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Dardanelle Boy Drowns In River -- William R. Moore, age seven, son of Mrs. Dovie Lott of Dardanelle, drowned when he fell from a boat in the Arkansas River, Tuesday, July 22, 1947, at Dardanelle. He and two other boys were in the boat with Joe Storman, who was setting a trot line. William lost his balance and fell into the water. One of the other boys tried to catch him, but failed. Mr. Storman did not see William fall, and the boy never came to the surface. Approximately 150 men from Dardanelle and Russellville were dragging the river for the body, which sank near the bridge at Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, July 24, 1947)
Willie Ozelma Moore, age 94, formerly of Dardanelle, passed from this life on May 12, 2002, at her home in East End Community.
She was preceded in the death by her husband of 62 years, Lee Moore of Dardanelle, and her son, Bobby Moore of East End.
She is survived by one grandson, Danny Moore of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Adria Niggel and husband, Dave of East End and two great-grandchildren, Chelsea Moore of Texas and Jared Niggel of East End. Mrs. Moore is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Cleo Moore of East End, with whom she was living. Known as Grandma to her grandchildren and GiGi to her great grandchildren, Mrs. Moore valued faith and family above all else. She was a member of Sandstone Drive Church of Christ and recently also attended services at Lorance Drive Church of Christ. Some of her many talents included writing poetry and song lyrics, sewing, crochet and quilt making. Mrs. Moore told her granddaughter recently that she wanted to be remembered as someone who led others to the Lord. She will be missed and remembered as that and many other things by friends and family alike.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 10:00 a. m. at the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Viewing will be held from 9:00 a. m. until 10:00 a. m. on that same day. Burial to follow at Brearley Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 15, 2002)
WALDRON - Zona Moorhead, 77, of Waldron died Wednesday, December 5, 1990, in a Waldron hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Rice-Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Parks Cemetery in Nola.
She is survived by her daughter, Ladora Perryman of Danville; three brothers, Scott Jones of Waldron, Edward Jones of Parks, and Bill Jones of Merced, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Richard McFarland, John Perryman, Timothy Bennett, and Dean, Arthur and David Hodge. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The Advance Reporter Newspaper, Waldron, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Dec 1990)
Graveside service for Mrs. Kitty Moos, 91, will be 2:00 pm Sunday February 3, 2013 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens with the Rev. Jonathan Williams officiating. Mrs. Moos began her life journey in Danville, Arkansas on July 27, 1921 and continued her spiritual journey on Friday morning January 25, 2013 in Oak Grove, LA. She was a resident of West Monroe; a retired teacher having taught at G. B. Cooley and the Mobile City School System; a member of Highland Presbyterian Church; and a volunteer with the Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Medical Mall. She began her education at Louisiana Tech and completed her degree at NLU (ULM).
She is preceded in death by her husband John A. Moos, her daughter Sue Langston, her parents and a sister.
She is survived by a host of dear friends and her church family. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorials may be sent to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriners' Hospital in Shreveport, LA. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The News Star Newspaper, Monroe, Louisiana, Obituary was published on February 1, 2013)
Graveside service for Mrs. Kitty Moos, 91, will be 2:00 pm Sunday February 3, 2013 at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens with the Rev. Jonathan Williams officiating. Mrs. Moos began her life journey in Danville, Arkansas on July 27, 1921 and continued her spiritual journey on Friday morning January 25, 2013 in Oak Grove, LA. She was a resident of West Monroe; a retired teacher having taught at G. B. Cooley and the Mobile City School System; a member of Highland Presbyterian Church; and a volunteer with the Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Medical Mall. She began her education at Louisiana Tech and completed her degree at NLU (ULM).
She is preceded in death by her husband John A. Moos, her daughter Sue Langston, her parents and a sister.
