Newton Conover High North Carolina Alumni Obituaries

Rev. Leon Newton, age 91, entered his eternal home on his birthday, Nov 10, with his loving wife of 69 years, Linda Messer Newton at his side. He lived a life devoted to his family, his calling, and his Lord.Leon was born in Huguley, Alabama to Joseph and Alvie Newton and was the youngest of their 1...

Elma Lois Newton known to most as "Nannie" of China Spring went to be with the Lord on Friday October 24 2025 at the age of 87. Born on March 8 1938 in Temple Texas. Nannie was a shining light to all who knew her and devoted her life to family community and her passions. Lois was the cherished daugh...

Cecilia Anne Lumpkin Newton departed this life on July 9 2024 passing away peacefully after a brief illness. Cecilia spent her youth in Seneca and Clemson SC. As a young adult she moved to Newport News VA where she made her home and lived the remainder of her life. Cecilia was a proud graduate of Se...

Funeral services for Leodocia Milburn Pope will be Wednesday December 10 2025 at 1100 a.m. at the David Haas Memorial Methodist Church in Bunkie with the Revs. Darryl Tate Joe Hoover and Brian Ridgedell officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral H...

She was welcomed into this world on March 12 1939 to parents William and Vernice Leaser Gresham and older sister Mae at their home place in Newton Stewart Indiana. As a child Juanita treasured her days on the farm especially time spent with her daddy and her beloved cousins. Those early years rich w...

Esther Imogene Jean Briggs 93 of Springfield Illinois died Friday December 5 2025. She was born August 3 1932 in Benville Illinois to Markie Glen and Mabel Alice Davis Newton. She married Robert Lyle Briggs on March 1 1953 who preceded her in death. Jean is survived by her sons Rick Briggs Sharon of...