Willard Newton, 95, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late Joe Lewis Newton and Virginia “Ginny” Aletha Miller, was born March 14, 1930 in Taylor County, KY. He died at 3:15 A.M., Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Radcliff, KY.

He professed faith in Christ and was a member of First Methodist Church. Willard served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retired employee of Fuit of the Loom and enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.

Willard united in marriage to Joan Cowherd on June 5, 1954, and she preceded him in death on January 7, 1981. He later united in marriage to Marian Rae Wilson on November 18, 1982 and she preceded him in death on October 16, 2023.

SURVIVORS:

2 daughters & 1 son: LaDonna Lobb & husband Jerry and Rhonda Gaines of Campbellsville, and Michael Newton & wife Mila of Columbia

2 step-children: Terry Keltner and Jill Blakeman of Campbellsville

11 grandchildren: Carrie Thompson & husband Jeremy, Dylan Newton & wife Sydney, Kim Ford & husband Todd, Josh Gaines & wife Brook, Chris Lobb & wife Mary, Greg Lobb & wife LaDonna all of Campbellsville, Billy Newton & wife Casey of Lebanon, Matt Gaines & wife Caroline of Louisville, John Lobb & wife Veronica of Georgia, Stefani Hayes of Florence, and Brandon Knight & wife Kaylie of Jamestown

13 great-grandchildren: Trinity Lobb, Malea Lobb, Avery Newton, Amory Thompson, Harper Gaines, Nolan Gaines, Leland Ford, Allie Hayes, Ramsey Hayes, Addison Patton, Owen Woodard, Lucas Woodard, and Katie England

Many step-grandchildren & step-great-grandchildren

Several nieces & nephews

Many other relatives & friends

Willard was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Garnett Newton and Helen Vaughn.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Earl West

BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens

VISITATION:  After 11:00amET on Wednesday at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO CARL BRASHEAR RADCLIFF VETERANS CENTER OR THE MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.