Obituaries

NANCY JO MORRIS

NANCY JO MORRIS Forge RR Hospital School of Nursing she became a Nurse Cadet and was Nancy Jo Morris of assigned to Camp Lee, VA to provide care for the Lakeview, Arkansas, took German prisoners of war and then Huntington, West Virginia C&O RR Hospital where she met the love of her last ride in her twoseater Ford Thunderbird on her life Gilmer Staten Morris, JR. They were married January 29, 2023, in May 31, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia. They Lakeview, Arkansas at the moved to Peru, Indiana where she finished her nursing age of 99. She was born career at Dukes Memorial Hospital and Grissom AFB. Over the years Nancy drove a new Ford Thunderbird August 22, 1923, in Hinton, West Virginia, the every three years from 1959-1997. daughter of Charles and Nancy is survived by her daughter, Nancy Gail Vera Lilly Young. After Berkheiser of Lakeview, AR; brothers, Jack Young of graduating from Clifton Peru, IN, and David (Kyra) Young of West Lafayette, Forge RR Hospital School IN; grandchildren, Neisha (Mark) Anderson of Batesville, of Nursing she became a Nurse Cadet and was AR and Kylene (Jason) Maxwell of Flippin, AR; assigned to Camp Lee, VA to provide care for the great-grandchildren, Julia and Landon Gross and Brayden, Noah and Ryley Jennings. German prisoners of war and then Huntington, West Virginia C&O RR Hospital where she met the love of She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law; Jim Berkheiser her life Gilmer Staten Morris, JR. They were married and sister-in-law, Young. May 31, 1946 in Huntington, West Virginia. They moved to Peru, Indiana where she finished her nursing A Funeral Service for Nancy will be 2:30 pm, career at Dukes Memorial Hospital and Grissom AFB. Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Kirby & Family Funeral Over the years Nancy drove a new Ford Thunderbird Home Chapel in Bull Shoals, AR, with Reverend Trent every three years from 1959-1997. Means officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, February Nancy is survived by her daughter,
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Mary Casson of Yellville

Mary Catherine Casson, age 75, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away on December 30, 2022, at her home. Mary was born on April 13, 1947, in Sturgis, South Dakota to the James and Lorene Horton Kelley. She married her husband Raymond Casson in 1964 when she was only 17 years old, and they shared 58 wonderful years together. Mary graduated from Northern Illinois University with her LPN and worked in the nursing field for over 20 years; nursing was her entire life. She enjoyed knitting and playing games on her phone. Mary is survived by husband, Raymond Casson of the home; and son, Norman Casson of Sycamore, Illinois.
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Toby Snyder of Harrison

A people magnet, Toby Snyder, 79, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, in Harrison, Arkansas. Toby finally succumbed after a monthslong battle with incurable cancer, in her home in the care of four of her best friends. Toby was born August 1, 1943, to Al and Lil Blumsack in Boston, Massachusetts. Toby took great joy in getting to know the people around her. With both humor and straight talk, she improved the lives of anyone she touched as she went about her work in real estate, sales and travel, or just in her daily outings. When Toby relocated from Miami to Harrison, she immediately made her mark. Many knew her from her years’ operating Main Street Trader on the square. Others knew her from her dedication in helping to establish a Hospice House in Harrison. Who but Toby would have the nerve to cold - call antique appraisers from The Antiques Roadshow and get them to Harrison for multiple hospice fundraisers. People across the country knew Toby as their travel agent of choice for the perfect river cruise or trip around the world. Toby was a fabulous cook and foodie and will be remembered for always showing up with treats, sweets, cakes, cookies or big bowls of chili and soups to share with the community. Toby had a deep love for animals and over the years adopted and fostered numerous cats. She held a warm spot for Labrador Retrievers and took her dogs IV and then Marley with her everywhere. She is survived by brother, Larry Blumsack, his wife Carol, Toby’s nephews, Joel Blumsack, Paul Blumsack and Michael Blumsack, and great nieces and a great nephew. Memorial gifts may be made to Ozark Humane Society, P. O. Box 542, Harrison, Arkansas 72602 , ozarkhumanesociety.org Care entrusted to Diamond State Funerals
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