Morton Harlin Shelton

Rev. Morton Harlin Shelton, 84, a retired United Methodist minister, of Piggott, died Wednesday at his residence. Born on a farm in the Strangers Home community near Alicia, he farmed until he entered into the ministry in 1978. His ministry was in the North Arkansas Conference, and he served the following charges: Imboden-Smithville, Umsted-Hope, Shiloh-Stanford, Marvell-Lexa, Desha-Southside, Mammoth Spring and Camp. Survivors include his wife, Vondala Shelton of the home; one son, Morton Harlin "Butch" Shelton, Jr.; two daughters, Saundra Rodriguez of Ft. Worth, Texas and Deborah Campbell of Yellville; five stepchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Shelton of Jonesboro, and Donnie Shelton of Springdale; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Shiloh United Methodist Church, Paragould, with John Sandine, Eddie Harris and David Swift officiating. Burial will be in the Strangers Home Cemetery, Alicia. Funeral services are under the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Paragould. United Methodist ministers will be honorary pall bearers. Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.