She is survived by a host of dear friends and her church family. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorials may be sent to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriners' Hospital in Shreveport, LA. Online guest book at www.griffinfuneralhome.net Griffin Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,The News Star Newspaper, Monroe, Louisiana, Obituary was published on February 1, 2013)
Benjamin F. Morehead, age 57, a resident of Nola died at his home Saturday after a short illness. He was a native of Malvern, a farmer and a member of the Mulberry Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Eloise Morehead; two daughters, Mrs. Buel Rhoades of Bluffton and Mrs. Willa Dean Syler of Nola; one brother, Arthur Morehead of Waldron; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Goodson of California, Mrs. Jannie Gana of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Lela Gann of Tuskahoma, Okla. and four grandchildren. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas - Originally published on Thursday, September 27, 1956)
"Granny" Katherine Morell, age 86 of Centerville died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Little Rock. She was born February 2, 1918 in German Town Alabama to the late Charley and Sarah Clement Sammett. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ard Church of Christ. She also served as hostess for Pappa D's Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Morell, sons, Jerry Lewis Morell and Foster Wayne Morell.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-laws, Douglas and Martha Morell of Centerville, Dickey and Becky Morell, of Centerville and Jim Morell of Florida, daughter and son-in-law, Judy Morell Morphis and Robert Morphis of Centerville, daughter-in-law, Judy Marie Morell, of MS, a sister, Carolyn Bryant of TN, brothers and sisters-in-law, Lewis and Katherine Sammett, William and Willa Dean Sammett all of AL, 17 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held June 5, 2004 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Brother Johnny Paul Thaxton officiating with interment at Petillo Hill Cemetery under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. Pallbearers were Herbert Morphis, John Paul Morell, Jason Morell, Vernon Douglas Morell, Austin Garner, Matt Hickman and Honorary pallbearer, Blake Hickman. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 9, 2004)
Herbert J. "Herb" Morell, age 78, of Centerville, AR died Friday, December 18, 1998 at the Dardanelle Hospital. He was born October 19, 1920 at Athens, AL. He was a retired bricklayer and member of the Bricklayers Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Mary Berzette Morell; a son, Jerry Morell; and a sister, Ruth Andrews.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Katherine Morell; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Wayne and Judy Morell of Olive Branch, MS; Douglas H. and Martha Morell of Centerville, AR, Charles "Dick" and Becky Morell of Centerville and Claude "Jim" Morell of Florida; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Buddy Morphis of Centerville; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral was Tuesday at Cornwell Funeral Home Chapel in Dardanelle by Rev. Johnny Paul Thaxton. Burial was in Petillo Hill Cemetery in Centerville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, December 30, 1998)
ALVIE ANDERSON MORGAN AUG. 8, 1915 - OCT. 22, 2007 Alvie was born on August 8th, 1915 in Yell County, Arkansas to Amos and Marth Walker. She passed away on Oct. 22 at her home in Winnemucca, Nevada. She was a resident of Empire and Hughson for many years.
Alvie is survived by 3 daughters and 1 son, Nina Yarbrough of Visaila, CA; Ina Collins of Turlock, CA; Bonnie Lawrence of Sargent, TX; Randy Anderson of Winnemucca, and NV; step-daughter, Ladean Hilgenburg of Oakdale, CA; and step-son, Don Morgan of Modesto, CA. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Pamela Andres of Abbotsford, B.C.; Daniel Yarbrough of Cypress, CA; Sheila Patterson of Henryetta, OK; Diana Collins of Schulter, OK; Steven Collins of Turlock, CA; Debra VanPelt of Port Arthur, TX; Tina Magana of Modesto, CA; Sandra Horton of Brazoria, TX; Cheryl Shaw of Drain, OR and Ginny Hawkins of Winnemucca, NV; 24 great grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Eulla Grace of Russelville, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Rev. Julian Anderson; and husband of 8 years, Alton Morgan; 4 brothers and 1 sister: Alton, Allen, Opel, Jack and Inice; great grandson, Jeremy Holland and step-son, Wayne Morgan.
She was a member of the Ceres Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to cook, sew, quilt, fish, take care of her family and serve the Lord. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength and love. She touched many lives in her time and will be missed by all those who loved and knew her.
Visitation will be held Thurs., Oct. 25, 4-8 pm, at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel. Services to be held Friday, Oct. 26, 1:00 pm, at the chapel. Burial at Lakewood Memorial Park. www.modbee.com/obituaries (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: Modesto Bee, Modesto, CA., 10/25/2007)
Aylmer Lee Morgan, III, passed from this life Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Russellville. He was born September 22, 1916, in Lynchburg, Virginia, son of Frances E. S. and Commander Aylmer Lee Morgan, Jr. U. S. N, and great grandson of the Arkansas Confederate Colonel Asa S. Morgan. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1939, U. S. Army Reserve. After Pearl Harbor, he served in the 439th Light Artillery Battalion, honorably discharged in 1946 with the rank of major. In addition to his service in WWII in North Africa and Europe, he lived in Panama, Washington State, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and on Cape Cod before settling down in retirement to the Rocking Chair Ranch near Danville, where he lived with his family since 1979. His career was petroleum geology and he had several important natural gas and oil discoveries to his credit. He was a member of the United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice E. S. Morgan, and his first wife, Betty Morgan.
He is survived and beloved in memory by his wife, Linda Reed Morgan and their children, Scott I. Morgan, Betty L. Morgan, Aylmer Lee Morgan IV, Frances B. Morgan and Ollie S. Morgan; daughter-in-law, Sondra J. Morgan; grandchildren, Jennifer S. Barnes, Travis Gray, Derek Gray, Brenna Gray, Sarah Morgan, Cyrus Morgan, Lyndsey Morgan, Hannah Morgan, Grace Morgan, Joshua Morgan, Jasmine Hessami, and Rebecca Morgan; as well as great-grandchildren Lane Gray, Hayden Gray, Jordan Gray, Brayden Gray, and Nathaniel Gray.
Services will be at Danville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 2:00 p. m. followed by a private interment at Havana Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770-2100. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009)
Jan Daniels Morgan, age 46, of Bixby, OK died Monday, January 17, 2000 at her home. She was born January 18, 1953, she was a native of Dardanelle, AR and the daughter of the late Bobby Lee Daniels and Cornelia Taylor Daniels. She was a graduate of Dardanelle High School in 1971 and Arkansas Tech University in 1983 with a BSN Degree in Nursing. She was a member of the Bixby Church of Church. She spent 16 years dedicated to helping the elderly in nursing homes and the last 9 years at the Glenpool Nursing Home. She has touched many lives as a Christian, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a nurse and a friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Lee Daniels and her grandparents, Jeff and Clyde Taylor and George and Aleen Daniels all of Dardanelle, AR.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry William Morgan; her sons, Taylor Morgan and Andrew Morgan of Bixby; her mother, Cornelia Taylor Daniels; her sister, Lee Ann Daniels of Dardanelle, AR; her brother, Davis Day Gateley of Apopka, FL; a niece and nephew and many relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held January 18 at the Bixby Church of Christ and at the Dardanelle Church of Christ on Wednesday, January 19th at 2:00 p. m. by Bro. Jim Bezler. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, AR by Leonard Marker Funeral Home of Bixby. Memorials may be made to the Bixby Church of Christ, 100 Dawes St. Bixby, OK 74008. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, January 19, 2000)
Jeffery Edward "Devo" Morgan, age 50, of Danville passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Devo was born December 8,1965, in Danville, Arkansas to Jerry Don & Linda L. Davis Morgan. He worked for Taber Metals in Russellville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Don Morgan; grandparents, Clinton & Veoria Wilkins Morgan; Cledis & Anna Davis.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Morgan of Danville; sons, Dylan & Jodi Morgan of Urania, LA.; Blake Morgan & Kenzie Baxter of Havana; brother & sister-in-law, Chuck & Sheila Morgan of Danville; nieces, Corey & Dustin Short of Conway; Lakyn & Kenny Smith of Ward; Macey Morgan of Danville; Ashley & Marshall Gattis of Subiaco; Alison Fowler of Belleville.
