Phyllis Newton

Phyllis Jean Newton, 82, of Hughesville, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.

She was born on October 12, 1942, in Sweet Springs, MO, the only child of Raymond E. and Edna M. (Dittmer) Hartman. On December 8, 1962, in Sweet Springs, she married Thomas H.C. "Peachie" Newton, and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2004.

Phyllis worked as a medical coder at Bothwell Regional Health Center. In addition to her career, she dedicated much of her time to helping on the family farm, embodying a strong work ethic and love for the land.

A faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church, Phyllis found strength and joy in her faith and church community. She had a zest for life, enjoying dancing, playing cards, and traveling to shows and dinner theater. Her greatest joy, however, was spending time with her family, especially attending her grandchildren's ball games.

Survivors include two sons, Danny Newton (life partner, Peggy Rawdon) of Sedalia, MO, Grant Newton (Kaylen) of Nelson, MO; eight grandchildren, Cheridan Newton, Dakota Newton (Hallye), Paige Newton (Justin Smith), Chantaleigh Newton, Brett Newton (Ashley), Heather Newton, Emma Newton, and Kelsey Newton; three great-grandchildren, Jack, Elle, and Hadley; special companion, Darrell Shephard of Knob Noster, MO.

Phyllis was preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Millers Chapel Cemetery near Nelson, MO. Pallbearers will be Dakota Newton, Brett Newton, Chris Howard, Kevin Hayes, Heath Owen, Travis Teter and Justin Smith. Memorial contributions are suggested to Memorial Baptist Church.