After years of operating as a popup around Dallas, Burger Schmurger will open this week in the former BarNone space Owned and operated by Lake Highlands neighbor Dave Culwell, the concept has operated as a widely-acclaimed pop-up with a permanent kitchen at High Fives on Henderson for the last few years Culwell will finally open Burger Schmurger’s first brick-and-mortar location on April 30 on Buckner Boulevard Culwell signed the lease for the space in November and has spent the last few months reimagining the space with a throwback 1960s-esque diner feel complete with neon accents Burger Schmurger has announced its presence in the neighborhood with a large LED sign featuring its newly born mascot (which appears to be a rather scientifically confusing hybrid of Culwell and his famed burger) It’s a long way from his backyard, where Burger Schmurger was born in 2020 as “a way to keep our village together.” Eventually, and with some encouragement from his daughter, Culwell began popping up with his “Schmurgers” at Oak Highlands Brewery SMU Football games and neighborhood events The concept has operated out of High Five’s kitchen on Henderson since 2023 and will continue to do so going forward despite the new home on Buckner Boulevard For the new venture, Culwell has partnered with Brandon Hays and Phil Schanbaum, the owner-operators of High Fives, and Jeremy Koeninger, an industry veteran who has worked with the This and That hospitality team in the past The brick-and-mortar location’s new menu is a dream come true for longtime Burger Schmurger fans with past specials and “Schwings” (previously reserved for Sidechick Sundays) making a full-time debut the original that fueled Burger Schmurger’s rise comes in at the top of the list American and provolone cheese on an inverted bun past specials have come back in a big way to become full-time menu features Irish stout beer cheese and American cheese Past burgers, the Side Chick ($11), an ode to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Culwell’s native L.A. gives customers a chance to get their chicken sandwich fix with a combination of fried chicken There’s also a loaded grilled cheese complete with onions and a loaded hotdog served Schmurger-style with jalapeños (both $9) the restaurant will serve Schwings (buffalo or BBQ fried house dills ($9) and pretzel bites ($9) which come with spicy brown mustard and beer cheese Pretzel bits served with spicy brown mustard and beer cheese extra sauce ($2) and onion strings can be added on to any order Behind the bar, Culwell’s establishment boasts 10 beers on draft, representing a mix of local, domestic and imported beers.  Vector Brewing’s Bullpen Lager and Oak Highlands Brewery’s Lake Highlands Light are both available in large there’s definitely a demand for frozen beverages in Texas Burger Schmurger has two frozen cocktails available: a 16-ounce frozen Paloma and a 16-ounce frozen margarita (both $12) comes with vodka on top of sweet tea and lemonade to create “Not your Mama’s Arnold Palmer Other house cocktails include the Painted Pony ($10) which comes with serrano pepper-infused tequila Culwell told the Advocate in November that he wants the spot to be a family-friendly neighborhood spot He also said that he wants parents to feel comfortable coming in for a beer or cocktail after hours “We want it to be kind of a neighborhood watering hole as well as at the same time one that offers the best burger in Dallas,” Culwell said in November Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday in Chatham County to the late Herbert and Willie Bivens Hart He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Raymond was a mechanic in the construction field He enjoyed working on lawnmowers in his spare time Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years and Crystal Hart of Sanford; his step granddaughter and Herman Hart of Bear Creek; and his sister Celebration of Life service will be held Monday at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Hart family Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors May 4, 2025 8:34 PM EDTOn May the 4th, Billie Lourd, daughter of the late Carrie Fisher, moved Star Wars fans to tears with a touching tribute to her mother Lourd shared a heartfelt post featuring a photo of her children watching Fisher in her iconic role as Princess Leia in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.  The photo captured a moment of pure nostalgia with Lourd’s children gazing at the screen as Fisher’s portrayal of Leia played out before them "May The 4th." Fisher's portrayal of Leia continues to inspire fans worldwide The official Star Wars account replied, "May the 4th be with you 💙" A long-time fan wrote, "You may never read this comment but your Mother showed me as a young girl, watching a princess saving herself that we are our own heroes. Her wit and strength over the years made her the true 'force' for so many of us. Sending love and hope your way." "Your mom inspired generations—and now her granddaughters get to see her shine. What a powerful moment," one fan summed it up perfectly. Lourd’s tribute served as a bittersweet reminder of Carrie Fisher’s legacy, which lives on not only in the Star Wars universe but also through her daughter, who continues to honor her mother’s memory. As fans around the world celebrated Star Wars Day, Lourd’s post added an emotional layer to the day’s festivities, highlighting the profound impact Fisher had on both the Star Wars franchise and the hearts of fans everywhere. As fans continue to celebrate Star Wars Day, Lourd’s post serves as a moving reminder of how the Star Wars legacy transcends the screen, shaping not only the galaxy far, far away but also the real-life connections between fans and the stars who brought these characters to life. By Rachel Dillin is a trending news writer for Men's Journal She's a lifelong journalist who covers entertainment and celebrity news 1941 to Glenn and Lida (Hoult) Buckner in Bloomington He graduated from Bloomington High School and went on to graduate from Indiana University with a degree in Business.  While at Indiana University he was a member of the Mighty Marching 100 as a clarinet player and it was through the music department that he met the love of his life he was a fan of all things IU and would watch every basketball game that he could.  Ken worked for RCA then Thompson Electronics  in Indianapolis for more than 30 years he enjoyed listening to and experiencing it as well MO.  He was her faithful assistant when it came to all her musical endeavors including her work as a choir and bell choir director and her participation in the Hendricks County Symphony.  He enjoyed listening to classical music on his Bose radio.  His sense of humor could keep any room cheerful and his penchant for giving out nicknames was matched by none He enjoyed living at Sugar Grove Assisted Living Senior Community and had come to know quite a number of fellow residents as well as staff members.  Ken was a faithful member of Plainfield United Methodist Church where he spent hours volunteering in many capacities.    Ken loved his family which included four children 13 grandchildren and 4 bonus grandchildren and one great grandchild with another on the way.  He faithfully sent birthday cards to each and eagerly wanted to know what was going on in all of their lives.   