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Betty Jean Bryant Morris, age 75 of Casa, died Monday, April 25, 2005. She was born September 25, 1929 at Pettit, Texas to the late John James and Nora Pearl Carter Bryant.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Hamilton Morris, Sr.; brother, John J. Bryant Jr.; sisters, Mildred Price, Wilma "Bill" Hunnicutt, Joyce Blodgett, Peggy Woods.
Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, J.R. and Pat Morris of Morrilton, Mickey Joe and Anna Morris of Dover; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Scooter McDaniel of Altheimer, Rita and Bill Brixey of Casa, Lana and Benny Robinson of Dardanelles one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Yvonne Bryant of Duncan, OK; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Marlin Koster of Dover, Janice and W.H. Cox of Levelland, TX, Myrel and Jackie Tayler of Levelland, TX, Ann T. Jeffcoat of Haskell, TX; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005, at 2:00 pm at the Casa First Baptist Church with Rev. Wiley Jones officiating. Interment will be at Casa Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 27, 2005)
Elmer Elton Morris age 81 of Danville died, Friday, February 24, 2006. He was born May 23, 1924 in Mena, AR to the late George David Morris and Florence Goswick Morris. He was a retired poultry and cattle farmer. He was a member of the Danville Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Imogene Minnie Morris.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, George and Jan Morris of Belleville; daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Darrel Campbell of Delaware, Jeaney and Clinton Kimbrough of Danville; brothers, Earl Morris of South Carolina, George Morris of Indiana; sister, Velma Wooten of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Justin Kimbrough of Danville, Teresa Tramel of Russellville, Darin Stephens of Clinton, Tina Stephens of Russellville; great-grandchildren, Cory Stephens of Dardanelle and Gannin Stephens of Clinton.
Funeral services was held on Monday, February 27, 2006 at the Danville Assembly of God Church with Rev. Eddie Birdsong officiating. Burial was at Moss Creek Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 1, 2006)
Imogene Morris age 73 of Danville died Saturday, November 20, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. She was born April 6, 1931 in Casa to the late David Wesley and Etta Faye Edwards Minnie. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Danville. J
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jackie Minnie, Jerald Minnie, Aubrey Minnie and JD Minnie.
Survivors are her husband of 59 years, Elmer Elton Morris, one son and daughter-in-law, George and Jan Morris of Belleville, two daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Darrel Campbell of Delaware, Jeaney and Clinton Kimbrough of Danville, a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Jewell Minnie of Plainview, a sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and BW McCann of Russellville, four grandchildren, Justin Kimbrough of Danville, Teresa Tramel of Russellville, Darin Stephens of Clinton, I Tina Stephens of Lake Jackson, Texas and a great-grandchild, Corey Stephens of Dardanelle.
Services will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 2:00 p. m. at the Assembly of God Church in Danville with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Interment will be in Moss Creek Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Visitation will be Tuesday, 6 to 7 p. m. Pallbearers will be Doyle McCann, Darrel McCann, Lacey Minnie, David Minnie, Shelby Minnie and Lewis Minnie. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, November 24, 2004)
James A. Morris, age 62, died Tuesday at his home at Mountain Pine. He was a Soil Conservation Service employee and a lifelong resident of Garland County.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Chesley and James Morris of Hot Springs and A. G. Morris of Mountain Pine; four daughters, Mrs. Jean Parson and Mrs. Laura Perkins, Hot Springs, Mrs. Bonnie Moore of Los Angeles and Mrs. Gusta Huddleston of Mountain Pine; five brothers, J. B. Morris of Danville, Willie, Martin and David Morris of Mountain Pine and Earl Morris of Port Orchard, Wash.; a sister Mrs. Thelma Lacey of Bauxite, and 15 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, August 4, 1960)
James Lee "Preacher" Morris, age 77, of Roland, died Friday, February 23, 2001 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Maudie Kester Morris; a son, James Larry Morris and a sister, Evalea Caldwell.
