Contributed Obituaries, "M" Surnames

MISCELLANEOUS SCOTT COUNTY OBITUARIES
SURNAME "M"

The following obituaries were contributed for the use of Scott County researchers. If you have an obituary with a Scott County connection and would like to have it posted here, please send it to Delaine Edwards.

Last Updated 2 October 2008

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Sunday, 25 June 2006
THOMAS EDWARD MALONE, SR.

Thomas Edward Malone Sr., 76, of Hartford died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in a Fort Smith hospital. He was a retired auto body painter and truck driver, veteran of the U.S. Army, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and his family and animals. A memorial service is pending. Obituary submitted by McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Survivors are his wife, Alice Malone of the home; three daughters, Julie Malone of Cornelius, N.C., Tammy Bunger and husband, Scott of Littleton, Colo., and Joy Dill of Cornelius, N.C.; one son, Thomas Malone Jr. and wife Tina of Marianna, Fla.; two stepsons, Don Shell of Stanfield, N.C., and Andrew Mosher of Waldron; two sisters, Louise Powers of Evansville, Ind., and Jean O’Brien of Flint, Mich.; two brothers, Reeves Malone of Henderson, Nev., and Walker Malone of Germantown, Ill.; four grandchildren, Kristopher Schlosser, Kevin Schlosser, Zac Malone and Hunter Malone; and very special brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Louise Eighmy of Rifle, Colo.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
ROBERT LEE MAUSETH

Robert was killed in a 50-car pile up outside of Pendleton, OR. on his way home from a military flight training session, (canceled due to high winds). This accident was caused by high winds and blowing sand that created zero visibility in all lanes of I-82. He worked for Hanford Nuclear Site and was active in the Oregon National Guard. He was born March 7, 1945 and died on September 25, 1999. Robert is buried in City View Cemetery, Pasco, WA. Robert was married to Shirley Haworth daughter of Ernie and Betty Jo Simmons-Haworth.

Contributed by William Highfill
Russellville Courier (online edition)
Tuesday, 20 March 2007
AMY McCONNELL

DANVILLE — Amy Lee McConnell, 81, of Danville died Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Chambers Memorial Hospital in Danville. Born Oct. 12, 1925, in Waltreak, Ark., she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Jackson McAnally. She served as cook and jailer for the Yell County Jail in Danville for many years and was a member of the Danville Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fredrick McConnell; brothers, Marvin and Clayton McAnally; and twin brothers, Audie and Claudie McAnally. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty Lee and Larry White of Danville; sisters and brother-in-law, Wanda Buckman of Ola, Emma Lou and Jim Gulley of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Lucille McAnally of Ola; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Cornwell Chapel in Danville with Brother Jerry Graham officiating. Interment will be at Earl Ladd Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville. Pallbearers include Shelby Carter, Jeramy Carter, John “Skip” Buford, Becky Allen, Jim Gulley and Dewayne McAnally. Honorary pallbearers are Nathan Younger and Jeff Gilkey. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. today.

Contributed by Paula Doyle-Bicket
Poteau Sun & Daily News
GLADYS LOUREE McCURTAIN

Gladys Louree McCurtain, 82 of Hodgen, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Poteau. She was a member of Hodgen First Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Hodgen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; one son, Thalbert "Dude" McCurtain; two brothers, Bill Caughern and Zeb Caughern; and one great-granddaughter, Brittany McCurtain. Mrs. McCurtain is survived by three daughters, Irene Davis of Hodgen, Jimmie Kirby and Misty Ingle of Sulphur; five sisters, Paralee Keeney of Plainview, Ark., M.A. Sims, Evelyn Widmar, and Janette Wickware, all of Hodgen, and Freda Mae McWilliams of Oklahom City; one brother, Charles Caughern of Hodgen; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Hodgen Baptist Church with burial at Hodgen Cemetery, both in Hodgen. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener.

Contributed by Delaine Edwards
The Waldron News
14 January 1988
RAYMOND McDANIEL

Raymond McDaniel, 69, of Parks, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1988 in a Waldron hospital. He was a retired construction worker, a veteran of World War Two and Korean Conflict, and a member of Independent Baptist Church. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 1988 at the graveside. Interment was at Chant Cemetery. He is survived by 3 sisters, Vera Toy, Garfield, AR; Geneva Herron, Fritch, Texas; Annie Scoggins, Amarillo, Texas; 4 brothers, Palmer, Waldron; Marvin and Merl of Parks; and Chester of Boles. Arrangements were by Rice-Martin Funeral Home.