Funeral services will be held on January 18th at 3 P.M in the Plainfield United Methodist Church with visitation from 1 p.m In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Plainfield United Methodist Church Bell Choir 600 Simmons Street Plainfield United Methodist Church Bell Choir600 Simmons Street First-year graduate assistant coach Kyle Buckner will help oversee the Rebel wide receivers in 2024 He came to Las Vegas from New Mexico Highlands after spending  last season as a GA coach at Northwestern State University in Louisiana Buckner began his career at Willamette University in Oregon The former wide receiver at the University of Oregon earned his bachelor’s degree in general social studies from the school in 2019 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Buckner on January 4 whose love and light will be missed by all who knew her  Janet was born and raised in San Diego Robert also adopted Janet's first child  Janet was known for her spontaneous spirit especially when it came to traveling with her loved ones She fondly remembered the cruises she took and adventure will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends  A celebration of Janet's life will be held at a later date Mayor: Run-off between Mouton and West.Councilmember At-Large: Turner and Williams Ward 1: CrenshawWard 2: HilliardWard:3 Sherwood Port Arthur — Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso tells KFDM/Fox 4 News a suspect has surrendered on a murder charge in the January death of Donesha Buckner The Criminal Investigations Division of the Port Arthur Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Nerbert Frelow Jr. in connection with the January 18 murder of Buckner Frelow surrendered at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on the evening of March 19 Magistrate Marc DeRouen arraigned Frelow and set bond at $1 million in coordination with law enforcement partners has been actively investigating the case and appreciates the community’s cooperation during the process," says Chief Duriso and PAPD's determination to solve the case and bring justice to the victim Police say Buckner was shot at Normandy Apartments She died at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas According to a probable cause affidavit for Frelow's arrest obtained by KFDM/Fox 4 News from Magistrate DeRouen the investigation began January 18 when Port Arthur police responded to The Medical Center of Southeast Texas following a call reporting a shooting victim Medical staff observed a bullet hole in Buckner's lower left abdomen Investigators went to the apartment complex and viewed surveillance footage The surveillance footage showed Buckner getting into an altercation with someone in a red Chevrolet HHR where Buckner was seen stumbling away from the vehicle investigators were able to obtain a license plate They were able to trace the plate back to Nerbert Frelow Investigators located the vehicle and Frelow on January 21 Officers say he voluntarily came in to the police station for questioning and provided a statement He admitted he was the person driving the HRR Police seized the HHR and carried out a search warrant ID technicians located an empty pistol holder inside the vehicle and collected gunshot residue swabs from the interior An additional search warrant was completed for Frelow's cell phone location data The data showed Frelow was with Buckner for several hours before dropping her off at the Normandy Apartments just before she collapsed The gunshot swabs were sent to a private laboratory The laboratory advised gunshot residue was located inside the Chevy HHR that was seen on the surveillance cameras and in the possession of Nerbert Frelow it was determined that Nerbert Frelow was with Buckner for several hours before her death and on video having an altercation with Buckner where she could be seen stumbling away just before collapsing from the gunshot wound With gunshot residue located inside Nerbert Frelow's vehicle investigators said they had probable cause to believe Frelow shot Donesha Buckner with a firearm and caused her death Police obtained a murder warrant for his arrest Donesha Buckner obituary from Hannah Funeral Home: On Saturday the 18th of January 2025 an Angel was sent on assignment to Port Arthur TX with the name of Donesha Rondre Buckner “NeNe” His assignment was to bring her back to the father who gave her to Sharon Morgan and Donald Ray Buckner Jr Because the father never gives assignments that are not completed Donesha complied with the request from the Angel to step aboard the heavenly bound chariot To some Donesha’s 33 years of life may have seemed short compared to others but her assignment was completed and her departure was imminent As a child Donesha Exhibited high intellect She was accepted in the summit program for high achievers and Booker T Washington Elementary school from the 3rd grade through the 5th grade She was accepted in the pre Advanced Placement program during her 6th through 8th grade years at Woodrow Wilson junior high school While there she was active in choir and the volleyball team Donesha Graduated from Colony Park Charter School at an early age in 2009 She continued her education in cosmetology at Vista College Beaumont TX Her journey as a Christian believer began at an early age at the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Her church activities included the choir and the praise dance ministry Donesha United with the strong tower ministries under the leadership of Pastor Herb Fontnette Donesha Had several loved ones who were called from labor to reward before her Donald Ray “Lil Don” Buckner Jr; her paternal grandfather Donald Ray Buckner Sr; Her maternal grandfather Willie Morgan; a special aunt Dawndre Ranette Bazile; Uncles Kevin Wayne Chaney Sr and Donnie Raynard Jackson Sr. Keeping her memories alive in their hearts are: Her fiancé Brandon Keith Thomas Sr and Bryson Thomas; her mother Sharon Shelvin; her sister Tyler Buckner; her brothers Dr Lawrence Wise(Ashley); maternal grandmother Freddie Mae Wiltz; paternal grandmother Linda Buckner; Uncles Emmanuel Fontenot Alton Dupar(Erica); Uncle and Godfather Damion Wiltz(Ashley); Aunts Bianca Dixon Janetta Rawls(Dickie); Godmothers Minister Felice Queen Godfather James Clayton(Valeria); A Very Special Cousin/Sister Dionne Chaney-Prejean(Gabriel) and A special Great Grandfather Hamilton Buckner Donesha Also has an extensive number of nieces Janet Buckner in the Senate chamber March 24 Janet Buckner of Aurora is resigning from the Colorado Senate after winning reelection to a second and final four-year term in that chamber.  She’s the second state Senator to resign since the November election who represents a heavily Democratic district in southern Aurora I didn't take this decision lightly,” she said.  She told CPR News she made the decision after the election to prioritize herself and mentor the next generation She said President-elect Donald Trump’s victory also played a factor in her decision.  “As a woman of color I have crossed so many barriers so the presidential election did make me think deeply about what I’m going to do with the rest of my life,” she said.  Buckner said she’s hoping to lift up those who want to go into public office and spend time with her three children and three granddaughters "Being a state legislator is a lot of work and it does consume so much of your time and energy." where she was first appointed to fill out the remainder of her husband’s term Buckner’s resignation will take effect on Jan the day after the legislature convenes for its new session Her Senate seat will be filled by a Democratic vacancy committee.  Buckner currently chairs the Senate Education Committee and sits on the Finance Committee Governor Jared Polis referred to her as a friend and a champion who has focused on issues that put the people of Colorado first from free preschool to education to “saving people money on health care and so much more.” Incoming Senate President James Coleman has known Buckner since he was in high school; her late husband was his school principal He said she’s taught him how to be a good human being and a good legislator by "being professional and respecting all people's values and lived experiences He said she’s the type of person everyone goes to for advice 'let me think about it and I'll come back to you.' And you knew she cared about the response that she was going to give you.” Buckner, who co-sponsored the Racial Justice Equity Act to look at the long-term impacts of systemic harm to Black residents in Colorado is one the legislature's few members of color who lived through the civil rights era In a poignant moment on the House floor six years ago she described how she never had a chance to learn to swim as a child “She's somebody for me who really grounds me and roots me in my cultural identity and that I can be unapologetic about who I am as a Black man at the Capitol She makes me feel confident,” said Coleman.  Leslie Herod of Denver said it was an honor to work with Buckner over the years The two served together in the Democratic Black Legislative Caucus “Janet brings a rare level of empathy to her leadership that will be missed Senator Buckner AKA Momma Buckner has left her mark on the Capitol and the state of Colorado,’ said Herod in a text message to CPR The departure of Buckner and Sen. Chris Hansen just after each won reelection means Democratic vacancy committees in their respective districts will select replacements to serve for two years until the next general election in 2026.  