Survivors are a son, James Edward Morris of Dardanelle, AR; three daughters, Judy Metcalf of Dardanelle, AR, Janis Dust of Roland and Angie Race of Atkins, AR; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Graveside service was Sunday at New Hope Cemetery by the Rev. Pat Baze. Burial by Dardanelle Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 28, 2001)
Jeffrey Scott Morris, age 48 of Dover, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 at his home. He was born February 15, 1959 at Russellville to the late Willis Ray and Evelyn Rogers Morris. He was a member of the Gravel Hill Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jerry Morris and Wayne Morris.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, LaKisha and Robert Sabatini of Siloam Springs; son, Jonathon Morris; brothers, Jimmy Morris, David Morris, Roger Morris, Joe Morris, Randy Morris and Troy Morris all of Dover; five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funerals services were held December 22, 2008 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle.
Burial was held in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Hector. Pallbearers were Jimmy Morris, David Morris, Roger Morris, Joe Morris, Randy Morris and Troy Morris. Honorary Pallbearers Everyone that crossed my Dads path, Love LaKisha. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Jesse Carl Morris, 57, lifelong resident of Garland County, died Sunday in his home near Mt. Tabor. A log cutter by trade, he was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Cressey Morris of Mt. Tabor; four sons, J. D. Morris of Colfax. La., Fred Morris of Hot Springs, Ted and Ricky Morris of Mt. Tabor; two daughters, Mrs. Faye Edwards of Compton, Calif. and Mrs. Martha Godwin of Blakely; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Lacy of Bauxite; six brothers, James Morris of Hot Springs, J. B. Morris of Danville, Willie, M. M. and David Morris of Mountain Pine and Earl Morris of Port Orchard, Wash. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 30, 1959)
Jimmie Lee Morris, age 79 of Lander, WY, formerly of Danville died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at her home. She was born December 29, 1928 in Danville, AR to the late Cleo & Johnnie Stewart Cowger. She was a Social Worker, and a member of the Danville United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Bobbie & Connie Gray of Guy, AR, Brent & Joy Gray of Navy Landing, AR and Scott Morris of Lander, WY; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Arrangement by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, July 2, 2008)
Lena Atlantic Morris, age 87, of Ola, died Thursday at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. She was born August 27, 1917, in Waltreak, AR to the late Tilford and Mary Etna Jackson Black. She was a homemaker and mother, and a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ola.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Morris, two sons, Drexel Morris and Richard Morris.
Survivors include three daughters and son-in-law, Rose York of Russellville; Mary Williams of Farwell, TX; Lucille and Marvin McAnally of Ola; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Morris of Muleshoe, Texas; sister, Mamie Barclay of Ola; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
Services were Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Ola with Rev. Norman Chenowith. Interment at Young Gravelly Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 6, 2004)
Leon Morris, 33, of Ola, Friday, March 21, 1947. [no other details included in 50Yrs Ago Column] (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 27, 1947)
Mrs. Maree Morris, age 88, of Mulberry, AR formerly of Danville, AR died Sunday, February 9th, 1997 at a local nursing home. She attended the First Assembly of God Church in Mulberry.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judee and Ron Hance of Alma; three sisters, Callie Tate of Stockton, CA, Ruby Abel of Fayetteville, AR and Rea Webb of Houston, TX; a brother, Herbert Haston of Rush Springs, OK; also a number of nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral service was held February 11 at the First Assembly of God Church in Mulberry. Committal service was at Waltreak Cemetery, Waltreak, AR. Memorials may be made to the Waltreak Cemetery Fund. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 12, 1997)
Ottis Clinton Morris, age 86, of Russellville, AR died Monday, March 16, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. He was born July 30, 1922 in Georgetown, Louisiana to the late Silas Nathan and Ella McConathy Morris. He was a WWII U. S. Army Air Core Veteran, retired from the U. S. Forestry service after 33 years, a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Pencil Bluff and the First Baptist Church Fianna Hills in Ft. Smith, and a graduate of Polytechnical Louisiana Institute, B. S. in Forestry.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David, Nathan and Corley Morris.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years Virginia Ann Morris; son, U. S. Army Major James Clinton Morris of Greenwood, AR; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Ann and Aylmer Lee Morgan of Danville; sister, Maxine Wilson of California; grandchildren, Ollie Sean Morgan of Danville, Paige Renee and Alex Clinton Morris of Greenwood; niece, Marcia Barrett of Louisiana.