Contributed by William Highfill
Fort Smith Times Record (online edition)
Saturday, 27 August 2005
NANCY McENTIRE

ALMA — Nancy J. McEntire, 67, of Alma died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, in Fort Smith. She was born March 16, 1938, in Muskogen, Mich. She was a former laundry manager, a member of Crosslanes Community Church in Alma. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Crosslanes Community Church in Alma. The body will be cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She is survived by her husband, Dan; three daughters, Patricia Dodd of Alma, Judy Sheffield of Orange Park, Calif., and Eiko Rielly of Fort Smith; three sons, William Jones of Waldron, Daniel McEntire of Springdale and David McEntire of Carlsbad, Calif.; two sisters, Anita O'Brein of Fruitport, Mich., and Mona Diamond of Key West, Fla.; a brother, Anthony Krauss of Loveland, Colo.; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times-Record (online edition)
Wednesday, 01 August 2007
RETHA RAE THOMPSON McGEE

Retha Rae Thompson McGee of Little Rock, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. She gave everything she had with a true spirit in life and leaves a cherished legacy in death. Retha was born Dec. 3, 1928, in Hot Springs to Coy C. Hayes and Byron S. Thompson. She attended schools in North Little Rock and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1946. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1950. Following graduation, Retha began her teaching career at Siloam Springs High School, where she met and married the love of her life, J.D. McGee on Dec. 23, 1950. She taught girl’s P.E. for two years in Siloam Springs, before temporarily retiring to raise her family. Retha stood by her husband throughout his coaching and teaching career, and moved with J.D. to Little Rock in 1954, where they lived until 1981. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she served as a children’s Sunday school teacher for 17 years, as well as WMU Director, Baptist Women’s president and G.A. leader. In 1979, Retha returned to teaching at Horace Mann Jr. High, where she taught girl’s P.E. and coached the cheerleading and gymnastics squads. In 1981, Retha and J.D. moved to Waldron where he served as superintendent of schools until 1986. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Extension Homemakers Club of Scott County, serving as president. In 1985-86 she served as Scott County Council president. In 2001, Retha was named Homemaker of the Year by Scott County Home Economists. Her love for the Lord led her to be actively involved at First Baptist Church, Waldron, where she again taught an adult women’s Sunday school class and served in the WMU. She completed a five year term on the Arkansas State Baptist Women’s Committee during this time, and she served as a volunteer at the Baptist Migrant Center in Hope. Other community services and interests in Waldron included the Garden Club, Retired Teachers Association of Scott County, and being a nursing home volunteer and Laubach Literacy teacher. In 1996-97, Retha served as the state president of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. J.D. and Retha moved back home to Little Rock in 2002, where they spent five wonderful years at Parkway Village. Retha quickly became involved in the fitness classes and served on the activities committee. She was known for remembering most of all the Parkway residents with birthday cards. Retha was once again a devoted member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Sewing had long been Retha’s hobby, but in recent years, quilting had become her favorite. She won numerous first place and best of show awards for her quilts. She lovingly crafted quilts for each of her grandchildren, and she presented the ninth quilt on the day before she died. Retha was an excellent cook, and her Thanksgiving dinners will be forever etched in our minds. She and the entire family enjoyed outings at Lake Ouachita for many years. Retha always lived “as unto the Lord”, and will eternally be remembered for her perpetually encouraging attitude and selfless acts of kindness to everyone she knew. Her greatest joy in life was her four children, their spouses and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Kaye T. Bracken. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 56 years, J.D. McGee; three daughters, Sharon Hallmark and husband, Robert of Little Rock, Sandra Kurosaki and husband, Ryan of Benton, Paula Pope and husband, David of Little Rock; one son, Jim McGee and wife, Janith of Stuttgart; and 11 grandchildren, Rob, Wes and Beth Hallmark of Little Rock, Jason Kurosaki of Chicago, Drew (fiancee Ashley Swaffar), and Aaron Kurosaki of Benton, Meredith, Holly and Jay McGee of Stuttgart, and Nicole and Andrea Pope of Little Rock. Retha is also survived by a brother, John C. Thompson and wife, Dennis of Dallas; one sister, Sybil Edmondson and husband, Justus of Tulsa; brother-in-law, Neil McGee and wife, Lyla of Mabelvale; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Torbett and husband, Dan of Richmond, Ky. Her large extended family of cousins, nieces and nephews will miss Retha as well. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rob, Jason, Wes, Drew, Aaron and Jay, and son-in-law, David. The family will hold visitation at Roller Chenal Funeral Home today from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a private family burial at Forest Hills Cemetery, followed by a memorial service at Immanuel Baptist Church auditorium for all of her friends and family on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at 11:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Library or Building Fund, First Baptist Church of Waldron Building Fund, or Arkansas Retired Teacher’s Association, Parkway Towers, 1200 Commerce St., Little Rock, AR 72202

