Mormon Missionary Dies Suddenly While On Service In Morris County, Church Says

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A young missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died "from a yet to be determined medical condition" while on assignment in Morris County, the church said.

Elder Mack Jared Chappell, 19, was serving in the New Jersey Morristown Mission, church spokesman Sam Penrod said in a statement. Chappell became unresponsive early Saturday morning, and later died, Penrod said.

"Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful," the church's statement said.

Chappell was a native of Sugar City, Idaho and had been a missionary since July 10, 2023, according to the church.

"Our prayers are with Elder Chappell’s family, friends, and fellow missionaries, during this difficult time," the church said. "May they each find solace and comfort in the Savior and His gospel, as they remember this faithful missionary.”