Funeral service was Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Danville with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 25, 2009)
Two Drown After Auto Accident (Mrs. Oueda Bearden Morris and Mrs. June Counts Webb )- Two North Little Rock women were drowned and three other persons injured Saturday night when two cars, one following the other, missed the Chickalah Creek bridge and plunged into the creek. Four cars have plunged into the creek at this place in a little over a year. Dead are Mrs. Oueda Bearden Morris, 33, and her cousin, Mrs. June Counts Webb, 30. Injured were Harold S. Webb, husband of Mrs. Webb, his brother-in- law, Troy Bearden of North Little Rock; and Mrs. May Bell Whitley of Little Rock. There were taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. Webb was driving the lead car. His wife and Mrs. Morris were with him. Bearden, accompanied by Mrs. Whitley, was following. An approaching car had cleared the bridge and had left a cloud of dust, according to Webb. Webb apparently did not see the bridge until his car ran up on a side banister and toppled side wise into the water. Bearden apparently was following the taillights of Webb's car and plunged behind it into the creek. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 YRS AGO, DANVILLE, ARKANSAS - Originally published on Thursday, April 1, 1954)
God's death angel took Richard Armanis Morris to God's arms on Friday, January 3, 2003. He was born on November 5, 1939 to Dewey and Lena Black Morris at Gravelly, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Drexel and his father, Dewey Morris.
He is survived by his wife Evelyn Stanberry Morris; one son, Michael Morris; a daughter, Darla Jaynes and a granddaughter, Page Jaynes; His mother, Lena Morris; three sisters, Rose York of Arkansas; Mary Williams, of Texas and Lucille MacAnally of Arkansas; nine nieces and nephews.
Funeral was Monday, January 6, 2003 at the Assembly of Church. Burial was in Bovina Cemetery in Texas by Ellis Funeral Home. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2003)
Robert Glenn Morris, age 44, of Belleville, AR died Friday, August 10, 2001 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville, AR. He was born November 5, 1956 at Shreveport, LA, son of the late James Elbert Morris. He was an employee of Magnetics in Booneville, AR and a Marine veteran.
He is survived by a son, Matthew Morris of Danville, AR; his mother, Rosa Nell Elmore Reynolds of Belleville, AR; four brothers, Jerry Morris of Little Rock, AR, Russell Morris, John and James Hastings all of Belleville, AR; several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was August 13, 2001 at the Upper Spring Creek Free Will Baptist Church at Belleville, AR with Rev. Paul Newton and Rev. Earl Stapleton officiating. Burial was in the Upper Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Brasher, Robert Keathley, Dean Catlett, Larry Don Elmore, Kenny Loyd and Charlie Farrow. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, August 15, 2001)
Thomas Edward Morris, age 65, of Casa died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at his home. He was born October 8, 1938, in England, Arkansas to the late Elbert and Jewel Furr Morris. He was a retired welder for Deltic Farm and Timber of Ola, a member of the Ola Free Will Baptist Church, attended Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church and a Free Will Baptist minister for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Jerry Morris.
Survivors are his wife of 45 years, Sally Alexander Morris; 2 sons and daughter-in-laws, Ronny and Linda Morris of Vilonia, AR, Wayne and Lesia Morris of Mt. View, AR; 4 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 2 brothers, Bobby Joe Morris of Harrisonville, MO, Kenneth Pettit of Plainview, AR; 2 sisters, Sharon Hearing of Plainview, AR, Kathy Pettit of Dardanelle; 12 nephews and nieces.
