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     John Carl Morris was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born circa 1906 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 He married Genetta Agnes "Nettie" Hudnall, daughter of Anderson "Buck" Hudnall and Barbara Jane Meadows, on May 31, 1929 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,3 John Carl Morris died on May 23, 1931 at Montgomery, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; Carl was headed to the Indianapolis 500 on Labor Day weekend. He had a flat tire on the way and was on the side of the road changing it when he was struck by an automobile, rupturing his liver along with all other vital organs and was dead on arrival at Coalburg Hospital.^2,3 He Carl Morris, a native of Coalburg, Kanawha, West Virginia. He is survived by his father Pete Morris and mother Nancy Smith. He is also survived by his wife, Genetta Agnes Hudnall who he married on May 29th, 1929 and their young son, John Carl who was born on June 20th, 1930. Carl was struck and killed by an automobile on May 23rd, 1931 in Cannelton, West Virginia while changing a tire on the side of the road. He was also survived by many brothers and sisters. Now, in the year 2012, I am happy to list all of his descendants as well. John Carl Morris, his only son married Beulah Mae Allison in 1952 and he gave his father Carl, 10 beautiful grandchildren. Julia Ann, Connie Lynn, Brenda Kay, Bobbie Jean, Pamela Sue, John Carl & Thomas Errol (twins), Teri Jean & Sheri Jean (twins) and now deceased, Allen Dean Morris Nov 1963 - Nov 2011. Carl Morris has 21 plus grandchildren and way too many to count, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren I know he would be proud of. in 2012.³

     John Carl Morris Jr. was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He and Beulah Mae Allison were divorced.⁵ John Carl Morris Jr. was born on June 20, 1930 at Cannelton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Beulah Mae Allison on March 4, 1952 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 John Carl Morris Jr. died on August 13, 1998 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.³ He John Carl Morris Jr., of St. Albans died August 13, 1998 at home after short illness. He was a former mechanic, and Army veteran and a 15 year resident of St. Albans. Surviving daughters, Bobbi Morris and Pamela Slack, both of Charleston, Julia Wilkerson of Winter Springs, Fla., Connie Morris and Brenda Lowery both of Anaheim, Calif., Terri O'Brian and Sherri Sobeck both of Santee, Calif., sons, John Morris lll and Allen Morris both of St. Albans, Tom Morris of Katy, Texas, sister, Pauline Estep of Oregon, brothers, Paul Estep of Oregon, Sammy Estep of Idaho, 32 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. today in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with Rev. Frankie Russell officiating. on August 16, 1998.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-48-3928.³ Beulah Mae Allison was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^5,4 She and John Carl Morris Jr. were divorced.⁴ Beulah Mae Allison was born on August 9, 1932 at Coalburg, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3 As of March 4, 1952,her married name was Morris.¹ She married John Carl Morris Jr., son of John Carl Morris and Genetta Agnes "Nettie" Hudnall, on March 4, 1952 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Beulah Mae Allison died on August 2, 1998 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^5,3,4 She Beulah Mae Nichols, 65, of Charleston died Aug. 2, 1998, in General Division, CAMC, after a short illness. She was a homemaker, a Christian and a native of Coalburg. Surviving: sons, Tom Morris of Katy, Texas, John and Allen Morris, both of St. Albans; daughters, Bobbie Morris and Pamela Slack, both of Charleston, Judy Wilkinson of Longwood, Fla., Connie Morris and Brenda Lowry, both of Anaheim, Calif., Terri O'Brian and Sherri Sobeck, both of San Diego; brother, Lermon Allison of Compton, Calif; sisters, Loretta Carter, Marcella Surbaugh and Carrie Campbell, all of Charleston; 32 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, with the Rev. Earl Hissom III officiating. There will be no visitation. on August 4, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 570-39-1572.⁵ Allen Dean Morris was born on November 20, 1963.⁵ He died on August 16, 2011 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 47.^5,2 He Allen Dean Morris, 47, of Charleston passed at Heartland Nursing Home on August 16, 2011, after fighting a long hard battle with MS. He was a graduate of St. Albans High School with the class of '82. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and served with the 82nd Airborne and 2nd Infantry divisions, located in Fort Bragg, N.C. Allen loved NASCAR racing and his favorite racecar driver was Jeff Gordon. He was an avid music lover and played the bass guitar. Allen is survived by his two older brothers, Tom Morris of Katy, Texas, and John Morris of St. Albans; seven sisters, Bobbie Morris of Charleston, Connie Morris and Brenda Morris of Anaheim, Calif., Terri Morris and Sherri Morris of San Diego, Calif., Judy Morris of Florida and Pam (Joe) Slack of Nitro; his favorite nephew, Steven Morris of South Charleston; and several additional nieces and nephews. on August 19, 2011.²

