Al Burruss

AL Burruss, of Marietta, Georgia majority leader of the state House of Representatives, died of cancer of the pancreas Saturday at Kennestone Hospital. He was 58. Burruss had entered Kennestone Hospital for exploratory surgery March 10 after experiencing unusual pain during the 1986 legislative session, said his wife, Bobbi Elrod Burruss of Marietta. During the surgery, cancer was discovered. Burruss' wife was beside him when he died at 7 a.m., a hospital spokeswoman said. He had been resting comfortably, she said. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Marietta First United Methodist Church with burial at Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery. Burruss was the House majority leader, or the ranking Democrat, from 1982 until his death. He had been speaker pro tem from 1973-76 and majority whip in 1981-82. He served one term on the Cobb County Commission, from 1964 to 1968, and nine terms in the state House of Representatives, from 1969 until his death. Burruss' victories reflected his strong popularity in Cobb, despite its swing to Republicanism in recent years. He was an immense success in business, too, as principal owner of Tip Top Poultry Inc., a Marietta chicken company with 400 employees processing 4,200 hens and roosters an hour and 1985 sales of $25 million, said minority partner Chet Austin. Burruss also was a major stockholder in Gem City Poultry Transport, Poultry Specialists and a Pontiac dealership in Cornelia. But despite his political power and wealth, Burruss was an unusually self-effacing, personable man and one of the most accessible legislators, state officials said. Burruss liked calling himself "a simple chicken plucker," and he frequently gave away his Tip Top Poultry chicken to needy families, Monnie Sellers, administrative assistant to the House Ways and Means Committee, said. "There is a story told about Al that he gave away so much chicken out of his share of the company profits that it became necessary for management to take the freezer key away from him," she said. Members of families whom Burruss had helped at various times visited him at the hospital earlier this year "by the thousands," Mrs. Sellers said. Burruss was a certified lay speaker of the United Methodist Church, said the Rev. Comer Brownlow, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church of Marietta, where Burruss also was an administrative board member. The legislator had worked as a school janitor while attending Smyrna High School. He "never forgot what he came from," said his wife. After becoming financially independent, Burruss kept running for public office "because it was a way to help people," she said. His accessibility at the state Capitol made Burruss a well-liked legislator. "Al spends a giant portion of his time helping anyone who seeks his counsel," four state representatives wrote in a March 19 letter to Frederick Allen, political editor of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. The four are Tom Crosby, Bill Dover, Tom Kilgore and Roger Williams. "Members of the House . . . flock to his side for technical and political advice in drawing bills and amendments," the four wrote. "Al is never too busy to help any person." Burruss "seemed to have eight days a week, while others only had seven," his wife recalled. Despite the demands of his business and political life, he rose early each morning and cooked breakfast for his children. "That was his special time with them," Mrs. Burruss said. His desk in the House chamber was on the second row, but he rarely sat there. Instead, Burruss stood, sat on the floor, or kneeled, trying to alleviate pain caused by arthritis, said Mrs. Burruss. An emotional man, Burruss wept before his colleagues at least twice, in 1971 after failing to gain an appointment as state transportation commissioner, and in 1973 after his election as speaker pro tem. Few other Georgians had as much influence as Burruss in shaping recent state budgets, according to state leaders and reporters covering the state Capitol. In addition to serving as majority leader in the House, where spending bills begin, Burruss sat on the budget committee and the House-Senate budget conference committee. In a 1986 straw poll of legislators, he was voted the House's "best negotiator." Burruss also was a member of two history-making groups. The first was the 1978-82 Select Committee on Constitutional Revision, which wrote a new state constitution adopted by voters in 1983. And he was one of the members of the 1984-85 Educational Review Commission, which studied options prior to the passage of Gov. Joe Frank Harris' landmark Quality Basic Education Act in 1985. A.L. Burruss was born July 3, 1927, in the Hopewell community in north Forsyth County. He was the oldest of 11 children of Chess and Eula Burruss. His mother named him for his grandfathers, men named Alfred and Luther. But she disliked both names, and gave him only the initials. Later, an employer dubbed him "Al." His family moved to Smyrna when he was 7 or 8, and his father got a job as a painter and carpenter. As Smyrna High student-janitor, one of Burruss' jobs was to start the furnace on winter mornings. He also was a mail clerk at the Bell Bomber Plant in Marietta. He graduated from high school in 1944. His military record helped shape his future success. Burruss was in boot camp as the war ended. Later, he was stationed in the Philippines, and still later attended a stateside school that won his promotion to the rank of refrigeration machinist mate. Discharged and back home, Burruss started a refrigeration business. Tip Top Poultry was one of his clients. In about 1950, when Tip Top's owners decided to sell, Burruss bought out one of two partners, and was later joined by Austin, his boyhood friend. In 1962, Burruss was the Kennesaw Mountain Jaycees' "young man of the year." Two years later, Burruss was elected to a seat on Cobb County's new multimember commission. Later, an angry constituent called the Burruss home while he was away. The caller said there wasn't "a teacup full of brains" in all five commissioners' heads, according to newspaper columnist Celestine Sibley. Mrs. Burruss answered the phone, and rose to the defense of her husband, neglecting a food dish cooking on the stove. The kitchen caught fire, resulting in $4,000 worth of damage. Burruss also had to rebuild in 1976, when his political career suffered serious damage. Then speaker pro tem, Burruss challenged incumbent House Speaker Tom Murphy in a bid for Murphy's post. Needing 76 votes to win, he had "86 blood oaths," Burruss recalled. But he lost, 98-58. Afterward, he was stripped of his important committee assignments. During the next six years, Burruss slowly regained power. Once he had been Murphy's principal challenger; now he became one of the speaker's principal allies. Burruss was a former president of the Georgia Poultry Federation, the Southeastern Poultry and Egg Association, and the Marietta Western Little League. He was a former member of the Southern Tech Foundation and Kennestone Hospital Authority, andalso belonged to the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. The Marietta Daily Journal named Burruss "Cobb County citizen of the year" in 1983, and the Cobb Bar Association presented him its "Liberty Bell Award" in 1986. He belonged to the Kennesaw College Foundation and was an honorary alumnus of the school. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Robin Burruss of Marietta; a daughter, Renee Burruss-Davis of Marietta; four brothers, Jimmy Burruss of Marietta, Dan Burruss of Avondale Estates, and Buddy and Gerald Burruss, both of Smyrna; five sisters, Linda Moore of Sandy Springs, and Sarah Dunn, Betty Brown, Peggy Hulsey and Jane Ragan, all of Smyrna; and three grandchildren. May 11, 1986 Atlanta Constitution

A. M. Burruss

A M Burruss of Marsaline, Mo, died suddenly Sunday morning;, Feb 4, 1912 according to a telegram received by his brother, S Burrus of Malvern. The deceased was well known here, having made an extended visit here last fall. His death was due to heart failure.

Amos C. Burruss

Nov. 16, 1932 - April 14, 2009 - Services for Amos C. Burruss will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Farris Drive Church of Christ with Brother Adrian Harris officiating. Interment will be in Valley View Memorial Gardens with Nelms Memorial Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Huntsville, Alabama.

Alexander Philips Burruss

Hayes, Virginia - Alexander Philips Burruss, a former Chemist with Texaco Laboratories in Beacon, N.Y., died in Gloucester, Va. on June 27, 2007, at the age of 91. A native of Richmond, Va. he was born August 22, 1915. Alex raised his family in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., while holding a 42 year career with Texaco. After his retirement, he built a home for his family adjacent to his wife's family home, Timberneck, in Gloucester County, Va. Following graduation from John Marshall High School in 1933, Alex graduated from Hampden Sydney College in 1937 with a BS degree in Chemistry and from University of Iowa in 1939 with a MS in Chemistry. He began his career with Texaco as a research chemist in 1939 and retired in 1981. Alex entertained and educated thousands of people with his "chemistry magic show" (Demonstrations in Science) for which he authored two editions of booklets, distributed worldwide in the 1960's. He was an avid stamp collector and a train aficionado, as his father was a longtime employee of C&O railroad as paymaster. Alex became a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Wappingers, Falls in 1956, serving on the Deacon Board from 1959-1961 and becoming an Elder in 1962. He was a member of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church since 1981. After retiring and moving to Gloucester County he volunteered with the Gloucester County Public Library and Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). Alex became computer literate during his retirement years and entered volunteer collected Chesapeake Bay water quality data in a database for VIMS. He and his wife and wife's family donated a conservation easement to the Catlett Island wetlands to VIMS. The VIMS Catlett-Burruss building is named in their honor. In his later years, though challenged by complete deafness and limited mobility, Alex kept in touch with friends and family by computer. His first wife Nancy McCall Burruss preceded him in death. His survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Armistead Catlett Burruss; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Carleton and Jill Duncan Burruss of Toano, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Pepper and Nancy Haeflinger Burruss of De Pere, Wis.; daughter and son-in-law, Ann Edwards Burruss and Michael Gene Waldon of Lafayette, La.; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Nelson Burruss and Susan Elaine Bright of Delta, Colo. and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In memory of Alexander P. Burruss, memorial contributions may be made to: Virginia Institute of Marine Science designated VIMS CBNERR, Attention: Development, Post Office Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. Published in the Daily Press on 7/3/2007.

Alexander Burruss

Funeral services for Alexander F Burruss were held at his home 400 Clifton Avenue in Chester, Pa, last evening, February 28, 1935. . Further services were held today in the chapel of the Doylestown cemetery. Mr. Burruss, who died Monday night, after a short illness, in theWills Eye Hospital, of which he was executive secretary, and was widely known in Collingdale, having made his home here for nearly 15 years. He was 49 at the time of his death. The deceased was pensioned from the United States Navy, after twenty-five years of service, in both domestic and foreign waters. He was in convoy service during the World War, and also saw land duty at that time. At his retirement, he was a chief yeomen. He was a member of the fleet reserve. He was active in the affairs of the Masonic Order, being a thirty-second Degree Mason, and also was a, member of Murat Temple, Scottish Rite Masons. Both lodges arc in Indianapolis. He was born in Staunton, Va. Surviving him are his wife, Theodora Magill Burruss; a son Paul, and a daughter who is a high school senior.

Alice Burruss Kline,

83, of Mont Vue Nursing Home in Luray, VA and formerly from Broadway, VA passed away early Thursday morning, June 7, 2007. Alice was born May 15, 1924 in Edom, VA and was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Kate) Harpine Burruss. She graduated from Linville-Edom High School and married the late Fred Lee Kline who passed away October 6, 1998. She was a homemaker while raising her two sons, Walton Burruss Kline and David Lee Kline, both of Broadway; and later worked as a nurses aid at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Very special to her, were her daughter-in-law, JoAnn Peale Kline; her three granddaughters, Melissa Lynn Harrison, Stephanie Rene Kline, Amanda Grace Kline; her great-grandson, Jordan Lee Redifer, and great-granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Harrison, all of Broadway. Her sister, Eunice Andes Todd and brother, James Burruss, preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements and cremation are being arranged by Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. The family will have a graveside service on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway where Alice was a long-term member of the congregation. Rev. Paul Roth will conduct the service at the gravesite.

Alvy B. Burruss

JACKSON , TN- Alvy B. Burruss, 81, retired farmer, died Wednesday night at his home after an extended illness. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home with burial in Beech Bluff Cemetery. He attended Beech Bluff Baptist Church and was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Burruss, the husband of Ruby Jones Burruss, also leaves two daughters, Hazel Hale and Wanda Austin, and a son, Harold Wayne Burruss, all of Beech Bluff; a brother, Brice Burruss of Jackson; a half-brother, Bobby Burruss of Henderson, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. - April 30, 1993 - Commercial Appeal 

Amy Burruss

SAN BENITO, TX — Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Burruss, 75, San Benito resident for 26 years, were to be held at 3:30 p.m. today, Monday, Spril 17, 1950, from the Clay Hall Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Aubrey Short, pastor of the First Baptist Church, was to officiate, and burial was to be in Mont Meta Cemetery. Mrs Burruss died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Chapman, Saturday afternoon. She came to San Benito 26 years ago to make her home with her daughter. Other survivors are one son, L Burruss, San Benito; one daughter. Mrs. Edwin Cathey, Plainview, Ark.; one sister Mrs. W. E. Burruss of Orange, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Active pallbearers were to be Ray Stewart, Don Covington, Jack Ogdee, Leslie Keys, Johnnie McIntoah, and Burgin Knox.

Andrew Edwin Burruss

Word was received her Monday of the death of Andrew Edwin Burruss, in Flint Michigan, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Burruss held a responsible position with the Buick Motor Company in Flint. He died following an illness of five weeks with pneumonia. Mr. Burruss who was 17 was the son of B. H. Burruss. He is survived by his parents and a sister, Sarah Burruss and his grandfather Mr. James Peel of Griffin, Georgia and three aunts Mrs. John I. Gregory; Mrs. W. W. Blackburn; and Mrs. Perry Davis. His body will arrive in Atlanta on Wednesday. Interment in West View Cemetery - Publish Atlanta Constitution on March 4, 1924.

Arlene T. Burruss,

78, of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Ruther Glen, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Washington Hospital Center. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Baylor Cole of Washington; three sisters, Ida Hunt and Lucille Green, both of Silver Spring, Md., and Myrl Jones of Catons-ville, Md.; and four brothers, Warrenton Burruss of Ruther Glen, McKee Burruss and Lincoln Burruss, both of Washington, and Earl Burruss of Huntington, Md. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at Second Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, with the Rev. Arthur Wertz officiating. Remains may be viewed from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at Cedell Brooks Funeral Home, Front Royal, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online guest book is available at brooksfuneralhome .com.

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Arlene Thelma Burruss daughter of the late Ezekiel Lee and Ethel Mallory Burruss was born April 9, 1930 in the Penola area of Caroline County, Virginia. She departed this life after a long illness, early Sunday morning January 25, 2009 at the Washington Hospital Center. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined the Second Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va. She was blessed with the birth of two daughters Sandra and Malinda form a union of the marriage to Wryter Baylor. Later in life she moved to California for a period of time then back to Washington, D.C. Where she lived with her daughter for the remainder of her life. She was employed at the Waffle Shop 10th & F Street, Washington, D.C. She enjoyed life, loved to travel and attend religious functions and spending special time with her daughter Sandra. She was preceded in death by her daughter Malinda and two brothers Welford and Oliver. She leaves to cherish her devoted daughter Sandra Baylor Cole; Washington, D.C.; three sisters Ida Hunt, Lucille Green both of Silver Spring, MD and Myrl Jones, Catonsville, MD.; six brothers Warrenton Burruss, McKee Burruss, Lincoln Burruss, and his wife Dorothy all of Ruther Glen, Va., Earl Burruss and his wife Rose; Huntington, MD.; Goddaughter Gloria Jenkins, Washington, D.C. and Yolanda Woodruff, Catonsville, MD; sister-in-law Orelia Burruss; Ashland, Va. and host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Ashton Norman Burruss
STAFFORD, Va. Т Ashton Norman Burruss, 89, of Stafford County, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Woodmont Health Care Center after a brief illness. Ashton was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of UMWA Local 7086. He is survived by his loving wife, Annabelle Stover Burruss; a son, James Burruss; five daughters, Anna Lee McLaughlin, Jeanette Merritt, Joyce Lilly, Diana King and Patricia Cleveland; a sister, Bertha Burch; 11 grandchildren, Vanessa Dumrauf, Judy Long, Larry Keith Merritt, Garry Merritt, Amy Merritt Bishop, Sabrina Heasley, Rusty Lilly, Chris Burruss, Patrick King, David Cleveland and Jimmy Cleveland; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Littleton Burruss and Bertha Meeks Burruss; eight brothers, George, Leo, Ray, Fred, John, Archie, Tom and Bill Burruss; two sisters, Etta Slachter and Catherine Lacy; and a granddaughter, Kimberly Merritt. Service will be 1 p.m. today at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, Stafford, with the Rev. Hank McCaslin officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Grace United Methodist Church, 13056 Elk Ridge Road, Hartwood, VA 22406

Atwell H. Burruss

Ruther Glen - Atwell H. Burruss, 88, a retired farmer, widower of Jeanne C. Burruss. Published March 29, 1998 Richmond Times Dispatch

B. H. Burruss

Attorney Q. V. Williamson will leave for Oklahoma City next week, where he will represent John and Chester Burruss, heirs of the late B. H. Burruss, who was killed last week in an automobile accident. The B. H.-Burruss estate consists of 19 lots in Block 3 of Compton Park Addition to Oklahoma City. Oil wells are being drilled on these lots. Burruss No. One is down to- a depth of 5,587 feet and Burruss No. Two has a derrick complete and . ready for drilling, while slush pits are under construction for a third well. These wells are all 'located on the property in which John and Chester Burruss of Moberly have a divided''one-half interest and a one-half interest in the royalty. Published Saturday August 26, 1930 Moberly Missouri Monitor

Miss Barbara Burruss,

age 79 of Atlanta, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents Thad and Effie Burruss; three brothers, Joe, Thad, Jr. and Kenneth Burruss; two sisters, Elizabeth Holbrook and Nancy Morris.Survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law Earl and Gwendolyn Burruss of Florida, Ralph and Patsy Burruss of Marietta, Charles and Frances Burruss of California and June Burruss of Hiawassee. A number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.Memorial services were held Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stephen Holbrook and Rev. Roger Shadburn officiating.Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia in charge of the arrangements, 770-887-2388

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Beatrice Burruss
Beatrice Burruss of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 20, 2006, at the beautiful age of 91 years old. She was affectionately named Mom Bea by her DaySpring Ministries congregation. Mom Bea was born in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Ernest and Laura Robinson. She graduated from the former John Harris Senior High School in 1933. She relocated to New York where she landed a job with S. H. Kress Company. She became the first African American manager in the history of the company and later retired with 36 years of service. Mom was the widow of Jordan U. Burruss (AKA "Buss"). He was the apple of her eye, she fondly reminisced the morning of her passing. Mom did not suffer - she just slipped into her eternal home, not made with human hands. She beheld the Masters face that Sunday evening. Mom will spend her first Christmas with Jesus this year! We will miss her at our Christmas celebration, but we know that one day in the future those in Christ will be reunited. Mom leaves to celebrate her life: two sisters, Blanche Robinson and Alice Bricker; a brother, Maynard Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Also close to her were Jackie Lawson, Angie, Brian, Janette, Jordan, and Jason Jones, Craig Richardson, Donna Barber, Debbie Richardson, Dawn Carter, Kevin Belle, Derrick and Jeannie Talbert, Trudy Wilson, the golden girls; and a host of spiritual sons and daughters. A memorial service celebration to honor her life will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2006, at 7 p.m., at DaySpring Ministries, 1600 Spring Garden Drive in Middletown. What a God-honoring celebration it will be! www.pennlive.com/obits Published in the Patriot-News on 9/1/2006.

Bernard Burruss

Bernard N. Burruss, 69, previously from Ft. Myers, FL passed away August 25, 2004 in Chesapeake, VA. He was a native of Charlottesville, Virginia. He retired as a carpenter after 40 years. He was a US Army veteran. He is survived by three sons, James B. Burruss of Ft. Polk, LA, Ollan N. Burruss of Chesapeake and David L. Burruss of Augusta, West VA; a sister, Mary Lou Sier of Baltimore, MD; and a brother Butch Sier also of Baltimore. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Blaine Burruss of Ft. Polk, LA, Elizabeth Burruss and Mary Burruss both of Chesapeake, Beth Anne Burruss of Ft. Polk, LA, Lindy Burruss of Baltimore, and David Burruss and Kelly Burruss, both of Augusta, WV. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Bridge Chapel, Chesapeake, VA. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

Berniece Burruss Pool

died at the Guadalupe Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico September 15, 1982. She was born August 15, 1920 at Rover and was raised in that community. She attended Rover and Plainview School and was graduated from Danville High School and also attended New Mexico State University. She is survived by her husband, Edward Pool of Carlsbad; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Johnston of Midland, TX and Mrs. Edwina Bishop of Fritch, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church and a charter member of the Order of the Does Lodge in Carlsbad until her illness several months ago. Funeral services were arranged by Denton Funeral Home of Carlsbad and interment was in Carlsbad Cemetery.

Bertha Burruss Burch

BURCH, Bertha "Bea" Burruss, 82, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away January 27, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Littleton Coleman Burruss and Bertha Catherine Meeks. She is survived by her husband, Robert Guy Burch Sr.; four sons, Robert Guy Burch Jr., Donald Thomas Burch, John Michael Burch and Patrick Littleton Burch; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burch was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, George, Leo, Ray, Fred, John, Ashton, Archibald, Thomas and William Burruss; and Henetta Schlaster and Catherine Lacy. Bea loved gardening and was a member of the Powhatan Garden Club. She was a great cook and won numerous blue ribbons at the State Fair. Her family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to the Alzheimer's Association.

Bettie Burruss Lennick

, 91, of Richmond, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2009. She was the widow of Wilbert E. "Bill" Lennick. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Bowman; and son, Jimmy Lennick. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday in Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

Betty Heath Burruss

of Midlothian, widow of Thomas R. Burruss, died October 16, 2000. She is survived by one son and his wife, Edmund C. "Pete" and Betty Jane Burruss of Powhatan; two daughters and their husbands, Patricia B. and Bob Wentworth of Reston, Edith B.and Bill Robson of Chesterfield; three brothers, B.C. Heath of Midlothian, James W. Heath of Powhatan and Winfrey G. Heath of Midlothian; two sisters, Frances H. Gentry of North Carolina and Joyce H. Bullock of Midlothian; five grandchildren, Renee Wentworth, Shelley Cray, Christopher Robson, Ashley Burruss and Lindsay Robson; and one great-granddaughter, Kendall Cray. Mrs. Burruss was preceded in death by one grandson, John E. Burruss. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, and where services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church or American Hospice Foundation.