Contributed by William Highfill
Russellville Courier (online edition)
Saturday, 22 October 2005
JAMES METCALF

DANVILLE — James Theral Metcalf, 63, of Bluffton died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005. He was born Sept. 9, 1942, to Tom and Dora McKenzie Metcalf. He served in the Army and was an employee of Sanitation Services Co. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, Sam Theodore, Teddy, Dufull “Spud” Sam Houston and Buddy; sisters, Betty Webb, Wanda Metcalf, Mildred McKenzie and Rola Lois Metcalf; and three infant sisters. Survivors include his children, Ricky Metcalf, Junior Metcalf, Glenda St. Clair, Cathy Spann and Peggy King, all of Ola, Sheila Brewer of Hot Springs, Teresa Smallwood of Dardanelle and Jeannie Mahan of Plainview; mother of his children, Annie Solley Metcalf of Ola; brothers, Coleman Metcalf of Rover and J.R. Metcalf of Waldron; his loving companion, Betty Crawford of Dardanelle; 30 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Freedom Cemetery near Waldron. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 tonight.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record 0nline edition
Monday, 22 September 2008
CHEEDLE WILLIAM MILLARD

Note: C. W. was one of my half first-cousins once-removed. His father (Cheedle Oresta Millard) and my grandmother (Barbara Ellen Millard) were half brother and sister. Their father was James William Millard. My grandmother's mother was Alice Denton; "Uncle Cheed's" mother was Nancy Prucia Farnsworth. C. W. parents were Cheedle Oresta Millard, b. 08 December 1907 - d. 19 July 1969, and Ocie Evelyn Ollar, b. 18 October 1915 - 25 July 2003. His paternal grandparents were James William Millard, b. April 1859 - d. 1935, and Nancy Prucia Farnsworth, b. 02 February 1879 - 1911. His maternal grandparents were John William Ollar, b. 28 March 1870 - d. 23 October 1927, and Edna Maybelle Garner, b. 10 February 1877 - 12 April 1958. Both the Millard and Ollar families have strong ties to Hunt township, both Scott and Yell Counties, and certainly have deep roots as "down on Dutch Creek" folks.

C. W. Millard, 70 Billings, Mont., formerly of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16 2008, in Billings. He was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Heavener to Cheedle and Ocie Ollar Millard. He was a retired college professor and an Air Force veteran. Funeral will be 1 p.lm. tody at Edwqards Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Allen Stuckwish officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Helen of the home; two sons, David Millard of Memphis and Jeffrey Millard of Houston; one sister, Julia Mitchell of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers will be David Millard, Jeffrey Millard, Billy L. Hawthorne, Lloyd Eacret, John W. McOlvin and Jerry P. Hendricks.

Contributed by William Highfill
Russellville Courier (online edition)
Thursday, 26 October 2006
JOHN MILLARD

DANVILLE - John Quince Millard, 68, of Danville died Monday, October 23, 2006, at Chambers Memorial Hospital. Born July 17, 1938, he was the son of Cliffton and Leona Garner Millard. He was a deacon at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Marie Millard; daughter, Regna Frinkle; brother, James "Blue" Millard; and four sisters, Sandy Millard, Patsy Ann Millard, Gloria Cravens Massey and Christine Branham. Survivors include a son, John B. Millard of Russellville; a sister, Debbie Whala of Bluffton; a stepbrother, Odis Grimes of Atkins; three stepsisters, Melba Riley of Hector, Juanita Barnett of Waldron and Gail Brown of Fort Smith; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Egypt Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will be in Egypt Cemetery by Cornwell Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6-8 tonight.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (on-line edition)
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
MILDRED MILLARD

Note: Lorine was the widow of Dale Millard, who died 12 July 2000. Dale was a first cousin of my father, William Herman Highfill. Dale's father, Perry Millard, was a brother of my paternal grandmother, Barbara Ellen Millard, and a half-brother to Cheedle Millard. Their father was James William "Jim" Millard.