     Samuel Wayne "Sammy" Estep On April 11, 2013, Samuel Wayne Estep found peace when he went home to Heaven to be with the Lord and his late wife, Bernice Estep. Born on May 17, 1938 in the small rural town of Charleston, West Virginia, Sam Estep grew up in a large family. Throughout his life he had the privilege of experiencing many wonderful things. His biggest enjoyment, although with many struggles, was his ability to be self employed after dedicating many years to his employment with Riley Creek Lumber Company in Laclede, Idaho. Since his retirement from Riley Creek in 2000, Sam dabbled in many ventures from used car sales to both new and used appliance sales and service. On April 29, 1965, Samuel met and fell in love with his loving wife. The two of them celebrated their 47th and final wedding anniversary on April 29, 2012, as Bernice was taken home to the Lord later that year. Sam enjoyed working on cars and traveling to area casinos for some much needed entertainment. Sam is survived his Son, Steven Estep (Kelly) of Airway Heights, WA., Daughter, Sheryl Bohrn (Gary) of Sagle, Idaho, Nephew ("Son") Jay Hall of Sagle, Idaho, Grandchildren, Sam Estep of Airway Heights, Jeffery Bohrn of Sagle, Idaho and Courtney Bohrn of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Great Grandchildren Bradye, and Landyn Bohrn of Sagle, Idaho and Emmett Cotton of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a brother, Paul Estep of Chiloquin, Oregon and a sister, Pauline Estep also of Chiloquin, Oregon. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Estep, his father, John Estep, mother, Nettie Estep, brothers Bill Estep, Larry Estep and Junior Morris and sister Bonnie Hall. "Sam was deeply loved and will be truly missed and kept forever in our hearts."³ He was buried at Westmond Cemetery, Westmond, Bonner Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on May 17, 1938 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He married Bernice Marie Tupis on April 29, 1965.^3,5 Samuel Wayne "Sammy" Estep died on April 11, 2013 at Sagle, Bonner Co., Idaho, at age 74.³

     Her Social Security Number was 232-50-6196.¹ Her married name was Romans.¹ Her married name was Hall.⁴ Bonnie Lee Estep married Jay Hall.⁴ Bonnie Lee Estep married Unknown Romans.¹ Bonnie Lee Estep was born on February 6, 1934 at Holly Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 She died on January 28, 1981 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 46.^1,4

     Bernice Marie Tupis On June 5, 2012, Bernice Estep found peace when she went home to Heaven to be with the Lord. Born on Dec. 9, 1930, in the small rural town of Omaha, Neb., Bernice Estep (Koch) grew up just as many other children of her era. Raised by the heart and hands of her grandparents, OMa and OPa, Bernice learned the necessities of life and the responsibilities of that came with helping the family to get by. Throughout her life she had the privilege of experiencing many wonderful things. One of her fondest memories was of her showing dogs at events across the country. In 1965, Bernice met and fell in love with her loving husband. The two of them celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2012. Bernice was a loving and wonderful mother. She enjoyed sewing and traveling to area casinos for some much needed entertainment. Local craft fairs were her escape and the perfect opportunity for her to show off and sell some of the stunning work created by her very own hands. Bernice is survived by her husband, Sam Estep; a son, Steven Estep (Kelly) of Airway Heights, Wash; a daughter, Sheryl Bohrn (Gary) of Sagle, Idaho; a nephew, (son) Jay Hall of Sagle; a son, Donald Tupis of Florida; a daughter, Margaret McCabe of Arizona; grandchildren Sam, Jeffery and Courtney, Felicia, Mike, Eric, Deniya and Tracy, and several distant grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Bernice was preceded in death by her OMa and OPa; her mother, Margorie Tupis; and her father, Steve Tupis. Bernice was deeply loved and will be truly missed and kept forever in our hearts.¹ She was buried at Westmond Cemetery, Westmond, Bonner Co., Idaho.² She was born on December 9, 1930 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.¹ As of April 29, 1965,her married name was Estep.³ She married Samuel Wayne "Sammy" Estep, son of John Edward Estep and Genetta Agnes "Nettie" Hudnall, on April 29, 1965.^3,1 Bernice Marie Tupis died on June 5, 2012 at Bonner Co., Idaho, at age 81.¹