Our Fallen Friends

Even though the City has seen a lot of growth over the years and we have all become busier, City elected officials and staff still connect with one another in much of the same way those that came before us did during simpler times. Please join us as we remember those members of our work family who are no longer with us.

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Officer Joseph Burson, 1996-2021
Holly Springs Police Officer, 2019-2021


Councilmember Karen Barnett


Karen Barnett, 1956-2021
Holly Springs Councilwoman, 2005-2021


Grady Payne, 1933-2019
Holly Springs Mayor, 1977-1990

Cecil "Johnny" Brackett, 1943-2019

Holly Springs Councilman; Mayor, 1994-1997