Funeral service was Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at the Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Sonny Stone officiating. Interment was in Needmore Cemetery, Casa. Pallbearers were James Porter, Tim Wells, Randy Bewley, Jim Wagner, Mike Gongola, Luther Hance. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 7, 2004)
Vileka Fowler Morris passed away in Walnut Creek, California February 26, 1994 at the age of 81 years. She was born in Gravelly, Arkansas to Seth T. and Minnie Fowler. She went out to California in 1935 where she married the late James Carl Billingsley, also of Arkansas. She was later married to the late Ray Morris of Pleasant Hill, CA and lived there for the remainder of her life.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Ann Billingsley; two brothers; Olgar and Euel and sisters-in-law Marie and Pearl all of Arkansas; her; sisters, the late Hazel Hunnicutt and Dewey Hunnicutt, Aimee Hunt, Helen Findley and Bobbye Weems and brothers-in-law, the late Will Hunnicutt, Deon Findley, Byron-Hunt and Bill Hunnicutt and A. W. Weems. She is also cherished and remembered by 8 nieces and nephews, 5 great niece and nephew 7 and 8 great, great nieces and-nephews, many neighbors and friends.
Memorial services were held March 2 in Albany, CA. She was laid to rest with her beloved husband, Carl. Vileka touched many lives and she will be greatly missed. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/26/1994)
Mr. William Arnold Morris, Sr. age 59, of Texarkana, AR, died Friday, February 15, 2002 in a Texarkana Hospital. Mr. Morris was born August 10, 1942 in Ranger, AR and had been a lifetime resident of Arkansas. He was a Supervisor for Affiliated Foods Southwest, was a former Manager for Safeway Food Stores, and was a member of the Highland Hills Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, William A. "Bill", Jr. and Carol Ann Morris of Littleton, Colo. two daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela Ann and Donny Bond and Michelle Lea and Stephen Haltom, all of Texarkana, AR; two brothers, A. D. Morris and Lee Morris, both of Danville, AR; two sisters, Effie Jean Stapleton and Lenore Hall, both of Danville, AR; four grandchildren, Haley Bond, Tyler Haltom, Holland Morris, and Sarah Haltom; former wife and mother of his children, Ann LaCour of Texarkana, TX; his former father-in-law and mother-in-law, D. L. and Majel Connell of Texarkana, AR; a special friend, Susie Tye of Texarkana, AR; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 10:00 on Monday, February 18, 2002 in the Fuqua-Everett Memorial Chapel at the Texarkana Funeral Home with the Rev. James Lindsey officiating. Graveside services were at 3:00 p. m. Monday in the Earl E. Ladd Cemetery in Danville, AR. Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Morris may make contributions to the American Heart Association, 4150 McKnight Road, Texarkana, TX 75503. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 20, 2002)
William C. Morris, aged 83, died Sunday in a Hot Springs Hospital. He had lived in Mountain Pine the last 20 years, was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife; seven sons, James A. David, Martin and William Morris of Hot Springs, J. B. Morris of Danville, Carl Morris of Louisiana and Earl Morris of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lacy of Benton; a sister, Mrs. Donna Keck of Caulksville; 29 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, January 30, 1958)
Bonnie Gene Morrison, age 76 of Plainview, died Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born June 30, 1930, in Perry County, she was the daughter of the late William and Dovie Niceler Gwin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John David Morrison, sister Mary Brown, and brother, Floyd Gwin.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Susie and David Cosby of Plainview; sons, Jimmy Singleton and Larry Morrison of Buckville, AR; sisters, Wanda King and Mildred King of Benton; brothers William Gwin of England, Sonny Gwin of Louisiana, Harold Gwin of East End; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral service was Friday at Salem Cemetery with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 04, 2006)
John David Morrison, age 72, of Plainview, AR died Wednesday, December 16, 1998 at his home in Plainview. He was a native of Pulaski County, AR, born December 31, 1925. He was the son of the late William Christopher and May Palmer Morrison. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Gwin Morrison; two sons, Larry Morrison and Jimmy Singleton an a daughter-in-law, Pam Singleton all of Buckvile, AR; a daughter and son-in-law, Susie and David Cosby of Plainview, AR; one brother, Junior Morrison of Wrightsville AR; two sisters, Elsie Robinson off Sheridan and Betrice Morrison of AR; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside service was held December 18th at the Salem Cemetery in Plainview with John McCourt officiating. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 23, 1998)
Junior Floyd Morrison, (Pa), age 80 of Rover, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at his home. He was born May 14, 1929 in Landis, AR to the late Floyd Henry and Ola Barnes Morrison.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include wife of 57 years, Gene Morrison (Ma); children and spouses, Barbara and David Garrett; Peggy and Donnie Emerson; Kathy Cain all of Rover; Gary and Nada Morrison of Ola; love adopted son and spouse, Larry and Wanda Newland of Enola; brothers, Pete Morrison of Alco; Boss Morrison of Landis; Rex Morrison of Landis; Bill Morrison of Jacksonville; sisters, Euda Fridge of Houston, TX; Edna Gammill of Harrison; grandchildren, Jimmy Garrett of Rover; Heath Cain of Dardanelle; Leigh-Anna Morrison; Megan Morrison; Gary Morrison Jr. all of Ola; love adopted grandson, Shawn Newland of Enola; great-grandchildren, Colton Garret or Rover, Christian and Aurora Javalera all of Ola.
Funeral service was Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Rover Baptist Church. Burial was at Hunts Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ronnie Davis, Ken Tucker, Kenneth Grant, Jerry Martin, David Bocksnick and Dolan Sharp. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009)
Mrs. Nellie Morrison, age 60 of near Danville died at the Danville Clinic Hospital Friday, July 21, 1950. Mrs. Morrison was born in Oakland City, Ind. and was united in marriage in 1906 to Tom C. Gilkey in Clarksville, Texas.
She was preceded in death by Tom Gilkey and three of twelve children born to this union. She was married in 1933 to Fred Blanton and one son also preceded her in death.
In 1941 she was married to C. M. Morrison of Ft. Towson, Okla. Survivor in addition to her husband, include three daughters, Mrs. Dora Renfrow of Oildale, Calif., Mrs. Dovie Martin of Fisk, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Jane Green of Detroit, Mich.; six sons, Paul Gilkey of Oildale, Calif., Roy T. Gilkey of Cooter, Mo., Billy C. Gilkey of Ft. Smith, Allie, Loyd Ray and Tommie Lee Gilkey all of Danville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts and Mrs. Juanita Tatum of Wight City, Okla., her mother, Mrs. Stevenson, Hugo, Okla.; two sisters, five brothers and 19 grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 27, 1950)
Retha M. Morrison, 73 of Rogers, passed away January 10, 2007, in Springdale. Ms. Morrison was born December 22, 1933, in Havana, AR, to Grover C. Earls and Vila Bell Earls. She and her husband, Lawrence, were farmers in Danville before moving to Rogers. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Rogers and enjoyed church activities, fishing, sewing and cooking.
She is preceded in death by her brother Arlan Earls.
