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Morris, Bertha Lee Payne -- Morrison, Retha M.
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Bertha Lee Payne Morris, 98 of Dardanelle, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Dardanelle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dardanelle, Arkansas. She was born April 29, 1911 in Alexandria, Tennessee to the late Robert Hatton Payne and Mary Ella Parker Payne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Morris; daughter, Betty Morris; and eight siblings.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Blihovde and son-in-law, Bruce Blihovde of Dardanelle, AR; two granddaughters, Dana Kenningham and husband, Daryl of Cypress, TX and Stephanie Chiles of Melbourne, FL; three step-grandsons, Brian of Portland, OR, Boyd of Davenport, FL, and Robert Blihovde of Seattle, WA; great grandchildren, Zachary and Kristen Chiles of Melbourne, FL, Grace, Olivia, and Adam Kenningham of Cypress, TX, Lucia and Emma Blihovde of Portland, OR.
Funeral services were Saturday at White Funeral Home Chapel, Bowie, TX. Interment was in Ringgold Cemetery, Ringgold, TX. Local arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Yell County Record, Danville, Arkansas; Obituary was published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009)
Betty Carol Morris of Harvey, Arkansas passed from this life, Monday, March 7, 2016, in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born February 19, 1957 to Herman Howard Ingle and Ethel (Jennings) Ingle in Russellville, Arkansas. Betty was 59 years and 18 days old. Betty and her dog "Bud" enjoyed watching WWE wresting together. Betty truly loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Betty was a warm and kind person. Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, two daughters: Amanda Weems and husband Billy and Judy Russell, three sons: Jeremiah White, David Hankins, all of Gravelly, Arkansas and Steve Ingle of California. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Paul Furr, Zach Furr, Cameron Furr, Ethan Weems, Justin Russell and Shawntel Swaim and one great grandchild, Ayden Swaim.
Betty is also survived by one sister, Susie Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas and one brother, Daniel Ingle of Little Texas, Arkansas. She also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews including Jennifer L. Ingle, Jason G. Ingle and her longtime best friend "Bud" . Betty will also be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives were impacted by her, including many friends, neighbors and loved ones.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ethel Ingle, life companion, Charles "Red" White, nephew, Jackie Ingle, sisters, Veora Roberson and Mary Lois Ingle. She was also preceded by two infant sisters Virginia Dale, Kathleen and three brothers, David, Vernon and Loy. Betty's life celebration was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Parks Cemetery at Nola, in Nola Arkansas with Rev. JA Hunnicutt officiating.
Interment followed. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Betty's visitation for friends was held Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. You may leave words of remembrance for Betty's family by visiting www.heritagememorialfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Mar 16, 2016)
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)
Mr. Jack Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morris, Blue Mtn., who was on duty with the U.S. Air Service in Texas, was killed by a train as he and a group of other officers were walking down the track to camp. The remains were buried Wednesday in the Blue Mtn. Cemetery. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Sep 1942)
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)
Jerry Dale Morris, 60 of Mabelvale, a native of Yell County, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 15, 1952 in Danville. He was a stocker for Wal-Mart in Benton.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Libert Morris and a brother, Robert Morris.
Survivors include his children, Sherry Morris Hayes of Clarksville, Tennessee, Brian Morris of Little Rock, Elizabeth Morris of Little Rock; a grandson, Jordan Hayes of Tennessee; mother, Rosa Reynolds of Belleville; brothers, Russell Morris, John Hastings, and James Hastings all of Belleville; four nephews, Matthew Morris of Russellville, Justin Hastings, Jake Hastings, Joey Hastings all of Belleville; two nieces, Tina Morris Beggs of Belleville and Crystal Morris Adams of Lurton; two great-nephews, Austin and Ian Beggs of Belleville; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Bo Dickey officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
Jerry Dale Morris, 60 of Mabelvale, a native of Yell County, died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born November 15, 1952 in Danville. He was a stocker for Wal-Mart in Benton.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Libert Morris and a brother, Robert Morris.
Survivors include his children, Sherry Morris Hayes of Clarksville, Tennessee, Brian Morris of Little Rock, Elizabeth Morris of Little Rock; a grandson, Jordan Hayes of Tennessee; mother, Rosa Reynolds of Belleville; brothers, Russell Morris, John Hastings, and James Hastings all of Belleville; four nephews, Matthew Morris of Russellville, Justin Hastings, Jake Hastings, Joey Hastings all of Belleville; two nieces, Tina Morris Beggs of Belleville and Crystal Morris Adams of Lurton; two great-nephews, Austin and Ian Beggs of Belleville; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery with Bo Dickey officiating. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on July 24, 2013)
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)
DANVILLE - Thomas "J.C." Morris, age 82, of Waltreak died Saturday, July 26, 1986 at Yell County Hospital at Danville. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired truck driver and son of the late Sterling and Elizabeth Pitts Morris.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maree Haston Morris; a daughter, Mrs. Judee Owens, and a son-in-law, Ed Owens, of Waltreak; a sister, Lessie Smith of California, and two nephews, Larry Morris of California and Gary Morris of Oregon.