Blanch Fortune Burruss
Blanch Catherine Fortune Burruss, 95, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at Guggenheimer Nursing Facility. She was the widow of William Edmond Burruss. Born Nov. 16, 1908, in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of the late John Wilmer Fortune and the late Nellie Bell Meyer Fortune. In addition, a daughter, Joyce Burruss Watts preceded her in death. Mrs. Burruss was a life long member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Marjorie Myers of Lynchburg; a granddaughter, Mary Catherine Watts of Covington, Ga.; a grandson, James Edward Watts of Roanoke; a great-granddaughter, Angela Schroder of Lynchburg; and a great-great-granddaughter, Celeste Schroder, also of Lynchburg. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Fort Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. James D. Newman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lynchburg Unit, 2316 Atherholt Road, Suite 108, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Whitten Park Avenue Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Brice Burruss

JACKSON, TN - Brice Burruss, 77, retired farmer, retired employee of the Madison County Highway Department and retired school bus driver, died Wednesday August 9, 1995, of cancer at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beech Bluff Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial in Beech Bluff Cemetery. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home has charge. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and Ruritan Club of Beech Bluff. He had been a Madison County school bus driver for 17 years. Mr. Burruss, the husband of Louise Burruss, also leaves six daughters, Diane Wade, Katie Burruss, Sherry Thomason, Karen Waldrop and Darla Fesmire, all of Jackson, and Patricia Kirkland of Douglasville, Ga.; two sons, Larry Burruss of Bolivar and Richard Burruss of Medina; a half-brother, Bobby Burruss of Henderson, 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Beverly G. (Red) Burruss,

age 69, of Richmond, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Betty A. Harding Burruss; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly Ann and Kevin Bartlett and Brenda B. and Stephen D. Lucy, all of New Kent; two sons and daughter-in-law, Benjamin Edward and Sheri F. Burruss of New Kent and Roger Lee Burruss of Cornelius, N.C.; sister, Edith Gianotti of Richmond; a brother, Walter Lee Burruss of Mechanicsville; five grandchildren, Sandra Smith, Sydney Burruss, Christopher Burruss, Tracey Lea Burrus and Eric Lucy. Mr. Burruss was retired from Philip Morris after 30 years of service. Remains rest at the Laburnum Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where the family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and where services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday. Interment Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Henrico Vol. Rescue Squad.

Burley Dew Burruss,

93, of Partlow died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, at Mary Washington Hospital. He was a retired sawmill operator and a member of Wallers Baptist Church. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Edna Burruss of Partlow, with whom he made his home; four nieces, Myrtle Carneal of Partlow, Nannie Seal of Fredericksburg, Earlene Michaliga of Spotsylvania County and Catherine Nanninga of Aurora, Colo.; four nephews, John E. Burress and Nelson Burruss of Fredericksburg,and Thomas Burruss and Carl Roberts Jr. of SpotsylvaniaCounty; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Wallers Baptist Church with the Rev. Derick Dickens and the Rev. Ernest Cornwell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Arrangements by Convenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg.  

Casandria J. "Cassie" Burruss,

100, a retired employee of Goochland County Public Schools, widow of Ernest D. Burruss. Richmond Times Dispatch May 28, 1995

Carolyn Burruss Owen,

96, of Richmond, formerly of Sedley and native of Spottsylvania County, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001. She was the widow of Joseph D. Owen. Surviving are sons, Joe of San Francisco, Harold of Courtland, Edward of Richmond; and daughter, Carole Shereda of Brevard. Also surviving are four grandsons, a granddaughter, a stepgranddaughter, and a great-granddaughter. A graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland on Saturday, June 16 at 3 p.m. Friends may visit at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin on Friday between 7 and 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution to Grace Memorial Methodist Church or to the Sedley Fire Department, Sedley, Va. 23878.

Charleye A. Burruss
WARRENTON -- Charleye Ann РChuckП Burruss, 67, of Route 3, Warrenton, NC, died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at Ma-ria Parham Hospital. She was a Mecklenburg County native. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Blaylock Funeral Home. Surviving are her husband, Richard РRickП Burruss; two sons, Richard A. Burruss III of Henderson and John Charles Burruss of South Hill, Va.; one daughter, Charleye B. McArthur of Inez; two brothers, Jack Osborne and Theodore Osborne, both of Athens, Ga.; and nine grandchildren. The family will be at the residence Sunday. Arrangements are being handled by Blaylock Funeral Home of Warrenton. 

Charles L. Burruss. Sr.,

74, Oakwood Dr.,Lexington, Kty., widower of Josephine M. Burruss, died Fri. Dec. 2, 2005. Arrangements, O.L. Hughes & Sons Mortuary.

Charles Chester Burruss,

 87, 503 Barlow Drive, retired farmer, World War II veteran, husband of Dorothy Hatton Burruss, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Thursday, Winchester Community Church, Visitation 11:30 a.m. Thursday, church. Arrangements, Scobee Funeral Home. Contributions suggested to Winchester Community Church Building Fund. 5-25-2002 Lexington Herald

Charles L. Buruuss,Jr.,

 52, husband of Ann Lynette Burruss, died Mon., May 31, 2004. He was born August 25, 1951 in Lexington, the son of Charles L. Burruss and the late Josephine Madison Burruss. Charles served two terms in Vietnam in the United States Air Force. He leaves behind many special friends and coworkers at WS Construction. In addition to his wife and father, and his faithful dogs, Miles and Chip; he is survived by his brother Ronald (Patricia) Burruss, six sisters, Tresea (Chester) Maull, Carrie (Eugene) Newton, Cherylene Burruss, Beverly (LeCarthy) Mitchell, Jacqueline Burruss, and Terri Pack. He was preceded in death by one sister Edna Burruss. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Wed. from 5-7 pm at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road, where services will be held on Thurs., at 12:30 pm with the Rev. Felix Williams officiating. Burial will be in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY, 40504 or the Lexington Humane Society, 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY, 40504

Charles W. Burruss

BURRUSS, Charles W., of Richmond, departed this life February 2, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Thelma J. Burruss; one daughter, Muriel B. Gumbs; a devoted cousin, Elaine B. Landrum; lifelong friends, the Harry Harris family and the Nuckols family; a host of nieces and nephews, among them Robin Renee Walston and Lorine Jackson; and other relatives and friends. He was a member of Silver Trowel #267 (Prince Hall Affiliated), the Astoria Beneficial Club, VFW-Arthur Williams Post 10654, and the Carillon Civic Association. He was a World War II Army veteran where he received a Purple Heart. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at Sixth Baptist Church, 400 S. Addison Street, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Yvonne Bibbs, pastor, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Family, friends and organizations assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sixth Baptist Church (B)

Charlie Burruss

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at Corinth Baptist Church for Charlie Burruss, 91, of Highway 60, Murrayville. The Rev. Wilburn E. Peeples will officiate. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Burruss died Monday, April 5, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Burruss had many jobs during his lifetime, but he worked as a farmer to provide for the family he loved. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie and son, Jerry. Survivors include his son, Eddie Burruss, Murrayville daughter-in-law, Sandra Burruss, Murrayville granddaughter, Karin Chambers, Murrayville grandson, Kevin Burress, Murrayville devoted brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Burruss, Gainesville sister, Ione Jordan, Murrayville, and Clara Belle Conner, Dahlonega five angelic health care workers, Willie Mae Wilson, Murrayville, Patricia Burke, Mildred Wood and Florence Walker, all of Gainesville, and Unadean Orndoff, Braselton, all made Mr. Burruss' last days much better Kathy Anderson, Leila Stowers, Dennis Stansell, Melissa Chambers and others at Hand & Hand Hospice of Dahlonega were a great help and will be remembered with fondness and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Guest House, Adult Day Health Services, 320 Tower Heights Road, S.W., Gainesville, GA 30501.Brewer & Wiley Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Charlotte J. Burruss

95, of Carrollton, Illinois died at 6:10 p.m. Friday at the Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Carrollton. Burial will be in Carrollton City Cemetery. Surviving are one son, David of St. Louis; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. April 15, 1990 - State Journal-Carrollton, Illinois

CARROLLTON - Charlotte J. Burruss, 95, died at 6:10 p.m. .Friday, April 13, 1990, at Reisch , .Memorial Nursing Home in • Carrollton. She had worked at Nim's Jewelers and previously was ;-employed at the Gazette-Patriot 'Newspaper for many years, both of Carrollton. Born in Greenfield, she was the daughter of the late Edward Burruss, Jr. and Charlotte (English) Johnson. She married Ninian R. Burruss in 1919, in Carrollton, and he died in 1929. Surviving are a son, David Burruss of St. Louis; three grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. A brother, Alfred Johnson; two sisters, Louise Close and Nellie Whiteside, preceded her in death. Visitation is from 1:30 p.m. Monday until service time at 2:30 p.m. at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton. The Rev. Dan Wright will officiate. Burial is in Carrollton City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Reisch Memorial Nursing Home or to a charity of one's choice

Clarence B. Burruss,

of Glen Allen, Virginia died May 31, 2007 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Hart Burruss; a daughter, Lisa B. Hinton; a son, Steven G. Burruss and his wife, Judy; a sister, Christine Greer; three grandchildren, Karen M. Burruss and her husband, Gerald Cousins Jr., Steven G. Burruss II and Philip S. Hinton. Mr. Burruss was a retired contract negotiator for the Small Business Administration at the Defense General Supply Center. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Bliley's - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a celebration of his life will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Clifford Mercer "Mouse," Burruss

63, of Glen Allen, Virginia, a Henrico County employee, Army veteran, husband of Virginia M. "Leigh" Burruss. 9-11-1997 Richmond Times Dispatch

Connie Burruss

Connie Mae Burruss died Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Mary Washington Hospital. She worked at Wal-Mart in Central Park for over 10 years as an associate and moved up to a department manager.Connie is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Ferris .Connie is survived by her husband of 29 years, John "Curly" T. Burruss; two sons, John "JT" Burruss II and his wife, Christina, and Chris "Cleatus" Burruss; three grandchildren, Cody, Jessica and John III; her father, Eugene "Frank" Ferris Jr. and his wife, Linda; two sisters, Bonita "Bo" Belt and her husband, Bill, and Bonnie Leach and her husband, Teddy; one brother, Eugene "Hootie" Ferris and his wife, Pattie; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Found & Sons Funeral Chapels and Cremation Service, corner of Courthouse Road and Southpoint Parkway. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Wilderness Baptist Church cemetery. The family requests casual attire, and that donations be made to Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Box 101, Spotsylvania, Va. 22553; or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tall Pines Ave., Locust Grove, Va. 22508. Friends may sign her online guest book at foundand sons.com.

Constance Burruss Senseman

Former Adrian, Missouri resident Constance “Connie” H. Senseman, 74, Hugoton, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Haskell County, Kansas as a result of an automobile accident. Connie was born April 18, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri to Arthur and Ella Burruss. A memorial service for Connie was held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Hugoton United Methodist Church in Hugoton, Kansas. Reverend Harry Cross presided over the service.

Cora “Inez” Burruss,

94, of Lynchburg, Virginia died Feb. 19 , 2009 at her residence. She was the widow of Carlton Christian Burruss. Born in Nelson County on Aug. 13, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Robert Bransford Banton and Virginia Kincade Banton. She retired from Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation and was a member of Fort Hill United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, Philip T. Burruss (Phyllis), of Fayetteville, Ga.; a daughter, Betty B. Bomar (Melford), of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Lori B. Jennings (Chris), Melanie Burruss, Todd Burruss (Krista) and Scott Bomar (Karla); six great-grandchildren, Cooper Burruss, Jessica Jennings, Leslie Jennings, Joshua Bomar, Caleb Bomar and Sara Beth Bomar; a sister-in law, Dorothy Rucker (Donald); and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Feb. 21 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel by the Rev. Janet Hawkins. Interment followed in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family received friends at the funeral home prior to the service and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Fort Hill United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services is assisting the family

Daisy Mae Burruss
Daisy Mae Burruss, 60, of Orange, died Monday, June 15, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was born March 10, 1949, in Gordonsville, Virginia, daughter of the late Mary Katherine Quann and Norman W. Burruss Sr. She was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher C. Heiston; and a sister, Brenda Burruss Seay. Mrs. Burruss is survived by two sons, Larry E. Heiston Jr. and his wife, Catherine, of Radiant and Michael D. Heiston and his wife, Jennifer, of Orange; a brother, Norman W. "N.W." Burruss Jr. of Spotsylvania; a sister, Vonnee B. Welch and her husband, Dean, of Newport Ritchie, Florida; two grandchildren, Christopher Michael and Kayleigh Rachel Heiston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Rhoadesville Baptist Church with interment at the church cemetery. The Reverend Nancy Stanton McDaniel will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the Rhoadesville Baptist Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rhoadesville Baptist Church, 26042 Lafayette Drive, Rhoadesville, VA 22542. Preddy Funeral Home, Orange, is in charge of arrangements

 

Dawn Denise "Dee Dee' Burruss,

20, of Charlottesville, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Born Nov. 10, 1983, in Charlottesville, she was the daughter of Roger Lee Burruss of Louisa and the late Joyce Carter Burruss. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Burruss. She is survived by her father, Roger Lee Burruss; a son, Isaiah Coleman of Charlottesville; a devoted friend, Jessie Coleman of Charlottesville; her maternal grandparents, Otis M. and Dorothy Johnson Carter Sr. of Louisa; her paternal grandfather, John Burruss of Louisa; her brother, Derrick O. Carter and his wife, Aimee of Columbia, S.C., a sister, Mrs. Tiffany Bagby of Charlottesville; and a host of aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, at First Baptist Church, Louisa, with interment in the Poindexter Family Cemetery. The Rev. Thomas J. Wooden Jr. will officiate. The body will lie in state Monday from noon until 1 p.m. at the church.

Dick Burruss

A memorial service will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004, in the Willamette Building in Oregon City for Dick Burruss, who died May 3 at age 61.Mr. Burruss was born July 23, 1942, in Santa Cruz, Calif. He served in the Navy. He lived in Dunsmuir, Calif., before moving in 1997 to Oregon City. He was a maintenance worker for the Clackamas County Facilities Management department. Survivors include his son, Steve; daughters, Valerie Maher and Katherine Holden; mother, Mable Christen; brother, Nickie; sisters, Carolyn O'Rourke, Mildred Walker and Neita Miller; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Remembrances to Clackamas County Women's Shelter. Arrangements by Hillside Chapel.

Doris M. Burruss

died April 24, 1994 in her home in Oklahoma City, OK., The widow of George Henry Burruss, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John Warren Burruss and Adrienne Smith Burruss of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Mary Jane Oman of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren, two great grandsons; and a sister, Valera Carlson of Oakland, California. She was born in Portland, Oregon in 1898. She attended Mills College and the University of California. Doris was married in 1922 to George H. Burruss. A resident of Oklahoma City since 1930, she was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, where a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 1994. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Dorothy Burruss

Dorothy Burruss, 77, died Sun. Service 1pm Tue, Winchester Community Church. Visit 11am Tue at the church. Scobee Funeral Home in charge. Guestbook at scobeefuneralhome.com In Loving Memory Milford Benton July 30, 1924 June 5, 2005 It's been two years since we had to say goodbye. We didn't want to let you go but we know you are in a better place and at peace. We miss you everyday and we love you so very much. The Benton Family 6-5-2007 Lexington Kentucky Herald-Leader

Dorothy Louise Burruss,

84, formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, slipped peacefully into eternity while holding her only son, Franklin Irvin's hand. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at True Bible Baptist Church, with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. There will be no viewing after the eulogy. Visitation will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. at Highland Park Funeral Home.-Des Moines Register, The (IA) - June 27, 2004

Douglas L. Burruss

Douglas Louis Burruss of Ashland, Virginia, retired owner of D.L. Burruss Construction Co., died Thursday in a Richmond hospital. He was 78. Mr. Burruss opened his construction business shortly after returning from U.S. Navy service in the Pacific theater during World War II. He built residences in Hanover, Louisa, Goochland, Carolina, King William and Henrico counties. He built additions to churches, including Second Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dawn and Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland. He retired in 1981. A Hanover County native, he graduated from the former Hanover Training School. Mr. Burruss was a trustee and member of the usher board at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland. He also was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in Ashland. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Jones Burruss; and a son, Donald Bernard Burruss of Ashland. A funeral is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland, with burial in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Shiloh Baptist Church Building Fund. - Richmond Times Dispatch Sept 18, 1993

Douglas Ray Burruss

Retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Douglas Ray Burruss, 40, of Hopewell, passed away suddenly Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004. A native of Petersburg, he was a son of Lucky D. Burruss Sr. and Mary Brown Burruss of Petersburg. He was a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, including 12 years of service overseas. He served in Desert Storm and several other stations around the world including Germany, England, Turkey, Korea, and Kuwait. He was presently employed as a security guard with Allied Security and Central State Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Grover Lee Stell Jr. and wife, Vivian, of Prince George, Lucky D. Burruss Jr. of Florida, and Jeffrey D. Burruss and fiancee, Ginger Ferguson, of Blackstone; two nieces; five nephews; three great-nephews; an uncle of Dinwiddie County; an aunt of Charlotte, N.C.; and numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside funeral with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blandford Cemetery.

Edith Grayman Burruss,

 84, of Ruther Glen, the widow of William A. Burruss Sr., passed away Monday, April 8, 2002. She is survived by her children, Jane Burruss Hartz and her husband, Jacob Christopher Hartz, William Atwell Burruss Jr. and his wife, Sheryl Rose, Sue Burruss Braswell and her husband, Harry Armstrong Braswell and Granville Burruss II and his close friend, Donna Elizabeth Via; her sister, Mabel Grayman Nichols; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Mrs. Burruss was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Doswell, Va. Friends may call at the Reid Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Fork Episcopal Church in Doswell. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101, or the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief, 815 Second Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. DIGNITY MEMORIAL

Edith Lindsay Burruss,

97, of Prosser died Sunday. Mrs. Burruss was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Survivors include a daughter, Lillian Phelps of Bickleton; 13 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 35 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing and visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., which is the time of the funeral at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Benton City.

Edna B. Walker

Eastanollee, Georgia - Edna Burruss Walker, 83, of Route 1 Box 43, died Saturday, June 12, 1999. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Walker was a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Ophelia Matthews Burruss, and was the widow of Garvin W. Walker. She lived in Stephens County most of her life. She was a homemaker and was a member of Toms Creek Baptist Church and the Maude Sunday School Class. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. today at the Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa, with the Revs. Wayne Marcus and Clack Stubbs officiating. Burial will be in the Toms Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Phil Walker, Eastanollee, and Jerry Walker, Martin; a sister, Louise B. Whitlock, Eastanollee; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Allen Walker, Wayne Walker, Bryan Walker, James McCracken, Craig McCracken, and Mike Walker. Members of the Maude Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will be at the residence of Louise Whitlock, Route 1, Eastanollee, and will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at the mortuary.

Edna P. Burruss

Edna Pricilla Dennis Burruss, 83, of Paoli,Pa., passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Manor Care of King of Prussia, PA. She was the wife of the late Maurice E. Burruss. Born April 28, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Ned and Carrie Dennis. Ms. Burruss attended school first in Phoenixville, then later the Tredyffrin Easttown Schools. She worked as a baby sitter in her home for private families and her neighbors. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Paoli, where she was active on the Senior Choir, Mass Choir, and Voices of Hope. Mrs. Burruss loved shopping and going to the mall. She leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, John Terry Young of Pottstown, PA, Maurice E. Burruss, Jr. of Pottstown, PA, Kevin Michael Burruss of Downingtown, and Eric Leslie Burruss of Coatesville, PA; three daughters, Deirdre Denise Burruss of Phoenixville, Tina Marie Burruss of Pottstown, and Dawn Burruss Baynard of Coatesville; 24 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren; one sister, Florence Winters of King of Prussia; and one brother, George Dennis of west Chester, PA. She is preceded in death y one son, Allen Young and one daughter, Bonnie Jean young Thomas.

Edward Burruss

Gordonsvllle, Virginia Sept. 23.—Edward Burruss died here at the home of his father, W. T. Burruss, this afternoon about 3 o'clock - The Washington Post Sunday, September 24, 1905 -Washington, District Of Columbia

Edward Lewis (Mickey) Burruss

Born: 11/18/1930 - Died: 7/12/2007 - Services: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July, 15, 2007 - Visitation: 7-9:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Edward Lewis Burruss, 76, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007 in Lynchburg General Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bess Poindexter Burruss; two sons, Charles Edward (Eddie) Burruss of Seneca, Rodney Lewis Burruss and wife, Dana of Evington. Born November 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Charles Benjamin Burruss and Pauline Davidson Burruss. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, retired as an investigator for the City of Lynchburg Police Department after 34 years of service; worked at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory; member of Fraternal Order of Police, Moose Lodge 715, American Legion Post 16, Hill Cats Booster Club and past member of Lyn-Dan Heights Ruritan Club. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 15, 2007 in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Service by the Rev. D. Jack Hamilton, Rev. Shelton Miles and Rev. Ernest РSonnyП Yoder, with burial to follow in the Poindexter Family Cemetery in Seneca with military honors provided by American Legion 16. The family will receive friends today from 7-9:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Service, 427 Graves Mill Road. Following the burial, the family invites friends to the Poindexter Home across from the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Edward Wood Burruss

CARROLLTON— Relatives here received word of the death of Dr. Edward Wood Burruss, 87 who died May 24, 1952 in St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Co, Funeral services were held May 26 In Denver and cremation followed. His ashes will be buried in Carrollton city cemetery. Dr. Burruss was born In Carrollton, June 14, 1864 the son of George L. and Maria Wood Burruss.,, He was graduated from the St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1886 and after spending a number of years in a hospital in New York he entered private practice and has been located in Denver since 1910. Surviving him is his widow, Johnetta Hodge Burruss, a son. Edward W. Burruss Jr.. of Denver and three daughters. Mrs. Helen Cunningham. Portland, Ore., Miss Nell Burruss and Mrs. Mary Messenger both of Denver . He also leaves a sister Maria Burruss of Hinsdale Illinois.

