The "New" Burkett Family Web Site

"By and For the Descendants of Henry Burkett & Mary 'Polly' Epley Burkett"

This space is provided for any and all Burkett Family Members.

News Items, Birth Announcements, Engagement and Wedding Announcements, and Obituaries may be reviewed by one or more of the  following before posting:

Marvin Oliver Webb, Family Historian ,

Billl Huckaby Website Manager 

Items may remain posted for up to one year or as space allows.  The names of direct descendants of Henry Burkett & Mary 'Polly' Epley Burkett are set in bold face type.

 

               Family News               

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4/28/15

Today, we belatedly learn of the passing of two members of our extended Burkett Family. 

       

On February 2, 2014, Michael Allen Wood, the son of Gladys Owen Quesenbury and Marion Allen Wood, passed away in Amarillo, Texas.  He was born on August 1, 1955 in Guymon, Oklahoma.  He leaves children and grandchildren.

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On February 1, 2015, Gladys Owen Quesenbury Wood, Michael's mother, passed away in Amarillo, Texas.  Gladys, the wife of Marion Allen Wood, was born on March 15, 1930, in Noreen, Wilson Co., Tennessee.  We  pass along our condolences to the families of both Michael and of Gladys.   

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4/23/15

We learn of the passing of Wanda Ann Miller Jones on January 26, 2015 in Woodbury, Tennessee.  Wanda, the wife of Valton Larry Jones was born on July 18, 1947, in Woodbury, Tennessee, to Laura Ula Underhill and Odis P. Miller.  We  pass along our condolences to her family.   More ....

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4/18/15

We belatedly learn of the passing of Beverly Louise Young Carroll, on September 18, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas.  Beverly was born on December 9, 1949, in Amarillo, Texas, to Ira Joseph Young and Mary Louise Gillenwater.  We  pass along our condolences to her family.   

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4/11/15

We learn of the passing of Gloria Viola Pearman Pruitt, wife of James William Pruitt on March 7, 2015 in Etowah Co., Alabama.  Gloria was born on March 22, 1928, in Etowah Co., Alabama.  She was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery in East Gadsden, Alabama.  We  pass along our condolences to her family.    More ....

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4/06/15

Anna Beraud Baker lets us know that her grandfather, Joe Watkins Burkett, husband of Lillian Lorene Dabney Burkett, passed away on July 23, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Joe was born on July 8, 1920 in Trent, Texas.  His remains were cremated with plans for scattering at some point in the future.  We  pass along our condolences to his family.

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4/03/15

We belatedly learn of the passing of Crystal Sue Richards Hansen.   Crystal passed away on August 8, 2014, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  She was born on October 12 1963, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was married to Kerry Gordon Hansen.  Crystal was an active contributor to this web site, proudly sending information about her family.  We will miss her and  pass along our condolences to her family.     More....

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3/26/15

Five University of Georgia gymnasts - second most of any team in the conference - earned 2015 SEC honors as the league's annual gymnastics awards were announced Thursday

Mary Beth Box, Gigi Marino, Rachel Schick and Brittany Rogers were named to the All-SEC Team, while Natalie Vasculik and Marino were named to the all-Freshman Team.     More....

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1/15/15

Oliver Webb sends the following news update today:  Re: Frank Stephens Funeral.

Visitation will be 5 - 8 PM Saturday at Berryhill  Funeral Home.   Funeral Service will be at 2 PM Sunday at the East Huntsville Church of Christ followed by interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.   More....

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1/14/15

Oliver Webb sends the following news today:  Frank Stephens, husband of Betty Jo Burkett, died in Huntsville this morning.  No plans yet for a funeral.  Will keep you posted.     We pass along our condolences to the family. 

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11/18/14

We learn of the passing of Leota May Lock Bruce on August 30, 2014 in Medford, Oregon.  Leota was the widow of Roy Ernest Bruce who passed away on August 17, 1992.     We pass along our condolences to her family.   More....

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10/10/14

Oliver relays word that JoAnna Gowan Burkett, wife of William "Buddy" Burkett, was hospitalized with heart problems on October 9.   As of yesterday, they were not sure when she was coming home -- waiting for word from the doctors.

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9/7/14

We learn of the death of Gary Lee Frankenstein on 17 Aug 2014.   Gary was the son of Edward George Frankenstein, III and Lillian Elaine Blankenship.  Gary was born on 5 Sep 1959 in Columbus, Mississipi and died in Los Alamitos, California.  We pass along our condolences to his wife Brenda and  family.   More....

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9/6/14

We learn of the death of Alice Faye Weaver Brown Carroll on 25 Jul 2014.   Alice was the widow of Billy Floyd Brown who passed away in 201o.  Alice was born on 10 Feb 1938 in Bristow, Oklahoma and died in Owasso, Oklahoma.  We pass along our condolences to her family.   More....

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7/30/14

We learn of the death of Bettye Joyce Carroll in July 2014.   Bettye was the widow of John Almon Carroll who passed away in 2001.  Bettye  was born on 3 Apr 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama.  We pass along our condolences to her family.  More information will be provided when it becomes available.

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7/24/14

We learn of the death of Leonard Dale "Dale" Hasselbring on 14 Feb 2014.   Dale was the husband of Norma Louise Baker who was the daughter of Mira Maltby Burkett and Leslie Everett Baker.  Dale was born on 15 Oct 1926 in Sarcoxie, Missouri and died in Sarcoxie.  We pass along our condolences to his family.    More....  

