1998 as a dental assistant. Upon graduating from Meridian Community College with a Dental Hygiene Degree in 2000 she has worked as both a hygienist and dental assistant. She enjoys all aspects of Cosmetic Dentistry and the challenges that presents.

She and husband Dee have 2 children. They enjoy going to their river house to escape and spend time on the water together. They attend Jones Chapel in Clarkdale.

Lauren Barfield, Dental Assistant

Lauren was born and raised in Meridian, MS. She is a graduate of Southeast High School. After high school, she attended Meridian Community College where she earned a degree in Dental Assisting in August 2014. Lauren started working for Williams Family Dentistry in September of that year. She really enjoys getting to know her patients and aspires to expand her knowledge in the dental field. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends, family and her young daughter.