Edythe Burruss Wright,

of Richmond, Va., widow of Peter A. Wright, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. She is survived by her cousins, Gayle Rowe Presson of Manakin-Sabot, Susanna Cary Rowe, Carol Page Menefee an d Laura M. Wilkerson, all of Richmond. Mrs. Wright was a member of Pace Memorial United Methodist Church and the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 15 in Riverview Cemetery. Arrangements by the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215Cutshaw Ave.

Elizabeth Burruss Holbrook

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (GA) - February 13, 2006--ELIZABETH BURRUSS HOLBROOK, 92, of Cumming died Sunday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ingram Funeral Home. Fulton County, Georgia

Elizabeth Missroon Burruss,

 80, died July 4, 2009 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, SC, daughter of the late James Frampton and Almeda Cornelison Missroon. She was a graduate of Savannah High School and attended Draughon's Business School. Mrs. Burruss was retired as a Real Estate Agent having worked for several local real estate companies. She was a member of the East Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her husbands, Leavee Rewis and Frank P. Burruss, Sr., son, Frank P. Burruss, Jr. and brother, Gerald E. Missroon preceded her in death. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Henry and June Burruss of Savannah; sisters, Carolyn Allmon of Merritt Island, FL; Clelia Weber and husband, Charles of Savannah; Mary Flood and husband, John of Hilton Head Island, SC; Linda Wilkinson and husband, James of Savannah; Susan Upton and husband, Fred of Savannah; brothers, Robert Missroon and wife, Barbara of Savannah; James Missroon and wife, Sandra of Atlanta, GA; Alan Missroon of Atlanta, GA; Larry Missroon and wife, Helen of Savannah; grandson, Jake Burruss of Savannah; granddaughter, Erin Burruss of Savannah; sisters-in-law, Julia Missroon of Savannah; Frances Burruss of Cumming, GA; Elizabeth Pirkle of Gainesville, GA and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Mr. Evan Ellis officiating.

Elsie L. Burruss,

84, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2004. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ollie C. Burruss; and sister, Mary Reams Hendricks. She is survived by her sister, Frances R. Slayton; brother and sister-in-law, Hinton "Buck" S. Jr. and Martha L. Reams; sister-in-law, Bettie Lennick; numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Mrs. Burruss was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rt. 10). Her funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at the Providence United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Providence UMC Cemetery Fund, 901 S. Providence Rd., Richmond, Va.

Elsie Burruss Farmer,

91 of Chilesburg, died Thursday August 30, 2007. Born in Caroline, she was a member of Cardinal Baptist Church and the widow of Louie Burruss and Warner Farmer. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley B. Durrett and her husband Warren of Chilesburg; one sister, Evelyn Satterwhite and her husband Preston of Ruther Glen; three grandchildren, Karen Mayo and her husband Mike of Ruther Glen, Kenny Durrett of Richmond and Kristen Booth and her husband Ross of Ashland and four step daughters, Shirley Tipton, Jean Mitchell, Pearl Killinger and Patty Melson. A funeral service will be held Sunday Sept. 2nd at 2:00 PM in Cardinal Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, with burial to follow in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruther Glen. The family will receive friends at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Saturday 7:00 С 9:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Kids Pre-School 25050 Ruther Glen Road Ruther Glen VA 22546

Eleanor Burruss Synon,

75, a master bridge player who had been an area resident since 1932, died May 17, 1984, at the Woodbine Nursing Home in Alexandria, Virginia, after a heart attack. Mrs. Synon, who lived in Alexandria, was a native of Norfolk and a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's College Emmitsburg, Md. Her husband, retired Coast Guard rear admiral George D. Synon, died in 1969. Survivors include a daughter, Marguerite Felt of Washington and five grandchildren.

Elnora C. Burruss,

57, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Tuesday at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Willie James Burruss; daughter, Sandra Houston; son, Anthony Burruss; grandchildren, Charmetrice Houston, Savoni Houston, Michael Houston, Jackson Burruss and Shelby Burruss, all of Huntsville; sisters, Willie Dee Shoemaker of Nashville, Irene Lee of Cleveland, Susie Lee Allen and Katherine Williams; and brothers, Booker T. Coleman, Edward Acklin, Roger Acklin, Luther Acklin and Ricky Acklin, all of Huntsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, 2005 at the Word of Truth with Pastor Bob Hellmon officiating. Interment was in Huntsville Memory Gardens with Royal Funeral Home directing. Elnora Coleman Burruss was a former student of Councill High School and an active member of the William Hooper Councill Alumni Association, Inc. (WHCAA).

Elvin Lewis Shaw Burruss,

84, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord October 13, 2006. Mrs. Burruss was born July 14, 1922 in Dinwiddie County, Va. and was one of 10 brothers and sisters. She moved to Richmond in the early 1940s and married Lewis E. Shaw in 1947 (he preceded her in death in 1961). In 1973 she married George Burruss Jr. (he preceded her in death in 1985). She is survived by two sons, Lewis E. Shaw Jr. of Glen Allen and his wife, Paulette, and David Lee Shaw of Mechanicsville; five sisters, Virginia Peel, Jacqueline Bowdin, Razelle Meredith and Carolyn Copeland, all of Virginia Beach, and Thelma Nunnelly of Durham, N.C.; one brother, Gillam Lewis of Roanoke; a granddaughter, Susan Lennette Shaw of Glen Allen. Mrs. Burruss was a faithful member of Lakeside United Methodist Church since 1949 and worked for many years as an administrative assistant at Henry Briggs Realty. Her caring and concern for others will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Riverview Cemetery.

Emma Riddle Burruss

April 8, 1918 Nov. 12, 2006 - Emma Riddle Burruss of Huntsville, Alabama departed this life Sunday at Huntsville Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Mr. William Burruss; two daughters, Emma Rice of Huntsville, and Mary A. Leslie and her husband, Clemie, of Clarksville, Tenn.; three sons and daughters-inlaw, Robert and Hattie Burruss of Huntsville, Clarence and Patricia Burruss of Dallas, and William and Jackie Burruss of Huntsville; two sisters, Helen Prather of Detroit, and Ann Williams of Talladega; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday from Nelms Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday from the Farris Drive Church of Christ. Interment will be at Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Published in The Huntsville Times on 11/16/2006

Estelle P. Burruss

Estelle P. Burruss, 102, passed away August 14, 2004, at Manor Care Nursing Home, Venice, FL. A longtime resident of LaGrange Park, IL, Estelle ''Nana'' was preceded in death by her husband John T. Burruss in 1946 and their four sons: Herbert in 1973, John Jr. in 1988, Ronald and Norman in 2002. Surviving are Mrs. Norman (Betty) Burruss of Grand Rapids, MI and Mrs. Ronald (Patt) Burruss of Sarasota, FL; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will take place at 10 a.m. on August 28 at First Congregational Church, 100 South Sixth Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial service will take place in Parkholm Cemetery in La Grange, IL, following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Options, 6918 Windsor Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402. Published in the Chicago Tribune on 8/22/2004.

Esther Burruss Page,

71, of Topping, formerly of Richmond, Virginia, died Saturday, November 12, 1994. She is survived by her husband, John R. Page, Sr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Charles Smith of Chesapeake, Mary and Jimmy Johnson of Deltaville; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Gail Page of Saluda; five grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Boyington of Amelia; two brothers, Norman and Paul Burruss of Spotsylvania. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda. Interment at Middlesex Memorial Cemetery, Urbanna. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Ethel Burruss Lacy

Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 1, 2006- Ehtel Burruss Lacy of Orchid, Va., 88, a homemaker, widow of Charles Hamilton Lacy. Ethel Burruss Lacy, 88, of Orchid, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Graveside services, conducted by the Rev. John Thompson, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 3 in the Lacy family cemetery, Orchid. She is survived by her children, Jean L. Perkins and her husband, Andy, Dot L. Grubbs, Phyllis L. Glasco and George E. Lacy; her brother, Buck Burruss; her sister, Lucille Hardy; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lacy was born August 31, 1917 in Goochland County, the daughter of the late Ernest and Cassie Johnson Burruss. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hamilton “Ham” Lacy. Lacy Funeral Home, Mineral, handled the arrangements

Eunice Burruss Banister,

age 84 of Cumming, Georgia died Thursday, May 23, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus H. Banister and son, Donald H. Banister. Survivors include son and daughter in-law, Morris and Sylvia Banister, Dawsonville; 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren, brother and sisters in-law, Hoyt and Pauline Burruss, Cumming; Vivian Burruss, Dawsonville; sister, Helen Locke, Cumming; brother in-law, Maylon Thomas, Cumming; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2002, 3:00 p.m., Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Orr, Rev. Ruel Martin officiating, interment, Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home, Friday after 12 noon. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming.

Evelyn Burruss Sailors,

77, of 100-B Park Crossing Drive, Greenville, SC., died Wednesday November 26, 2008, at Rainey Hospice House.Mrs. Sailors was born in Richmond, Virginia, a daughter of the late Rudolph Arnett and Beatrice Victoria Compton Burruss. She retired from the First National Bank in Baltimore, Maryland, and more recently was a homemaker. She was a Jehovah's Witness. Surviving are her son, Derek Sailors and his wife, Maureen, of Fairfield, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Celeste Huff and her husband, Barry, of Indiana; stepdaughters, Donna Hutchins and her husband, Richard, of Savannah, Georgia, and Barbara Manke and her husband, Carl, of Liberty, S.C.; a sister, Barbara Hooper and her husband, Otis, of Virginia; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Madison H. Sailors.Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, with Mr. Markus Garcia officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.The family is at the home of Barbara and Carl Manke, 134 B&K Drive, Liberty, SC.Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.

Fay Burruss Alexander

Fay Burruss Alexander, 87, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at an Arlington hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday in Blessing Colonial Chapel, Mansfield. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Blessing Funeral Home, Mansfield, Texas. Mrs. Alexander was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Coweta, Okla., the daughter of George Washington and Lillie Florance Sewell Burruss. She was one of triplets. She married Alva "Tex" Preston Alexander Jr. on March 15, 1958, in Richmond. Mr. Alexander preceded her in death Aug. 4, 2002. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Milton C. Allen; son, Douglas T. Allen; brothers, Ray and Horace Burruss; and sisters, Louis, Agnes, May and Nina. Survivors: Daughter, Pat Ortega and husband, Chico; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Connie, Dan, Bob and Chief Burruss. Blessing Funeral Home

Faye Jackson Burruss

Feb. 26, 1925-July 21, 2005 - Faye Jackson Burruss, 80, of Atlanta died Thursday following an extended illness. A stylist and cosmetology teacher, she grew up in Gainesville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services are scheduled for noon Friday, July 29, 2005, at Antioch Baptist Church North, Atlanta. The Rev. Cameron Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery.

Fern M. Burruss

Fern M. Burruss, 80, of Benton died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. She was born Aug. 2, 1929 Mrs. Burruss was retired from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration-Department of State Revenue Administration. She was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Annie Lee Pelton; her husband, Alvin Burruss; and a brother, Don Pelton.Survivors include a son, Terry Burruss of Little Rock and special friend Leah Hughes; a daughter, Melanee Lowe and husband Chuck of Alexander; a brother, Wayne Pelton of Benton; three sisters, Edith Miller, Janie Orrick and Joan Mills, all of Benton; a sister-in-law, Loretta White of Benton; three granddaughters, Mamie Burruss of Portland, Ore., Gracie Burruss of Fayetteville (their mother, Merilyn Burruss) and Allie Jones of Alexander; two step-granddaughters, April Catlett and Krystal McFarlin, both of Hot Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Ashby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Patton officiating. Burial will be in Lee Cemetery.Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Ashby. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.Family comments: Fern was a Saline Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteer and enjoyed time in the gift shop. She enjoyed going to Branson to hear music and see the fall leaves and lights. She loved attending the Sun Shine Class and doing activities at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved outings with family and friends and was an independent spirit who loved life.

Florence Burruss,

90, of Winona West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, in Ansted, following a long illness. Mrs. Burruss was born May 28, 1914, in Sandstone, she was a daughter of the late William Richmond and Neila Johnson Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Cason Burruss on May 20, 1999; and a son, Robert Burruss. Survivors are three daughters, Barbara ?Judy? Conley of Spencer, Jean ?Mickey? Secrist of Winona, Jewell Vilacha of Union, N.J.; a son, Alan Burruss of Winona; a sister, Willa Mae Burnette of Hinton; a brother, Edgar Richmond of Clendenin; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ansted with the Rev. Joe Shaffer officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Rest Mausoleum at Victor. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. Wallace & Wallace of Ansted is in charge of the arrangements

Florence L. Burruss

Partlow , Virginia-- Mrs. Florence L. Burruss, 92, a homemaker, widow of William Henry Burruss- Richmond Times Dispatch, March 30, 1994

Floyd Allen Burruss,

68, of Richmond, VA. Formerly from Johnson City, NY, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009. He was a retiree of Atwood Tool & Die Company in Chenango Forks, NY. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Burruss; stepmother, Edith (Nana) Burruss; and brother, Harold Burruss. Survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Burruss; father, Archie W. Burruss of Johnson City, NY; daughter, Sarah of Binghamton, NY; four stepdaughters, Tammi Dyke, Amy (Brian) Lucy, Laura (Jeremy) Moore, all of Gloucester, VA, Cara Rammell of Richmond, VA; brothers, Rupert (Midge) Burruss, of Glen Allen, VA, Elmer (Kathy) Burruss of Valrico, FL; sisters, Lois Ellis of Johnson City, NY, Dorothy (Tom) Bart of Glen Allen, VA; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Anspach; five step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Varina Baptist Church of Varina. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 30, 2009, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Varina Baptist Church, 8090 Varina Road, Henrico, VA 23231, where services will follow at 4 p.m. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Zoar Baptist Church, 17097 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, VA 23043

 

Francis Atwell Burruss,

93, of Richmond, died September 12, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hannah Elizabeth Walker Burruss; two sisters, Katherine Burruss Holland and Hannah Burruss Swortzel; and three brothers, William Walker Burruss, Henry Walker Burruss and George Granville Burruss. He is survived by many devoted family members and friends, including 12 nieces and nephews, 20 great-nieces and great-nephews, 18 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews and one great-great-great-niece. Mr. Burruss received his undergraduate degree in math and science from Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Va. (1931), and his graduate degree in education from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. (1951). He was a high school teacher and principal in the Virginia school systems of the Town of West Point and the Counties of Accomack (Tangier Island), Halifax and Madison. He also taught for one year in Japan at the American School. He concluded his teaching career in Richmond working with the visually handicapped. He served in the 66th Army Air Force Base Unit during WWII as a forecaster and weather observer from 1942 until 1945, and his foreign service included assignment to China, Burma, India in 1944. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Lawrenceville, Va. and Brookland United Methodist Church in Richmond, where he taught Sunday School for many years. Mr. Burruss was an avid hunter and fisherman, with a great love for the outdoors. A service of interment will be held Sunday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Burruss family cemetery, Reedy Mill Rd. in Caroline County. A memorial service will follow on Sunday, September 22 at 3 p.m. at Brookland United Methodist Church in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to The Frank and Elizabeth Walker Burruss Scholarship Fund at Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, Va. 23005, or to Brookland United Methodist Church, 2501 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, Va. 23230.

Frances Sexton Burruss,

age 79, a native of Forsyth County, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband John Henry Burruss, Jr. Survivors include her children, Don and Carolyn Burruss of Cumming, Harold and Phyllis Burruss of Cumming, Gail and Henry Hughes of Grayson, Deborah Burruss Bramblett and Steve Northan of Cumming; grandchildren Traci, Kim, Amanda, Kyle, Brian, Blake, Amy, Cassie, Ryan, Jared, Amy, Neal, Katie, Cameron and Nicholas; 26 great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law Eugene and Betty Sexton of Cumming, JoAnn Sexton of Sugar Hill, Elizabeth Pirkle of Gainesville; and several other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:00 am at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Byrd and Rev. Bud Sutton officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Monday from 9:00 am until hour of service. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, GA is in charge of the arrangements

Frances Burruss Willborn

Homegoing services for Mrs. Frances Burruss Wilborn of 1420 Mims St. SW will be held Thursday May 3, 2001, 1:00pm at Sellers Bros. Chapel 889 M.L. King, Jr. Dr. NW. Reverends Howard Creecy, Jr. and Sr. officiating with interment at South-View Cemetery. Wake will be held (TONIGHT) at Sellers Bros. MLK Chapel from 7 to 8pm. Survivors are son, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney A. Burruss, sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Chavis, Mr. and Mrs. George, a very close cousin, Mr. Leon H. Burruss, other cousins, relatives, and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble Thursday at 3536 Redwine Ct. East Point at 12 noon. Sellers Bros. Inc.

Frances Moore Burruss,

 86, died April 7, 1994. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Gloucester. She was a retired educator. She had been a case worker with the Samaritan Group, Gloucester; an inmate instructor at the Gloucester Jail; a board member of York River Community Orchestra and a board member of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Survived by a daughter, Anne Burruss of Hayes; two sons, Lewis "Bucky" Burruss of Greenville, N.C., and Tommy Burruss of Toano; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A service of remembrance, conducted by Reverend Linwood Daniel, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Bethany United Methodist Church. Interment in Hampton National Cemetery, Phoebus Section. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Burruss' home "The Old Place," Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, Box 385, Gloucester 23061; Gloucester Housing Partnership, Box 772, Hayes 23072; or The Samaritan Group, Box 431, White Marsh 23183. Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.

Frank P. Burruss, Jr.,

47, died Monday, August 11, 2003 at Memorial Health University. He was a native of Savannah and was a checker of ILA. He was an avid boater and was preceded in death by his father Frank P. Burruss, Sr. Survivors: his mother, Elizabeth Missron Burruss Rolison, of Savannah; a brother and sister in law, Henry and June Burruss of Savannah; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Remembrances: Kingdom Hall Building Fund. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home Savannah Morning News, August 12, 2003

Franklin Edward Burruss,

82, of Ruther Glen, died Thursday, March 31, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas N. Burruss Jr. and his mother, Orine B. Burruss. He is survived by his brother, Thomas N. Burruss III; and his sisters, Margaret B. Flowers, Helen B. Elliott and Winifred E. Burruss; and nieces and nephews. A private burial service will be held at Concord Baptist Church. Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

Fred Austin Burruss Jr.,

51, of Mineral, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday evening, April 11, 2009.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Austin Burruss; and a sister, Edith B. Schmitz.
Fred served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his former wife, Debra Gail Burruss; his mother and stepfather, Pauline Burruss Short and Robert E. Short of Mineral; one son, Fred Austin Burruss III of Greenback, Tennessee; two daughters, Christina Burruss, and Cassidy Burruss, both of Greenback, Tennessee; one brother, Richard Burruss, of New Kent; one sister, Sandra B. Kerstetter of Mineral; two stepbrothers, Jeffrey Short and Robert Scott Short; six grandchildren, and one on the way; two uncles, Lawrence Burruss and Daniel G. Burruss; a niece, Kat Colona; and a great-niece, Rayna A. Colona A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at Edgewood Christian Church with Pastor Herb Cadle officiating. Interment will follow in the Seay Family Cemetery in Mineral. Arrangements were made by Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa

Georgeana Burruss

Georgeana Burruss, wife of J. F. Burruss died at the family home, 1104 Webster street at 1:45 o’clock Sunday morning (Jan 31, 1934) of a complication of deseases following an illness of two and one half months. The body was removed to the Norman funeral Home where it was prepared for burial and taken overland Monday morning to Marshall where funeral services were held from the Christian church at that place this afternoon at 2:00 o’clock conducted by the pastor the Rev. Harvey Baker Smith. Burial was made at Miami, Mo. Georgeana Robinson, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. R. B. Robinson, pioneer residents of Carrollton, Illinois, was born at that place September 14, 1872. Her marriage to Mr. Burruss occurred may 11, 1904. To this union two children were born, a daughter dying in infancy, and a son Joseph who with mr. Burruss and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Coghill, Rollo, Mo., and Mrs C. E. Sharon, Carrollton, Illinois survive. Both sisters were at her beside when she passed away. Following a residence at Marshall 12 years, Mr. And Mrs. Burruss and their son Joseph moved to Chillicothe February 1, 1931, and she had since made her home here. Early in life Mrs. Burruss united with the Christian Church and was always an active worker. Since comming to Chillicothe she had participated in all church work until her health failed. She was a member of the XIX club and the D. A. R. And was active in both those organizations. Although coming to this city an entire stranger, Mrs. Burruss soon acquired a large circle of friends because of that kindly and friendly spirit that dominated her life. A spirit that was expressive of her lovable character. Her activity in church and social life of the city made her very popular as she deserved to be. To know Mrs. Burruss was to love her. She was possessed of those lovable qualities of heart and mind that greatly endeared her to those whom she came in contact with. Those from Chillicothe attending the servies at marshall were Mrs. Martha Watkins, Mrs. G. G.Carnahan, Gregory O’Dell, Charles B. Spooner, Mrs. C. C.Long, Mrs. William Hursthall, Miss Barnett and Mrs. R. B. Jordan.

