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Submitted: 12/20/11 • Approved: 1/29/14 • Last Updated: 6/17/18 • R626877-G626876-S3
Doctor M
November 20, 1840 - September 28, 1929
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Benton County Herald
Thursday October 3, 1929
MORRIS, Doctor Milton - Funeral services for D.M. Morris, a Confederate veteran who died on Saturday, September 28, 1929, were held Monday afternoon at the South Methodist Church at Centerton, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. T.J. Justice, assisted by the Rev. John Womack, pastor of the Methodist Church at Rogers. Interment was made in the Centerton cemetery. Mr. Morris was born in Stanley County, North Carolina and came to Benton County, Arkansas in 1869, making this county his home continuously since that time. He was a member of a North Carolina regiment in the Confederate Army in the War Between the States and took part in many important battles and minor engagements. Mr. Morris' wife died about two years ago. He is survived by two sons and five daughters; D.F. Morris of Centerton, Ark.; A.A. Morris of San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. James Cawood of Bowie, Ariz.; Mrs. William Simms of San Diego, Cal.; Mrs. B.F. Hagler of Los Angeles, Cal. and Mrs. W.R. Grimes and Miss Beulah, both of Bentonville, the latter having for a number of years been connected with the Jackson Dry Goods Company here at Bentonville and being widely known throughout this section. Early in the summer Mr. Morris returned to his home at Centerton from California where he spent several months with his children living in that state and their families. He had been in poor health for quite a long time.
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Rogers Daily News
Tuesday October 1, 1929
D.M. Morris, a highly esteemed resident of Centerton, passed away at the age of 89 years Saturday, September 28, 1929. He had been a resident of that community for 40 years. He had always enjoyed good health up until the past year and when past 80 years of age made a seven acre corn crop. Mr. Morris was born in Stanley County, North Carolina in 1840. He served several years in the Civil War in a North Carolina regiment of the Confederate Army. He came to Benton County with his family in 1889. Funeral services were held Monday at the Centerton Community Church of which he was a staunch member, the Rev. T.J. Justice and the Rev. J.A. Womack officiating. Burial was made in the Barron Cemetery near Vaughn. Seven Children survive him: D.F. Morris of the home, Miss Beulah Morris and Mrs. W.F. Grimes of Bentonville, A.A. Morris and Mrs. Willie Simms of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. B.F. Magnor of Los Angeles and Mrs. James Cawood of Bowie, Ariz.
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Herald
Thursday October 24, 1929
Doctor Milton Morris was born November 20, 1840 in Albemarle, Stanley County, North Carolina where he spent his boyhood days. When the Civil War began he enlisted in the Confederate Army where he served with distinction until the war closed,having attained the rank of Second Lieutenant. He returned to his native town soon after peace was made and married Miss Elmira Spencer who was his faithful companion for a period of about ten years until death claimed her on November 13, 1877. During this time the family moved to Benton County, Arkansas where Brother Morris spent the remainder of his life. There were four children born to this union. They were Frank Morris of Centerton, Ark.; Mrs. Emma Grimes of Bentonville, Ark.; Mrs Julia Cawood of Bowie, Arizona and Miss Beulah Morris of Bentonville, Ark. Brother Morris was married a second time to Miss Eliza Keel who preceded her husband to the spirit world a year and eight months ago, having passed away January 31, 1928. His second family consisted of five children. These are: Mrs. Cora Harris, deceased; Mrs. Lizzie Hagler, Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Vinnie Sims, McNeal, Ariz.; Arthur Morris, Santiago, Cal., and Neelie Morris, who died in infancy. While yet a young man he was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, South of which he remained a faithful and most consistent member until death called him away. He passed to his reward at 6 p.m. September 28, 1929, having attained the ripe old age of 88 years, 10 months and eight days. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Centerton, Ark. conducted by the Reverends J.A. Womack of Rogers, Ark. and T.J. Justice of Centerton, Ark. The great throng of sorrowing friends, together with the beautiful floral offerings and other expressions of sympathy and love, attested to a life well spent as a true father, a worthy citizen and a faithful friend. Burial was made in the Barron cemetery where both the companions of Brother Morris repose. Rev. T.J. Justice, Pastor.
Eliza J.
January 19, 1863 - January 30, 1928
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Record & Democrat & Sun
Thursday February 2, 1928
MORRIS, Eliza J. KEEL - Mrs. Eliza Keel Morris, beloved wife of D.M. Morris, died at the family home near Centerton on Monday night, January 30, 1928 following an illness of some time. She was 65 years old and was born in Tennessee. She was married to Mr. Morris nearly 50 years ago. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Community church in Centerton, the pastor, Rev. T.J. Justice and Rev. J.A. Womack of Rogers conducting the services. Interment was made in the Barron cemetery south of Vaughn. Besides her husband she is survived by three children: Arthur Morris, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Vina Sims and Mrs. Lizzie Hagler of Los Angeles, Calif.; also by three step-children: Frank Morris of Centerton; Miss Buelah Morris and Mrs. Emma Grimes of Bentonville. {The remainder of this article is not legible.}
*Obituary (as written)
Benton County Herald
Thursday February 9, 1928
Eliza J. Keel was born on January 9th, 1863 in Bedford County, Tenn. She moved with her parents to Arkansas while she was but a child. On January 16th, 1879 she was married to D.M. Morris who survives her. Five children were born to this union. They are: Mrs. Vinnie Sims, Mrs. Lizzie Hagler and Arthur Morris, all of whom are living in California. The other two preceded their mother in passing from this life. Sister Morris leaves, besides her husband and the children named: two granddaughters, Marie Harris of Springfield, Mo. and Maxine Hagler of California. Also four step-children, Frank Morris of Centerton, Ark., Julia Cawood of Arizona; Emma Grimes and Miss Beulah Morris of Bentonville, Ark.; together with two sister and one brother. Being converted at a very early period in life she lived a life of consecration. She was truly a "consistent" member of the Methodist Church of Centerton, Ark., devoting a great deal of time to the work of the church and always rejoicing that she had the privilege of doing service for God and helping humanity. She became afflicted several months ago and from the first of her illness no hope was held out for her recovery. During all this time she expected the call of the Master and was ready for the summons. On Monday, January 30th, 1928 the Angel Messenger spoke the word for her to come up higher. Funeral services were held at the Centerton Methodist Church by Revs. J.A. Womack, pastor of the Methodist Church of Rogers and her own pastor, T.J. Justice. A great croud of relatives and friends attended these services with tokens of undying love and respect. Her Pastor, T.J. Justice.
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