Graveside service was held at 10:00 am Monday, February 8, 2016, at Earl Ladd Cemetery with Bro. John McCourt officiating. Visitation was from 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers were Don Teague and Charles Pracher. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Feb 10, 2016)
Jerry Don Morgan, age 66, of Danville passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice in Russellville. He was born January 6, 1947 in Blue Ball, Arkansas to the late Grover Clinton & Veoria Wilkins Morgan. He was owner and operator of Jerry's Station and Morgan's Trash Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Tobe Woodard.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Linda Morgan; sons Chuck & Sheila Morgan of Danville; Jeff Morgan of Russellville; sister Carolyn Woodard of Danville; granddaughters, Corey & Dustin Short of Conway; Lakyn Morgan of Russellville; Macey Morgan of Russellville; grandsons Dylan Morgan & Blake Morgan of Havana; nephews Mike & Bubba Woodard of Danville; Marty Woodard of Danville; Morgan Woodard of Waco, Texas; special cousin Randell Havner of Danville; mother of his granddaughters and business manager Donna Avery of Russellville; brother-in-law & wife, W.K. & Mary Davis of Fairfax, OK.
Pallbearers include James Mitchell, Larry Mitchell, Carlos Ward, Dale Knight, Ronnie Williams, Lonnie Apple, Tommy May, Philip Alexander, Bim York, Mike Woodard, Steve Miller, Bob Burnham, J.C. Barnett and Duck Donnell. Honorary pallbearers include Larry Elmore, Jack Wilson, Ed Taylor and Larry White. Funeral service was Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Devo Campbell, and Rev. Leroy Munsey officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice 2405 East Parkway Dr. Russellville, AR 72801 Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 14, 2013)
Jerry Don Morgan, age 66, of Danville passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Arkansas Hospice in Russellville. He was born January 6, 1947 in Blue Ball, Arkansas to the late Grover Clinton & Veoria Wilkins Morgan. He was owner and operator of Jerry's Station and Morgan's Trash Service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Tobe Woodard.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Linda Morgan; sons Chuck & Sheila Morgan of Danville; Jeff Morgan of Russellville; sister Carolyn Woodard of Danville; granddaughters, Corey & Dustin Short of Conway; Lakyn Morgan of Russellville; Macey Morgan of Russellville; grandsons Dylan Morgan & Blake Morgan of Havana; nephews Mike & Bubba Woodard of Danville; Marty Woodard of Danville; Morgan Woodard of Waco, Texas; special cousin Randell Havner of Danville; mother of his granddaughters and business manager Donna Avery of Russellville; brother-in-law & wife, W.K. & Mary Davis of Fairfax, OK.
Pallbearers include James Mitchell, Larry Mitchell, Carlos Ward, Dale Knight, Ronnie Williams, Lonnie Apple, Tommy May, Philip Alexander, Bim York, Mike Woodard, Steve Miller, Bob Burnham, J.C. Barnett and Duck Donnell. Honorary pallbearers include Larry Elmore, Jack Wilson, Ed Taylor and Larry White. Funeral service was Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Danville First Baptist Church with Rev. Devo Campbell, and Rev. Leroy Munsey officiating. Burial was at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice 2405 East Parkway Dr. Russellville, AR 72801 Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville Arkansas. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 14, 2013)
Joseph William Morgan, 75, of Birta died in the hospital at Danville August 26. He was a retired Missouri Pacific Railroad employee and was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mae; one step-son, Wayne Bishop of Norman, Okla.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Estelle Williams of Maryland; two brothers, Raymond and Morris Morgan of Mississippi; two sisters and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Birta Baptist Church with Minister Luther Riddle and burial was in the Birta Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1964)
Mrs. Mae Morgan, 69, of Birta, was killed Saturday when she was hit by a freight train on tracks near her home. State Trooper Charles Brooks said Mrs. Morgan apparently was waving to her sister and another woman on the other side of the track as she walked into the path of the train. The brakeman, George Inman of North Little Rock and engineer, C.W. Henson of Little Rock, said the train whistle was blowing as Mrs. Morgan walked onto the track about 2:30 p.m.
