WAYNE NEWTON
Wayne Moore Newton, 78 of Highland Village, Texas passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Sage Oak of Denton from complications associated from Lewy Body Dementia. Mr. Newton was a founding partner and Vice President of Magnolia Lodging LLC.
Wayne was born February 22, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Charlie B. and Opal Moore Newton. He attended the University of Arkansas majoring in Engineering and served in the United States Air Force participating in the Hypographics Study conducted by the Aerospace Medical Division. He was also a Radio Communications Specialist for the Titan II missiles launch while stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base.
After his military service, Wayne was a residential and commercial builder. Later, with a focus on hotel development and construction of over 40 hotels in Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Specializing in Hilton and Marriott franchise hotels for the last 25 years.
He dearly loved his family, hunting and fishing, anything to do with the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and his special canine friend "Butters."
Wayne enjoyed people and was a stranger to no one and a good friend to many.
He served on the Board of Farmers Bank and Trust, as President of the Homebuilders Association of South Arkansas and as a two term President of the Magnolia, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce.
Wayne wed Sarah Elaine Shinn on November 6, 1966 in Magnolia and raised three sons.
Mr. Newton is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sarah Shinn Newton and sons, Matthew Wayne Newton and wife Kim of Highland Village, Texas, Anthony Clay Newton of Magnolia, Arkansas and Jeremy James Newton and wife Janae of Copper Canyon, Texas. He was especially loving and proud of his seven grandchildren. John Gresham Newton, Sarah Marie Newton, Catherine Elizabeth Newton, Anna Marie Newton, Luke Moore Newton, Hannah Sue Newton and Ellie Marie Newton.
Also, a brother, Richard Newton of Hot Springs, and sisters Suzann Newton Rusgis of Hickory Creek, Texas and Bettye Newton Eshenroder of Indianapolis, Indiana. As well as a host of extended family and friends who cherished him.
Wayne and Sarah were members of Brookhaven Church of McKinney, Texas where he served as a Deacon. He was also a former Deacon at Central Baptist Church in Magnolia.
His family wishes to express their love and appreciation to the staff of Sage Oak of Denton Memory Care who were so kind and caring to Wayne and his family.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. Central Baptist Church, Magnolia Arkansas. Bro. Mike Seabaugh officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc in Magnolia.
Visitation with the family will take place on today, February 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home.
If you would like to make a memorial gift, may we suggest the following and please mark "in memory of Wayne Newton". These were both dear to Wayne's heart. Texans on Mission, 5351 Catron Drive, Dallas, Texas 75227 Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch, 1400 West 4th St., Little Rock AR 72201
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EMMA PAGE
Emma Dean Page, 87, of Willisville, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, February 26, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at St. Peter Cemetery in Willisville, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Supt. Donald Page, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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ERRIE WILLIAMS
Errie Charles Williams, 82, of Waldo, AR, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Wentworth Place in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Celebration of Life services will be held Monday, February 27, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 1 p.m., with burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.
Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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EARSALINE WITCHER
Earsaline Witcher, 73 of Waldo, AR, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at her home.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Shady Grove Church in Waldo, Arkansas at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at Watts Cemetery in Waldo, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.
Visitation will be Friday, March 3, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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VICKY LOUDERMILL
Vickey Lean Loudermill, 66, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home.
Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, February 24, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church in Stamps, Arkansas at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Anderson Cemetery in Emerson, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Dr. John Wesson, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 23, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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CHRISTOPHER EVANS
Christopher D. Evans, 56 years old, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Magnolia Regional Medical Center.
Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, February 24, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 2 p.m., with burial to follow at West Cemetery in Magnolia, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 23, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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ROY SPEARS
Roy Lee Spears, 74, of Mc Neil, Arkansas, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery in McNeil, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 24, from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.
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BRUCE MARSHALL
Bruce Edwin Marshall, 59 years old, of Lewisville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas.
Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 2:30 p.m., with burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Waldo, Arkansas, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Pastor Robert Roy, Eulogist.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 24 from 1–3 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas.