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Richard Burke dies at 56




Richard Burke, 56, died June 13 at his residence at McRoberts.

A son of the late Boonie and Pina Bentley Burke, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Smith and Marcella Gann; a daughter, Kristie Burke; and a brother, John L. Burke.

Surviving are his wife, Regina “GG” Burke; four daughters, Brandie Pittman and husband Brandon of Jenkins; Sandy Burke of Middlesboro; Anna Bentley and husband Leslie; and Breeanna Young and husband Billy; four sisters, Georgia Daniels, Reba Jean, Mona Feebaek, and Dillie Burke, all of Indiana; a brother, Ernest Burke and wife Billie; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held June 21 at Letcher Funeral Home. Burial was in the Bentley Cemetery at Yonts Fork.



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