WALDRON — Mildred Lorine Millard, 84, of Waldron died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in Waldron. She was a homemaker and a member of Waldron First Baptist Church. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Waldron First Baptist Church with burial at Birdsview Cemetery in Waldron under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She is survived by two daughters, Rouella Amos of Hartman and Louanna Smith of Waldron; a brother, Dalton Low of Westcliffe, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bud Sims, Eddie Harrison, Ralph Butler, Alan Dozier, Mark Ward and Ronnie Plumer. The body may be viewed 3 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributed by William Highfill
Posted 28 July 2003
Times-Record, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Online Edition
OCIE EVELYN (OLLAR) MILLARD
Comments: Both Ocie and her husband, C.O. (Cheedle Oresta) Millard (son of James William Millard) have roots in Scott County, Arkansas. Uncle Cheedle was a half- brother to my paternal grandmother, Barbara Ellen (Millard) Highfill.

Ocie Evelyn (Ollar) Millard, 87, of Fort Smith went to her heavenly home on July 25, 2003, almost a year to the date following a debilitating stroke. She was a retired beauty operator and a member of First Baptist Church. She was born Oct. 18, 1915 in LeFlore County to John William Ollar and Edna Maybell Garner Ollar. She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers and five sisters. She was the 16th child in a family of 18 children. She had 10 brothers and seven sisters, all living to adulthood. Hers was a farming family, and in those days everyone helped even if it meant going to the field at a very young age or staying at the house and watching the younger ones. Although mom had to quit school in the eighth grade, she was an avid reaer and she evenutally became a licensed practical nurse and worked for Dr. Earl Woodson in his hospital in Poteau for years after her marriage to C.O. Millard. Mom and dad eventually moved "up north" on Highway 71 to Fort Smith where she had a beauty shop in her home. She obtained her beautician's license from Jean Kirby Beauty College in Fort Smith. In her later years, mom enjoyed working in her yard among her flowers and she also enjoyed quilting with her baby sister, Eunice Cast of Wister. She loved and served the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and is now with Him in heaven. She was "Great-Great" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved them all. "Great-Great" we'll miss you. You've been such an inspiration to each of us -- Your Loving Family. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Julia Mitchell and Susan Cia, both of Fort Smith; one son, Dr. C.W. Millard of Flower Mound, Texas; two sisters, Eunice Cast of Wister and Alta Tiffee of California; grandchildren, Chris and Laurie Mitchell of Mentor, Ohio, James and Patty Mitchell of Fort Smith, David Mitchell of Oklahoma City, David Millard of Wichita, Kan., Jeff and Kim Millard of Houston, Shawn Cook of Fort Smith, Gena and Kevin Jackson of Spiro, Julie and Don McClendon of Fort Smith and Kevin and Jackie Ketterman of Porland, Ore; great-grandchildren, Clinton, Rachel, Leah, Benjamin, Travis and Sarah Mitchell, Brittany and Bryan Myers, Tyler and Alyssa Millard, Lindsey and Skyler Cook, Cody Arnold, Gwen, Brian and Brad Jackson, Stacey and Gary Stacy, Dakota Reed, Haiden O'Brian and Payton, Mason and Keyta Ketterman. Pallbearers will be David and James Mitchell, Shawn Cook, Don McClendon and Kevin and Brian Jackson. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Contributed by William Highfill
Bellingham (Washington) Herald
(online edition)
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
WILLIE RAY MILLARD, SR

Willie Millard, Sr., age 87 of Bellingham, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 8th, 2004 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 10, 1917 in Blue Ball, Arkansas to Edgar & Lilly (Cobb) Millard. He was a WWII Veteran, with silver and bronze stars. Willie worked 30 years at the Ferndale Mobil Oil Refinery, until his retirement. He enjoyed camping and yearly trips to Reno with his family. He was the heart of our family, and will be deeply missed. Willie is survived by daughter Shirley Black of Bellingham; son Marc (Susan) Millard of Moorcroft, WY; son Willie (Ellen) Millard of Bellingham; son Robert (Pat) Millard of Bellingham; and daughter Debbie (Dick) Hansen of Lynden; along with 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. At his request there will be no services.