She is survived by one son, Wayne Bishop of Norman, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Estella Williams of Parkland, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Ora Gaydon and Mrs. Ruby Via, both of Ola, and Mrs. Ruth Griffe of Little Rock; two half-brothers and three half-sisters; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday at the Birta Baptist Church conducted by Carl Thompson, minister from Danville. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee, Okla. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Jun 1966)
Mrs. Sarah Catherine Morgan, 86, wife of Robert L. Morgan and a native of Yell County, died April 23 at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Morgan, in Pine Bluff following a lengthy illness. She was born at Centerville in Yell County and was reared and educated there. Following her marriage she made her home in Havana, until coming to Pine Bluff in 1948 to make her home with her daughter and family. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, YELL COUNTY RECORD, 50 Yrs Ago, Danville, Arkansas; Originally published on Thursday, May 3, 1951)
Veoria Morgan, age 77, of Danville, AR died Monday, June 17, 2002. She was born December 19, 1924 in Blue Ball, Yell County, Arkansas to the late Tom and Oshie Garner Wilkins. She was a mother, grandmother, poultry and cattle farmer. She attended the Egypt Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Morgan; six sisters, Tad Morgan, Dottie Wilkins, Isabelle Hunt, Elzadie Miller, Lois Millard and Muffy Armstrong and a son-in-law, Tobe Woodard.
Survivors include, a daughter, Carolyn Morgan Woodard of Danville; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Don and Linda Morgan of Danville, AR; two brothers, Roy L. Wilkins of Danville, AR and Bill Wilkins of Blue Ball, AR; three sisters, Geneva Self and Betty Sue Woodard both of Danville and Elvie James of Pottsville, AR; five grandsons, Mike and Marty Woodard and Jeff and Chuck Morgan all of Danville and Morgan Woodard of Walnut Ridge, AR and eight great grandchildren, Callie Woodard, Corey, Lakyn and Macey Morgan, Dylan and Blake Morgan all of Danville, AR and Kayla and Stephen Woodard both of Russellville, AR.
Funeral service will be today, Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 2:00 p. m. at the Egypt Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Kelvin Limbocker and Rev. Morgan Woodard officiating. Burial will be at the Egypt Cemetery, Hwy 80 West of Danville. Pallbearers will be Larry, Ronnie and R. H. Williams, Lewis Horn, Randall Havner and Roy Underwood. Honorary will be Gene Scott, George Cowger, Ricky Yandell, Jack Wilson, Dewayne Kitchens and Earl Farnsworth. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 19, 2002)
Mary Griffith Morin, age 63 of Bluffton, AR died Sunday, February 2, 1992 at St. Mary's Hospital in Russellville. She was the daughter of the late Oscar H. and Elsie Moore Griffith. She was a Homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary V. F. W. Post 8381.
Survivors include her husband, William H. (Bill) Morin; four sisters, Hattie Stone of Dinuba, CA, Mylisia Spinas of Alma, AR, Reba Maxwell of Houston, AR and Gwindola Brand of Perryville, AR; three brothers, Walter Griffith of Maryland Heights, MO, Grant Griffith of Cutler, CA and Bobby Griffith of Little Rock, AR.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 5 at 1:30 p. m. at the Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Hulon Wiser officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, AR. Pallbearers will be Joe Hunt, Clifford Spears, Arbon Langford, Ruben Reed, Ted Buford and Clay Cluck. Arrangements in care of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, 2/2/1992)
William Henry "Bill" Morin, age 79, of Bluffton, Yell County, AR died Sunday, February 6, 2000 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock, AR. He was born December 5, 1920 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to the late Albert J. and Augusta Nuelle Morin. He was a WWII Army Veteran, member of the VFW Post 8381 and a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by, his wife, Mary Griffith Morin.
He is survived by, one brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Lillian Morin of Nebron, ND; two nieces, Marcia Brandvold of St. Joseph, MN and Shelly Barth of Jamestown, ND.
