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Ruby Newton Obituary
Ruby Laughorn Newton of Halifax, VA passed away April 15, 2024. She was born in Halifax County, VA on September 4, 1938 to the late Howard Laughorn and the late Gracie Willborne and was 85 years old. She was married to the late Garland Briggs Newton, Sr.
She was an active member of North Fork Baptist Church and helped with the Dan River Baptist Samantha Doll Ministry as well as helping with the Good Samaritan. Ruby enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports.
Left to cherish her memory:
Her Three Children
Garland Briggs Newton, Jr. (Dorothy) of Halifax
Sandy Newton Waller of South Boston
Keith Randell Newton (Christy) of South Boston
Five Grandchildren
Ryan Waller, Brent Waller, Christian Briggs Newton, Lukas Reid Newton, and Sean Mulder (Stephanie)
Two Great Grandchildren
Maddy and Ellie Mulder
One Sister
Faye Eanes of South Boston
Two Sisters-in-law
Linda Laughorn and Barbara Laughorn
Special Friends
Janet Fisher, Judy and Daniel Ivey and Larry and Barbara Bishop
***Preceded in death by***
Two Brothers
Tom Laughorn and Mack Laughorn
A graveside service will be held Thursday, Apil 18, 2024 at 4:00 P.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Ballew officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday, immediately following the service and other times at the home of Keith and Christy Newton.
For memorials, please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
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