Contributed by William Highfill
Ft. Smith Times Record (online edition)
Monday, March 20,2006
JOSEPHINE MORRIS

Josephine L. Morris, 84, of Van Buren died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. She was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Waldron. She was a member of Alma Heights Baptist Church in Alma and the widow of the Rev. Eugene Morris. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by two daughters, June Dodd of Van Buren and Geraldine Cermak of Negley, Ohio; four brothers, Earl McGaugh of Wichita, Kan., Len McGaugh of Oklahoma City, Hervey McGaugh of Springfield, Mo., and Bob McGaugh of Waldron; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Charlene Holland
Tulsan's Mother Dies

Mrs. Ben A. (Ollie Clementine) Marrow [Morrow] died in a Tulsa hospital today. She had been visiting at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Neighbors of 1411 E. 64th St. Surviving in addition to the daughter and her husband are four sons, Bruce of 1729 Maplewood Ave; Bill of 1413 E. 64th St.; Charles of 1723 S. Columbia Ave., and Clifton, east of Tulsa; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The Guardian Funeral home is in charge.

Contributed by Charlene Holland
Mrs. Ben A. Morrow

Services for Mrs. Ben A. (Ollie Clementine) Morrow of Nola, Ark., mother of Mrs. Raymond Neighbors of 1411 E. 64th St., will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Nola, Church of Christ. Burial will be there under direction of the Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, Ark. Mrs. Morrow, 68, died in a Tulsa hospital Thursday. The Guardian funeral Home handled local arrangements.

REST IN PEACE
You are not forgotten loved one
Nor will you ever be
As long as life and memory last
We will remember thee

We miss you now, our hearts are sore
As time goes by, we miss you more
Your loving smile, your gentle face
No one can fill your vacant place

Died Thurs., Feb. 16, 1961

Contributed by Charlene Holland
CHARLES "Charlie" MATTHEW MORROW

Charles "Charlie" Matthew Morrow, 87 years old, died October 9, 1999 in a Tulsa Hospital. He was a retired Phillips 66 Service Station Manager, a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. He was a long time member of the Jenks, Oklahoma Church of Christ. Mr. Morrow's family has resided in Scott County since before the 1850's. Mr. Morrow was born April 4, 1912 in Scott County, Arkansas, being the oldest son of the late Benjamin Allen and Ollie Clementine (Harris) Morrow of Nola, where he was raised. He married Nancy Edith Phillips December 22, 1936 in Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas. He worked at the mill in Forester before the mill was closed. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930's and worked for Douglas Aircraft during World War II. He has lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma since 1942. He owned the Phillips 66 station on 18th and Cincinnati for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Willene Adriana Morrow, who died two days prior to his death. Also preceding his death were three brothers: Bruce, Kip and Bill Morrow; two sisters: Geneva and Jossie Morrow; and two grandchildren: Mary Alves and Timothy Sean Lindsay. Double graveside services for Mr. Morrow and his daughter, Willene, was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Charlene and George Holland of Florence, Oregon and Sylvia and Wayne Walton of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one son: Eddy Morrow of Tulsa, a sister and brother-in-law, Oneida and Raymond Neighbors, sisters-in-law: Pauline Morrow, Nettie Gene Morrow of Tulsa, Imogene Morrow of Bixby, Oklahoma and Eileen Hefley of Jasper, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: David Alves, Chris Alves, Sheri Anne Black, Theresa Pulling, and Matt Alves, all of Orange County, California, Johnny Lindsay and Jennifer Gardiner, both of Tulsa; ten great grandchildren: Joshua Alves, Chris Black, Eric Black, Beth Black, all of Orange County, California, C.J. Alves, Andy Alves of South Dakota, Cheri Lynn Black of Florence, Oregon, Michael and Julianna Pulling of Florida, and Hanna Aleksey Gardiner of Tulsa; two great granddaughters, Kayla Ashley Black and Tesslyn Anne Selby, and numerous nieces and nephews. Moore's Rosewood Chapel of Tulsa was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Charlene Holland
EDITH (Nancy Edith) MORROW

Nancy Edith Morrow, age 83, died April 1, 2002 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and also operated the International Marriage Bureau, a local dating service for over 20 years, from which she retired. She was a member of the Church of Christ all of her life and her last membership was at the Jenks Church of Christ. She was a member of Eastern Star. Nancy Edith Morrow was a devoted wife and mother. She was an astute businesswoman for many years and owned and operated her own small business. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Morrow was born February 3, 1919 in Jasper, Newton County Arkansas. She was the daughter of Roscoe Conklin and Angieline (Tennison) Phillips. She married Charles Matthew Morrow on December 22, 1936 in Jasper, Arkansas. She has lived in Tulsa since 1942. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Morrow; a daughter: Willene Morrow; her parents; three brothers: Larance W. Phillips, Roscoe Talmadge Phillips and Abby Ward Phillips; two nephews: Roscoe Talmadge Phillips, Jr, and Perry Mack Phillips, and a niece: Lynn Mynahan; two grandchildren: Mary Alves and Timothy Sean Lindsay; and one great-great granddaughter: Tesslyn Anne Selby. Survivors include; two daughters and two sons-in-law: Charlene and George Holland of Florence, Oregon, and Sylvia and Wayne Walton of Tulsa; one son: Edward Morrow of Tulsa; a sister: Eileen Hefley of Jasper, Arkansas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Oneida and Raymond Neighbors; sisters-in-law: Pauline Morrow, Imogene Morrow, and Nettie Gene Morrow of Tulsa; seven grandchildren: David Alves, Chris Alves, Sheri Anne Black, Theresa Pulling, and Matt Alves, all of Orange County, California, John Lindsay, and Jennifer Gardner both of Tulsa; and ten great grandchildren: Joshua Alves, Chris Black, Eric Black, Beth Black, C.J. Alves, and Andy Alves all of Orange County, California; Cheri Lynn Black of Florence, Oregon, Michael and Julianna Pulling of Florida; and Hanna Alexey Gardner and Savannah Lindsay of Tulsa; two great-great children: Kayla Ashley Black of Orange County, California and Tyler James Selby of Florence, Oregon; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Viewing will be at Moores Roselawn Funeral Home, April 3 and 4th. Graveside services will be Friday, April 5, 2002 at 3:00 P.M. in Memorial Park Cemetary, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Contributed by Charlene Holland
WILLENE ADRIANA MORROW

Willene Adriana Morrow, 60, died Thursday, October 7, 1999. Willene was born in Brownsville, Texas, daughter of Charles Matthew and Edith (Phillips) Morrow of Tulsa. She graduated from Central High School and attended Abilene Christian College in Texas. She is survived by her mother: Edith Morrow of Tulsa; sisters and brothers-in-law Charlene and George Holland of Florence, and Sylvia and Wayne Walton of Tulsa; brother Eddy Morrow of Tulsa; and many other relatives. Willene's father Charles "Charlie" Morrow died 2 days after her death. A double graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Moore's Rosewood Chapel of Tulsa was in charge of arrangements.

Passage

You walk through a shrouded forest
Dimly lit by strands of sunlight
Spilling down through the trees
Starkly outlined against the sky

Shredded clouds
Tossed by gusty winds
Skimming by
Against the azure blue

Tangled growth overrun the path
Seeming to grow, as you walk by
The forest abounds with sound
And movement of creatures unseen

The path winds
Through ancient giants of wood
Huge
And gnarled with age

The smell of enriched earth
Surrounds you as you walk quietly through
Breathing deeply you inhale
The richness of mellowed time

This mantle of trouble and grief
Slide from your shoulders
Like a cape to the ground

You can see clearer now
Eternity surrounds you
With solace and safety

You hear the singing of water bubbling over stones
Laughing its way to the sea
You feel one with the forest
The green of trees and the blue of sky

The crystal of water
And the red earth beneath your feet
The call of endless time around you
You are at peace

Be at peace, Daddy and Willene
I love you

Charlene Holland

Contributed by William Highfill
Greenwood Democrat (online edition)
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
HELEN CHRISTINE MOTT

Helen Christine Mott, 75, of Boonevile, Ark. was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Bronte, Texas to L.W. and Edna Opal Norred Pruitt. She passed away March 22, 2008, in her home in the Ione Community, Ark. Helen was retired from the USDA as a Poultry Inspector. She was a member of the Mixon Baptist Church. She enjoyed camping, reading and arts and crafts. Funeral services were March 25, 2008, at the Mixon Baptist Church near Booneville with burial in French Prairie Cemetery in Ione, Ark., under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home. Survivors include one daughter, LaNelle Evans of Fort Smith, Ark.; three sons, Michael Mott of Broken Arrow, Okla., O.T. Mott Jr. of Magazine, Ark. and Gary Mott of Mansfield, Ark.; one sister, Patsy Thompson of Jenny Lind, Ark.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons, Greg Evans, Marc Toland, James Mott, Brian Mott, Matthew Mott, Caleb Mott. Honorary pallbearers were Mixon Sunday School Class.