George Earl Burruss

George "Earl" Burruss, age 93, of Cumming, Ga., a lifelong resident of Forsyth County, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. Mr. Burruss was a Mason and member of Mt. Zion Lodge #316 F&AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen Burruss; and sister, Barbara Burruss. He is survived by his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Linda and Melvin Chappell of Kennesaw; brothers and sister-in-law, Ralph and Patsy Burruss of Marietta, Charles Burruss of California; stepgrandchildren, Mark Chappell, Sandra Garrison, Connie McAnally; three great-grandchildren, Megan and Kayla Garrison, Jake McAnally. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, Dec. 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

George Granville Burruss,

87, of Richmond, died on September 8, 2001. A 1935 graduate of Randolph-Macon College, he served his country during World War II and was a teacher, coach, and business owner. George touched many lives as an active member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry as both Senior and Junior Warden and was a member of the CURSILLO community and the KAIROS prison ministry. He helped establish and maintain the St. Michaels' parish library, worked with CARITAS to provide food and shelter for the homeless, and served on the Board of Directors at Freedom House. George was a longtime member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his brother, Francis Atwell Burruss of Richmond; three daughters; Ellen "Plum" Cluverius and her husband, Mike, Rebecca Franklin and her husband, Ronnie Childs, Mary Burruss and her husband, Scott Jenkins; his four grandchildren, John, Alan, Max, and Ellie; and a devoted extended family. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 11 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., in the Parish Hall at St. Michael's. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church or Freedom House.

George J. Burruss,

73, Topeka, Kansas died Saturday, May 10, 2003, at a Topeka hospice. Mr. Burruss worked in shoe and leather repair for more than 50 years. He was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Americus, the son of George and Florence Burruss. Mr. Burruss lived in Topeka for 62 years and graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. He married Marvel Hanson Burruss. She preceded him in death. He married Helen King Burruss in 1998. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Kerry Burruss, Berryton; a daughter, Cherri Buckley, Kansas City, Mo.; two stepsons, Robert King, Topeka, and Steve King, Mobile, Ala.; a stepdaughter, Sharon Smith, Bangladesh; a granddaughter; seven stepgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly God Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home

George Lewis Burruss

CARROLLTON, Oct. 30—(Special) Funeral services for George L. Burruss, who died Saturday, Oct 27, 1934, were held here Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson. The Rev. A. B. VanSchoik, of the Presbyterian Church conducted the services. The pallbearers were Walter Milnes, Vemon Johnson, Philip Farrelly, Frank Kuhnline, John Hardcastle, and Richard Oilier. Interment was in Carrollton Cemetery.

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George Lewis Burruss

 A inquest was conducted by Deputy Coroner Klunk Sunday morning at his funeral home at which a verdict of suicide was returned in the death of George Louis Burruss, 35, who shot himself early Saturday October 27, 1934, at his cottage in Piasa Chautauqua where he had been employed for the lost four years. It was testified that he had been nervous and despondent. Statements by his widow, Mrs. Claudia Burruss, and his daughter, Kitty B., 11, were that immediately after breakfast, Burruss had returned to his bedroom saying he would lie down and rest for a time, thinking he would "feel better." A few minutes later there was an explosive report. They thought at first that the stove had exploded, but finding the stove intact they traced the sound to the bedroom where Burruss was found wounded on his bed, a pistol still gripped in his hand. Burruss' body was taken Saturday afternoon to his old home new Carrollton, and funeral services were to be held.

Georgeana Burruss,

 wife of J. F. Burruss, died January 21, 1934, at the family home, 1104 Webster street at 1:45 o'clock Sunday morning of a complication of diseases following an illness of two and one-half months.The body was removed to the Norman Funeral Home where it was prepared for burial and taken overland Monday morning' to Marshall where funeral services were held from the Christian church at that place this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Harvey Baker Smith. Burial was made at Miami. Georgeana Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Robinson, pioneer residents of Carrollton, 111., was born at that place September 14, 1872. Her marriage to Mr. Burruss occurred May 11,1904. To this union two children were born, a daughter dying to infancy, and a son, Joseph, who with Mr. Burruss and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Coghill, Rollo, Mo., and Mrs. C. E. Sharon, -Carrolltcn, 111., survive. Both sisters were at her bedside when she passed away. Following a residence at Marshall 13 years, Mr. and Mrs. Burruss and their son, Joseph, moved to Chillicothe, Mo., on February 1, 1931 and she had since made her home here. Early to life Mrs. Burruss united with the Christian church and was always an active worker. Since coming to Chillicothe she had participated to all church work until her health failed. She was a member of the XIX club and the D. A. R and was active in both of these organizations. Although coming to this city an entire stranger, Mrs. Burruss soon acquired a large circle of friends because of that kindly and friendly spirit that dominated her life, a spirit that was expressive of her lovable character. Her activity to church and social life of the city made her very popular as she deserved to be. To know Mrs. Burruss was to love her. She was possessed of those lovable qualities of heart and mind that greatly endeared her to those whom she came to contact with. Those from Chillicothe attending the services at Marshall were Mrs. Martha Watkins, Mrs. G. C. Carnahan, Gregory O'Dell, Charles B. Spooner, Mrs. O. C. Long, Mrs. William Hurxthall, Miss Mrs. R. B. Jordan.

Grace Puckett Burruss

King George, Virginia -- Mrs. Grace Puckett Burruss, formerly of Richmond, a retired teacher and librarian at Jarratt High School and Varina High School, widow of Robert L. Burruss. - Richmond Times Dispatch 12-29-1993

Granville Burruss

February 27, 1919 - Fredericksburg, Va - The Rev. Granville Burruss, principal of Lee Maury High School at Bowling Green, died yesterday as the result of a bursting blood vessel. He survived by a wife and three children.

Grayson Burruss.

News of the sudden death of Grayson Burruss, formerly of this city, where he was engaged in the insurance business, at Toronto yesterday morning reached Richmond last night. Mr. Burruss was forty-seven years old, and was well known in the business world here. He left here about ten years ago to accept a position with the British American Assurance company, of Toronto. His wife, who was Miss Bessie Beale, of Hagerstown, Md.; three children-Annie Louise, Katherine and Grayson D. Burruss; a sister, Miss Jeanette B. Burruss, and a brother, Sydney B. Burruss, survive him. From the "Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., Thurs., July 6, 1916 issue, p. 3, c. 5

Gwen C. (SYD) Burruss,

age 89 of Kennesaw, formerly of Cumming, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008. Mrs. Burruss was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her brothers Authur and Bobbie Cobble and sister Mary Pyron of Ft. Payne, AL.Survivors include her husband George Earl Burruss of Kennesaw; daughter and son-in-law Linda R. and Melvin Chappell of Kennesaw; sister Julia Ann Malcom of Fort Payne, AL; brother and sister-in-law Bill and Betty Cobble of Fort Payne, AL; grandchildren Mark Chappell, Sandra Garrison, Connie McAnally; and four great grandchildren and several other relatives.Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Hogan and Rev. Gerald Blackburn officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive Friday from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements, 770-887-2388.

Gwynell Day (Burruss) Ingram

Mrs. Gwynell Day Burruss Ingram, 67, of Cumming, died Friday, October 6, 2000, at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Ingram was a daughter of Ruby Day, Cumming, and the late Collie Day. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Ed Burruss. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 8, at Coal Mountain Baptist Church with the Revs. Danny Bennett, Bart Youngblood and Robert Martin officiating. Burial was in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. In addition to her mother, Mrs. Ingram is survived by her husband, Jim Ingram; daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Dr. Randy Smith, Cumming, Deborah and Jimmy Cook, Dawsonville, and Edith and Geoffrey Johnson, Atlanta; step-children and spouses, Kenneth and Deborah Ingram and Jerry Ingram, all of Cumming, Judy and Ralph Clay, Concord, and Karen and Barry Darnell, Macon; brothers and sisters- in-law, Reg Day, Randall and Barbara Day, and Charles and Mary Day, all of Cumming; grandchildren, Jeremy Smith and Russell Smith, both of Cumming, Maggie and Buck Bacon, Danielsville, Katie Wise, W ilmington, N.C., Ed Cook, Dawsonville, and Franklin Johnson, Atlanta; one great-grandchild, Chandler Bacon, Danielsville; 11 step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and a number of nieces and nephews. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming, was in charge of arrangements.

Helen Clement Burruss,

83, of Warsaw, Virginia formerly of Highland Springs, passed away March 18, 2005. She was the widow of Alfred P. "Butch" Burruss Sr. Survivors include a son, Frank A. Johnson; a granddaughter, Misty M. Thompson; a sister, Mary C. Call; three stepsons, William L., Alfred P. Jr., and James R. Burruss; a stepdaughter, Nancy B. Blankenship; 13 step grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where the family will receive friends 12 to 1 p.m. Monday, March 21, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 3/20/2005

Herman Burruss

80, of Tarpon Springs, died Friday (Nov. 17, 2000) at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs. He was born in Edom, Va., and came here in 1929. He graduated in 1935 from Tarpon Springs High School, where he was senior class president. He owned and was past president of Burruss Motor Co., Tarpon Springs, for 51 years, and was a volunteer firefighter and assistant fire chief for many years. He was a former city commissioner for 10 years, a past director of Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, Tarpon Springs, and past director of Barnett Bank and the People's State Bank, both of Pasco, and a patron of the Tarpon Springs Boys Club. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs, a charter member and youngest president of the Tarpon Springs Lions Club, a Paul Harris Fellow and past president of Tarpon Springs Rotary Club and a member of Elks Lodge 1719, Tarpon Springs, and the National Auto Dealers Association. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary; a son, the Rev. Lusby Burruss, Perry; four daughters, Agnes Prescott and Joi Koulianis, both of Tarpon Springs, Frances Cooley, Apopka, and Becky Fancher, Wilmington, N.C.; and eight grandchildren. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs

Henry Walker Burruss,

 85, Of Charlottesville Virginia, formerly of Crozet, Virginia a retired United Methodist minister and educator, husband of Lucille Foller Burruss, died Dec 9. 1997. Richmond Times Dispatch Dec 10, 1996

Hoyt W. Burruss

Died March 7, 2004 Hoyt W. Burruss, 85, of Cumming died Sunday. A native of Forsyth County, he was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Burruss.Survivors include his son, Jerry Burruss, Cumming; sister, Mary Helen Locke, Cumming; one grandson; and one great-grandson.The family will receive friends from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ruel Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming

Hugh Rhodes Burruss,

89, of Bradford died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at his home. Born Aug. 10, 1918, in Yellville, he was the son of Walter and Sarrah Burruss. He was a dynamite expert in the Works Projects Administration camp in Ogden, Utah. He was a farmer, gardener, livestock and equipment trader and a concrete finisher for Brown Lee and Rogers. Survivors include a son, Carl Burruss of Bradford; a daughter, Karen Chapman of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Mary Etta West of Bald Knob and Georgia Stratton of Houston; two brothers, Jinnings Burruss and Charles Burruss, both of Bradford; eight grandchildren, Ina Clark, Charlotte Diemer, Carla Crowder, Billy Burruss, Scott Burruss, Ronald Hale, David Hale and Patrick Hale; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Bright Burruss; and his parents. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Free Will Baptist Church in Possum Grape with Cecil Walker officiating. Arrangements are by McEuen Funeral Home

Ida Burruss Wroten,

a longtime educator in Baltimore city schools, died Tuesday of heart failure at Saint Agnes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ellicott City. She was 93. Born in Baltimore, she spent her childhood in Virginia and Pennsylvania, graduating from high school in Kennett Square, Pa., in 1927. She returned to Baltimore to attend Morgan State College and graduated in 1931. From 1932 to 1935, she worked as an assistant registrar at her alma mater. She later was employed as a secretary in the Baltimore city school system. In 1939, she married Thomas Wroten, who predeceased her. The couple had no children. At the end of World War II, Mrs. Wroten took a teaching job at Carver Vocational-Technical High School, where she spent most of her teaching career until her retirement 25 years later. In 1952, Mrs. Wroten earned a master's degree in business education from New York University; that was her concentration for the rest of her teaching career. Teaching by day and night in city schools, Mrs. Wroten also helped place her students in jobs. She guided young people outside the classroom as well, serving as the youth director of the Baltimore NAACP for several years. Mrs. Wroten also belonged to Zeta Phi Beta, a public service organization, and Lambda Kappa Mu, a business and professional women's sorority. A volunteer task she especially enjoyed was administering a Morgan State Class of 1931 Scholarship Fund in the name of classmate Dr. G. Franklin Phillips. A Christian Scientist who read the Bible every day, she was a woman of great faith, friends said. Pinochle and travel were her hobbies. Mrs. Wroten traveled throughout the United States, South America and Europe, shooting slides and movies wherever she went. She was known for her remarkable memory, said a close friend and sorority sister, Magdalene B. Fennell of Baltimore. Mrs. Wroten is survived by four cousins. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Nutter Funeral Home, 2501 Gwynns Falls Parkway. Baltimore Sun, Dec 18, 1999

Imogene Burruss Corum,

70, of Clark County, Kentucky, wife of Porter Allen Corum, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009 at the Clark Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Corum was born in Clark County on Oct. 13, 1938 to the late E.T. and Goldie Crowe Burruss. She was a homemaker and a member of the Macedonia Christian Church. Additional survivors include her son, Porter Lewis (Lynn) Corum of Winchester; and two brothers, Charles (Nancy) Burruss of Madison County and Kenneth (Libby) Burruss of Versailles. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at Scobee Funeral Home by Bro. Joe Williams. Burial will be in the Athens Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Ione Burruss Jordan

Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at Hopewell United Methodist Church for Ione Burruss Jordan, 83, of Murrayville. The Rev. Ron Wasiluk and the Rev. Ricky Stone will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jordan died Sunday, May 23, 1999, at Gold City Health Care Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Jordan was born in Hall County to John and Texie Cantrell Burruss. She had lived in Hall County most of her life and was employed by Chicopee Manufacturing Co. for 35 years. She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry B. Jordan sister, Lizzie Hurley and brothers, Charlie Burruss and Lee Burruss. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Evelyn H. and J. Marlin Smith, Murrayville, and Elizabeth H. and Charles Barrett, Gainesville sister, Clara Bell Conner, Dahlonega brother, Clay Burruss, Gainesville sisters-in-law, Rosalie Turk, Mary Lou Harris, and Ruby Jordan, all of Gainesville and a number of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville.

Ira Mae Burruss,

87, of Richmond, Va., a homemaker, widow of Charles E. "Eddie" Blankenship Sr. Died May 16, 1998

Jane Caroline Burruss

formerly of WHITING, and Broomall, Pa., died on Tuesday March 11. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. on March 21,1918. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. For many years she worked for the Delaware County Bar Association in Media, Pa. Jane was predeceased by her husband Robert. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Robert and Susan Burruss of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and St. Simon's Island, Ga., and Gary and Mary Burruss of Manahawkin, her grandchildren, Michael Burruss of New York City, N.Y., Matthew and Catherine Burruss of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., Sarah Burruss of New York City, Tuan Ngo of Philadelphia, Pa., and Thuy Ngo of Calera, Ala. She also leaves behind many friends. Services will be private under the care of Maxwell Funeral Home, Manahawkin, NJ.

Janet Burruss Temple
A memorial service for Janet Burruss Temple, 59, of Winnsboro, La., were held Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Gill Chapel under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Temple was born to the union of her parents Lloyd and Elsie Little Burruss on July 31, 1949 in Santa Cruz, Calif., and passed from this life on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Tommie Temple; and two sisters. Mrs. Temple is survived by her children: Terry Baxley of Eads, Tenn.; Sandra McMurray of Liddieville; and Melinda Emfinger of Winnsboro; four brothers: Garlin Burruss of Bogota, Texas; Lucky Burruss of Petersburg, Va.; Dwight Burruss of Springfield, Mo.; and Jason Burruss of New Bloomfield, Mo.; five grandchildren and a host of friends. To sign guest book or send condolences please visit www.gillfirstnational.com.

James Boyd Burruss

Commerce, Georgia - March 12, 1916 - Boyd Burruss suffered a stroke of paralysis which resulted in his death at his home in this city, at an early hour this morning. He was a leading citizen of this community and the son of Thomas O. Burruss of Carnesville. The interment will take place in this city tomorrow.

James Burns-Burruss

ODESSA, Texas - James L. Burns-Burruss, an infant, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dewey Blevins officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Odessa. SURVIVORS: Mother, Jamie Burns of Odessa; father, Roy Burruss of Odessa; brothers, Lee Dylon Nichols and William Christopher Burruss, both of Odessa; grandparents, Ella Sisco, James Harper and Gayle Smith, all of Odessa; and great-grandparents, Ella Murphy of Abilene and Granny Bean of Odessa.

James F. Burruss,

 age 89, of Deltaville, Vrignia, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999. He is survived by a sister, Annie Burruss Harrow of Deltaville; two brothers, Archie Burruss of Johnson City, N.Y.; and Richard Burruss of Binghamton, N.Y. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery, Deltaville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Saluda.

James Leo Burruss,

72, of 3802 Meridian St., Huntsville, Alabama, died Thursday at his residence. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Bartley P.B. Church. Burial will be in Northside Cemetary with Royal Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Burruss was a deacon of the St. Bartley P.B. Church and a veteran of World War II. He was employed as a civilian at the Army Missile Command and the Marshall Space Flight Center for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Lillie M. Burruss of Huntsville, six daughters, Georgia A. Edwards, J. Catherine Burruss, Mildred Stiger, Linda F. Burruss, Carolyn Burruss, all of Huntsville, and Mary E. Mithcell of Weaver, Ala.; seven sisters, Dorothy Matthews of Charleroi, Pa., Addie Lewis and Rae Burress, both of Madison, Eliza Teague and Corine Pickett, both of Huntsville, Gloria Wesley of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Mary Doss of Nashville, Tenn.; seven brothers, Joseph Burruss of Charleroi, Pa., O.C. Burruss and Theodore Burruss, both of Madison, and Ted Burruss, Harrison Burruss, Henry Burruss and Phillip Burruss, all of Huntsville; a step-mother, Ethel Burruss of Huntsville; and six grandchildren. June 25, 1993 Huntsville Times.

James Walton Burruss,

69, Route 1, Mount Crawford, died Nov. 26, 1995, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since Nov. 14. He was born May 24, 1926, in Rockingham County, Va., and was the son of the late Charles Albert and Kate Harpine Burruss. Mr. Burruss worked in construction for Garrett, Moon and Poole for a number of years and last worked for B&S Paving Co. until he retired. He had attended Linville United Methodist Church in his early life and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Vallee Burruss, Keezletown; a daughter, Paige Sprinkel, Harrisonburg; three sons, Charles Burruss, Harrisonburg, James Burruss, Mount Crawford, and John Burruss, Keezletown; two sisters, Alice Kline, Timberville, and Eunice Joyce Todd, Harrisonburg; and two grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Woodbine Cemetery in Harrisonburg by the Rev. Don Guthrie.  

Jane Burruss

Fredericksburg, Va., March 6, 1906 - Mrs. Jane Burruss, widow of Pleasants Burruss died last night in her home in Caroline County, of pneumonia, aged 67 years. She is survived by two son, and five daughters. (Washington Post March 7, 1907)

Janet Burruss Temple
A memorial service for Janet Burruss Temple, 59, of Winnsboro, were held Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 at Gill Chapel under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Mrs. Temple was born to the union of her parents Lloyd and Elsie Little Burruss on July 31, 1949 in Santa Cruz, Calif., and passed from this life on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Tommie Temple; and two sisters. Mrs. Temple is survived by her children: Terry Baxley of Eads, Tenn.; Sandra McMurray of Liddieville; and Melinda Emfinger of Winnsboro; four brothers: Garlin Burruss of Bogota, Texas; Lucky Burruss of Petersburg, Va.; Dwight Burruss of Springfield, Mo.; and Jason Burruss of New Bloomfield, Mo.; five grandchildren and a host of friends.

Jean Burruss,

of Richmond, Virginia., wife of James H. Arvin - April 1, 1998 Richmond Times Dispatch

Jeanette Ford Burruss

 79, of Mechanicsville, widow of Joseph Ludwell Burruss.Richmond Times Dispatch August 18, 1993

Joe Frank Burruss,

73 years Old, died at his home in Lees Summitt, Mo, on December 5, 1945 according to word received In Chllllcothe by friends of the family. Funeral services were held December 8 at Miami, Missouri. Mr. Burruss, who formerly reside In Chilllcothe He is survived by his wife of the home, one son, J. B. Burruss of Taylor, Texas, and two grandchildren, Larry Frank Burruss and Jo Ann Burruss.

John D. Burruss

John D. Burruss, 79, of Louisa, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at Ruxton Health at the Village in Fluvanna. Arrangements are incomplete at Thomasson Watson Funeral Service in Louisa.

