She was the widow of Arthur Lee Newton, Sr., retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of East Side Missionary Baptist Church. Her passion in life was the Relay for Life. Having had cancer herself in 1986, she supported and was involved in that endeavor. She and her late husband, owned and operated Quality Cleaners and owned and operated a grocery store at the corner of Boyd and Jackson, where many students patronized them, and would even sell a half of a sandwich if that was what they wanted. Ethel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was very faithful to her Lord and church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Robbie Faye Swan, two brothers, George Adams and Frank Adams, one sister, Hazel Ogles and one grandson, Randy Newton.
Survivors include two sons, Arthur Lee Newton, Jr. and wife Diane and Carlton Newton and wife Lila, both of Monticello; ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at East Side Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
betty young
, AR Saturday, June 30, 2018 my prayers be with you all aunt Ethel Mae will be greatly missedbetty young
, AR Saturday, June 30, 2018 sending prayers I just found out today about aunt Ethel Mae Iam so sorry for evryone she was loved by all of us that knew herKrystal Baines
Monticello, AR Friday, June 29, 2018 Going to miss my neighbor dearly!! She was so nice & kind always looking out for me!!! Praying for family & friends!! Gone but never forgotten showed me nothing but Love. Rest in Love & PeaceHazel Potts
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Mrs Ethel passing She was a dear sweet Lady She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. Due to health reason I cannot attend any of the services Know my prayers are with you Look to our precious Savior Jesus Christ for comfort
our deepest sympathy and payers
Hazel Alan and Nicole
Audra Chapmon
Searcy, AR Wednesday, June 27, 2018 I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear Ethel. I hope that you will find comfort in the words of Jesus at John 5:28,29 where he promised that the day is coming when he is going to resurrect back to life those in the grave. Until then, it is just like they are sleeping. (John 11:11-13) May your family draw strength from Jehovah, the God of all Comfort.William and Luanne Marshall
New Concord, KY Tuesday, June 26, 2018 The sweetest person I have ever know (LUANNE)Linda Cobb
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 26, 2018 I am thinking of you all during this difficult time. Mrs. Ethel was a sweet lady .I enjoyed being around her at special events at Tammy and Buddy's house. She had a lively personality. She will be missed. Prayers for comfort at this time.Otis and Jeanie Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Granny, Go fly high on that mountain, you earned your wings. You will be missed, but we all know where your home is! RIP GrannyDIANNE JOHNS
monticello, AR Tuesday, June 26, 2018 GOING TO MISS YOU GRANNY,I KNOW YOU ARE WITH FAYE,PAPAW AND RANDY.RIP IN PIECE,WE ALL LOVE YOU.Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Tuesday, June 26, 2018 We are so sorry for your loss. James and Wanda Morphis.