Board of Directors
Rex Hutcheson, President
Kristi McGranahan, CPA, Vice President–Treasurer
finance@burkhartcemetery.org
Tania Roach, Secretary
Kim Craven, Director
Danny Triplett, Director
Jack Kitchingham, III, Director (Administrative Officer)
admin@burkhartcemetery.org
Past Board Members
Burkhart Cemetery honors the individuals who have served on the Board throughout the years. Their leadership, time, and dedication helped preserve the cemetery’s history and support the families who depend on it. We are grateful for their commitment to stewardship and community care.
Past Board Members
Individuals Who Helped Care for the Cemetery
Throughout Burkhart Cemetery’s history, many community members have offered their time, labor, and support—sometimes formally as board members, and sometimes simply out of love for the cemetery and the families connected to it. While the exact roles or years of service may not be fully known, their contributions made a lasting impact.
This section recognizes those individuals whose care, maintenance, or quiet acts of service helped keep Burkhart Cemetery a peaceful and well‑tended resting place.
Community Care Contributors
The following list reflects known individuals who helped care for Burkhart Cemetery. It may not be a complete record, and additional names may be added as more historical information becomes available.
We gratefully acknowledge the individuals who helped care for Burkhart Cemetery.
| C. H. Boydston | Minnie Boydston | Daisy Buzzard |
| Fred Carlin | Clem Daniels | Steve Daniels |
| Mac Dennison | Clarence Gilstrap | Jasper Gilstrap |
| Lewis Gilstrap | Mansford Gilstrap | Orven Gilstrap |
| Wayne Gilstrap | W. H. Gilstrap | Wm. Gilstrap |
| William Ledford | John McDaniel | Paul McDaniel |
| Wm. F. McDaniel | Wm. Trudy McDaniel | Alfred Neece |
| Earl Routledge | Fred Routledge | Nellie Schied |
| Agnes Smith | Ben Thurman | Ed Thurman |
| James Triplett | Ola Triplett | Sam Triplett |
| Ralph Van Dorn | Ethel Walker | Alex White |
| Maudie White | Robert Wilkins |
Interested in Serving or Volunteering?
Burkhart Cemetery is cared for by people who value history, honor loved ones, and support families. If you’d like to make a meaningful difference, we welcome you to consider serving on the Board or volunteering with us.
Why It Matters
Your involvement helps preserve a place filled with heritage and family connections. Board members and volunteers support families, guide improvements, and help maintain a peaceful resting place for generations to come.
What You Can Bring
No special experience is required — just a willingness to help. We welcome:
A heart for community
Interest in local history
Basic communication or organizational skills
A readiness to learn
Occasional availability
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re interested in serving or volunteering, we’d be glad to talk with you. Every contribution — big or small — supports Burkhart Cemetery’s legacy and the families who depend on it.