DeMaris Jean Morton Obituary

We announce the death of DeMaris Jean Morton (Owensboro, Kentucky), who passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 66. DeMaris will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Mary Morton; her aunts, Shirley Howard and Anna Johnson; and her uncle Ernest Morton. She is survived by: her father Charles Morton of Warner Robins, GA; her siblings, Ricky Morton (LaDonna) of Fort Washington, MD, Wendy Hardcastle, Kim Morton of Owensboro, Sonya McDaniel of Memphis, TN and Denisha Williams (Devon) of Louisville, KY.; her nieces and nephews, Keyvon, Kahlil, Chance (Camille), Darryl Jr., Inglish, T'Onna, Tyreem, Thomas Jr., Desmond, Brianna and Nadija; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Chance Jr., Keagan, Braelyn, Kasha, Layla, Devon, Naomi, Italee, Houston, Kamilee, Tyreem Jr., Tymeer, KaMya and Hendrix; her aunt Cozetta; her uncle Michael Morton Sr. of Owensboro; Gwendolyn Edwards (TD) of Augusta, GA. She is also survived by cousins and friends.