The Longview Daily News, Sun., Dec. 22, 1940:

R. H. MORTON, 68, life-long resident of this section, died at his home on Route 4 
Saturday morning. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at Hickory Grove, 
Rusk county, with Rev. Mr. Rucker officiating.

Survivors are the widow; a son R. E. of Longview; two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Mullins 
and Mrs. Mattie Rhinehart, both of Longview; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Ray of 
Elderville and Mrs. Mary Ray of Hickory Grove.