Graveside service will be at 2 p. m. today at Waltreak Cemetery by the Rev. Gary Garner. Burial will be by Dixon Funeral Service of Danville. Pallbearers Active: Phillip "Bud" Rogers, Jeff Marquardt, David Damon, Hoover Mitchell, Lonnie Apple and Brad Apple. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org, Submitted by: Patron, Newspaper: , 1986)
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)
Virginia A. Morris age 84 of Danville passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Chambers Memorial Hospital. She was born October 29, 1926 in Danville to the late O.J. and Ovie Holland Fergeson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith. She loved to play the piano for church. She had a long career in education. She graduated valedictorian of the 1943 class of Danville High School. She attended Hendrix College in Conway where she graduated in 1947. During her 30 years of teaching at several Arkansas schools, she taught each grade at least once with third grade being her favorite.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ottis Morris; son-in-law Lee Morgan; one brother Dr. James O. Fergeson and one brother-in-law Robert C. Keathley.
Survivors include son, U.S. Army Major James Clinton Morris of Greenwood; daughter, Linda Reed Morgan of Danville; one sister, Katharine Keathley of Danville; three grandchildren, Ollie Morgan of Danville, Paige & Alex Morris both of Greenwood; one, niece Frances Brown of Houston, Texas; one nephew, Jay Fergeson of Sarasota, Florida and a special friend, Sonny Skates of Memphis, Tennessee.
Funeral service was Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Danville United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Sullinger officiating. Burial was private at Havana Cemetery. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Nov 17, 2010)
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)
Willie Chester Morris, 60, of Garland County died October 12 at Booneville. He was born at Cedar Glades, was a lifetime resident of Garland County and was a retired government employee.
Survivors include four brothers, Martin Morris and David Morris of Hot Springs, J.B. Morris of Danville and Earl Morris of Port Orchard, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Lacey of Bauxite.
Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Cemetery, north of Hot Springs, by Rev Joe Melton and Rev. O.F. Moody. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1965)
Willie Chester Morris, 60, of Garland County died October 12 at Booneville. He was born at Cedar Glades, was a lifetime resident of Garland County and was a retired government employee.
Survivors include four brothers, Martin Morris and David Morris of Hot Springs, J.B. Morris of Danville and Earl Morris of Port Orchard, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Lacey of Bauxite.
Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Cemetery, north of Hot Springs, by Rev Joe Melton and Rev. O.F. Moody. (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Oct 1965)
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)
John Douglas Morrison, age 49, of Springdale passed away August 6, 2015, in Springdale. He was born December 7, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The son of Lawrence and Retha Earls Morrison. John formerly worked for First Brands for several years and graduated from Danville High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is preceded in death by his mother, Retha Earls Morrison.
Survived by his father, Lawrence Morrison of Rogers; his sister, Janet Morrison Francis of Rogers; two nieces Rachel and Katie McClure; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday; August 11, 2015, at Benton County Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Hill officiating. Interment followed in the Ruddick Cemetery, Garfield. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 Monday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4 Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 12, 2015)
John Douglas Morrison, age 49, of Springdale passed away August 6, 2015, in Springdale. He was born December 7, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The son of Lawrence and Retha Earls Morrison. John formerly worked for First Brands for several years and graduated from Danville High School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
John is preceded in death by his mother, Retha Earls Morrison.
Survived by his father, Lawrence Morrison of Rogers; his sister, Janet Morrison Francis of Rogers; two nieces Rachel and Katie McClure; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service was held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday; August 11, 2015, at Benton County Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Hill officiating. Interment followed in the Ruddick Cemetery, Garfield. Visitation was 5:00 to 7:00 Monday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4 Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on Aug 12, 2015)
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)
Onyal Vernon "OV" Morrison, 89, of Story, Ar. passed away May 3, 2017 in Mt. Ida, Ar. He was born November 29, 1927, to Emmit and Edith (Brown) Morrison in Mauldin, Ar.
OV is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorathy Morrison of 64 years, son Dean Morrison, daughter Velma Morrison, great granddaughter Ashley Morrison, brother Carl Morrison and brother Doyle Morrison.
He is survived by his son, Vernon Cotton Morrison (Elise), daughter, Barbara (Bobbi) Glidewell (John), sister, Mildred Stewart, Grandchildren - Wendell Morrison (Karen), Brian Morrison (Janie), Stephen Morrison (Leah), Kevin Morrison (Emily), Amber Nicolosi, John Eric Glidewell (Jessica), Brigittie O'Neal (Larry), Kenneth Manley (Laura), 20 Great Grandchildren, 11 Great-Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild, several nieces, nephews and friends. OV was a self made man who was a business owner, cattle buyer and owner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trips to Oaklawn. Above all, he enjoyed time spent with his family and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, May 5, 2017, 5 to 8 pm at Thornton Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Ida, Ar. Graveside services was held Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery. Services were officiated by Brother Josh Harper and David Spears. Pallbearers: Wendell Morrison, Brian Morrison, Stephen Morrison, Kevin Morrison, John Eric Glidewell and Kenneth Manley. Honorary Pallbearers: The staff of Montgomery County Nursing Home. Arrangements were made under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home of Mt. Ida, Ar. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com (WWW.YellCountyObits.org,Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, Obituary was published on May 10, 2017)
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)
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