She is survived by her husband Lawrence Morrison, they were married February 27, 1954, in Bentonville; son, John Morrison of Springdale; daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Bill McClure of Springdale; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Elaine Earls of Danville and Ronnie Gene and Terry Earls of Jennings, OK; three sisters and a brother-in-law Mairl and Bill Fleming of Sand Springs, OK, Helen Adams of Sand Springs, OK and Brenda Vestal of Mt. George, AR; two grandchildren Rachel and Katie McClure of Springdale, AR; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Wayne Acheltree and Connie Prophet all of Rogers and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 15, 2007, at Lakeside Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Hill officiating. Burial was at Ruddick Cemetery in Garfield. Pallbearers were Pete Hummel, Mark Goucher, Larry Council, Rick Miller, Homer Means and Bobby Joe Solley. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 7, 2007)
Lewis Bond Morrow, Jr., 85, long-time resident of Guthrie, OK, entered into eternal life on March 6, 2010 after a long illness. Lewis was born November 4, 1924 in Memphis, TN to Lewis Bond and Mildred Banks Morrow, Sr.
In his formative years, Lewis attended the Foreman School in Litchfield, CT with summers at the family summer home in Charlevoix, MI. He then attended Hernando High School, Hernando, MS where he graduated in 1944. He then entered military service with the American Field Service and was trained as an ambulance driver in Hyderabad, India, with the British Army, to be part of the first assault group in the invasion of Singapore, but was garrisoned in Karachi, India (now Pakistan) instead, with the conclusion of World War II. Upon returning to Memphis in 1946, Lewis enrolled at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, MS, majoring in Abnormal Psychology and pledging to the Kappa Alpha fraternity. After receiving his degree in 1950, he came to Norman, OK to attend the University of Oklahoma in anticipation of expanding the family business, Oklahoma Furniture Manufacturing Company, in Guthrie, OK, into Oil and Gas Exploration in the region. It was in Oklahoma City that he had a blind date with Susie Maurine Poplin. That date was the beginning of a friendship that grew into love, and they were married on May 28, 1954 in Danville, AR at the home of Sue's parents, Horace and Rosetta Poplin. Sue's two children, Micah and Evelynn, attended also, and the family moved to Guthrie, OK where Lewis took a job at Oklahoma Furniture and worked there until his retirement in 1980. Lewis was also a part owner of the family farming operation, Banks and Company, in Hernando, MS. He later started a land development venture in Hernando, MS that continues today. Lewis was a member of and involved with many international, national, state, and local charities and organizations; including the Guthrie Lions Club, Guthrie, OK and St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. He enjoyed a keen interest in stamp and coin collecting, photography, short-wave radio listening, and reading. He had an extraordinary knowledge of medical procedures and medicine which he was very proud of sharing with friends and family.
Lewis is survived by his sister Minor LeBlond and her husband Daniel of Ohio; a brother Don Morrow of Santa Fe, NM and four children Micah of Edmond, OK, Evelynn Mackie and her husband Keith of Allen, TX, Phillip and his wife Jennifer of Guthrie, OK, and Georgeanna McCombie and her husband Patrick of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Lewis was assisted in his final years of life by his personal assistant and very close friend, Bruce Hall. The family is extremely grateful for the friendship, support, and assistance he provided for their father during this time. Lewis was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Susie "Sue" Maurine in September 2006.
Funeral services for Lewis will be held at 2:00 p. m., Friday, March 12, 2010 at the First Christian Church, Guthrie, OK with Dr. Dennis Clark officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie, OK. Those serving as pallbearers include Jon Gumerson, Bill Wagoner, John Kellogg, Joe Hall, Gary Weeks, and John Vance. Interment will follow at Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie. Those wishing to offer last respects may do so at Smith-Gallo Funeral Home on Thursday, 11:00 a. m. -- 8:00 p. m. Those wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers may do so at St. Jude's Children's Hospital at WWW.stjude. org or calling 1 -800-822-6344 or with The American Cancer Society at WWW.cancer. org -or calling 1-800-227-2345 Friends may sign the online guest book at WWW.smithgallo.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010)
Long time Guthrie resident Susie (Sue) Morrow entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 2, 2006. She was born on March 6, 1924 to Horace and Rosetta Poplin in Danville, Arkansas. She moved to Oklahoma in 1942 and, during World War II, worked at Douglas Aircraft now Tinker Air Force Base) as "Rosie the Riveter" on the center wing section of the C-47 and B-29 aircraft. Later, Sue worked at Glen's Hickory Pit where she met her husband on a blind date.