John Ellison Burruss

John Ellison Burruss of Mineral, Va., died Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in Henrico Doctors' Hospital. in Richmond, Virginia. Funeral notice later. Thomasson's Funeral Service, Inc., in Louisa is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph Daniel Burruss,

formerly of Washington D.C., and Atlanta, died on Nov. 28, 1996. Presiding Elder J.D. Burruss, fondly called ''Elder J.D.'' officiated over the North Eastern District of the Churches of God Holiness U.S.A. He was the son of the late Minerva and Bishop K.H. Burruss; husband of Madonna M. Burruss; father of Leon H. Burrus, Josephine Barrett and Charles Minerva Jackson; stepfather of Rachel, Rebecca and Ruth Green; brother of Bishop T. P. Burruss, Adelle Allen and the late Gideon A. Burruss; brother-in-law of Mother Ruby Burruss, Faye Burruss and Regina Vaughn. He was also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of God Holiness, 858 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the church. Interment will be noon Monday, Dec. 9, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Bishop T. P. Burruss is the pastor of the church. Presiding Elder T.R. McBride will officiate, and Elder Carter T. Peek will give the eulogy. J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Landover Md., is in charge of arrangements. Contact Murray Brothers (404) 349-3000

Joyce Catherine Burruss Lilly

CHARLES TOWN Т Joyce Catherine Burruss Lilly, 63, of Charles Town, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007, at her residence, under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.Born July 31, 1943, at Mabscott, she was the daughter of Annabelle (Stover) Burruss of Stafford, Va., and the late Ashton Norman Burruss. Mrs. Lilly retired after 15 years from Northrop Grumman. She was a member of Leetown United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Shady Spring High School, Class of 1961.Other than her mother, Annabelle (Stover) Burruss of Stafford, she is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ervin Russell РSonnyП Lilly; a daughter, Sabrina Yvette Lilly Heasley and husband, Joe, of Martinsburg; a son, Russell Allan Lilly and wife, Megan, of Gerrardstown; six grandchildren, Victoria Chavez, Alexandra Gross, Joshua Gross, Christian Heasley, Olivia Heasley and Madison Lilly; four sisters, Anna Lee McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Jeanette Ashton Merritt of Virginia, D. Diana King of Virginia and Patricia Lynn Cleveland of Maryland; and a brother, James Edward Burruss of Georgia. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Leetown United Methodist Church with Rev. Melissa Rudolph officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Charles Town.Friends will be received 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Charles Memorial contributions can be made to Shenandoah Oncology Associates, P.C., 1870 Amherst St., Suite F, Winchester, VA 22601, or to Hospice of the Panhandle Inc., 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25401.Arrangements by the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Charles Town. 

Joyce Burruss Weathersbee

Reedville, Virginia - Burruss, Mrs. Joyce Weathersbee- age 71, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - July 28, 2006

Juantia Hope (BURRUSS)GIBSON

passed peacefull at home in Fremont,Calif. at the age of 77, with her family by her bedside on April 26, 2000 after a long illness, where she lived for 40 years. Born to James Irly BURRUSSand Malinda Caroline (DEWEY) BURRUSS of Rea Vally, Marion Co. Ark. on October 12, 1922 in Logan County Okla. Juanita attended Rea Valley School as a child, and has many cousin in Marion Co. Ark. She had eleven brothers and sisters that were born in Marion Co. Ark. Juanita is survived by her children and their spouses: Peggy D. RAMIREZ of Fremont Ca. Barbara J. BEATTIE of Oakland Oregon, Elizabeth C. CARTER of Oakland Oregon, E. Christine REAGER of Sutherlin, Oregon, Margaret L. CLARK of Modesto Ca. One son Carl D. GIBSON of Bonanza Ore. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grand children. Memorial service held April 29, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home 32992 Hayward Calif.

Jane Burruss

Fredarlcksburs, March 6—Mrs. June Burruss. widow of Pleasants Burruss. died last night at her home in Caroline County, of pneumonia, aged sixty-seven years. She is survived by two

sons and five daughters. Washington- District Of Columbia Wed March 07, 1906 - Jane Fletcher Burruss -

John Curran Burruss

John Curran Burruss, 71, of Granbury Texas, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at a Fort Worth hospital from respiratory failure. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Indian Harbor fire station in Granbury. John lived a life dedicated to service. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, John spent nearly 30 years as a peace officer before retiring from the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department in 1997. In retirement, John served as a volunteer firefighter and community leader for the Indian Harbor subdivision on Lake Granbury. Survivors: His wife, Peggy L. Burruss; brother, Bill Burruss; son, John C. Burruss Jr.; daughter-in-law, Tammy Burruss; grandson, Ronnie Burruss; and eight stepchildren. John was also grandfather to 18 and great-grandfather to 12.

John Ellison Burruss,

77, of Mineral, Va., entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, in Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Va. He was the son of the late Ellison and Maggie Brice Burruss, born on November 14, 1923, in Cuckoo, Va. He graduated from Louisa Training High School, retired from the U.S. Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C., and was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Mineral, Va. Fond memories of him will be cherished by one brother, Charles W. Burruss and his wife, Thelma of Richmond, Va.; a niece, Muriel Burruss Gumbs of Arlington, Va.; and many other loving family members and friends. His remains will lie in state at Ebenezer Baptist Church one hour prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be held 12 noon on Saturday, May 19, 2001, with Rev. Roger M. Jones officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Thomasson's Funeral Service Inc., in Louisa, is in charge of arrangements.

John P. "Johnnie" Burruss

A retired BellSouth employee with 35 years of service and a longtime resident of Louisiana, he died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 62, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Chicago. He was a U.S. Army veteran and an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Thursday, May 11, was from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at St. Andrews United Methodist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Larry O'Dell. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Barker Burruss; mother, Mona Laurent Burruss; two sons, Robert and wife Beryl Laurent Burruss, Plaquemine, and Ryan and wife Marcie Seneca Burruss, Gonzales; stepson, Samuel Bain "Sam" Thompson; stepdaughters, Jessica Lynn and Anne Elizabeth Thompson; sister, Dorothy Caldwell; three grandchildren, Cody Blake Burruss, Katelyn Claire Burruss and Courtney Paige Burruss; and stepgranddaughter, Amber Marie Moran. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert B. Burruss; and brother-in-law, Ira Caldwell. Pallbearers will include Jim Moreau, Cody Burruss and other family members and friends. He was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church and Telephone Company Pioneers. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to caregiver aide, Cara Smith, and the Hospice aides for their care and compassion.

Joseph Daniel Burruss,

formerly of Washington D.C., and Atlanta, died on Nov. 28, 1996. Presiding Elder J.D. Burruss, fondly called ''Elder J.D.'' officiated over the North Eastern District of the Churches of God Holiness U.S.A. He was the son of the late Minerva and Bishop K.H. Burruss; husband of Madonna M. Burruss; father of Leon H. Burrus, Josephine Barrett and Charles Minerva Jackson; stepfather of Rachel, Rebecca and Ruth Green; brother of Bishop T. P. Burruss, Adelle Allen and the late Gideon A. Burruss; brother-in-law of Mother Ruby Burruss, Faye Burruss and Regina Vaughn. He was also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bethlehem Church of God Holiness, 858 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta. A funeral will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the church. Interment will be noon Monday, Dec. 9, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Bishop T. P. Burruss is the pastor of the church. Presiding Elder T.R. McBride will officiate, and Elder Carter T. Peek will give the eulogy. J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Landover Md., is in charge of arrangements. Contact Murray Brothers (404) 349-3000.

Joyce Denise Carter Burruss,

47, of Charlottesville, died Friday, March 19, 2004 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Funeral services, conducted by Pastor Thomas Wooden, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at First Baptist Church, Louisa. Interment will be in the Poindexter family cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Otis M. and Dorothy Johnson Carter Sr. of Louisa; her husband, Roger Lee Burruss; a son, Derrick O. Carter and his wife, Aimee, of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter, Dawn Denise Burruss of Charlottesville; four brothers, Otis M. Carter Jr. and his wife, Helen, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Herbert Lee Carter and his wife, Kathleen, of Louisa, Michael S. Carter and his wife, Theresa, of Louisa, and Lawrence E. Carter of Louisa; two sisters, Deborah C. Trice and her husband, Calvin, of Louisa, and Robin C. Eure and her husband, Tony, of Louisa; and a grandchild, Isaiah M. Coleman. Mrs. Burruss was born September 13, 1956 in Louisa County. She was preceded in death by a son, Landon Burruss. She was formerly employed by Klearfold Manufacturing. SatchellМs Funeral Service, Orange, is handling the arrangements.

Juantia Hope (BURRUSS)GIBSON

passed peacefull at home in Fremont,Calif. at the age of 77, with her family by her bedside on April 26, 2000 after a long illness, where she lived for 40 years. Born to James Irly BURRUSS and Malinda Caroline (DEWEY) BURRUSS of Rea Vally, Marion Co. Ark. on October 12, 1922 in Logan County Okla. Juanita attended Rea Valley School as a child, and has many cousin in Marion Co. Ark. She had eleven brothers and sisters that were born in Marion Co. Ark. Juanita is survived by her children and their spouses: Peggy D. RAMIREZ of Fremont Ca. Barbara J. BEATTIE of Oakland Oregon, Elizabeth C. CARTER of Oakland Oregon, E. Christine REAGER of Sutherlin, Oregon, Margaret L. CLARK of Modesto Ca. One son Carl D. GIBSON of Bonanza Ore. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and 2 great great grand children. Memorial service held April 29, 2000 at 2:30 p.m. Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home 32992 Hayward Calif.

June H. Burruss,

79, of Binghamton, New York, died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 2000. She is survived by her children, Richard Burruss, Oregon, Linda and Ron Sherwood, New Milford, Pa., Dennis and Marilyn Burruss, Washington, Robert Burruss, Binghamton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Henrietta Zaic, Binghamton; a brother, Elmer Whitbeck, Va., as well as several nieces and nephews. She spent many years caring for the elderly. Funeral services will be held privately, under the direction of the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will be in Vestal Hills Memorial Park.

Kathryn Burruss Dunlap

86, of 127 Murrah Dr., died Sept. 5, 1989, at Magnolia Manor. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Episcopal Church of our Saviour with the Rev. Blaney Pridgeon officiating. Burial will be in Laurelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Bass Funeral Home and other times at 2925 Cedar Vale Cir. The daughter of the late William L. and Rose Kyle Burruss, she was a retired librarian in Oak Hill, W.Va., and Columbus, N.C. She was a member of The Episcopal Church of our Saviour and was the widow of the late William Legette Dunlap. Survivor is her daughter, Mrs. Kathryn D. ''Kitty'' Clark. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1300 Baxter St., Suite 101, Charlotte, N.C. 28204

Kathryn Parna Burruss,

68, of the 4500 block of Notre Dame Court, died April 12, 1992, in a hospital. Mrs. Burruss was born in Petersburg, Ill., and was the widow of Earl R. Burruss. She was a member of Grace Community Church and of the Independent Order of Foresters. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn P. Cheaney of Virginia Beach and Barbara J. McCrea of Houston; two brothers, Franklin Wilson of Camarillo, Calif., and Harry Wilson of Petersburg.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, by the Rev. Eldon D. DeBoer. Burial will be in Hampton National Cemetery. Friends may join the family from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the building fund of Grace Community Church, P.O. Box 64611, Virginia Beach, Va. 23464.

Keturah Burruss Kulp,

wife of Mr. M. F. Kulp, the well known ticket agent at the Union passenger station, died yesterday afternoon at her home in Madison Heights, after an illness covering a period of several years. The News, Lynchburg, VA. May 7, 1909 p. 6, col. 3. Keturah was the daughter of John Webber and Mary Ann Clay Burruss of Campbell County, Virginia. She was raised in Cass County Iowa. She was the wife of Marion F. Kulp.

Landon A. Burruss

A 7-year-old Louisa County boy died after he was hit by a truck on Main Street in Louisa, state police said today. The boy, Landon Andre Burruss, was pronounced dead last night about 9:35 in University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville of injuries he received about five hours earlier, police said. Trooper S.A. Lawhead said the boy darted out from between parked cars into the path of the truck.-Richmond Times Dispatch November 23, 1988

Leonard Allen Burruss

Benton City, Wash. Leonard Allen Burruss, 73, passed away August 28, 2007, at Mesa, Arizona. Leonard was born August 21, 1934, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to W.T. "Tom" and Edith Lindsay Burruss. In 1943, Leonard came to Benton City as his father came to work at Hanford. He lived in Benton City for over 60 years. During his school years, Leonard worked in fruit orchards and asparagus fields. He graduated from Ki-Be High School in 1952. He kept in close contact with his former classmates and attended most of the class reunions. Leonard played basketball and football in high school. He loved to hunt and fish with his friends and family. He played golf well and had won two local tournaments. In 1958, Leonard married Ann Palmer in Richland. They had two children, Rodney Len and Sue Ann. Leonard and Ann later divorced. Leonard joined the U.S. Army in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1959. In 1959, he and his brother-in-law, Bud Phelps, purchased the Husky Service Station in Benton City. Bud left the station in 1971 and Leonard continued in business for over 40 years. Leonard was chosen by the Benton City Commerce to receive the Community Pride Award in 1994 for his many years in business. He was also honored in 1973 by the Spokane Division of Husky Oil Company for being outstanding dealer in that region. He was a former member of Benton City Wranglers, Lions Club & Elks. Leonard is survived by children, Sue Ann (Dennis) Newby of Knoxville, Tennessee; and Rod Burruss of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandchildren, Chelsea Burruss, Ryan (Allison) Perry and Krista Perry; mother, Edith Burruss of Prosser; brothers, David (Nancy) of Benton City; and Michael (Stace) of Sheridan, Arkansas; sisters, Janice (John) Fulton of Richland; and Lillian (Bud) Phelps of Bickleton; a special aunt, Edith Rogers of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by father, Tom, and stepmother, Leona Burruss; sisters, Sue Ann Burruss, Barbara Wallace, and Donna Hubbard; and brothers, Ronald and Tom Burruss. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Benton City. A potluck for family and friends will follow at the American Legion Hall in Benton City. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leonard's name to a charity of your choice. Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, WA)

Lena J. Burruss,

of the 900 block of Antioch Way, a retired civil service employer, died Sept. 13, 1990, in a hospital. Mrs. Burruss, a native of Newport News, had retired from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. She was a member of New Mount Zion Church of God Holiness, Norfolk. She was president of the Purity Club, vice-president of the Sisters Willing Workers and chairman of the Registration Committee for the National Convention of Churches of God Holiness Inc. Survivors include her husband, Elder J. D. Burruss; a daughter, Josephine C. Barrett of Queens, N.Y.; a stepson, Leon H. Burruss of Atlanta; a sister, Annette Dudley of Washington, D.C.; a brother, Percy C. Jones Sr. of Norfolk; and four grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at noon Wednesday in Bethlehem Church of God Holiness, Washington D.C., by the Revs. Carter T. Peek and T.R. McBride. Burial will be Thursday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until noon Wednesday at the church. Friends may join the family from 6 to 9 p.m. today in New Mount Zion Church of God Holiness, Norfolk. Hale Funeral Home, Norfolk, is handling local arrangements. J. B. Jenkins Funeral Home, Landover, Md., is handling arrangements.

Louise Payne Burruss,

73, of Louisa, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at her residence. Funeral services, conducted by Elder Steven Mason and the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Sims, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 3 at Evergreen Bibleway Church, Louisa. Interment was in the Rollins family cemetery. She is survived by a son, Luke Westley Payne of Louisa; two daughters, Dorothy Buckner and her husband, Jesse, and Mary Cherry and her husband, Horace, all of Louisa; three brothers, Henry, Thomas and William Rollins, all of Louisa; two sisters, Sarah Burgess of Troy and Alice Scott of Louisa; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Burruss was born May 15, 1932 in Fluvanna County, the daughter of the late James and Arlene Johnson Rollins. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Rollins; a sister, Rosa Burruss; and her husbands, Charlie L. Payne and Charles Burruss. She was a former employee of the Louisa Manufacturing Company. Satchell Мs Funeral Service of Orange handled the arrangements

Lucille Bright Burruss,

87, of Bradford, Arkansas, died at her home, Aug. 9, 2004. She was born April 22, 1917 in the Oakland Community a daughter of the late William and Margaret Tolar Bright. Mrs. Burruss retired from Bill's IGA in Bradford at the age of 84 and had previously been employed at Victor Metal for 18 years. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and had been a member of the Bradford Methodist Church for approximately 55 years.

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - Lucille Bright Burruss, 87, of Bradford, Arkansas, died at her home, Aug. 9, 2004. She was born April 22, 1917 in the Oakland Community a daughter of the late William and Margaret Tolar Bright. Mrs. Burruss retired from Bill's IGA in Bradford at the age of 84 and had previously been employed at Victor Metal for 18 years. She was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and had been a member of the Bradford Methodist Church for approximately 55 years. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hugh Burruss. A son, Carl F. Burruss of Bradford; a daughter, Karen Chapman of St. Petersburg, Fla., three sisters, Lorene Burrow of Hampton, Christine Waire of Rio Linda, Calif. and Doris Tarpley of Oil Trough. Eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Bald Knob Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Bald Knob Funeral Home.

Luvinia O. Burruss,

95, of Lincoln University, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving family. Luvinia was born on November 1, 1913 in Chester County, PA to the late Henry and Daisey Burruss. She was affectionately known as Sissy and Nana Fannie. Playing pinochle was one of her lifetime passions, and she especially enjoyed visits from her 'grands'. Luvinia was educated in a one room school house in Landenberg, PA. She was employed by several of the DuPont families of Delaware, and by Dr. Lamotte, of Kennett Square, PA. A restaurateur, she established and ran Road House Restaurant, which later became the Ye Olde Lion's Inn in Lincoln University, PA from the 1960's through the '80's. She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Albie L. Lee; 7 grandchildren, Keith, Arrin, Francine, Arnise, Lawrene, Judith, and Lenetta; 7 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; a niece, Jean Tittle; her sister-in-law, Freda Hairston; cousins, the Taylor family and the Burruss family; and one very special cousin, Vance Thorpe; and a host of special relatives and friends. Sissy was a long time Kappa Sweet Heart of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon of Lincoln University. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 29, 2009 from 6 until 8 pm at the Mary Dodd Brown Chapel on the campus of Lincoln University. There will also be a viewing on Saturday, May 30th from 9-11 am to be followed by a funeral service. Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA.

Lynda K. Burruss

Funeral services for Miss Lynda Kaye Burruss are scheduled for 1:00pm, Saturday, January 31, 2004 in the chapel of Pafford Funeral Home with Dr. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Lexington Cemetery. Miss Burruss died Wednesday in Albany, Georgia. She was born August 27, 1939 in Little Rock, AR to the late Ed Raleigh and Maxie Dennison Burruss. She retired after 30 years of service with the U. S. Civil Service, having worked in Huntsville, AL, Pascagaula, MS, Washington, DC, New York, NY, China Lake, CA, and Albany, GA. She is survived by her cousin, Mr. James W. Burrus, Jr. of Harvest, AL. Cemetery: Visitations: 10:00AM on Saturday, January 31st, 2004 Services: 1:00PM at Pafford Funeral Home on Saturday, January 31st, 2004

Louise Lynn Burruss

48, son of Mr. William Nelson and Virginia C. Burruss of Hewlett Virginia died April 26, 1954. The Caroline Progress, April 29, 1954

Lloyd Burruss

CLARKSVILLE, TX — Funeral services for Lloyd Burruss of Bogata will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1986 in Jolley's Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Smith Cemetery at Rosalie. The Rev. Bob Posey will officiate. Mr. Burruss died Sunday at his home.

He was born Feb. 25, 1917, in Rush Creek, Ark., a son of James E. and Carolyn Dewey Burruss. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife Elsie; four sons, Garlin Burruss of Bogata, Jayson Burruss of North Carolina, Lucky Burruss of Virginia and Dwight Burruss of Springville, Mo.; one daughter, Janet Temple of North Carolina; two brothers, Bill Burruss of California and Mack Burruss of California; one sister, Juanita Gibson of California; 27 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren. Grandsons will serve as bearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

M. B. Burruss

M.B. Burruss, age 100, of Chickasha, died March 19, 1997, at home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 1997, in the Epworth United Methodist Church, Rev. Roland Youngberg will officiate and Rev. Bob Brown will assist. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Burruss was born August 6, 1896, across the Missouri River from Miami, Mo., in Carroll County, the son of Joe Frank & Flora (Parsons) Burruss. M.B. attended the Burruss School where many of the students were cousins, brothers and sisters. M.B.'s first teacher was his sister, Emma, followed by his sister, Lucy. The family later moved to a farm north of Carrollton, Mo., where he attended school and graduated from Carrollton H.S. in 1914. Mr. Burruss farmed, helped organize the Carroll County Farm Bureau, served on the school board, and was a substitute teacher. He worked for an insurance agency and later moved to Kansas City, Mo. to manage a brick plant. In 1921, he moved to California to work for the Texas Company oil refiner y. He eventually worked up to an assistant superintendant. In 1929, he moved to Cyril to work for the Anderson Prichard Co. as superintendant at the refinery. It was in Cyril that he met Zelma Ball of Chickasha. They were married June 28, 1931 in Okla. City. While at Cyril, M.B. served on the bank board and helped organize the Cyril Rotary Club. In 1941, he moved to a farm near Blairstown, Henry County, Mo., where he lived for 12 years. While there, M.B. served on the school board, worked with the 4-H and FFA, and helped organize the Grassland Angus Assoc. In 1953, he moved to Chickasha. He ran some registered Angus cattle, farmed, did appraisal work, sold real estate, and was busy as a community volunteer. His volunteer work included the 4-H, FFA, Cattlemen's Assoc., Rotary Club in which he was a Paul Harris Fellow, Hay Growers, Fin & Feather, and the Cyril bank board. Mr. Burruss was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers & 6 sisters; his wife, Zelma, on July 16, 1993; & daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Burruss, on Jan. 14, 1991. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Merrill Burruss, Jr. & Nadyne Burruss of Geary; grandsons, John Burruss of OKC, Charlie & wife, Angie Burruss, of Chickas ha; great granddaughter, Mary Ann Burruss of Chickasha; several nieces & nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church Building Fund, T.E.E.M. of Oklahoma City, or Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Arrangements by Brown-Binyon Funeral Home, Chickasha, Ok. Merrill Ballinger Burruss

Mable Lee Burruss Antener,

94, Kansas City, MO, died Monday, June 19, 1995, at Foxwood Springs Living Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Newcomer's Stine & McClure Chapel; burial of cremains 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, in Pleasant Park Cemetery, Carroll - ton, MO. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 1995 at the chapel.