Services were February 10, 2000 at Briggsville Methodist Church with Rev. Royce Savage officiating. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, AR. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas: Obituary was published on Wednesday, February 16, 2000)
John Morphis, age 77, of Russellville died Saturday, February 7, 1987 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was a bricklayer and a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Jeane Morphis; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Furry of Goddard, Kan.; five grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Graveside service was today at Bowden Cemetery near Pottsville by the Rev. W. A. Berg. Burial was by Shinn Funeral Service. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1987)
A. D. Morris, 72, a lifelong resident of Yell County and Danville, AR went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was born in Paris, AR on November 14, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Morris, mother, Frances Bullock Morris, and five brothers; Norman Morris, James E. Morris, John Delbert Morris, Ray Morris and Arnold Morris.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hancock Morris of Danville; daughter, Danita Morris Ormand and husband Danny and grandson Joshua of Benton; daughter, Vicki Morris Johnston and husband Greg and grandsons Avery and Trevor of Maumelle; one brother, Lee Morris of Danville; two sisters, Lenore Morris Hall of Russellville and Effigene Morris Stapleton of Danville. He was an honor graduate of Danville High School in 1955. He is a constituent member of the Danville United Methodist Church. His life was filled with a passion of hard work and service to his community. He worked in various jobs early in his career before entering the U. S. Army in 1961, serving with the 4th Infantry Division where he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX, Ft. Ord, CA and finally in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he worked in the Arms Room. After his return home, he continued his work in the community he loved so much. He was the owner of Main Food Center and was presently working for the City of Danville as City Manager. He was also involved in many community groups -- Danville Jaycees, Danville PTA, 4-H Club Leader, Danville School Board, Danville Band Boosters, Gideon's International, Danville Chamber of Commerce, River Valley Red Cross, Vision 2006 Committee and Yell County Rural Housing Authority. He had two passions -- family and community. His work with the city of Danville can be seen all over town. He worked tirelessly on the Airport, City Center, Parks, Water and Sewer System and many unseen projects to their completion. He had a gift of grant writing. He was able to receive many thousands of dollars committed to the city for various types of projects. His family was his greatest passion. After he married Carolyn in July 1959, they both committed themselves to having a wonderful family life. After his two daughters were born, they became the twinkle of his eye. Many vacation trips were planned over the years to be sure his family was happy and were able to enjoy things he always dreamed of. He was most pleased and happy when everyone else was having a good time. His love to travel to Branson and Gatlinburg were always in the planning. After being married for 50 years, he wanted to travel to Gatlinburg for his anniversary. Not wanting a big party for himself, but a great reunion of his entire family. He arranged for a four-story cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains where his family could be together and enjoy the surrounding sites. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and that week of travel was a highlight to him. He never met a stranger. Everyone was his friend. When his daughters married, he felt he did not lose two daughters, but gained the two sons he never had. Both sons-in-law agree he treated them as if they were his sons.
The funeral was held at the Danville United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 24th with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the A. D. Morris Danville Recreational and Beautification Fund, Chambers Bank, P. O. Box 609, Danville, AR 72833 or Danville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 729, Danville, AR 72833. Pallbearers included Jim Loyd, Steve Pfeifer, Jerry Pendergraft, Kenny Jackson, Harold Pierce, Gary Brookshear, David Hopkins, and Johnny Chambers. Honorary pallbearers included City of Danville employees; Recorder/Treasurer Barbara Redfern; City Attorney John Riedel; Council Members Kim Foster, Steve Coger, Butch Tackett, Carroll Ramey, Martha Rollans, and L. W. Bell; City Employees David Armstrong, John Roy, Wendell Limbocker, Lee Tyra, Joey Day, William Mitchell, Lina Ramey, James Patterson, Rickey Padgett, Robert Dowling, Burl Boyd, Tommy Broadstock, William Alvey, Brian Kendall, Jerry Bob Pool, and Patricia Cannon. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes, Danville, AR. Online guestbook at Cornwell Funeral Homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