She married Lewis B. Morrow, Jr. on May 28, 1954 in Danville, Arkansas. Making their home in Guthrie, they were married for 52 years and had five children; Micah, Baby J, Evelynn, Phillip, and Georgeanna. Sue was a devout Christian and an avid prayer warrior. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed gardening and cooking. Sue was a generous giver who touched the lives of many people.
Sue is survived by her husband, Lewis of Guthrie, OK; her son, Micah, of Guthrie, OK; daughter, Evelynn, and husband Keith of Allen, TX; son, Phillip, and wife Jennifer, of Guthrie, OK; daughter, Georgeanna, and husband Patrick of Tulsa, OK; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services are today at Trinity Episcopal Church in Guthrie. Burial will follow at Summit View Cemetery, Guthrie. Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, September 6, 2006)
Ervin Morse, age 84, of Belleville, died Friday, March 18, 2005 at the Paris Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Antlers, OK April 27, 1920, son of the late Benjamin and Mary Ellen Waldron Morse. He was a retired carpenter, WWII Army Veteran, receiving the Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Philippine Liberation, Good Conduct, Victory Medal Ribbons. He was a member of Wilson Free Will Baptist Church, Boyce-Woods VFW Post J3141 in Dardanelle and Disabled American Veterans.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Zetta Ray Morse; step-son, Richard Leon Morris; grandson, Jeremy Foster; granddaughter, Crystal Morse; brothers, Bill, Tex and Thurman Morse and sister, Mabel Horn
Survivors include his wife, Betty Noblett Morse; sons and daughters-in-law, Dewain Morse of Belleville, Howard and Lisa Morse of Dardanelle, Ricky and Chancela Morse of Booneville; daughters and sons-in-law, Rena Gail and Jim Miller of Mt. George, Zetta and Keith Hacker of Belleville, Sandra and Mike Wilson of Mena, Vickie and Chris Ellison of Birta; fifteen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
Services were held on Monday, March 21, 2005 at Wilson Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Alexander officiating. Burial was held with military honors by Boyce-Woods 3141 VFW Post, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Larry Garner, Larry Baxter, Dale Knight, Todd Garner, Jackie Catlett, David Daman; Honorary, Gene Rogers, Clarence Bland, Terry Miller, Brad Miller, Lang Miller and Jim Bo Rogers. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, March 23, 2005)
Danville Boy Killed By Car After Getting Off School Bus - An 8 year old Danville boy was killed last Friday as he was crossing the highway after getting off a school bus. The boy, Richard Morse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Morse of Danville Rt. 1, was struck by a car driven by Jimmy Johnston, 24, of Little Rock.
The accident happened about one mile east of Danville on Highway 10 at 3:15 p. m. The boy was examined by a doctor and taken to the Yell County Hospital, where he died about 15 minutes after the accident. The car knocked or carried him about 155 feet from where it struck him. Part of the grill and the hood was dented by the blow. Ted Allen, driver of the bus, said he had stopped and had his stop sign out, and that, Richard and his sister got out of the bus and went around behind it to cross the highway. The sister was behind Richard and was not injured. Johnson said that he was going about 60 or 65 miles an hour and was driving west. He said he saw the children get off the bus, but that he did not know that the law required him to stop. He said he slowed down as he approached the bus and locked his brakes as he saw the boy come from behind the bus. He and his wife were on their way to Chickasha, Okla. when the accident occurred. Johnson was charged with involuntary manslaughter and released on a $1,000 bond Saturday morning. His case is scheduled for the August term of Circuit Court. Penalty for involuntary manslaughter, upon conviction is imprisonment for not over three years or a fine of $1 to $1,000, or both. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 22, 1956)
Richard Leon Morse, age 8, died March 16, 1956 after being struck by a car as he left the school bus.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ervin Morse; stepfather Ervin Morse, one half-sister, Zetta Jane; one half-brother, Howard Wayne, one step-brother, Dwain, one step-sister, Gail; his grandmother, Mrs. Dora Rose, of Valasco, Texas; eight uncles and five aunts. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, March 29, 1956)
Willie R. Morse, born March 7, 1936 in Danville, AR to Tex and Amye Morse passed away in Oklahoma. During his childhood his family moved to South OKC. He attended Capitol Hill H. S. where he was named an AllState Baseball Player for catching. After graduation, he signed as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodger Org. He always had a great love for the fame of Baseball. After baseball, he worked for Dub Richardson Ford for many years and enjoyed antique cars. He was employed for the last 15 years in restoring antique automobiles and bicycles. He also thoroughly enjoyed the conversation he shared with friends at the coffee shop.
