contributed by Larry Toler

GOREVILLE - Dennis Allen "Denny" Newton,  son of J. B. Newton and Grethel Dean (Walker) Newton, was born December 20, 1950 on the family farm near Goreville  He departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at 6:50 a.m. at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL.  At the time of his passing, Denny had attained the age of 56 years, 7 months & 19 days.
    Survivors include: a Brother - Jimmy Newton of Goreville, IL: 3 Sisters – Cheryl Newton & Carla Newton, both of Goreville, IL, Patricia DuPont of Daytona Beach, FL: a Nephew: Christopher DuPont of Daytona Beach, FL: Several Cousins: His beloved cocker spaniel Pixie.
    In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by: a Sister – Diana Sue Newton:  Paternal Grandparents – George and Betsy Newton: Maternal Grandparents – Andrew & Etta Mae Walker.
    Denny was a 1969 graduate of the Goreville High School.  He had been employed through the Citizen Employment & Training Act (CETA) program as a city of Goreville maintenance worker.  Additionally, he was employed by Sullivan Trucking Co. in Goreville as a sub-contract mower to care for the Lake of Egypt Power Sub-Stations.  He, along with his family, operated a mowing and lawn care service for many years.
    Denny enjoyed watching television.  He especially enjoyed John Wayne and cowboy western movies.
    Denny leaves his family & many dear friends to cherish his memory.
    Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Busby Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, south of Goreville, with the Rev. Brent Schuetz officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, near Buncombe. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church.
    Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna is in charge of arrangements. 

[Above is composite of two obituary versions.]