Martha Kimball Morton, age 89, of Garfield, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence. Graveside service was private. Family received friends Saturday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Roy Henry, Matthew Way, Zach Hooks, Garrett Garrard, Kayden Gates and Jeff Lane. Honorary pallbearers were Glyn Crowe and Mingo Frozzetti.
Martha was born April 10, 1937, in Garfield, to the late Rollin Kimball and Josie Pierce Kimball, and was a lifelong resident of Garfield. She was a great gardener, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Martha was a wonderful cook and was well known for her pecan pies and pickled squash. Mrs. Morton is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Morton; daughter, Nancy NeSmith; and brothers, Miley Kimball and Joe S. Kimball.
Survivors include her sons, Ronnie NeSmith of Portal and Chris J. Morton (Jeannie) of Garfield; daughters, Charline Crowe (Glyn) of Claremont and Angie Yike (Mingo Frozzetti) of Daytona, FL; sisters-in-law, Oleta Kimball and Brenda Kimball; grandchildren, Lori NeSmith, Roy Henry (Stacy), Baileigh Gates (Mike), Jessica Yike (Justin), Matthew Way (Madi), Lani Morton, Abby Morton (Garrett), Xander Morton (Anne) and Jonah Morton; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