He leaves behind, his wife, Leota "Lea" Morse of the home; daughters, Annette Morse and Tonya Reeves; sons, Willie Morse and Mark Lockhart; grandchildren, Whitney & Chantz Morse; 5 step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; one uncle, Ervin Morse of Belleville, AR; several aunts and other family and friends.
Services were held January 13th at South Colonial Chapel, Oklahoma City, OK. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 9, 2000)
Ila Ann Ubben Morton, age 71 of Belleville, AR, widow of Rev. Richard Blaylock Morton, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Russellville, AR. She was born June 8, 1928 on a farm in Turner County, South Dakota to the late Henry and Anna Johnson Ubben. She graduated from Chancellor High School in 1946, attended colleges in Minneapolis, MN and Dallas, TX. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of the Ascension Life Christian Fellowship in Danville where she served as the Librarian in the Tape Ministry Department.
Survivors are, two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Bettina Morton of Atlanta, GA and Richard and Judy Morton of Danville, AR; one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Don Brittain of Cement, OK; one brother, Leroy Ubben of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Carolyn Camp of Holiday Island, AR; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service was Saturday at the Ascension Life Christian Fellowship Church in Danville with Rev. Gary Garner and Rev. Jerry Williams. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 10, 2000)
James Sidney "Sid" Moseley, Sr. age 101, formerly of Little Rock, AR died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at Legacy Lodge in Russellville, AR. He was born January 19, 1900 in Little Rock, AR the son of the late Henry Willett and Maude Key Moseley. He was an Army Veteran of WWI, a retired business man who worked for Arkansas Foundry, and a graduate of University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Dunn Moseley and a son, Jim Moseley.
Survivors include one grandson and his wife, Skip and Carol Cornwell Moseley of Dardanelle, AR; two great grandchildren, Jim L. Moseley of Dallas, TX and Kelley Moseley Carr of Columbia City, IN.
The body was cremated. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Dardanelle, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 17, 2001)
Linda Carol Cornwell Moseley, age 61, of Mt. Nebo died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1945 at Russellville to the late Loyd Rush and Violet Ayleen Masters Cornwell.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dr. Sammy Loyd Cornwell; stepfather, Glenn Bailey.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, "Skip" James S. Moseley III of Mt. Nebo; son, "Jim" James Lloyd Moseley of Dallas; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Bobby Carr of Jackson, WI; brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Ann Cornwell of Danville; step-brother, Jimmy Bailey, Jacksonville, AR; grandsons, Bryson Robert Carr and Austin James "A. J. " Carr.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, October 28, 2007 at Cornwell Chapel, Dardanelle with the Bro. John McCourt officiating. Interment will be in Brearley Cemetery at Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Thomas Ray Cornwell, Lamont Cornwell, Gilbert Cornwell, Johnny Cornwell, David Cornwell, Rush Cornwell, Mark Haguewood, and Steve Wilson. Arrangements By Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, October 31, 2007)
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