A. D. Morris, 72, a lifelong resident of Yell County and Danville, AR went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was born in Paris, AR on November 14, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Morris, mother, Frances Bullock Morris, and five brothers; Norman Morris, James E. Morris, John Delbert Morris, Ray Morris and Arnold Morris.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hancock Morris of Danville; daughter, Danita Morris Ormand and husband Danny and grandson Joshua of Benton; daughter, Vicki Morris Johnston and husband Greg and grandsons Avery and Trevor of Maumelle; one brother, Lee Morris of Danville; two sisters, Lenore Morris Hall of Russellville and Effigene Morris Stapleton of Danville. He was an honor graduate of Danville High School in 1955. He is a constituent member of the Danville United Methodist Church. His life was filled with a passion of hard work and service to his community. He worked in various jobs early in his career before entering the U. S. Army in 1961, serving with the 4th Infantry Division where he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX, Ft. Ord, CA and finally in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he worked in the Arms Room. After his return home, he continued his work in the community he loved so much. He was the owner of Main Food Center and was presently working for the City of Danville as City Manager. He was also involved in many community groups -- Danville Jaycees, Danville PTA, 4-H Club Leader, Danville School Board, Danville Band Boosters, Gideon's International, Danville Chamber of Commerce, River Valley Red Cross, Vision 2006 Committee and Yell County Rural Housing Authority. He had two passions -- family and community. His work with the city of Danville can be seen all over town. He worked tirelessly on the Airport, City Center, Parks, Water and Sewer System and many unseen projects to their completion. He had a gift of grant writing. He was able to receive many thousands of dollars committed to the city for various types of projects. His family was his greatest passion. After he married Carolyn in July 1959, they both committed themselves to having a wonderful family life. After his two daughters were born, they became the twinkle of his eye. Many vacation trips were planned over the years to be sure his family was happy and were able to enjoy things he always dreamed of. He was most pleased and happy when everyone else was having a good time. His love to travel to Branson and Gatlinburg were always in the planning. After being married for 50 years, he wanted to travel to Gatlinburg for his anniversary. Not wanting a big party for himself, but a great reunion of his entire family. He arranged for a four-story cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains where his family could be together and enjoy the surrounding sites. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and that week of travel was a highlight to him. He never met a stranger. Everyone was his friend. When his daughters married, he felt he did not lose two daughters, but gained the two sons he never had. Both sons-in-law agree he treated them as if they were his sons.
The funeral was held at the Danville United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 24th with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the A. D. Morris Danville Recreational and Beautification Fund, Chambers Bank, P. O. Box 609, Danville, AR 72833 or Danville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 729, Danville, AR 72833. Pallbearers included Jim Loyd, Steve Pfeifer, Jerry Pendergraft, Kenny Jackson, Harold Pierce, Gary Brookshear, David Hopkins, and Johnny Chambers. Honorary pallbearers included City of Danville employees; Recorder/Treasurer Barbara Redfern; City Attorney John Riedel; Council Members Kim Foster, Steve Coger, Butch Tackett, Carroll Ramey, Martha Rollans, and L. W. Bell; City Employees David Armstrong, John Roy, Wendell Limbocker, Lee Tyra, Joey Day, William Mitchell, Lina Ramey, James Patterson, Rickey Padgett, Robert Dowling, Burl Boyd, Tommy Broadstock, William Alvey, Brian Kendall, Jerry Bob Pool, and Patricia Cannon. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes, Danville, AR. Online guestbook at Cornwell Funeral Homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
A. D. Morris, 72, a lifelong resident of Yell County and Danville, AR went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was born in Paris, AR on November 14, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Morris, mother, Frances Bullock Morris, and five brothers; Norman Morris, James E. Morris, John Delbert Morris, Ray Morris and Arnold Morris.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Hancock Morris of Danville; daughter, Danita Morris Ormand and husband Danny and grandson Joshua of Benton; daughter, Vicki Morris Johnston and husband Greg and grandsons Avery and Trevor of Maumelle; one brother, Lee Morris of Danville; two sisters, Lenore Morris Hall of Russellville and Effigene Morris Stapleton of Danville.
