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08/27/2025

Graveside services for Jim Peoples will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Lawrence Cemetery with inunrment to follow the graveside service under the direction of Newton County Funeral Home.

Bro. William Savell will officiate the service.

James Malcolm Peoples was born Tuesday, June 30, 1959 in Laredo, Texas to his parents Jack and Eunice Hand Peoples, who precede him in death. He was a 1977 graduate of Newton High School and remained here until his passing. He was a retired project supervisor at MDOT who enjoyed motorcycle riding and hanging out with his friends. Jim passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson at the age of 66.

Survivors include two daughters, Layla Field (Shannon) of Traverse City, MI and Hannah Harvey (Benjamin) of Meridian; two grandchildren, Hank Field and Mela Cain; one brother, John Macon Peoples, III (Sheila) of Petal and one sister, Frances Graham of Brandon and four nieces.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

08/22/2025

Did you know that pre-planning your funeral or cremation offers immense peace of mind for both you and your family? It allows you to make your wishes known, ensuring your final arrangements truly reflect your life and values. Plus, it can alleviate emotional and financial burdens on your loved ones during a difficult time. It's a thoughtful gift to those you care about most.

08/20/2025

Samuel Wadell Everett, age 76, of Hickory, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at Newton County Funeral Home – South, and on Friday one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00 am at Newton County Funeral Home - South. Dr. Randy Rich will officiate.
Masonic graveside services will follow in Hickory Cemetery.

Mr. Everett was born Sunday, May 8, 1949 in Hickory. He was graduate of Hickory High School (1967) and furthered his education at East Central Junior College. He began his professional career at La-Z-Boy South, and had a longtime career as the maintenance man for Super Stop Car Wash in the east central Mississippi region. He was a member of Hickory Baptist Church and he was a current member of the Mellen Lodge #138 and a former member of the Hickory Masonic Lodge #343. Favorite past times were raising chickens, cows, and doing carpentry work. Mr. Everett enjoyed going places, spending time with his family whom he loved very much, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a generous man, specifically, the "dollar" man, whom he shared with many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Opal Lawson Everett; brothers, Pat Everett and Sandy Everett; sisters, Patricia Tate and Sandra Garvin.

Survivors include his wife of almost 55 years, Jackie Hollingsworth Everett one son, Brian Everett (Lisa) and one daughter, Tanya Johannsen (Eric), all of Hickory; three grandchildren, Shelby Harris (Chris) of Decatur, Brandon Horn (Hannah) of Conehatta, and Ty Everett of Hickory; seven great grandchildren, Raylen Horn, Kendall Harris, Kristie Harris, Emmy Lou Harris, Everleigh Mae Horn, Elliott Harris and Riley "Gus" Horn; several nieces and nephews; and, Jake, Man's Best Friend also survives.

Pallbearers will be Stan Williams, Mike Butler, Lowery McGee, Sidney Cook, Herbert Lee Harris and David Hollingsworth.

Honorary pallbearers will be David Cleveland, Mack Hollingsworth, Raylen Horn and Ty Everett.

Newton County Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

08/13/2025

Edwin Lamar Cherry, aged 97, of Jackson, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Jackson, Mississippi. Born on Monday, October 3, 1927, Mr. Cherry served his country honorably in the United States Navy. After his military service, he became the owner and superintendent of Cherry Hill Golf Course in Forest, MS, where he worked until his retirement.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 9:00 until 10:00 at Newton County Funeral Home - North, located at 9998 Hwy. 15 North, Newton, Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 AM at the same location, with John Matt Musgrove officiating. Newton County Funeral Home - North is handling the arrangements.

He is survived by several family members and other relatives. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com.

08/08/2025

Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't mean skipping a meaningful funeral service? Many families find comfort in a traditional viewing, visitation, and service before cremation. This allows loved ones to gather, share memories, and say a final goodbye, honoring the life lived in a way that feels right for them. It's about celebrating a life, regardless of the final disposition choice.

08/06/2025

Lewis C. Wilson, aged 92 of Newton, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born Saturday, May 6, 1933 in Newton County.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at Antioch Christian Church, 3017 Hwy. 503, Hickory, with funeral services immediately following the visitation at the same location. Burial will be in Antioch Christian Church Cemetery under the direction of Newton County Funeral Home.

Dr. John Cash will officiate.

Mr. Wilson was a lifelong resident of Jasper County and a graduate of Montrose High School. He was a lifelong member of Antioch Christian Church, where he served as a Deacon and Elder. He served his country in the United States Army and was the retired owner of Wilson Auto Repair. In his retirement years, he tinkered with lawnmowers as a "shade tree mechanic." He was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping and fishing. A favorite past time was gardening, especially growing tomatoes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Pelfrey Wilson; one daughter, Charlene McCormick (Johnny); his parents, Allison and Mable Hardy Wilson; two brothers, A. Y. Wilson and Tom Wilson; four sisters, Lula Alice Holladay. Elizabeth Boutwell, Vera Smith and Jo McCormick.

Survivors include two sons, Weyman Reece (Karen) of Conehatta and Todd Reece (DeDe) of Newton; three daughters, Debra W. Boulton (Jackie) of Rose Hill, Anita Kay Wilson of Moss Point and Beverly Wilson Shelton (David) of Lincoln, AL; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Will McCormick, Chad McCormick, Brandon Reece, Nick Reece, Jacob Shelton, and Micah Shelton.

The Wilson family acknowledges with heartfelt appreciation the staff of Deaconess Hospice of Laurel and Brittany McLeod, Mr. Wilson’s granddaughter for the personal care and support during the last year.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mississippi Christian Service Camp, P.O. Box 6, Newton, Mississippi 39345.

All floral deliveries need to be made to Antioch Christian Church.

Newton County Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

08/06/2025

Harlan H. Jones, aged 86, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Neshoba General Hospital. He was born Friday, May 26, 1939 in Philadelphia at the family homeplace.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Newton County Funeral Home - South, 100 Old Highway 15 Loop, Newton. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation in the chapel. Burial will be in North Bend Community Cemetery in Neshoba County.

Rev. Gary Morris, Chaplain and Rev. William Savell will officiate.

Mr. Jones will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He loved life and loved people, and was retired owner to the family business, Newton Discount Tire. He loved the outdoors, where he was an avid fisherman, and often told "I've caught so many fish that they wouldn't fit in a large room." The family is grateful for his longevity, and the legacy he has left behind. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Cora Mae Long Jones; four brothers, Elgin Jones, Ray Jones (Bonnie), Jimmy Jones and Infant Ronnie Jones; two sisters, Elvie Moore (George) and Helen Price (Ozell) and three brothers-in-law, Louie Barrett, Robert Earl Dean, and Roger Jordan (Minzie) and one sister-in-law, Ardell Macon.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Nancy Jordan Jones of Decatur; three sons, Marc Jones (Lisa) and Barry Jones (Lisa), both of Decatur, and Terry Jones (Tammye) of Philadelphia; one daughter, Michelle Buckley (Terry) of Decatur; five grandchildren, Chris Jones, Josh Pender, Axie Vowell, Chase Jones and Keely Jones; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister, Zelma Barrett of Hattiesburg; two sisters-in-law, Anna Jones of Philadelphia and Velma Dean of Little Rock; one brother-in-law, J.T. Macon of West Columbia, TX; a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Kent Barrett, Keith Barrett, Burlon Russell, Zack Harrison, Robbie Jones, Josh Pender, and Chase Jones.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Jones and Stevie Gentry.

The family wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation Accent Hospice Care, namely Chaplain Gary Morris, Nurse Christie Malbrough, and CNA Ashley Moore.

Newton County Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

07/30/2025

CHERRY RIVERS HILLMAN TODD

Cherry Todd of Hickory, MS, (who was currently residing at The Preserve at Meridian) was born in Omaha, Texas, on November 18, 1942, to Ernest Demois Rivers and Verna Havis McElwee Rivers. With family members by her side, she passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Cherry is survived by two sons, Joseph (Joe) Hillman of Hickory and Kenneth (Kenny) Hillman of Newton, MS, one sister, Sandy Rivers Weeks of Long Beach, MS, one granddaughter, three grandsons, seven great grandchildren, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and one grandson.

Cherry was a graduate of Beulah Hubbard (Little Rock, MS) High School. She had an AA degree (1970) from Meridian Junior College and a BS degree (1977) from William Carey College (graduated with honors). Her major for both degrees was nursing. In college, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa (chapter president), Delta Psi Omega (chapter vice president) and Student Nurses Association (local, district, state, and national levels, holding multiple officer positions at the local chapter).

Before ensuing her long career in nursing, Cherry worked at various secretarial jobs in the Meridian area. Her nursing career began in early 1974 as an L.P.N. instructor at Meridian Junior College. She went on to hold positions of clinical instructor (Matty Hersee School of Nursing), assistant director of nursing services (Baton Rouge General Hospital) part time staff nurse (Kimberly Nurses Service, Denver), nurse supervisor (University of Colorado Medical Center), home health nurse (Riley Memorial Hospital, Meridian), and staff nurse (Matty Hersee, Anderson Regional Hospital, and New Orleans General Hospital) She retired from East Mississippi State Hospital November 2004.

Throughout the years, Cherry treasured spending time with her family. Reading was the one hobby about which she was most passionate. Other hobbies included swimming (early years), fishing, gardening and traveling. Additionally, she loved music and dancing. Cherry, who had a wonderful sense of humor, always enjoyed being the life of any party!
Cherry will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

07/29/2025

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Maske, aged 89 of Newton, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 am at Newton County Funeral Home - South. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Bro. Jackie Strebeck and Bro. Steve Robinson will officiate.