the Colorado Democratic Party is now calling for reforms in the process for filling vacancies Party Chair Shad Murib said that while special elections can be slow and cost-prohibitive it's time for the state to find ways to make the process more transparent and open to the public “Vacancy committees are small and don’t provide for the same type of public input and scrutiny as a traditional election,” said Murib in a statement.  He noted that a vacancy appointment gives someone the advantage of incumbency going into what might otherwise be vigorous primary elections and cited worries that the system can be manipulated “Speculation that lawmakers strategize their resignations to hand-pick their replacements is also a growing sentiment among the public,” he said.  Buckner said she did not have someone in mind for her replacement has endorsed Rep.-elect Sean Camacho to take his seat and has also said he’d like to see Democrat Katie March backfill Camacho’s position You want to know what is really going on these days We can help you keep up.  The Lookout is a free daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado Sign up here and we will see you in the morning Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. 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All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy of Sanford went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday in Lee County to Stephen Grimes and Jo Ann Murchison Carpenter He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Tucker was an honorary fireman at both Goldston Fire Department and Siler City Fire Department He attended Goldston Methodist Church with his family Tucker was an avid train lover and loved to sit and watch trains with his Poppie He was a huge NC State fan and loved watching the games Tucker really enjoyed spending time with his family and coming down to Budd Tire and answering the phones Jo Ann Murchison Carpenter and her husband Dennis; and a host of cousins that he loved dearly Visitation will be from 1 – 2:30 pm at the church prior to the service Burial will follow in Goldston Memorial Cemetery Services will be officiated by Reverend David King Lie in Repose will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Friday the family would like donations to be made to Make A Wish Foundation https://secure2.wish.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=dfr_landing&chid=100-000 The family wishes to thank Duke Palliative Care and Dr Primary HealthChoice and Cassondra McClean and Amedisys Hospice for their care and attention of Tucker Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Grimes family Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com Donna was a member of the Liberty Seventh Day Adventist Church She volunteered with the school system to help raise money for the school She loved to help others in her community by doing home health make friends and spend time with her family She enjoyed water skiing and playing the piano Donna is survived by her husband of 55 years Joseph of Randleman; and Eight grandchildren; Luke Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Gottfried family Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister Quinlan loved to go rabbit hunting and saltwater fishing He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Harrison His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and making memories Quinlan was a teacher and loved molding young minds Arianna and Oliver Henry; and his former wife Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Henry family in Chatham County to the late Hardy and Laura Yow Ward He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife He was the owner and operator of Paul Ward Tile Company for 50 years He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was in the Men’s Sunday School class and served on the finance committee He enjoyed coaching little league baseball as well Paul loved water skiing and getting new cars You could find him enjoying his pool on hot summer days Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 36 years Kaitlin; and his twelve great grandchildren The family would like to thank Liberty Health and Hospice for the care they gave to our loved one in his final days and helpful to our loved one in his final days.  Visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service at the church Services will be officiated by Reverend Brad Gaines and Dr Randolph Honor Guard will be assisting with the service the family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church Capitol Fund or Budget Fund Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Ward family Click To Call She was educated in the Portsmouth Public Schools Carlene was predeceased by her husband Otis Buckner Continuing her legacy and to cherish her memory are Bobby Wray (Cynthia) a great granddaughter Tashima Wheeler (Jacksonville Fla.) and a host of great-great grandchildren Carlene was a seamstress from a young lady until her passing She continued in her profession until her health deteriorated she provided exceptional work and professionalism to her clients Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her Her work and love for others have left everlasting memories we all know to be true The family prays that you will think of her from time to time because she thought of us they encountered numerous challenges but remained committed to one another Carlene knew her illness would eventually separate them ” Her first concern was for the welfare of her friend and love She may be gone for now but she will never be forgotten Sending my deepest condolences to my God sister Tashima and Mr Tashima my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Baptist Church She loved her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren She had an important part in raising and watching over just about all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren through parts of their childhoods Lilly was born in Chatham County on January 21 She was a homemaker and helped her husband in the poultry business for many years She had a green thumb and grew so many beautiful flowers She was a fervent gardener until she could no longer do the work She was always willing to make biscuits and sausage gravy for her grandchildren she ended her day with a few games of solitare and a chapter from her Bible She is preceded in death by her parents and step-mother Melvin “Huch” Beal; daughter and son-in-law James Lewis “Foss” Homesley; grandson James “Jamie” Binkley; brothers Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Betty “Bet” Blakeley and husband and Christina Stevenson; and 20 great-grandchildren along with many beloved nieces and nephews The family is so thankful for the loving care that Becky Oldham and so many from Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center helped provide The funeral service will take place on Tuesday Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Beal family This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 1977 in Alamance County to the late Willie Mote and Mary "Marty" Mensch She is preceded in death by her parents; her aunts Left to cherish Kim's memory are her husband Johndell Snead of High Point; and her uncles at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel.  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Mote family Bonnie was born to the late Jim & Della (Centers) Hamilton on March 29 She loved going to church and loved her church family She was a member of Denham Street Baptist Church where she made friends all over the country And she especially loved collecting photos of her family Joyce "Joy" (Jim) Paolello and Helen "Bobbi" Burress & (Roger Riddle); her brothers Kenneth Hamilton and Herman Hamilton; her sister Carol Sue Hamilton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren A special appreciation is given to Nick Claunch and Trish A funeral service will be held at 12PM on Saturday 2025 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro The family will welcome everyone starting at 10AM until time for services Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements Michael was raised in Dallas and graduated from Brian Adams High School where he was lighting manager for stage productions and also played conga drums in his rock band He continued his education at Texas Tech University where he studied geology before focusing on business and accounting He then relocated to Houston where he married his former wife He began his professional career as a law clerk where he worked for esteemed judges in the Harris County Civil District courthouse His time as a clerk proved to be invaluable as he pursued an accounting degree from the University of Houston and later earned his certification as a Certified Public Accountant Michael dedicated himself to multiple Houston-area accounting firms before moving on to serve as a bankruptcy analyst for the Department of Justice in San Antonio he excelled at uncovering fraud while also finding the role personally fulfilling when he had the opportunity to provide compassion and support to those experiencing difficult times.  particularly in the mountains where he enjoyed hiking His love of nature began during family vacations in Colorado Michael was an avid fan of fantasy and science fiction books and movies and enjoyed playing video games with his son He frequently listened to his favorite scores and soundtracks from these experiences where he played the drums and performed at various festivals and venues Michael will be remembered for his compassion He lived with honor and loyalty to his friends and family.  his children Gina Michelle Buckner (daughter) Catherine Denney (fiancée of Daniel Buckner) and brothers John "Jack" Buckner and David Buckner He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.  Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the memorial service honoring Michael Buckner on Saturday March 1 2025 at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St Waltham MA) with a visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. we ask that memorial contributions in honor of Michael be directed to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org).  Shane was born in Alamance County on April 3 He was a 1993 graduate of Jordan Mathews High School and a 1995 graduate of Central Carolina Community college where he received a degree in Auto Mechanics He was on the Skeet shooting team in high school and continued to enjoy target practice throughout his life Shane was a member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church since 1984 He enjoyed listening to Christian Music on 99.5 Joy FM George William McMath and girlfriend Harley Sarah Faye McMath and fiancé Noah Snyder and Cassidy L Faye Hudson McMath; and the mother of his children The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the McMath family at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill surrounded by family to the late Albert Blue and Violet Ora Beal Yow She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Susan was an upholster for Boiling Chair and Michael Thomas Furniture Factory in Liberty She loved doing her word search puzzles and playing bingo She loved spending time with her family and making memories Susan was an avid lover of the beach and would go any chance she could She loved watching wrestling and old western movies Left to cherish her memory are her two sons A graveside memorial service will be held Monday 2025 at Bonlee Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 pm Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Selfe family She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Christmas Day 2024 Nannie enjoyed working seek and find puzzle books and eating Little Debbie Crème Pies She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church She retired from Charleston Hosiery Mill after 40 plus years of dedicated service Nannie was preceded in death by her husband Also preceded her in death were her parents Her great grandsons Nathaniel Buckner & Blake Buckner Buckner II and Sherry Buckner; Chad Buckner and Angie Buckner; great grandchildren: Jacob Buckner Kelsey Millard and Fiance Justin Hall; great great grandchildren: Harper and Collins Massengill and Ryann Boyd Also survived are several nieces and nephews the funeral will be a private graveside at Sunset Memorial Gardens We invite you to view and sign the Buckner Guestbook at Companion Funeral Home Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Buckner family with these arrangements passed away peacefully at home on December 29 Billy’s beloved family includes his wife of 60 years and Emery Eldridge as well as four great-grandchildren Billy was a former member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church and in later years attended and became a member Siler City First Baptist Church and Rachel Allred Sunday School class He spent the majority of his career in grocery retail before retiring several years ago.  prided himself on being “a Ford man,” and was an avid sports fan Love and support of family led he and Sherry to frequently travel to visit them at college and home Along with special moments shared over the years the entire family will forever cherish all being together during a beach trip after Christmas this year The Carolina Beach area is nostalgic because of many family vacations and where Billy and Sherry honeymooned  Graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday Family will receive friends and family Thursday In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Gideons at https://www.gideons.org/donate  and Diabetes at https://diabetes.org/.  Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Kidd family Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com  Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBUCKNER (KCTV) - The popular Buckner Italian restaurant Tuscono’s announced it will close its doors permanently on Jan The restaurant made a post on Facebook on Dec The post said that while Tuscono’s has enjoyed serving the community for over nine years the rising costs of labor and food have greatly impacted operations The recent passage of Proposition A in Missouri which requires increased minimum wage and employers must provide paid sick leave It continued to say that the decision was not made lightly and the financial realities make it challenging for the restaurant to provide the mandates from Proposition A without drastically increasing menu prices for customers Those with gift cards are encouraged to visit the restaurant before the closure Matthew was born in Alamance County on May 8th to Phyllis Harris Johnson and the late Ray Hadley Johnson He is preceded in death by his grandparents Norman and Christine Johnson and Harrell and Dorothy Harris; his father Matthew graduated from Jordan-Matthews High School in 1997 and studied at Western Carolina University Matthew was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Chapel Hill He was a lifelong member of South Fork Friends Church serving as a clerk of ministry and counsel He found great joy in spending time with his family and friends coaching and watching his daughters play sports He spent time with his family shooting basketball in the yard Matthew enjoyed watching NC State football and tailgating with his friends and family especially his time playing in the American Legion Post 93 Matthew loved sharing his voice by singing at church He voice-recorded song lyrics on his mail route and even had the opportunity to record an original song that he was extremely proud of at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville He was cherished by many and loved being amongst his family and friends Amy Stackhouse Johnson; his four beautiful daughters Stefanie Johnson Kincaid and brother-in-law Bryce; father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Robin Stackhouse; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Preston and Kate Stackhouse; sister-in-law and future brother-in-law Hanna Stackhouse and DJ Heiner; nephews and niece Liam and Olivia Kincaid and one more on the way Shep and Charlie Stackhouse; and many cherished aunts at 3:00 pm at South Fork Friends Church with Pastor Daniel Thames officiating Family will welcome condolences and sharing of memories following the committal service at the Silk Hope Ruritan Building donations to support his daughters’ education can be made to the Matthew Johnson Memorial Fund c/o South Fork Friends Church - 359 South Fork-Bethel Rd Please connect to the link below for access https://www.youtube.com/@southforkfriendschurch3064/streams Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Johnson Family Add to Calendar Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sweeps the Houston Texans off the field with a sack on third down Bad news is mounting for the Indianapolis Colts and Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner is being placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Buckner was believed to have suffered an ankle sprain and would undergo an MRI. Buckner was categorized as a long shot to play in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears but he'll now be out for at least the next four games Throughout his career with the San Francisco 49ers who selected him seventh overall in the 2016 NFL Draft The Colts' Week 3 game will be just the second contest Buckner's missed in his career due to injury and the first since his rookie campaign Buckner will double his total of missed games previously in his career A foot injury sidelined him in 2016 and he missed another game in 2020 due to COVID The three-time Pro Bowler is eligible to return to action in Week 7 at home against the Miami Dolphins has posted seven tackles and 1.5 sacks through two games this season for a Colts defense that has struggled during Indy's 0-2 start Indianapolis is 31st in yards allowed so far this season and will now have to make due without one of its top defenders The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Montana State's Tommy Mellott in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft The plan is to use the rookie in a variety of ways The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for tight end Kyle Pitts to see significant growth in 2025 after three years of struggles followed a historic rookie season Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton believes he can create "dominant duo backfield" with veteran RB Najee Harris (Editor’s note: James McClure served as reporter editor and publisher in Phil Buckner’s newspaper group His masters work in American studies at Penn State Harrisburg focused on York County journalism history) When Phil Buckner acquired the York Daily Record in 1978 his immediate task was to right an upside-down business He inherited a $6 million pension liability from previous owners meaning that the funds to pay future pension benefits to employees and retirees was short by that amount $1 million for the struggling six-day newspaper in a small Their priority — this would be the goal in Buckner’s 26-year run as YDR owner — was to invest in the local report and the York County community soon received a dividend the YDR newsroom produced a series of stories that portended an accident at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant Those stories brought sizzling pressure from local business officials and the national nuclear industry that criticism fizzled when screaming sirens signaled the subsequent partial meltdown of one of TMI’s nuclear reactors Seeing this growing grit and fresh force in news coverage Buckner chooses journalismPhil Buckner died recently at age 94 a moment that brought memories of accomplishment from family His life and work is worthy of reflection here because he led the transformation from a brand of 19th-century journalism in York County to thoughtful and principled journalistic storytelling in place today Buckner chose newspapering over his family’s business starting as a reporter for the Lowell Sun in Massachusetts He went to work for a small newspaper group acquired a newspaper of his own in Carlsbad gained ownership of what would eventually total seven daily newspapers he was acquiring a newspaper that can be dated to a German-language publication that started in 1796 who had earned a master’s degree in history from Columbia the newspaper aligned with the Democratic Party served as the Democratic chief burgess of York in the Civil War era owner from 1915 to 1970 was a Democrat who would be viewed to the left of Bernie Sanders today serving as state campaign chairman for Progressive Party candidate Henry Wallace Gitt’s newspaper was the only American daily to endorse Wallace in that election Scholars assessing Gitt’s brand of newspapering assess him as a personal journalist meaning the newspaper unabashedly reflected his political views similar to the news philosophy of Fox News and CNN today Struggling with that unfunded pension liability Gitt shut down his Gazette and Daily in 1970 retired its name and sold its assets to a group of attorneys headed by Democratic York County District Attorney Harold N from the attorneys and updated the newspaper’s infrastructure He moved news operations from its aging East King Street building to Springettsbury Township installed a printing press with color capability and updated the look of the newspaper With those significant investments in place Buckner could focus on other crucial pieces that would give the York Daily Record and its later expansive digital product lineup a future he would not get involved in news and opinion decision-making his editor in chief and opinion page editor would decide what U.S presidential candidates to endorse on its opinion page the YDR endorsed both Democratic and Republican candidates the YDR editorial endorsing Ronald Reagan signaled the end of a 188-year era of Democratic support giving it access to Sunday advertising to go with its desirable morning publication schedule had no Sunday edition and was distributed in the evening That bold move catalyzed a series of countermoves by the rapidly modernizing York Dispatch ending in a government-sanctioned arrangement a joint operating agreement or partial merger The two newsrooms continued to operate separately ever ahead of the curve in deploying new technology fostered a newsroom environment of innovation The YDR had a York Digital Record prototype ready for a later launch but went live when the Blizzard of 1996 prohibited newspaper delivery the digital audience leader among media companies based in the county has a future stemming from that early entrance in news and advertising on digital platforms journalism peers recognized this focus on the local news report making the YDR the most awarded medium-sized news organization in Pennsylvania in the past 45 years coverage of how DNA led to an unjust murder conviction of York County’s Ray Krone in Arizona and coverage of long-overdue trials of 1969 race riot assailants drew national journalism honors as well In the inaugural class of 100 in the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Hall of Fame in 2024 People skills a priorityWhat were the keys to Phil Buckner’s success in the news business had the gift of discovering talented people with drive and a moral compass They were relentless in handpicking skilled people and then letting them do their job The quest was to identify and hire employees in all departments with “people skills,” as the Buckner culture called this attribute Buckner’s interest in people across the YDR organization might not have been immediately evident one might think they were dealing with a very nice and reserved college professor in hiring staff with people skills and giving them resources to grow could be derided by others in the rough-and-tumble news industry But everyone who knew Buckner understood his inner toughness and those were the type of people who would fill his organization: kind people with inner strength Those attributes were necessary to do the right thing amid constant change That would explain why Buckner people would go on to leadership positions as ownership moved to other groups after Buckner sold the YDR in 2004 Here’s one example of how Buckner’s people-oriented culture would extend through his former staff members working under successive YDR owners: About the time that the YDR sent large teams of journalists north with the wrenching assignment of covering the mass slaying of kindergartners in Newtown the YDR became involved in the journalism trauma movement Journalism trauma training offered self-care and other strategies to help YDR journalists offset the wear and tear of their stressful and demanding calling I was present to hear another newspaper owner deride the absent Buckner who was then selling his small group of newspapers about how little return he had gained financially from the sale of his news properties Then he started doing the math — you could ballpark the value of a newspaper by known multiples of he reluctantly admitted that Buckner’s newspaper properties showed exponential growth on his investments And let’s just say that the number he came up with was more than the $1 million Buckner had paid for the YDR in 1978 His emphasis on the local news report had paid off financially Buckner sold the YDR to MediaNews Group in 2004 as part of a complex ownership change and he and Martens started operating The York Dispatch Martens’ role in the Dispatch operations grew Buckner climbed mountains and completed five marathons It’s not a coincidence that for years the York Daily Record has blended York County history as context into its local report When Martens posted on Facebook about Buckner’s death Buckner’s friends and former employees responded Paul Kuehnel came aboard the YDR in those early Buckner years “It was an honor to start work for him at a time when local journalism under BNA (Buckner News Alliance) was expanding and seemed to have no limits,” Kuehnel “I think I remember him coming in once early on and asking us ‘what do we need to buy to do great journalism’." Dennis Hetzel served as YDR editor and publisher under Buckner for about 15 years I doubt he will get the recognition he deserves,” he wrote “but those of us who were around him know.” And now the people of York County know about this news industry innovator and influencer who served as a prime force in modernizing journalism in York County Seattle Times; “I saw it in the paper,” special section about the York Daily Record at 200 Jim McClure is a retired editor of the York Daily Record and has authored or co-authored nine books on York County history. Reach him at jimmcclure21@outlook.com — The owners of Tuscono’s Italian restaurant in Bucker say they have changed course and will remain open after announcing plans earlier this month to close permanently Kirk and Rene' Kellough have owned and operated the eastern Jackson County restaurant on S Hudson Street in the heart of downtown Buckner the owners cited several factors that initially led them to announce plans to permanently close as of Jan Late Sunday night, Dec. 29, the owners posted a message that the outpouring of support "inspired" them "take a fresh look" at their decision we are thrilled to announce that Tuscono’s will remain open," the owners announced in the post "We are looking at ways to offset some of the challenges we are facing allowing us to keep our doors open and continue serving this amazing community." The restaurant specializes in a variety of pasta dishes "Thank you for believing in us and for reminding us why we started this journey in the first place," Kirk and Rene' wrote we’re proving that the strength of a community can truly make a difference." Report a typo the Colts played the Cincinnati Bengals in their final preseason game before the beginning of the 2024 NFL season Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo stood on one sideline while a blue-and-white-clad Shane Steichen stood across the field It wasn't the first time two had faced off; they met multiple times before when Steichen was offensive coordinator for both the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles as well as Steichen's first year as head coach for the Colts in 2023 the two coaches will be standing on the same sideline – and Anarumo's prior knowledge of Steichen and the Colts was a large factor in his decision to join the Colts as their new defensive coordinator "Great organization from top down," Anarumo said in his introductory press conference on Thursday how they've – I've looked from afar and always appreciated what this place stands for." whether it was Miami or Cincinnati playing the Chargers or the Eagles with 36 years of coaching experience under his belt also enters his new job at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center with some prior knowledge about the players he'll be working with including defensive tackle DeForest Buckner his length – just a simple thing of just batting balls down at the line of scrimmage that's something that we really stress because that's one more down that the ball's not going down the field," Anarumo said he plays the run as well as he plays the pass Buckner recorded seven passes defensed and eight sacks en route to his third Pro Bowl selection Despite being on injured reserve for five games and battling through injuries for the majority of the 2024 season Buckner finished the season with a Pro Football Focus overall grade of 81.9 as well as a 16 percent pass rush win rate good for second among all qualified defensive tackles Buckner was also named an alternate for the 2024 Pro Bowl at some point in their careers," Anarumo said Those guys can affect the game more than anybody And as you go through the linebacking core and then the DBs there's certainly guys that can affect the game as well." Anarumo mentioned rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu by name as he talked about the defensive line saying he liked the UCLA product in last year's NFL Draft recently named to the PWFA 2024 All-Rookie Team finished the season with a pass rush win rate of 14 percent for third-best among regular rookie pass-rushers three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 17 games played Having a strong defensive line isn't Anarumo's only focus though; he's also a coach who isn't afraid to bring a blitz when he has the right personnel – and he has that in slot cornerback Kenny Moore II just like he did with Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton When Hilton and Anarumo were together from 2021-24 Hilton led NFL cornerbacks with 178 blitzes; the Chiefs' and Titans' L'Jarius Sneed was second with 124 Moore made his excitement clear on X when the news of Anarumo's hiring broke whether that's been meeting Anarumo in person – like Buckner – or talking to him over the phone and them to come to talk to me," Anarumo said of his first impressions of his new players Lou Anarumo speaks with the media as the new defensive coordinator of the Indianapolis Colts Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center Leonard trained with Rivers in his hometown of Fairhope and then again leading up to the NFL Draft in 2025 Fans invited to join Colts Official Priority List for first access to single game tickets The Colts saw in Tyler Warren a tight end who plays with punishing physicality both with the ball in his hands and as a run blocker wife of Colts director of college scouting Matt Terpening The Colts announced the jersey number changes for two of their 2025 free agent signings Keep track of all updates to the 2025 NFL schedule The Indianapolis Colts today announced "Blue's Million Dollar Schedule Challenge," presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors where one contestant can win $1 million by correctly predicting the Colts' entire 18-week schedule for the 2025 regular season Richardson arrived at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center Tuesday for the start of the Colts' offseason program The Colts released veteran Matt Gay earlier this month and believe in the upside and talent possessed by second-year kicker Spencer Shrader Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen sat down for an exclusive interview on the debut episode of "The Colts Show," which is available to download wherever you get your podcasts and can be watched on YouTube or in the player below Ward and Bynum's impact on the Colts defense goes beyond each free agent signing being a productive Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen this week addressed a few areas of their team's roster that could see additions and/or strong competition in 2025 Be the first to see the 2025 schedule and get priority presale access to single game tickets Head coach Shane Steichen meets with the media for his mid-week update as the Colts prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 3 The last time DeForest Buckner missed a game due to an injury was the fifth game of his rookie year The Colts on Tuesday placed Buckner on injured reserve following a sprained ankle sustained last weekend against the Green Bay Packers meaning the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle will be sidelined for at least the next four games "Obviously a huge blow," head coach Shane Steichen said The earliest Buckner could return is the Colts' Week 7 home game against the Miami Dolphins but Steichen wouldn't put a timetable on his return "That guy is so freaking tough," Steichen said "but I know he'll attack his rehab and be ready to roll when he comes back." That Buckner even was able to play in Week 2 was an achievement in its own right – one that points to not only how tough Buckner is but how intentional the 30-year-old is with preparing himself to play under even the most challenging circumstances Buckner sustained a back injury toward the end of the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Houston Texans and did not participate in practice leading up to Sunday's game against the Packers "From where Buck was on Sunday night after Houston to where he was on Monday to the fact that he was even able to dress and play on Sunday at Lambeau is a testament to his dog mentality and how committed he is not only to this team but to his standard — his own personal standard," linebacker Zaire Franklin said how much it means to be out there every single play I told him it broke my heart when the IR came off across social media last night I didn't even text him because I just knew what he was going through but I told him I got his back and I'm gonna hold it down until he gets back." has fought through injuries to still make it on the field on Sundays He played the majority of the 2022 season with a significant elbow injury never missing a game – even as the Colts sunk to a 4-12-1 record – while totaling eight sacks and 22 quarterback hits The only game he hasn't played in since joining the Colts came in 2020 due to the league's COVID protocols "You don't play this long without going through a lot of injuries and adversity and pushing through them," center Ryan Kelly said "One of the biggest things you can be in the NFL is available and consistent and he's done that his whole career "But I know what a great leader and great man he is I think that's certainly why he's been as consistent as he's been here for so long." Buckner's interior defensive line partner for the last five seasons succinctly summed up his respect for how Buckner has battled through injuries in the past: "That lets you know he's a warrior the Colts will rely on the next men up in their defense – Adetomiwa Adebawore Taven Bryan and Raekwon Davis among them – to fill in as best they can But Buckner will continue to have a presence for the Colts' defense even as he now has to work his way back from an injury significant enough to land him on injured reserve he's that type of guy that's going to stick around make sure that the guys filling in are comfortable and aware of what they got going on," Franklin said "He'll do his best to help support in any way he can." Jefferson County — KFDM/Fox 4 News has learned the Jefferson County grand jury indicted a suspect for murder in the January shooting death of Donesha Buckner The grand jury met today and returned a murder indictment against Nerbert Frelow Jr. in connection with the January 18 shooting death of Buckner Magistrate Marc DeRouen arraigned Frelow the next day and set bond at $1 million According to a probable cause affidavit KFDM obtained from Magistrate Marc DeRouen Frelow denies having anything to do with Buckner's shooting death According to the affidavit for Frelow's arrest Janetta Rawls(Dickie); Godmothers Minister Felice Queen You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Obituaries Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes3838 East Highway 47 P.O Philip F. Buckner, who owned the York Daily Record for more than two decades, has died. He was 94. Harvard and Columbia before joining his father's business as a foreman after earning his master's in American history at Columbia He soon tired of that business and went into journalism taking a job as a beat reporter at the Lowell Sun in Massachusetts working at a number of newspapers before serving as publisher of the East Providence Post in Rhode Island he and partner Jerry Gose founded the Buckner News Alliance with their purchase of the newspaper in Carlsbad That grew into a string of seven daily and weekly papers which he acquired in the 1980 and shepherded into an award-winning daily "As the decline of print journalism accelerated," his obituary in the Seattle Times stated fully stepping away from the industry in the early 2000s The struggles of newspapers in the digital age remained a source of frustration and sadness for him in his later years." he visited 80 countries on every continent to the late Jesse Julian and Marie Miller Farrar She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother She worked as a manager of Chatham County Group Home She was a member of Corinth Methodist AME Zion Church where she was on the usher board Vickie loved her family and friends and making memories with them all Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 50 years Visitation will be at the church 30 minutes prior to the service Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park Services will be officiated by Reverend Barry Gray and Reverend Rosa Williams Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Brooks family DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor speak with the media on Thursday as the Colts prepare to face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16 It's also the descriptor you're most likely to hear when talking with coaches or teammates about the 30-year-old defensive tackle has been a model of consistency in everything he does He doesn't divert from his Monday-through-Saturday routine which includes early-morning weightlifting sessions intentional film study and a heavy emphasis on treatment to get his body ready to play Sunday And when Buckner is on the field on Sundays that consistent routine produces consistent production on a game-to-game "He's a very smart player that knows how to break down the film and break down a team," defensive tackle Grover Stewart said he knows how they shift and all that — he already knows what's about to happen." But it's sometimes easy to take a player for granted when they're so remarkably consistent for such a long period of time "I think we all do," defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said The Colts don't have to do any projecting or wishcasting with the three-time Pro Bowler only one defensive tackle has more sacks than Buckner (Kansas City's Chris Jones) who's hurled a quarterback to the ground 39 times in the last five seasons And his play has not dropped off after turning 30 this summer: Buckner's 6.5 sacks this season are seventh among defensive tackles and that's with him missing five full games in 2024 Buckner has recorded a sack in three consecutive games the third time in his career he's had back-to-back-to-back sacks (Weeks 6-8 of 2021 Also: Pro Football Focus tracks a stat called pass rush win rate which quantifies how frequently a defensive player beats a pass blocker on a snap And Buckner's 15.9 percent pass rush win rate is the third-highest among defensive tackles this season "You can see them turn the protection to him at times But Buckner's impact on the Colts extends beyond his on-field production and it's another aspect of who he is that is not taken for granted inside the walls of the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center and imparts on the rest of the Colts' locker room is invaluable whether his team is winning or losing "He's the foundation," linebacker Zaire Franklin said he's a sounding board to help me deal with different things in the locker room different things just trying to grow as a teammate I think he's somebody that not only myself but a lot of guys in this locker room lean on both on the field and off the field." As the Colts turn their attention to the final three games of 2024 with an unlikely but not impossible path to the playoffs Buckner's steady presence on and off the field will take on added importance The Colts need help to make the playoffs – in the form of the Los Angeles Chargers losing two of their final three games – but more critical is this team taking care of its own business And who better to turn to than a guy who exemplifies consistently taking care of his own business regardless of the circumstances surrounding him I'm going to consistently do my part," Buckner said and I'm going to do everything throughout the week for my body whatever it is to give myself the edge and to help my team succeed that's the way I go about it every single week I would say it's probably one of the ultimate compliments I could get as a player and as a teammate." went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday in Chatham County to the late James Claude and Evangeline Brower Clark Elaine loved spending time outside gardening her flowers and vegetables She was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church and loved her church and choir family and friends Elaine was an elementary school teacher for 35 years and loved watching little minds grow Her love for her friends and family will never leave Barbara Clark of Siler City; and numerous nieces and nephews Visitation will be at the church from 1 – 2:30 pm Services will be officiated by Pastor Kenny Black Memorials can be made in Elaine’s honor to Genetiva Hospice of Lee County Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Thain/Clark family to the late Billy Dock Poe and Edna “Louise” Thomas Poe Billy retired from WellMark Plastics & Recycling in Asheboro where he was a forklift driver He had previously worked at Coleman Cable and Communications Cable in Siler City He was a member of Piney Grove Methodist Church He was a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves and the North Carolina Tarheels He loved going to ballgames and watching his grandchildren and nieces & nephews play Louise Thomas Poe of Siler City; his brothers and James (Loretta) of Bear Creek; his grandchildren and Michael Kelly; and a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews memorials can be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church Services will be officiated by Reverend Jim Folks and Reverend Andreas Kjernald Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Poe family Lucille was born in Chatham County on March 26th to the late William Murk and Cora Dunn Moody Lucille loved spending time with her family and making memories to last a lifetime She also enjoyed traveling to see different lighthouses Lucille worked in the cutting department at AJ Schneierson & Sons for 40 years  Left to cherish Lucille’s memory are her two daughters and Tammy Moody Fox of Bear Creek; her brother Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church and burial will follow in the church cemetery after the service Services will be officiated by Reverend Stephanie Moody Shaffer Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Moody family Stories you've missed since your last login: Recommended stories based on your interests: Janet Buckner swearing into the Colorado House of Representatives after she was unanimously elected to succeed her late husband The Denver Women of Distinction Class of 2024 at the Stockyards Event Center at The National Western Center in Denver an Aurora Democrat who stepped into the state House when her husband told Colorado Politics she is submitting an official letter of resignation on Thursday with her resignation effective Jan Buckner was re-elected to the Senate on Nov Buckner said the year 2024 had been challenging She said that made her put things in perspective she spoke to family and friends about priorities stating it was a relief not to worry about an opponent and instead help candidates in other races but said those conversations with family nagged at her Buckner said she's given nine years to the state; John gave three and "that makes 12 years of service from the Buckners." and moved to Colorado in 1975 when John was offered a teaching job in the Cherry Creek school district Janet was a speech and language therapist in Chicago and later at the Hope Center early childhood education facility frequent visitors to the Buckner household included newly chosen Senate President Sen John Buckner was his high school principal One of her daughters is best friends with Rep Janet said their house was known as the "Koolaid House" - everyone gathered there The Buckners have a son and twin daughters and several grandchildren where she served as Speaker Pro Tempore in the 2019 and 2020 sessions She served as caucus chair for the Senate Democrats in the 2023 and 2024 sessions and chaired the Senate Education Committee Buckner has been on the education committee every year since 2015 which prohibited gender pay discrepancies for employees doing the same work Her policies have earned her endorsements from dozens of political heavyweights She's most proud of being able to continue where John stopped "I care so much about the people of Colorado and Aurora I'm proud of the legislation I've run," which also includes universal pre-K a student bill of rights for higher education She's also proud of serving in the House and Senate leadership Buckner described what got her into politics we would talk about what happened in committee I would listen to many of his committees because he was chair of education I never thought I would be in politics – never." and people are asking me to take his place." from influential people in Colorado and across the country She sat down with her son and a yellow legal pad and wrote down the pros and the cons "The pros list kept getting longer and longer and longer And it was the best thing I could have done." One of the bills she carried in the 2019 session was something her husband had planned to carry: Senate Bill 19-059 which was named for John Buckner and which allows the automatic enrollment of certain students in advanced courses through a state-funded grant program She's also sponsored numerous bills on health issues and criminal justice that included the law banning the term "excited delirium" by law enforcement personnel That's tied to the death of Aurora's Elijah McClain in 2019 Several lawmakers reached out to Colorado Politics to express their support and appreciation for Buckner Perry Will also won’t be returning to the Capitol in January; the New Castle Republican was elected Garfield County commissioner on Nov I can’t remember why but we called each other ‘cuz.’’ She’s a sweet lady We didn’t always agree but she always did what she thought was right,” he said Barb Kirkmeyer bonded with Buckner over their passion for education When the legislature last session finally fully funded education after years of shortchanging students “She has been a thoughtful and consistent supporter of education and children won't be returning to the Capitol as she is term-limited She told Colorado Politics "Janet has been my role model on how to be gracious She's been a really good friend; we can talk about everything We have a lot in common and it's been a joy to work with her on the education committee" that McLachlan chaired in the House Buckner served as vice-chair during her time in the House Janet's planning to develop and mentor young leaders in Aurora "My experience and age give me much to offer young people who want to get into politics." She also wants to uplift and advocate for teachers There are also some family and travel plans in there That includes a trip to Paris and other European destinations and visiting relatives she hasn't seen in a while Buckner's final words on the subject: "John would be proud A vacancy committee will appoint a successor This story is developing and will be updated Here's the list of the 28 lawmakers who gained their seats through the vacancy process Email notifications are only sent once a day Colorado Politics is published both in print and online Our website features subscriber-only news stories daily designed for public policy arena professionals Member subscribers also receive the weekly print edition of our award-winning newspaper containing outstanding features and news stories Secure your subscription to Colorado’s premier political news journal You can be in the know right alongside Colorado’s political insiders Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Craig entered surgery to remove an AVM he had since birth Though we may never understand why someone so young and full of life was taken Craig’s legacy of love and selflessness will continue to inspire all who knew him.Born on November 13 he continued to give by donating his organs offering hope and a second chance to those in need.Craig graduated from Chatham Central High School where he played football and formed lifelong friendships He found joy in simple pleasures like trips to the beach and enjoying an ice-cold Cherry Coke Zero he cherished his family.Craig’s memory will be forever treasured by his mother Beaver and Ann Beaver; his paternal grandfather Jane Fisher; and his special family friend He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Danny Beaver.A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at Meroney Methodist Church. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Kelly family during this difficult time.  Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbucknerfh.com In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Meroney Church Bus Building Fund.Craig