Morris Garland Craig, age 85, of Naples, Texas, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home. Craig was born December 24, 1937, in Douglassville, Texas, to Hardman Craig and Dovie Lee Kennedy Craig.
Craig was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Naples. He owned and operated “The Monitor” newspaper in Naples and devoted his life to Naples, Omaha, and the surrounding communities. Craig especially enjoyed providing coverage of the events at Paul Pewitt Independent School District. He received numerous awards for his work at The Monitor, but the award he was most proud of was The Golden 50 Award from the Texas Press Association. He was a former member of the Naples Lions Club and the Naples Chamber of Commerce. When he wasn’t engulfed in his work, Craig enjoyed playing the drums and spending time with his family. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing as well.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Anissa Craig; one brother, W.L. “Doc” Dodson; two sisters, Frances Phillips and Charlene Craig; and one grandson, Ben Phillips.