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7/8/14

We learn of the death of Margaret Sue Box Young on 6 Jun 2014.   Betty was the daughter of Roland Alexander Box and Susie Ellen Wiese.  She was born on 22 Jun 1930 in Luling, Texas and died in San Diego, California.  We pass along our condolences to her family.    More....

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6/10/14

Ken Purser informed us of the passing of his aunt, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Purser Vinson on April 10 of this year.   Betty was the daughter of Albert Henry and Willie Faye Lynch Purser.  She was born on 12 Jun 1930 in Trent, Texas and died in Merkel, Texas.  We pass along our condolences to her family. 

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5/18/14

Jo Anna Gowan Burkett, wife of William "Buddy" Burkett and mother of two, entered the hospital last week with what was diagnosed as a "minor" heart attack.  She has been examined and treated and is expected to return home tomorrow, Monday.  We wish her a speedy and complete recovery.  Prayers for her and her family. 

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5/18/14

We learned recently of the death of David Jeffrey McMahon, the son of Mary Joan Webb and Marvin Ray McMahon and the nephew of Oliver Webb our Family Historian.  David died on 9 May 2014 in New York City.  He was born on 3 Nov 1958 in Pensacola, Florida.  Our condolences to Joan, Marvin and their family.  More information when it becomes available 

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4/7/14

We learn of the death of Frank Carthell Roberson, the widower of Nancy Marie Majors.  He died on 5 April 2014 in Athens, Alabama.  Frank was born on 23 Nov 1929 in Morgan Co., Alabama.    More....

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4/7/14

Update   Oliver returned home today after spending the weekend in the VA Hospital.
4/4/14

Just received a call this afternoon from Marvin Oliver Webb at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Tampa, Florida.   He has been admitted because he has pneumonia and the doctors want to keep him overnight so they can knock down the infection with a heavy dose of medication.  We all wish Oliver well and pray for his speedy and thorough recovery.

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3/26/14

Brenda Burkett Elders sends an obituary notice for Fred R. Bogle, who died on 7 Jan 2014 in Orlando, Florida.  He was born on June 25, 1915 in Tennessee.  While Fred was not a Burkett descendent he was a cousin of nearly 200 Burkett descendants.
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2/5/14

We learn of the death of Virginia F. Lea Hallums, who died on 22 Jan 2014 in Lebanon, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of  Patty B. Hackney and Austin C. Lea.   Virginia was born on 4 Sep 1931.  She was a descendant of Matilda Burkett and Berry Marcum.

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2/4/14

We learn of the death of Ryan Patrick Mechaw, who was killed in a motorcycle accident 0n 29 Jan 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida.  He was the son of  Jasanne Mary Mechaw.   Ryan was born in 1993 in Florida.  Ryan was a descendant of Matilda Burkett and Berry Marcum.    More....

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1/19/14

We learn of the death of Julia Ozell Manning Basham, the daughter of Oma Alzadie Young and Henry Lee Manning, on Oct 6, 2013.   Julia was born on Nov. 15, 1929 in Hollis, Oklahoma.  She was married to (1) Sam Watts, with whom she had two children, Theresa Ann and Raymond Lee.   She was later married to (2) Howard L. Nolan and (3) Doyle Ward Basham.   Julia was a descendant of Martha Jane Burkett and William Alexander Young.

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1/17/14

Our Family Historian, Marvin Oliver Webb, is now home and recovering from a "mild" heart attack that caused him to welcome in the New Year in a Florida hospital.   After four days in the hospital he is now home and sounds in good spirits.  We should all wish him well and pray for a complete recovery soon.

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1/6/14

Aren't sure if you are aware or not but we lost a cousin on Dec 20,2013.  Elaine Foster Goodman, daughter of Dorothy A. Elrod Foster and granddaughter of Lizzie Love Burkett Elrod.  She had a heart attack.  It was a shock to us all, I had just spoken to her the day before.  I've attached a copy of her obituary.  Information contributed by  Randy Wood.

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1/5/14 



We learn of the passing of Barbara Darlene Horton Smith on September 5, 2013 in Eureka, California.  Barbara was born on September 16, 1936, in Raymondville, Texas.  Barbara was the daughter of Dsvid Frankiln Horton and Lillie Dell Smith. and a descendant of Martha Jane Burkett and William Alexander Young.  She was the mother of four children. 
Information contributed by Cleda Lane

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11/15/13 

We learn of the death of Daryl G. Hill, husband of Margo J. Duncan, a descendant Andrew Jackson Burkett and Nancy Jane Derryberry.  Daryl was born on March 16, 1941, in Yakima Co., Washington and died on July 17, 2013, in Yakima, Washington.  For more information, check the Obituaries Page Here....

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11/14/13 

We learn of the death of Kevin Hugh Parrott, husband of Gretchen H. Allen, a descendant John Burkett and Paulina Markhum.  Kevin was born on October 28, 1946, in Hartsville. South Carolina and died on October 25, 2013, in Florence, South Carolina.  For more information, check the Obituaries Page Here....  

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10/31/13 

Oliver reports tha James Richard "Richie" Gillespie was killed in a traffic accident on October 29, in Northern Alabama.  Richie, the son of Cynthia "Cyndi" Louise (Majors) Himes and her first husband Richard Gillespie, was born on 9 Aug 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  More information will be provided when it becomes available.  In the meantime our prayers are with Cyndi and James' families.

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