He was an honor graduate of Danville High School in 1955. He is a constituent member of the Danville United Methodist Church. His life was filled with a passion of hard work and service to his community. He worked in various jobs early in his career before entering the U. S. Army in 1961, serving with the 4th Infantry Division where he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX, Ft. Ord, CA and finally in Germany during the Cuban Missile Crisis where he worked in the Arms Room. After his return home, he continued his work in the community he loved so much. He was the owner of Main Food Center and was presently working for the City of Danville as City Manager. He was also involved in many community groups -- Danville Jaycees, Danville PTA, 4-H Club Leader, Danville School Board, Danville Band Boosters, Gideon's International, Danville Chamber of Commerce, River Valley Red Cross, Vision 2006 Committee and Yell County Rural Housing Authority. He had two passions -- family and community. His work with the city of Danville can be seen all over town. He worked tirelessly on the Airport, City Center, Parks, Water and Sewer System and many unseen projects to their completion. He had a gift of grant writing. He was able to receive many thousands of dollars committed to the city for various types of projects. His family was his greatest passion. After he married Carolyn in July 1959, they both committed themselves to having a wonderful family life. After his two daughters were born, they became the twinkle of his eye. Many vacation trips were planned over the years to be sure his family was happy and were able to enjoy things he always dreamed of. He was most pleased and happy when everyone else was having a good time. His love to travel to Branson and Gatlinburg were always in the planning. After being married for 50 years, he wanted to travel to Gatlinburg for his anniversary. Not wanting a big party for himself, but a great reunion of his entire family. He arranged for a four-story cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains where his family could be together and enjoy the surrounding sites. He was happiest when he was surrounded by his family and that week of travel was a highlight to him. He never met a stranger. Everyone was his friend. When his daughters married, he felt he did not lose two daughters, but gained the two sons he never had. Both sons-in-law agree he treated them as if they were his sons.
The funeral was held at the Danville United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 24th with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was in Earl Ladd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the A. D. Morris Danville Recreational and Beautification Fund, Chambers Bank, P. O. Box 609, Danville, AR 72833 or Danville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 729, Danville, AR 72833. Pallbearers included Jim Loyd, Steve Pfeifer, Jerry Pendergraft, Kenny Jackson, Harold Pierce, Gary Brookshear, David Hopkins, and Johnny Chambers. Honorary pallbearers included City of Danville employees; Recorder/Treasurer Barbara Redfern; City Attorney John Riedel; Council Members Kim Foster, Steve Coger, Butch Tackett, Carroll Ramey, Martha Rollans, and L. W. Bell; City Employees David Armstrong, John Roy, Wendell Limbocker, Lee Tyra, Joey Day, William Mitchell, Lina Ramey, James Patterson, Rickey Padgett, Robert Dowling, Burl Boyd, Tommy Broadstock, William Alvey, Brian Kendall, Jerry Bob Pool, and Patricia Cannon. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Homes, Danville, AR. Online guestbook at Cornwell Funeral Homes.com. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, April 28, 2010)
Anna Sue Payne Morris, age 85, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on October 5th, 2016.
The funeral service was held at 1 pm, Monday, October 10th at Ridgeview Baptist Church, Fayetteville, AR, with Al Gebauer officiating. Visitation was held at 2 to 4 pm, Sunday, October 9th at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Burial will follow the funeral at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Anna Sue was born in Stafford, Arkansas on August 9, 1931. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1949 where she enjoyed being a cheerleader and Homecoming Queen her Senior year. Anna Sue was married to Alfred Dean Morris on October 6, 1950. They were happily married 42 years until his death in 1992. They were faithful members of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Anna Sue retired from J.C. Penney where she worked as a Floor Supervisor for 18 years. In her spare time, Anna Sue loved quilting, in particular for all her granddaughters. She also loved cooking for her family, friends, and for church socials where her cakes and bread became requested favorites. Anna Sue loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed the many calls and cards from them, as well as the prayers for her.
Anna Sue is survived by two sons, Michael Morris (Marcia) of Fayetteville, AR, Monte Morris (Wendy) of Lowell, AR, her six grandchildren, Van Hall (Jay) of Texarkana, TX, Whitney Myers (Zachary) of Cistern, TX, Meredith Shaddox (Jonathan) of Fayetteville, AR, Kate Cox (Larry), of Cibolo, TX, Rachel Abbott of Sherwood, AR, and Ashley Stahl (Tanner) of Homerville, GA, 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Anna Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Cora Ann Payne, and her brothers, Thurman Harrison, Leeman Mahan, Odell, Robert Olen, William Hoyt, and Charles Jackson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgeview Baptist Church, 1850 E. Huntsville Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Washington Regional Hospital and Willard Walker Hospice Home, both of Fayetteville, for their excellent loving care and attention. We would also like to thank the staff and residents of Morningside of Fayetteville for their constant care and friendship. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 12, 2016)
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