Marcelle Burruss-Stamp,

77, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in Haltom City., Texas., Funeral: 3 p.m. Wednesday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Marcelle was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Survivors: Son, Cecil Stamp and wife, Becky; daughter, Donna Youngblood and husband, Ron; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Dolly Knudson. Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home

Margaret Burruss

Mrs. Andrew J. Burruss, 78 years old, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. John L. Gregory on 60 Sycamore Street in Decatur Georgia, last night, July 19, 1917, after a lingering illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Wallace W. Blackburn and Mrs. I. Perry Davis, both of Atlanta, Georgia, and one son, Ben Hill Burruss of Jacksonville, Florida. The body was taken to Patterson’s Undertaking Palor.

Margaret Burruss Alexander,

91, of San Marcos, formerly of Taylor, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at her residence. Mrs. Alexander was born in Trenton, Missouri on Oct. 26, 1913, the daughter of Edyth Irene (Andrews) and Arthur C. Annin. On Sept. 29, 1934, she married J.R. Burruss who preceded her in death in 1977, and was married to R.B. Alexander on Nov. 21, 1978, and he preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn Burruss Rydell and two brothers. Survivors include sons, Larry Burruss and wife, Janie of San Marcos, and Van A. Burruss and wife, Jimalyn of Leander; grandchildren, Kathryn Wallace and husband, Troy, Shelley Nemec and husband, Antone, Van A. Burruss, Jr. and fianc?, Amye Courtney, and Matt Burruss and wife, Amy; four great-grandchildren and nephews, John Annin and wife, Marilyn, and Terry Annin and wife, Wilma. A resident of Taylor for 62 years, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Taylor Garden Club, and Johns Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She worked as a bookkeeper at Johns Clinic and was a homemaker. Memorial services are scheduled at 2:30 Thursday, Jan. 27, at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jim Newman officiating. No graveside services are planned. Condra Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Margaret Burruss Flowers,

81, of Ashland, passed away on May 14, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Flowers Jr. She is survived by her four children, Sandra Flowers Cobb, William Stephen Flowers, David Ryland Flowers and Page Flowers Evans and her husband, Kenneth Evans; two grandchildren, Westray Cobb and Elizabeth Flowers; as well as two sisters, Helen Elliott and Betty Burruss; also one brother, Thomas N. BurrussIII. Margaret was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed. A memorial service was held Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Ashland, 800 Thompson St. The family received friends in the church fellowship hall which immediately followed the service. The family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association or the Memorial Garden Fund at First Baptist Church, Ashland.

Marguerite Albretta Burruss

of Atlantic City, had a full life. She was born in Mansfield, OH December 19, 1938 to Reno and Gwendolyn Watson. She died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Kessler Memorial Hospital in Hammonton. She met Charles Burruss while a junior in high school and soon became the love of his life. They were married January 3, 1959 in Atlantic City's Second Baptist Church, where she became a member and Sunday School Teacher. Marguerite and Charles had three sons, Charles, III, Timothy Andrew, and Ronald Lewis. She also helped to raise three grandchildren, Charles, Noree and Leeya and had two great-grandchildren on the way. Mrs. Burruss is survived by: sister Thomasine Wright of Richmond, VA; brothers, Robert of Spokane, WA and James of Richmond, VA; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at the Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 9 AM. A viewing will also be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007, also at Greenidge Funeral Home, from 7 PM-8PM. Interment will take place in the Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville

Maria Burruss-Garrett
Mar 19, 2007 - Maria B. Burruss died Sunday, March 11, 2007 in Mechanicsville, Virginia.. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph A. and Sandie Andrews of Boones Mill, Va.; her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer A. and Aaron Kushto of King William, Va.; a sister, Doris Call of Richmond; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Alexander Kushto. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 15 in the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd

Marion Burruss

At her request, no service will be held for Marion Frances Burruss, who died April 8, 1997, at age 85. Mrs. Burruss was born Dec. 19, 1911, in Portland, Oregon. Her maiden name was Milne. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1929. Mrs. Burruss married Paul Ryland in 1933, and they owned and operated the New Sargent Hotel for 15 years and Alberta Hardware Co. for 25 years. She retired in 1974. Survivors include her husband; daughter, Cathy Fletcher of Portland; son-in-law, Ken of Portland; and three grandchildren. Disposition is was by cremation. The family suggests remembrances to Kaiser Hospice Care. Arrangements are were by Wilhelm Funeral Home.

Marie M.. Burruss,

Age 82, of Riverside, California, passed away 3/20/04. She was born on 7/5/21 in Wing, Ark. Marie worked in Food Service & retired from Riverside Unified School District. She belonged to Riverside Free Methodist Church for 40 years. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Ehnstrom of Salinas, CA; sons, Wayne Burruss of Riverside, CA, Carter Burruss of Valley Center, CA; sister, Ailene Mulligan of Brawley, CA; 5 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Gravesite Services, 3/24, 10am at Olivewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Riverside Free Methodist Church. ARLINGTON MORTUARY DIRECTORS. - 1-800-ARLINGTON - Published in the Press-Enterprise on 3/23/2004.

Martha Dona Burruss Kirkpatrick,

age 92, of Rover, AR died Friday, February 26, 1993 at her daughters home in Harrison, AR. She was the widow of Walter C. Kirkpatrick, the daughter of the late Michael Whaley Burruss and the late Ida Elizabeth Pugh Burruss and a member of the Rover Baptist Church since 1915. She was a homemaker. Survivors include; a son, Garland Kirkpatrick of Beebe, AR; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. (Marie) Hogan of Harrison, Ar; a sister, Mrs. Linuel (Ina) Green of Glendora, CA; a step-sister, Jessie Anderson of Rover, two granddaughters, Marilyn Kirkpatrick Palmer of Kingwood, TX and Carolyn Kirkpatrick Watkins of Baton Rouge, LA and three great grandchildren. Services were March 1 at the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Buddy Fisher. Burial was in Hunts Chapel Cemetery, Rover, AR. by Shinn Funeral Service. Pallbearers were W.T. Pugh, Bill Lewis, Clarence Bowen, Junior Morrison, Rex Harris and Hank Shelton. Honorary: Roy Short, Charlie Harmon, Erbie Elrod, Noble Brannon, Monroe Brown and Gary Morrison. Memorials may be made to Rover Baptist Church or the Hunts Chapel Cemetery Fund in care of Peggy Emerson, Rover, Arkansas. (Published in Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: 3-3-1993)

Martha Jane Rinker Burruss,

104, of 8317 S. Middle Road, Mount Jackson, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003. Mrs. Burruss was born Feb. 22, 1899, in Rinkerton, and was the daughter of the late Peter S.U. and Effie Alice Hammon Rinker. She was the last living granddaughter of Colonel Levi Rinker of Rinkerton. She was a member of Grace Church in Rinkerton for over 91 years and taught Sunday school well into her 90s. On Dec. 3, 1919, she married Daniel Warrick Burruss, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Daniel Warrick Burruss II; a granddaughter; four great-grandchildren and a nephew. The Rev. Robert Royal will conduct the funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Church of Christ in Rinkerton. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Burruss home in Rinkerton or the Fansler home in Basye at any time. Memorial donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan, P.O. Box 793, Mount Jackson, Va., 22842, the Mount Jackson Rescue Squad or Grace U.C.C. Cemetery Fund.

Marvin Burruss "Ber

Marvin Burruss "Ber," 68, of Duncan, S.C., formerly of Buckingham County, a retired manager of the RD&E Division of Cryovac died Dec 5, 1998 in Duncan, husband of Melba Grayson Banton.

Mary Ann Burruss

Mary Ann, 52, of Kingfisher, died Monday, Jan. 14, 1991, at Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City, after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church in Kingfisher, with the Rev. Fred King and Rev. Carl Powers officiating. Burial will be in Kingfisher Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.She was born July 30, 1938, at Bradley to Frank W. and Beeler Roberts Foley. She attended school the first nine years at Bradley, then attended Victory for one year, Yukon one year and graduated from Chickasha High School in 1956. She was an outstanding basketball player in high school, competing through her junior year and until moving to Chickasha, where the school did not have girls' basketball. At Victory, she received the Jackson County 4-H Key Award in 1954. She attended the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and was graduated from Oklahoma College for Women in 1960, receiving her degree in home economics. She later received her teaching certificate from Central State University in Edmond. She and Merrill B. Burruss, Jr., were married Aug. 23, 1958, in Chickasha. They lived in Stillwater, Chickasha, Cyril, Konawa and Lawton before moving to Kingfisher on Aug. 1, 1967, where they had lived since. To them were born two sons, John D., of Oklahoma City, and Charlie of Chickasha. She was active in a number of Kingfisher organizations. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, was a past president of PEO, a past board member of Kingfisher Regional Hospital and was a member of Mothers Study Club, a Kingfisher garden club and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary. Survivors include her husband, Merrill, of the home in Kingfisher; two sons, John and Charlie; her mother, Beeler Foley, of Chickasha; a brother and sister-in-law, John W. and Elaine Foley, of Chickasha; her father and mother-in-law, M.B. and Zelma Burruss, of Chickasha, and a nephew, Joe Foley, of Chickasha. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Foley, and brother, Joe Foley. The family suggested memorials to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, cancer division, Kingfisher Regional Hospital or the church of donor's choice

Mary Burruss Manley

Carnesville, Ga., December 7, 1905 - Mrs. J. A. Manley died in her home, this place last night, Dec 6. after a protracted illness. She was the sister of R. H. and T.O. Burruss of this place. She leaves a husband and several grown children, among them Hubert T and Miss Lillian Manley of this place and Mrs Maude Manley Whitesides of Chester, S.C. Harris D. Burruss was her father, Reuben T and Thomas O Burruss were here brothers mentioned.

Mary Jane Burruss Kinnard,

77, of Richmond, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at her residence. She was the widow of Crenshaw V. Kinnard, a native of Richmond, member of Seventh Street Christian Church, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, and had retired after 25 years of service from Pediatric Associates. She is survived by her son, Read Kinnard and wife, Nancy, both of Richmond, and their children, Bryan and Stephanie; her daughter, Melissa Kinnard Lee of Savannah, Ga. and her children, Marianne and Alexis; two nieces, Stephanie Biggs and Pam Burrus, both of Richmond. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., where a memorial service will be held Friday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of VA, Central VA Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, or Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Mary V. Burruss,

103, of Central City, Ne., formerly of Clarks, died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Clarks, with the Rev. Ray Norris officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Mrs. Burruss was born March 8, 1904, on a farm near Fairfield, Iowa, to Frank L. and Jennie C. (Dana) West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Burruss. Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Jay R. and Charlotte Burruss of Clarks. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Marty and Peggy Burruss of Clarks, Mickey and Amy Burruss of Clarks, and Ginger and Roland Husman of Chapman; and five great-grandchildren, Megan and Amanda Burruss, Brandon Burruss, and Katie and Kasie Husman. At the age of 1, she came with her parents to the farm they had purchased four miles northwest of Clarks. Mary went to rural Merrick County Schools for her early education and then graduated from Clarks High School in 1921. She then attended Kearney State Teachers College and taught school in rural Merrick County. On Dec. 24, 1923, Mary V. West and Hubert M. Burruss were united in marriage at the parsonage in Osceola, Iowa. They made their home in the Clarks area, farming for two years northeast of Clarks and then moving into Clarks, where Hubert worked at the Farmers Union Elevator Co. for four years. In March 1930, they moved to their farm one and a half miles west of Clarks. They retired from farming and raising cattle in 1965 and moved into Clarks. Hubert died on Dec. 27, 1970. Mary lived at home in Clarks until moving to Long Term Care in Central City in February of 2004. Mary was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Clarks since joining in November of 1919. She also belonged to the United Methodist Women, the Order of the Eastern Star Arbor Chapter 200, and the Past Worthy Matrons Club. Mary joined Golden Link Rebekah Lodge 381 of Clarks in January of 1927 and served in all the offices at least once, including Noble Grand in 1953. She received the Decoration of Chivalry for outstanding work in the Rebekah Degree. Through consolidations, Mary was also a member of Truth Rebekah Lodge 132 in Grand Island. The work she did with the Rebekah Lodge always brought her great enjoyment. Throughout the years, Mary belonged to many clubs and especially enjoyed the fellowship she found at the Clarks Senior Citizens. Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking, and piecing quilts, but her special love was spending time with her family. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Hazel Dittmer. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Clarks. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com. The Grand Island Independent

Mary Burruss Turner

Mary Margaret Burruss Turner, 95, of Louisa, died Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Orange County Nursing Home, Orange. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Robert Lloyd, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery, Louisa.She is survived by her son, Nelson Bibb Turner and his wife, Jean H., of Richmond; her daughter, Margaret Turner Ritsch and her husband, Robert A., of Springfield; her sister, Josephine Shuler of Somerset; her grandchildren, Jann Dougherty, Mark Turner, Robert Adams Ritsch and William McCurdy Ritsch; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Turner was born February 10, 1911, the daughter of the late Robert Davis Burruss and Lillian Crafton Burruss. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Watkins Turner.
She was a member of Berea Baptist Church for 68 years. She was also a member of First Families of Virginia, Jamestown Society, D.A.R., U.D.C. and Colonial Dames. Memorial contributions may be made to Berea Baptist Church, 5271 Poindexter Road, Louisa, VA 23093


Mary Steele Burruss

Mary Burruss, wife of Lieutenant David Burruss died Friday December 13, 1918 of pneumonia. She was 19 years of age and is survived by her husband who is stationed in France, infant daughter, two sisters and a brother. Published by Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri

Mary V. Burruss

Central City, Nebraska -- Mary V. Burruss, 103, of Central City, formerly of Clarks, died Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Clarks, with the Rev. Ray Norris officiating. Burial will be in the Clarks Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Mrs. Burruss was born March 8, 1904, on a farm near Fairfield, Iowa, to Frank L. and Jennie C. (Dana) West. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Burruss. Survivors of the immediate family include a son and daughter-in-law, Jay R. and Charlotte Burruss of Clarks. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Marty and Peggy Burruss of Clarks, Mickey and Amy Burruss of Clarks, and Ginger and Roland Husman of Chapman; and five great-grandchildren, Megan and Amanda Burruss, Brandon Burruss, and Katie and Kasie Husman. At the age of 1, she came with her parents to the farm they had purchased four miles northwest of Clarks. Mary went to rural Merrick County Schools for her early education and then graduated from Clarks High School in 1921. She then attended Kearney State Teachers College and taught school in rural Merrick County. On Dec. 24, 1923, Mary V. West and Hubert M. Burruss were united in marriage at the parsonage in Osceola, Iowa. They made their home in the Clarks area, farming for two years northeast of Clarks and then moving into Clarks, where Hubert worked at the Farmers Union Elevator Co. for four years. In March 1930, they moved to their farm one and a half miles west of Clarks. They retired from farming and raising cattle in 1965 and moved into Clarks. Hubert died on Dec. 27, 1970. Mary lived at home in Clarks until moving to Long Term Care in Central City in February of 2004. Mary was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Clarks since joining in November of 1919. She also belonged to the United Methodist Women, the Order of the Eastern Star Arbor Chapter 200, and the Past Worthy Matrons Club. Mary joined Golden Link Rebekah Lodge 381 of Clarks in January of 1927 and served in all the offices at least once, including Noble Grand in 1953. She received the Decoration of Chivalry for outstanding work in the Rebekah Degree. Through consolidations, Mary was also a member of Truth Rebekah Lodge 132 in Grand Island. The work she did with the Rebekah Lodge always brought her great enjoyment. Throughout the years, Mary belonged to many clubs and especially enjoyed the fellowship she found at the Clarks Senior Citizens. Mary enjoyed gardening, cooking, and piecing quilts, but her special love was spending time with her family. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Hazel Dittmer. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Clarks.

Mary Katheryn Quann Burruss

Orange, Virginia - a retired Rigid- Kollman employee, widow of Norman Welch Burruss Sr-Richmond Times Dispatch, Nov 1, 2003

Mary Burruss Franks

Mary Franks January 10, 1923-October 9, 2006 Mary Christine Burruss Franks, 83, of Pine Bluff, died Monday at Arkansas Convalescent Center. She was born Jan. 10, 1923, at Rose City. She received her education in the Rose City School District. She had worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone early in life and later was a homemaker. Survivors include one brother, Bob Franks of Forrest City; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Franks, in April 1995; and one son, William “Bill” Franks. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Pine Crest Cemetery at Little Rock with the Rev. Gary Malone officiating. Arrangements are by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Central Arkansas Regional Center, Tanglewood Shopping Center, 7509 Cantrell Rd., Suite 100, Little Rock, Ark., 72207.
 

Mary Burruss Staples

Mary Burruss Staples, 83, of Cary, N.C., formerly of Apoka, Fla. and West Virginia, died peacefully in her sleep the night of Nov. 14, 2006, following a courageous battle with ALS. Her passing comes after a period of declining health although she maintained her high spirit and sense of humor to the end. Mary was a deeply religious person who put her faith in God and lived by his teachings. She was very generous and supported many organizations devoted to helping others less fortunate. She devoted her life to her family and always put loved ones first while living a simple life for herself. Much of her adult life was spent volunteering with hospital auxiliaries, Meals on Wheels, and with the churches she attended in Florida and West Virginia. She loved animals and adopted many ducks and squirrels that found food and love at her back doorstep. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Wade Burruss; her father, William Fredrick Burruss; her husband, Harry Hager Staples; her daughter, Judith Staples Haynes; and her son, Harry Todd Staples. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Staples Kirk; her son, Richard Nelson Staples; her sister, Barbara Burruss Hatfield; her grandchildren, Richard Wade Staples, Zachary Troy Hayes, Laura Adelle Kirks and Kristen Leigh-Anne Staples; and her nieces, Kandance Dole and Kimberly Schuman and her nephew, Scott Schuman. A service honoring the life of Mary will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Jim Franklin officiating. Entombment will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Family and friends visited from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston. Those unable to attend may send condolences to the family at kar@snodgrassfuneral.com. Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made in the name of Mary Staples to the ALS Association, Columbia University ALS Gift Fund, 100 Haven Ave. Suite 29D, New York, NY 10032 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Rd. Suite 220, Raleigh, NC 27605 or Hospice of Wake County, 1300 Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27605. The family would like to thank Hospice of Wake County and Dr. Susan Crittenden for the excellent care and support they provided.

Maud Evelyn Burruss Kemp

Services for Maud Evelyn Kemp, 91, Sterling Drive, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hughart and Beard Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, with the Revs. John R. Christian and Robert D. Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Rosedale Cemetery, Pembroke. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday. She died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2001, at Christian Health Center following a long illness. A native of Christian County, she was born June 15, 1909, the daughter of the late Davis C. and Carrie Bailey Burruss. She was a homemaker and a member of the Second Baptist Church. Her husband, Presley G. "P.G.'' Kemp, died in 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Bradley, Vacaville, Calif.; a sister, Thelma Johnson, Hopkinsville; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. (Christian County, Kentucky)

Mildred A. Burruss,

89, of Richmond, Va., died Tuesday, May 25, 2004. Memorials may be made to St. David's Cemetery Association. A daughter of the late John and Lillian Anderson, Mrs. Burruss was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Richmond. Surviving are a sister, Ellen Anderson Loop of Palm Desert, Calif.; a brother, John (Eleanor) Anderson Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; and a number of other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Burruss, and two sisters, Huldah and Katherine.Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), June 10, 3004.

Minnie Perry Burruss

Mrs. Thomas H. Burruss died at her home near Madison, Georgia Monday and was buried Bethany Church in this county yesterday. She was the wife of Rev. T H. Burruss and the sister of Grant D. Perry the ex state senator of this district. Besides her husband, she leave three sons and one daughter; Harris; Perry; Grant Burruss; and Lucile Burruss Hudson. Published the Atlanta Constitution on July 22, 1915. w/o Thomas Harris Burruss.

Nancy E. Burruss,

departed this life to be with our Lord on Friday, June 29. She is survived by her devoted husband, Dennis G. Burruss; three sons, Dennis Р Denny G. Burruss Jr. and his wife, Lisa, F. James P, РJamieП Burruss and his wife, Holly, and Charles Р Chuck Evans Burruss; five grandchildren, Hannah Burruss, Logan Burruss, Dillon Burruss, Preston Burruss and Ella Burruss; and another grandson, Justin Childress; two sisters, Dale Evans and Theresa B. Love and her husband, Robert Love; two nephews, Justin T. Harlow and Kenneth N. Harlow; two nieces, Laura Ann E. Hobson and Stacey E. Metz; one sister in-law, Delores C. Evans. She was preceded from this life by her mother, Jean Evan Burns; her father, Charles T. Evans; and her brother, Ronald E. Evans. Her family received guest Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were held Monday July 2, 2007 at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Nathaniel Burruss

Nathaniel Burruss, Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1864. Born- 1844 in Richmond, VA. Matriculated from Norfolk, VA. At VMI for 2 years. Military Record: He was a Lt, Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Col S. Benavide's Regiment, Texas Cavalry. Surrendered by Gen E.K. Smith, New Orleans, LA on 26 May 1865. Signed parole 15 June 1865 in Brownsville, TX and another in New Orleans, LA on 27 June 1865. Militia officer in Norfolk. Post War Career: Banker. Died- 6 October 1905.

