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John Morton, Sr., age 68 of Charlotte Court House, passed away on Jan. 14. He was the son of the late Mr. Bevely Morton and Mrs. Margaret Brown Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John, Jr.; sister, Andell and several uncles and aunts. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Iris Morton of the home; daughter, Joyce Morton of Halifax; one uncle, Willie Webb of Baltimore, Maryland; three aunts, Ruby Shuford and Mary Jones of Charlotte Court House and Audrey Morton of Maryland; nephew, Mark Beyene of Maryland; and a host of cousins and friends. A graveside service was held on Monday, Jan. 18, at St. Louis Baptist Church Cemetery in Charlotte Court House. Condolences may be expressed at www.JeffressFuneralHome.com. Arrangements were by Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Brookneal.