Mrs. Maske was a lifelong resident of Newton County where she served the medical profession for over 50 years as a nurse, working in local hospitals and clinics with dedicated physicians in Newton and Lauderdale counties. She will be remembered for her great compassion and care she provided all patients at home and at work, including her witness for the Lord.

She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and used her musical and vocal talents for the service of the Lord in local churches, namely Lawrence Baptist, Cedar Grove Baptist and most recently, Pine Bluff Baptist, where she recently retired.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Gordon Maske; one grandson, Steven Tyler Maske; her parents, James Rankin and Emmie Lee Williams Willis; five brothers, Clinton Willis, John Willis, Donny Willis, Larry Willis and Hansel Willis; two sisters, Mary Joyce Willis and Linda Dennis.

Survivors include her two sons, Steve Maske (Linda) and James G. "Bo" Maske, both of Newton; one grandson, Cody Maske (Jordan) of Newton; one sister, Shirley Hurt of Meridian; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Armand Therrian, Harold Shelby, Ricky Maske, Mark Willis, Dennis Gordy, Jason Williams, and Greg Willis.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Maske, Bob Williams, Chris Shimfessel, Ronny Nicholson, and Larry Jenkins.

Special music will be provided by Mrs. Jordan Maske and Mr. William Savell.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newton County Funeral Home - South.

Newton County Funeral Home - South, 100 Old Hwy. 15 Loop, Newton, is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

07/19/2025

Simmie D Godwin, aged 90, of Newton, MS, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Bee Hive Homes of Newton. Born on December 9, 1934, in Newton, Mississippi, she was a cherished member of the community and a devoted member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Simmie D was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a graduate of Newton High School and a member of the Eastern Star. Her passions included sewing, working with crafts, baking for family and special events, singing in her church, and most importantly, spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Rogers Godwin; her son, Roger Godwin; her father, Emmett Ross Robinson; her mother, Velma Alice Davis Robinson; and her sister, Dora Lee Jay.

She is survived by her son, Rocky Dewayne Godwin of Newton, MS; her grandchildren, Felicity Broderick (Joe), Rocky Joe Godwin (Amanda), Taylor Scharer (Caleb), and Landrey Morris (Casey); her great-grandchildren, Joy Broderick, Jett Broderick, Elliot Godwin, Liam Scharer, Simmie Ann Godwin, Hunter Scharer, and Caysen Morris; her brother, Bobby Earl Robinson (Susie); as well as a host of other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 1968 Liberty Church Road, Newton, Mississippi. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the same location, with burial in Liberty Baptist Cemetery in Newton, MS. Bro. Robert Rowzee will officiate the services, and arrangements are under the care of Newton County Funeral Home - South.

Pallbearers will be Charles Godwin, Adam Godwin, Randy Godwin, Wiley Walker, Larry Gressett, and Henry Sibley.

Simmie D will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

07/18/2025

When you work in funeral service, you get the opportunity to meet some incredible people. William Savell, Arthur Newman and John Musgrove at Newton County Funeral Home had the opportunity to treat this group of folks to lunch at the Country Platter in Newton.

Here they are in their street clothes but earlier, this wonderful Lieutenant and his crew from Ft. Polk of the United States Army came as a full funeral honor guard for a gentleman that served 38 years in the military. They served as pallbearers, played taps, folded and presented the burial flag and fired a 7 member, 21 gun salute in his honor.

It was such a blessing to get to visit with them all at lunch, make connections and learn more about their lives while they enjoyed a good, home-cooked style, southern meal. God bless The United States Army and Military.

07/14/2025

Larry Thomas Chapman, a 71-year-old proud veteran of the United States Army National Guard, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Larry was a lifelong resident of Newton, Mississippi. Larry Joined the United States Army National Guard in 1972. Serving both active and reserve until retiring in 2014 with an honorable discharge. Larry was a dedicated employee with La-Z-Boy South for 30 years, retiring in 2017.

Remaining to cherish Larry’s memory is his spouse of 48 years, Pamela (Easom) Chapman; daughter, Donna Chapman; grandchildren, Justus Vega and Zathienna Sharp; brother, Frank Chapman; nieces and nephews, as well as many friends and loved ones.

Preceding him in death are daughter, Brandi (Chapman) Vega; and his parents, Thomas Chapman and Ella Frances (Milstead) Chapman.

An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved spending time outdoors and with family. A many of many trades, passing his knowledge and experience with his children and grandchildren. We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the loved he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever, whether through quiet strength, heartfelt advice or simply being present, his fatherly love will forever leave a lasting impression.

A time of visitation will commence for family and friends on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Newton County Funeral Home South, 100 Old 15 Loop, Newton. A time of celebrating Larry’s life will begin on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel where family and friends may gather two hours prior to the services. Military graveside services will follow in the Chapman family plot in the Newton Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Newton County Funeral Home.

Family and friends may view and sign an online guestbook at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com

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