Nelson Burruss

Fredericksburg, Va - September 17, 1906 - Mr. Nelson Burruss of Spotsylvania County died yesterday at the home of his parents of typhoid fever. He is survived by his parents and one brother.

Nickie Ray Burruss,

58, of Dunsmuir, California, passed away at his home on December 1, 2006, after a long illness. The family is having private services. Nickie was born in Scotia, Ca., on December 5, 1947. He moved to Siskiyou County 8 years ago. John was a carpenter. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Dunsmuir. He was also a United States Marine Veteran. John enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by his wife, Judith Burruss of Dunsmuir, and daughter Tamara Burruss, and sons; Nickie Burruss Jr., of Gitmo Bay, Cuba; Cale Burruss, of Altoona, Wi.; Joshua Burruss, of Grass Valley; and Zachariah Burruss, of Springfield, Or.; Sisters; Carolyn O?Roake, of Dunsmuir; Millie Walker, of Dunsmuir, and Neita Miller, of Dunsmuir

Ninian R. Burruss

Funeral of Ninian R. Burruss will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard D. Nelson, in the city for Ninian R. Burruss, who died at St. Anthony's hospital, in St. Louis, Tuesday afternoon. Mr.Burruss was 38 years of age, the son of Harry D. Burruss, who survives him. He leaves his wife and one son, David, who is eight years old, a sister, Mrs. Robert Turpin, of San Banlto, Texas, and a brother, George D. Burress, of Macon, Georgia. Mr. Burruss was quite prominent In this part of the state as an auctioneer and had recently bought an InterestIn the firm of Casey and Johnson, abstractors, real estate and insurance agent in this city and the firm name was changed only a few days before his last Illness. He and his family moved to this city about two weeks ago and a sale of his livestock and farm Implements was held on the Burruss farm east of this city Thursday, April 4, the day after Mr. Burruss submitted to a serious operation.

Noel Carter Burruss

Aug. 20, 1943-April 19, 2006 - Noel Carter Burruss, 62, of Valley Center, California died Wednesday. He was born in Fullerton and was the manager of a poultry ranch. Survivors include his wife, Milly Burruss; daughter, Cathy Atwood of Joliet, Mont.; son, Richard Burruss of Temecula; sister, Nancy Ehnstrom of Nampa, Idaho; brother, Wayne Burruss of Riverside; and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Hillside Memorial Park, 1540 Alessandro Road, Redlands. Burial, Hillside Memorial Park. Donations: Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025. Arrangements: McLeod Mortuary.

Norman Welch Burruss Sr.,

80, of Rhoadesville, died Wednesday, July 3, 2002, at his residence. Born March 3, 1922, in Louisa County, he was the son of the late George Burruss and the late Daisy Eloise Gibson Burruss. He was a member of Rhoadesville Baptist Church, a Navy veteran of World War II, retired from Rigid-Kollman Inc., and also worked for Virginia Metal Products. He is survived by his wife, Mary Katheryn Burruss of Rhoadesville; two daughters, Vonnee B. Welch of New Port Richey, Fla., and Daisy M. Burruss of Orange; one son, Nor-man W. Burruss Jr. of Spotsylvania; one brother, Paul A. Burruss of Spotsylvania; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda B. Seay; seven brothers; four sisters; and one grandchild.

Nova L. Burruss,

91, of Charlottesville, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born April 16, 1917 in Greene County to the late Rosser E. Lawson and the late Mamie Skinner Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George G. Burruss, two sister, Sudie Jones and Lavlette Dickerson, and two brothers, Wilbert and Joe Lawson. She is survived by a sister, Odessa L. Snow of Charlottesville and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Burruss has been a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in Earlysville most of her life. The family will receive friends from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Teague Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Friday, February 13, 2009 at Teague Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Greg Anderson.

Oakley Don Burruss,

67, of Odessa, Texas, a retired supervisor for Lone Star Gas Co., died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at his residence. There are no services scheduled at this time. He was born in Paducah. SURVIVORS Sons, Roy Don Burruss of Bastrop and James Burruss of Odessa; daughter, Carol Denise Burruss of Carswell; and eight grandchildren.

Olivia Elizabeth Burruss Robinson

A funeral service for Mrs. Olivia E. Robinson, 92, who died Thursday at her home at Beaverdam, will be held at 3 PM Sunday at the residence. Burial will be in the family cemetery. Surviving are two daughers, mrs. Bessie Hiller and Mrs. J. O. Hancock; for sons, P. A.; J. R., B. W., and L. P Robinson; 31 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. NO DATE A funeral service for Mrs. Olivia E. Robinson 92, who died Thursday at her home in Beaverdam, Va will be held 3pm at the residence on Sunday. Burial in the family cemetery. Died at her home Thursday Feb 7th 1946. Mrs. Olivia E. Robinson aged 92 years, of Beaverdam Virginia. She is suvived by two daughters, Mrs. Essie Hiller, Mrs. J. O. Hancock; four sons, P.A., J. T., B. W. and L. P. Robinson; thirty one grandchildren, and twenty-six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3 pm Sunday from her home with interment in the family cemetery.

Ollie Clarence Burruss Jr.,

81, of Richmond, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001. Mr. Burruss retired from Dominion Oil with 43 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie Reams Burruss and sister, Bettie B. Lennick and her husband, Wilbert. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rt. 10). Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Providence United Methodist Church. Interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, 901 S. Providence Rd., Richmond, Va. 23236.

Patricia Burruss

March 11, 2008 - Patricia Burruss: Coroner: Woman, 74, dies in Madison County house fire - WOOD RIVER, Ill. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating what sparked a house fire that killed a 74-year-old woman in the Metro East community of Wood River. Patricia Burruss died at the scene of the early morning blaze. Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn says Burruss and her husband, Cecil, lived in the home's basement, with other family members apparently occupying the upstairs. Nonn says Patricia Burruss detected the smell of smoke in the home before the fire was reported.The coroner says investigators believe the woman died of smoke inhalation.

Patricia Y. (Burruss) Aiken,

64, of Greensburg, Pa., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. Born Dec. 4, 1944, in Seattle, Wash., she was a daughter of the late Marvin A. and Nina J. (Eliard) Davis. She had been employed as a field supervisor by Passavant Homes, Pittsburgh. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Center of Jeannette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Carnegie Burruss Jr.; and a grandson, Garry Burruss Aiken Jr. Patricia is survived by three sons, Marvin Burruss, Pastor Roy Aiken Jr. and wife, Tina, and Garry B. Aiken Sr. and wife, Aleasha, all of Greensburg; six grandchildren, Alisha Aiken, Marcus C. Burruss, Tyler Aiken, Corinthia Yvonne Aiken, Jamel McGhee and Angel McGhee; and a great-grandchild, Ameera Aiken; a sister, Sylvia Garrison and husband, Garry, of New Kensington; three nieces, Franseska Garrison, Cri Burruss Thomas and Kendell Burruss; special friends, Pam Taylor, Carlene Jackson, Lewis Gainfort and Susan Stevenson; a host of aunts, cousins and friends; and her dog, Mickey. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Patricia from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the CLEMENT L. PANTALONE FUNERAL HOME INC., 409 W. Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, 724-837-0020. Additional viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Christian Fellowship Church, 2003 Ridge Road, Jeannette, with her son, Pastor Roy Aiken Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in Jeannette Memorial Park.

Paul Augustus Burruss,

85, of Bumpass, passed away on July 3, 2004 in a local hospital. He was a retired farmer and equipment operator with Virginia Dept. of Transportation and a lifelong member of Elk Creek Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter, gardener and fisherman. He was the son of the late George A. and Daisy E. Gibson Burruss, and was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Pearl Burruss; two daughters, Mary Chewning and her husband, Doug and Shirley Burruss; a grandson, Paul Chewning and his wife, Amanda; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Nicholas Paul Chewning; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elk Creek Baptist Church, Mineral, Virginia. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Gerald R. Chancellor and Rev. Charles Gibson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Elk Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, Va. is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elk Creek Baptist Church, Building Fund, 5916 Kentucky Springs Road, Mineral, Virginia 23117.

Paul David Burruss,

48, of Russellville Arkansas, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. He was born Nov. 18, 1957, in Benton to Carl Junior and Iva Dell Waggoner Burruss. Mr. Burruss was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal grandparents, Carl and Lillian Burruss. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Ann Burruss of Russellville; his mother, Ivan Dell Wear of Benton; a son, David Paul Burruss; two brothers, Steve Burruss and his wife Julie of Lonsdale and John D. Wear of Benton; two sisters, Marie Draper and husband Ronny of Star City and Jennifer Southworth and husband Mark of Benton; and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Cremation arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home.

Paul Ryland Burruss

Portland, Oregon - Paul Ryland Burruss died July 1, 2007, of pneumonia at age 98. Mr. Burruss was born Jan. 31, 1909, in Spokane and moved to Portland in 1917. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. During World War II, he served in the Army in the Pacific. After the war, he returned to Portland, where he owned Alberta Hardware for 26 years. In 1933, he married Marion Milne; she died in 1997. Survivors include his daughter, Cathy L. Fletcher; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Emily's.

 Pauline Alldredge Burruss,

age 79, of Lilburn, Ga., died Friday evening, August 1, 2008. Her funeral will be Monday, August 4, 2008, at 2 pm in the Bill Head Funeral Home, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel with Rev. Jim Landis and Rev. Reggie Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Luxomni Baptist Church Cemetery, Lilburn, Ga. She was a retired manager for Ivy's Restaurant in Lilburn and a member of Harmony Grove United Methodist Church. Predeceased by her son, Ricky Lynn Burruss, she is survived by her husband, W. R. Burruss of Lilburn, her children, Barbara Gayle Cole of Dacula, Linda Joyce Pamir of McDonough, Sheila Diane Matthews of Douglasville, Terry Lee Burruss of Lilburn, David Rex Burruss of Atlanta, Elizabeth Denise Johnson of Lilburn, 17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 until 4 and from 6 until 8 pm at the Bill Head Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lilburn/Tucker Chapel. 770-564-2726.

 

Pauline McClure Burruss

Died Dec. 22, 2003 - 81, of Dawsonville. Georgia died Monday, Dec 22, 2003. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Hoyt Burruss, Cumming; son, Jerry Burruss, Dawsonville; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ruel Martin will officiate. Burial will be in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens.

Phyllis Burruss Grubbs,

76, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, June 18, 2003. She was the widow of David G. Grubbs. She is survived by her son, David G. Grubbs, Jr. and his wife, Bonni of Bumpass; her daughter, Linda G. Cox and her husband, Tim of Mechanicsville; a brother, Fred Burruss of Richmond; 2 sisters, Ethel Lacy of Charlottesville and Lucille Hardy of Norfolk; 5 grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Westhunt Baptist Church, 3801 West End Drive, Richmond, VA 23294.

Price C. Burruss Jr.,

65, of 504 Fairfield Drive, a retired farmer and a World War II veteran, husband of Winnifred Shane Burruss, died yesterday at St. Joseph Hospital after a short illness. Services 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Burial in Richmond Cemetery, Madison County. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Contributions suggested to the Walnut Hill Church Building Fund or American Cancer Society-Lexington Herald July 10, 1987, Kentucky

Ray Carson Burruss

Winona, West Virginia - Ray Carson Burruss 93, of Winona died May 22, 1999, in a Beckley hospital after a short illness. He was a retired foreman from C&O Railway with 46 years' service, a member of Keeneys Creek Baptist Church, Winona, and a lifetime member of Loyal Order of Moose #1606, Beckley. Surviving: wife, Florence Richmond Burruss, daughters, Barbara "Judy" Conley of Spencer, Jean "Mickey" Secrist of Winona, Jewell Vilacha of Union, N.J.; sons, Robert of Conway, S.C., Alan of Winona; sisters, Catherine Lacy of Mosley, Va., Bertha Burkes of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Ashton Burrus of Stafford, Va., Thomas Burruss of Midlothian, Va.; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.Service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, Ansted, with the Rev. Boyd R. Secrist officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Rest Mausoleum, Victor. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Reba Mae Burruss

Eastanollee , Georgia - Reba Mae Sewell Burruss, 69, of Eastanollee By-Pass died Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997. A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Burrus was a daughter of the late Pearl Whiten Sewell and John Knox. She was a homemaker and a member of Toms Creek Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Whitlock Mortuary, Toccoa, with the Revs. Clack Stubbs and Ernest Ivester officiating. Burial will be in Roselane Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Henry Burruss; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda Burruss, Toccoa; a granddaughter, Kimberly Burruss, Simpsonville, S.C.; and nieces and nephews. The family is at the home of Jim and Linda Burruss, Foxdale Court, Toccoa, and will receive friends 10-11:30 a.m. today at the mortuary.

Regina Burruss Johnson,

 Departed this life suddenly Regina Burruss Johnson, of Aylett, Va., formerly of Ruther Glen, Va. She is survived by her devoted husband, William Johnson; daughter, Tiara Johnson; devoted parents, Robe rt "Bob" and Beatrice Burruss, both of Ruther Glen, Va.; stepfather, Charles Freeman Jr.; stepmother, Carolyn Blake; seven sisters, Zes Johnson, Francina, Sabrina and Rhoda Burruss, Diane, Sonya and Tonya Freeman; two stepsisters, Shannon Anderson and Charlette Freeman; five brothers,Robert Burruss Jr., Ronald Brown, Carl, Cedric, and Micheal Freeman; paternal grandmother, Virginia Burruss; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Linda Fulks; seven aunts, eight uncles; a host of nieces, one devoted, Latinya Burruss; nephews, and friends, one devoted, Earnest James. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral service 1 p.m., Sunday at Second Baptist Church, Ruther Glen, Va. Rev. Leroy Williams officiating. Interment churchcemetery.McCarthy, Director

Mrs. Robert Ann Burruss

DANVILLE - Funeral for Mrs. Robert A. Burruss, age 84 of Danville, who died in a Russellville. Arkansas, hospital Tuesday, Jan 8, 1963 was held today in the Rover Baptist Church by Rev. Claude Miles. Burial was in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery in Rover (Yell County) by Gardner Funeral Home. She was a native of Rover and a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence Cathey of Lindsey, Calif. and Sandlin Cathey of Modesto, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. G. H. Rabjohn of Bluffton and Mrs. Charlie Anderson of Rover; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren

Robert "Bob" Joseph Burruss Jr.,

 age 63, of Cleveland, Forsyth County, Georgia, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Joseph Burruss Sr. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Cheryl Faye (Duncan) Burruss of Cleveland; children, Joseph Brandon and Julie Burruss of Cleveland, Christi and Tim Nicholson of Griffin, Kevin Ritz of Cleveland; mother, June Burruss of Hiawassee; sister and brother-in-law, Diann (Burruss) and Chip Jones of Sandy Springs; grandchildren, Haley Burruss, Hunter Burruss, Kayla Seabolt Holloway, Ashley Seabolt, Kevin Ritz Jr., Christian Culp, Dustin Culp, Alex Height; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Holloway, Gunner Holloway; nieces and nephews, Melanie Jones, Adam Jones, Jonathan Duncan, Courtney Schwiederek, Tiffany Duncan, Jeremy Duncan, Keith Duncan Jr.; first cousin, Duncan Summer; and a number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m. at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Sargent officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Burdell Burruss,

77, of Huntsville, Alabama, died Saturday at a Huntsville hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Spry Funeral Home. A native of Chicago, Mr. Burruss was retired from Teledyne Brown Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Julia I. Burruss; five sons, George L. Burruss, Robert E. Burruss, Jessee Willie Lindsey and Gerald Webster, all of Huntsville, and Horace Rebe Lindsey of Chicago; two daughters, Betty Jean Ogletree of Madison, Ala., and Johnny Ruth Mefford of Huntsville; a sister, Norma Jean Schmidt of Florida; 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren - Huntsville Times April 18, 1993

R$obert Burruss

Robert "Bob," 77, of Ruther Glen Va., departed this life December 8, 2009 at McGuire VA Hospital. He is survived by a son, Robert H. Burruss Jr.; three daughters, Zes Johnson, Francina Burruss, and Rhoda Burruss Taylor; three sisters, Evelyn Anderson, Ernestine Burruss, and Dr. Cheryl Burruss Renfroe; five brothers, Reginald, Raymond, Millard, Sherman, and Ernest Burruss; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest with the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimney Ct., Ashland Va. 23005. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Second Baptist Church, 26725 Ruther Glen Rd., Ruther Glen, Va. Dr. Arthur Wert officiating. Interment church cemetery. Family and friends are to assemble at the church at 11:40 a.m

Robert Ray Burruss,

teacher, coach - CONWAY, S.C. - Robert Ray Burruss, 68, died Monday (Aug. 20, 2001) at his residence following an illness. Mr. Burruss was born and raised in Winona, W.Va. He was the son of Florence Richmond Burruss and the late Ray Cason Burruss. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church, where he was superintendent of Sunday School, deacon, and taught a Sunday School class. He was a graduate of West Virginia Tech. and played football for four years, and basketball for two years. He retired as plant supervisor of American National Can Corp. in New Jersey. He taught school and coached at Nicholas County High School in Summersville, W.Va., prior to moving to New Jersey. Surviving are his wife, Carol Willis Burruss his mother of Winona, W.Va. his son, Robert A. Burruss of Myrtle Beach, S.C. two daughters and sons-in-law, Ranae Pellegrino and John of Clinton, and Katrina Robin Caulfield and Thomas of Asbury a brother, Alan Burruss of Winona, W.Va. three sisters, Judy Conley of Charleston, W.Va., Mickey Secrist of Winona, W.Va. and Jewell Vilacha of Union nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Farrar officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel in South Carolina. Memorials may be made to Good Hope Baptist Church, 6101 Privetts Road, Conway, S.C. 29526.

Robert S. Burruss

Burruss, Robert S. of Lynchburg, Va. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1932. Burial location unknown.Funeral services for Robert S. Burruss, 58, of 3938 Fort avenue will be conducted Monday morning at 10 o'clock from the home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mr. Burruss whose business firm in one of the largest lumber manufacturing units in Virginia, died suddenly yesterday in the company's office at Dillwyn. A heart ailment from which he had been suffering for several months caused the death. Mr. Burruss was born in Campbell County, August 6, 1883. He was the son of the late James M. Burruss and Ida Pringle Burruss. He was educated in county schools and at the old Piedmont Business College in Lynchburg. He had lived in the city since 1904. Prior to organization of his present firm, the Burruss land and Lumber Company, Mr. Burruss was instrumental in developing the Piedmont Lumber Company. He was a Shriner and a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he was a Republican. He attended the Memorial Methodist Church.Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Ada Moorman, whom he married October 15, 1913, on son, Lieutenant Robert S. Burruss, Jr., who is stationed with the Army at Fort Swift, Texas, and one brother W.H. Burruss, who is his business partner.( The News- Saturday Morning, August 1, 1942 )Funeral services for Robert Sidney Burruss, were conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. from his home 3938 Fort avenue by Dr. Rolland P. Riddick of Memorial Methodist Church, and Dr. Graham Gilmer of the Rivermont Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers and flower bearers were W.T. Macleod, Dr. W.W. Koontz, A.F. Durham, James Gilliam, T.J. Wilkerson, A.W. Carr, W.C. Short, H.L. Barden. W.N. Bryant, J.C. Tompkins, W.F. Whately, P.O. Paulette, P.L. Barnes, Robert Shelton, C.E. Whitaker, Dr. W.C. Adkerson, W.R. Seay, J.J. Board, H.I. Bragg, R.C. Connley, Ozzie Thompson, Sam Bowles, C.B. Cheek, P.L. Morgan,J.T. Dawson, E.L. Mayberry, J.C. Irby and J.O. Irby. Active pallbearers were A.D. Carson, J.A. McWhorten, J.M. Henry, W.R. Tibbs, C.N. Church, R.R. Davis, J.M. Anderson, and J.T. King. ( The News - Tuesday Morning, August 6, 1942

Robert Joseph Burruss, Sr.,

age 94 of Hiawassee. Formerly of Atlanta, passed away Friday, August 12, 2005, following an extended illness. He retired from Southeastern Elevator Company after 37 years of service. He was also a WWII veteran serving in the Navy for 9 years. Survivors include wife of 66 years, June Summer Burruss, Hiawassee; children, Robert Joseph, Jr. and Faye Burruss, Cleveland; Dianne and Chip Jones, Sandy Springs; 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers, Ralph Burruss, Earl Burruss, Charles Burruss, sisters, Elizabeth Holbrook, Barbara Burruss, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 14, 2005, 3 p.m. at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. Rev. Larmon Barron officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home, Saturday from 4-7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Ingram Funeral Home, Cumming.

Mr. Robert "Bob" Joseph Burruss, Jr.,

age 63 of Cleveland, GA, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 following a sudden illness. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Joseph Burruss, Sr. Survivors include his wife of 35 years Cheryl Faye (Duncan) Burruss of Cleveland; children Joseph Brandon and Julie Burruss of Cleveland, Christi and Tim Nicholson of Griffin and Kevin Ritz of Cleveland; mother June Burruss of Hiawassee; sister and brother-in-law Diann (Burruss) and Chip Jones of Sandy Springs; grandchildren Haley Burruss, Hunter Burruss, Kayla Seabolt Holloway, Ashley Seabolt, Kevin Ritz, Jr., Christian Culp, Dustin Culp and Alex Height; great grandchildren Brooklyn Holloway and Gunner Holloway; nieces and nephews Melanie Jones, Adam Jones, Jonathan Duncan, Courtney Schwiederek, Tiffany Duncan, Jeremy Duncan and Keith Duncan, Jr., first cousin Duncan Summer, and a number of other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 4:00 pm at Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Sargent officiating. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Saturday from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. www.ingramfuneralhome.com

Ron E. Burruss,

73, Sarasota, died Jan. 13, 2002. He was born Sept. 26, 1928, in Chicago and came to Sarasota in 1980 from Western Springs, Ill. He was a retired Realtor and a member of Prestancia Golf Club. He was a Congregationalist. Survivors include his wife Patt; his mother, Estelle P. of Sarasota; daughters Barbara Mayers of Colorado, Christine Spencer of Sarasota, Lynn Baker of Davie, Dawn Perusse of Purcellville, Va., and Nancy Vinkler of Darien, Ill.; a son, Cliff Perusse of San Francisco; a brother, Norman of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and eight grandchildren. Private services and burial have been held. Robarts Funeral Home is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742.

Rosa Burruss Carter

94, of 9340 Beatties Ford Rd. Huntersville,, NC., died Dec. 26, 1989, at The Oaks nursing home in Huntersville. Funeral is 2 p.m. today at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Huntersville, where she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Almond, Raymer & McConnell Funeral Home of Huntersville is in charge. Memorials can be made to Hopewell Presbyterian Church bus fund, 10500 Beatties Ford Rd., Huntersville, N.C. 28078.

Ruby Jewel Burruss Lancaster,

90, of Little Rock, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008. She was born Dec. 16, 1917, in Alexander, Ark. Mrs. Lancaster was a homemaker and a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Clara Burruss; husband, Ernest Raymond Lancaster; brother, James Crawford Burruss; one grandson and one granddaughter. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Lancaster of Little Rock and Raymond Lancaster of Bauxite; three daughters, Mary Justice, Kathy Harris and Clara Combs all of Little Rock; sister, Mary Wylie of Alexander; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church with burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Sabrina Burruss

of Ashland, Va., departed this life October 17, 2008. Remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. Funeral notice later 

Samuel Curran Burruss

Samuel Curran Burruss of Powhatan, a retired State Corporation Commission official and decorated World War II veteran, died Friday. He was 74. He was a state employee for 36 years and was the director of the public service taxation division for the SCC when he retired in 1983. Mr. Burruss was attending Virginia Tech when the war started. He went on to become a first lieutenant in the Air Force. He flew as a bombardier on 30 missions that bombed Nazi sites, including Berlin, with the 8th Air Force Flying Fortress Group stationed in England. He totaled 30,000 miles of combat missions over Europe and was awarded the Air Medal with four clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Winston Burruss; one son, Samuel C. Burruss Jr. of Cincinnati; a sister, Mrs. Berkley Grizzard of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; and a brother, Garnett R. Burruss of Florida. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad - Richmond Times Dispatch July 25, 1993

Selina Fay Burgess Burruss,

36, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Charles H. Sims Jr., were held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 1 at Thomasson Watson Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa. Interment was in the Rollins family cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dennis M. Burruss; her daughter, Ginia D. Burgess; her granddaughter, Kamarah D. Burgess, all of Trevilians; her mother, Sarah E. Rollins Burgess; four brothers, Troy Burgess and his friend, Maria Staten, of Fluvanna, Carl Burgess and his wife, Laurentina, of Keswick, Jeffrey Ragland and his wife, Diana, of Greene County, and Calvin Ragland and his wife, Marion, of Troy; three nieces; one nephew; four uncles, Henry and David Rollins, Herbert and Joe Burgess; five aunts, Alice Scott, Fannie and Linda Bishop, Julia Grooms and Mattie Eckard; six sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law; her father-in-law, John Burruss; a devoted friend, Glenna Stinnie; and a number of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Burruss was born October 9, 1970. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl L. Burgess; a sister, Peggy Ann Burgess; and an uncle, Lloyd РTommieП Burgess.

Serena Amber Burruss-White,

40, of Pinetops, North Carolina, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by H.D. Pope Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.

Shirley P. "Patsy" Burruss

60, of Bumpass, Virginia formerly of Richmond, went to be with her Lord on June 2, 2006. She is survived by her mother, Frances Harris Burruss; her sister, Mary F. Chewning and her husband, Doug; her nephew, Paul Douglas Chewning and his wife, Amanda; one great-niece, Madison Hannah Chewning; one great-nephew, Nicholas Paul Chewning; and numerous cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul A. Burruss. Ms. Burruss graduated from Spotsylvania High School and was a 1966 graduate of the Johnston-Willis School of Nursing. She retired from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield as an underwriter. After her retirement, Ms. Burruss worked part-time for Patient First. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment 2 p.m. Monday at Elk Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060 or the Human Concerns Committee at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.

Stuart W. Burruss

 An Ashland printer, Stuart W. Burruss, died today, March 1, 1935,in a Richmond, Virginia hospital. Burruss. 58, was injured in a two - car crash on U.S. 1 a few miles north of Richmond late yesterday. Three other persons also were injured in the crash

Sue Burruss Crigler

Washington Post - August 15, 1920 - News has been received here, of the death in Jacksonville, Florida of Mrs. Henry Crigler, sister of Mrs. John T. Antrim of this city. Mrs. Crigler was before her marriage, Miss Sue Burruss of King William County, Virginia. Three children survive; Henry C. And Bothwell Crigler and Mrs. Giles Wilson of Jacksonville. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters; Robert and Joseph Burruss of Spokane, Washington, and Mrs. C. B. Fleet of Lynchburg, Virginia and Mrs. Antrim of Charlottesville. (Mrs. C. B. Fleet is Emma Burruss, Mrs. Antrim is Ellen L. Burruss) children of Josiah and Catherine Ryland Burruss)

Thomas Columbus "T.C." Burruss,

97, of Wolfpit Road died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at his home. Born Oct 19, 1907, in Franklin County, Georgia, he was a son of the late James A. and Ella Pearl Baty Burruss and had lived most of his life in Stephens County. He was the second oldest member of Toms Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member of the church choir and Sunday school. He was retired from Coats & Clark. Surviving are daughters, Ruth B. Cooley and Bettie B. Hicks, both of Eastanollee and Terri B. Johnson of Clarkesville; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was the widower of Hattie LeCroy Burruss. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Whitlock Mortuary Chapel by the Rev. Wayne Marcus; burial will follow at Toms Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The family will be at the home of Bettie and Bill Hicks on Wolfpit Road and received friends at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Toms Creek Baptist Church Building Fund. 

Thomas Harris Burruss

retired local attorney, died this morning, Feb 26, 1965, at his home, 125 Chandler, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 75. A native of Lake City, South Carolina Burruss moved to Corpus Christi from Lakeland Florida, where he had practiced law for several years. Burruss received a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State College and master and doctor of law degrees from the University of Kentucky. He taught mathematics at Clemson College for two years and served two terms in the Georgia State Legislature. He was elected when he was 26 years old. Burruss practiced law here from 1932 until his retirement about four years ago. He was a member of the Nueces County Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association. He was a member of the Kiwanis for 15 years in Georgia and Florida, was a former Mason, Member of Knight of Pythias and of the Elks. Surviving are his wife Mary Preston Burruss, a daughter Mrs. Robert Peerman and three children, all of Corpus Christ. Funeral services will be 3:30 pm tomorrow at Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) with the Rev. Rodman Kypke associate rector officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Memorial Park under direction of Cage Mills Funeral Home.

Thomas Nelson "Ned" Burruss IV,

58, died suddenly on Thursday, April 2, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Nelson Burruss III and Waverly Croxton Burruss of Ruther Glen; a sister, Robin H. Burruss, of Richmond; and numerous extended-family members and friends. He was a 1969 graduate of Caroline High School and attended Virginia Tech and VCU. He lived in Manhattan, N.Y., and Richmond, pursuing a career in photography. He spent the past year as a devoted caregiver to his lifelong friend, Patsy L. Blanton, now deceased, and his parents. May he rest forever in a field of heavenly dreams. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Thomas Russell Burruss, II,

63, of Hillsboro, West Virginia, formerly of Louisa, Virginia, died Monday, September 21, 1998, in Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. Mr. Burruss was born September 29, 1934, in West Virginia, a son of the late Fred L. and Edith Stover Burruss. He was a soil scientist. Surviving him are his wife, Janice K. Burruss; a daughter, Angela Dunlavey, of Goochland, Virginia; two step-sons, Michael Harris, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Darren Harris, of New York; two grandsons and two step-granddaughters; three brothers, David Allen Burruss, Sr., and Lawrence Edward Burruss, Sr., both of Bumpass, Virginia, and Daniel Grant Burruss, of Richmond, Virginia. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev Paul Goehner, will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, September 24, at the Woodward Funeral Home Chapel, Louisa, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa. Memorial contributions may be made to any rescue squad.

Tressie Alfreda Burruss Johnson,

known as "Baby" to many, departed her life on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at her home in Louisa. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Louisa to the late Joseph and Sallie Burruss. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Johnson; her son, Napoleon Johnson; and her daughter, Shirley Barrett. She was a faithful member of the House Of God, Gordonsville, under the leadership of Apostle Randolph Ragland, and co-pastor James Ragland. Her favorite room in the house was the kitchen, where she loved to cook and bake for family, friends and others, always using a secret recipe. She leaves to cherish her memories, one daughter, Dorothy Barrett; three sons, Milton Johnson, Robert Johnson and Arthur and his wife, Cindy Johnson, all of Louisa; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; two sisters-in- law; a special cousin whom she called her sister, Cora Scott, of Louisa; a special friend, Joyce Johnson, of Charlottesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on March 22 at Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel with co-pastor James Ragland officiating. Interment followed in the family cemetery. Arrangements were made by Thomasson Watson Funeral Service, Inc.

Verna A. Sorrell,

71, of Spotsylvania, Virginia, died Jan. 4, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Burruss Sr. and Ruby Lee Burruss; by two sisters, Shirley Williamson and Irma Merryman; and a brother, Donald Burruss. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Lenwood J. Sorrell; her children, Ronnie Sorrell, Vincent Sorrell, Mary Jo Kreutzer, and Holli Thomas, all of Spotsylvania; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Cheryl Burkhalter of Stafford; her brothers, Basil “Red” Burruss of Spotsylvania, Robert Burruss of Spotsylvania, George Burruss Jr. of Culpeper, and Johnny Burruss of Spotsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8, at Hebron Baptist Church, with interment following in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg, is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 or to The American Cancer Society, c/o Trudy Clifton, 113 Tallpines Ave., Locust Grove, VA 22508

Vernona Burruss

Verona "Ronne" Navarre, 87, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Verona Florene Burruss on March 9, 1917, in Overbrook, Kan. Her parents were William and Pauline Burruss.

Viola Burruss Perkins

Viola Perkins, 91, of Louisa, Virginia, died December 11, 2003, at her residence. Thomasson’s Funeral Service, Inc., is in charge of arrangements.

Violet Burruss

Calico Rock Passed Away: 02/01/06 - Calico Rock, Arkansas- A funeral for Violet Burruss, 69, of Calico Rock will be 2 p.m. today at Eddie's Family Funeral Home Calico Rock Chapel. Mrs. Burruss died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006. She is survived locally by her sons, Ernest Burruss and Jimmy Burris.

Virginia Burruss

 95, died Saturday, February 9, 2008 at home in Ruther Glen, Va. Funeral arrangements incomplete. C. W. Edward's Funeral Home. Published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on 2/11/2008.

Virginia Bell Burruss,

93, of Ruther Glen in Caroline County died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at her home. Born at Teman near Beaverdam, Mrs. Burruss had retired from the Caroline County public school system after teaching math and science for 30 years. Miss Bell, as she was known by many of her students, was a 1929 graduate of Westhampton College. She was the widow of David C. Burruss. Survivors include two sons, David C. Burruss Jr. and Richard B. Burruss, both of Ruther Glen; and eight grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ruther Glen, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 tonight at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, c/o Herbert Covington, 25473 Ruther Glen Road, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546.

Virginia Burruss

of Westminster, Colorado, a homemaker, died Wednesday. She was 75. Services were private. There was cremation. She was born May 7, 1924, in Chicago. In 1946, she married Fred Burruss in Chicago. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Cecil, San Jose, Calif., and Fred, Snohomish, Wash.; a sister, Florence Moxley, California; two brothers, Leo Schmall, Chicago, and George Schmall, California; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren Published 2-28-2000

Vivian Baucom Burruss,

64, of Chesterfield, died Sunday, April 7, 2002 at Johnston-Willis Medical Center. She was born in Raleigh, N.C., daughter of the late Henry Luther Baucom and Bertha Estes Baucom. Mrs. Burruss was a U.S. Postal Service retiree. She was preceded in death by her husband, David A. Burruss Sr.; and one brother, Walter David Baucom. She is survived by two sons and one daughter, David A. Burruss Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Doswell, Archie Wayne Burruss of Charlotte and Bonnie Sue Burruss of Chesterfield; two sisters, Linda Baucom Barnes of Sunbury, N.C. and Bertha Sue Sigmon of Powhatan; a very special sister-in-law, Vergie Baucom Davis; and numerous nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa, Va., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery, Louisa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Vivian Ruth Burruss,

age 78, of Dawsonville Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Burruss. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and JoAnne Burruss of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Byron Goodson of Dawsonville; daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Mark Rosenberg of Sandy Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elwin and Kay Bagley of Jasper and Donald and Jean Bagley of Jasper; 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Locke of Alpharetta. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Bottoms, Pastor, Don Allen and Rev. Jack Biddy officiating. Interment will follow at Coal Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, August 8, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements 

W. E. L. Burruss

Richmond, Virginia November 4, 1909 - W. E. L. Burruss aged 78, a native of Spotsylvania County and since September 14, 1909, an inmate R. E. Lee Camp Soldiers Home here, died in Memoral Hospital this morning. Commander John E. Graves made an effort this afternoon to locate relatives of the dead veteran.

Walter J. Burruss

Died Aug. 18, 2005 - Walter James Burruss, 54, of New York died Aug. 18. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Royal Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Liberty Cemetery. Royal Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Walter James Burruss, Jr.

91 of Warrenton, Virginia died Nov 29, 2008. He was born Dec 21, 1916 to the late Julia blanton and Walter James Burruss, Sr. Mr. Burruss workded as a pharmacy’s mate at Rhodes Drug Store before enlisting in the military in 1941. He served 22 years in the U. S. Navy. During World War II he served as a medical corpsman with the U. S. Marine Corps, 4^th Division at the battles of Tarawa and Iwo Jima. For 35 years until his retirement he worked at the Airlie conference center. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. Survivors include his sister Roberta Burruss Fletcher of Warrenton and a niece. A graveside service will be held a 1 pm Friday December 5, 2008 at the Warrenton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to the Highland School Memorial Library Fund. Moser Funeral Home, Warrenton.

Walter L.Burruss

83 of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away suddenly on January 9, 2009 to be with his Lord. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rebecca W. "Becky" Burruss; his only son, David Lee Burruss (Lisa); two grandchildren, Christopher Lee Burruss (Felicia) and Jessica Anne Burruss; sister, Edith Burruss Gionnotti; sister-in-law, Betty A. Burruss; also two special children George V. Tate and Pam. The family will receive friends Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. at Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 Parham Road, where a memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday. Interment private

Wanda Burruss

Wanda Elizabeth Burruss Farrish, 93, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at home. Born Oct. 1, 1911, at Page, W.Va., She was the daughter of the late Robert Ernest Burruss and Nancy Margaret Settle Burruss. In addition to her husband, Walter Franklin Farrish Sr., she was preceded in death by her sister, Nora Ann Burruss Billings. Survivors include her only son, Walter F. Farrish Jr. and wife, Margaret РPeggyП McClaskey Farrish of Oak Hill, W.Va.; grandchildren, Joy Farrish of Oak Hill, W.Va., Beth Ann Farrish Frommer, husband, Captain Andrew Frommer; daughter, Maris Quinn Frommer of Jensen Beach, Fla.; Amy Jo Farrish Nibert, husband Ronald A. Nibert, daughter, Samie, and son, Dawson Nibert of Kincaid, W.Va.; Walter Franklin Farrish III, wife, Nikki Marie Farrish, and son, Walter Franklin Farrish IV; sister, Imogene Burruss Stanley; nieces, the Rev. Wanda Stanley Ray, Patricia Stanley Toler, and Nora Ann Billings Smith; nephews, James Burruss Billings and Charles Billings. Wanda led a full and wonderful life. She was a graduate of Beckley College and the University of Charleston, was a Master Flower Show Judge, landscape critic, charter member of the Red Bud Garden Club, charter member of the Quota Club, BPW Club, AAUW Club, American Heart Association, and the Women's Circle Group, and the Oak Hill United Methodist Church. Wanda had her Bridal Shop in Oak Hill for 56 years. She was a dedicated member of the Oak Hill United Methodist Church since 1912. The Farrish family would like to extend thanks to Becky Legg of Scarbro, Dr. Donald Newell and wife, Darlene, Dr. R. Shah and family, Hospice of Southern West Virginia, and all the friends that visited and kept us in your prayers. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, with the Rev. Dr. John Sauvage officiating. Burial will follow at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call at Tyree Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004.

Warrick Burruss II

Daniel Warrick Burruss II, 74, of Rinkerton, Virginia, died Sunday. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Edinburg by Pastor Chad Estep. Burial at Grace Church Cemetery in Mt. Jackson will be private. Mr. Burruss was born Aug. 16, 1933, son of the late Daniel Warrick and Martha Jane Rinker Burruss. He retired from the Air Force. He was the husband of the late Mabel Susan Rothgeb Burruss. Surviving are a daughter, Danielle Marie Fansler; a stepson, Robert Meinz; four grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by the Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson.  Published March 11, 2008 Northern Virginia Daily.

Wayne Burruss

Wayne A. Burruss, 52, died Jan. 29, 2001. He is survived by two sons, Christopher and Jonathan Burruss, and their mother, Debbie Stults, two sisters, Evelyn Sailors and Barbara Smith. He was an employee of Virginia Power.

Wayne A. Burruss, 52, of Mechanicsville, died Monday, January 29, 2001. He is survived by two sons, Christopher and Jonathan Burruss; and their mother, Debbie Stults; two sisters, Evelyn Sailors and Barbara Smith; and a dear friend, Bernita Kronk. Mr. Burruss was a longtime employee of Virginia Power. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment Signal Hill Memorial Park

Winnifred Shane Burruss,

77, retired teacher, widow of Price C. Burruss, died Monday. Services 4 p.m. Friday, Kerr Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Contributions suggested to American Cancer Society or University of Kentucky Home Economics Club. Lexington Herald 9-20-1995

William Henry Burruss Jr.,

longtime resident of Williamsburg, Va., died at his home on Saturday, March 23, 2002. He served in the United States Air Force and then became president of Burruss Land and Lumber Company, a position he held for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Sharon C. Burruss; two daughters and sons-in-law, M. Elizabeth and Berkley L. Williams, and Susan Langhorne Burruss and Dr. William Jesse Gill; son and daughter-in-law, W.H. Burruss III and Martha Terrell Burruss; and one grandson, George Webster Burruss. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Pro Nino USA, 1498 Old Oaks Lane, Crozier, VA 23039 (a nonprofit charity serving the needs of Latin American Street Children).

Winifred Faith Burruss

, 81, passed away September 13, 2005 at home with her children by her side after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She is predeceased by her husband of 50 years David E. Burruss and her parents, Celah and Nettie Faith of Rockbridge, IL. Family: She is survived by daughters in Plano, TX Linda Linscott-King and husband Ralph and Susan Brown and husband Larry, son David R. Burruss and wife Sharon of Manchester, MO, brother Harold Faith of O'Fallon, MO; four granddaughters Dr. Alyssa Brown of Nashville, TN, Krista Linscott of Plano, TX, Shannon and Lindsay Burruss of Manchester, MO; and her favorite grandson Aaron Brown of Norman, OK.Services:A memorial service will be held at Webster Hills United Methodist Church at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, 2414 W. University Drive, Suite 200, McKinney, TX 75071 or International Myeloma Foundation at www.myeloma.org. The family would like to thank the many dear friends for their kind words, cards and prayers during her illness. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Zelma Ball Burruss

Funeral service for Mrs. Burruss, age 89, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 1993 at the Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. John Derr, pastor, officiating and Rev. Roland Youngberg, associate pastor, assisting. Zelma E. Ball Burruss was born September 3, 1903, the daughter of Joe F. Ball and Ethel M. Bernard Ball, on their farm southeast of Sterling, Oklahoma. She died on Friday, July 16, 1993 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Chickasha. She married M.B. Burruss on June 28, 1931 in Oklahoma City. Zelma graduated from Oklahoma College for Women Preparatory on May 29, 1923. She attended Oklahoma College for Women from 1924 to 1926. She presently was active in the University of Science and Art of Oklahoma Alumni Association. Mrs. Burruss was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. She served on the administrative board of the church; a member of the Wedding Ring Class; a member of the United Methodist Women; a member of the Susanna Wesley Circle. Zelma was a member of the McDowell Music Club for several years. She held many offices throughout the years in the local and state organization including Chairman of the Inspiration Point Committee and past President of the McDowell Music Club in Chickasha. She was Trustee of the State Board of Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs. Zelma was also a member of the Salvation Army Board; Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club and a Rotary Ann. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Burruss. Survivors include her husband, M.B. Burruss of the home; son, Merrill Burruss, Jr. of Kingfisher; grandson, John D. Burruss of Oklahoma City; grandson, Charlie Burruss of Chickasha; sister, Thelma Wood of Chickasha; sister, Alma Lee Sympson of Shawnee. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Brown-Binyon Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Ann Burruss Biomedical Research Fund at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation or to the Capital Improvement Fund of the Epworth United Methodist Church of Chickasha.

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