Earl Leroy Newingham
July 8, 1913 - April 15, 2015
Earl Leroy Newingham, 101, of White Hall passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born, July 8, 1913, the son of Henry W. and Etta M. Pryor Newingham. He married Helen Louise Rice, July 17, 1934, in Virginia, IL. She preceded him in death, May 11, 2002. Surviving is a daughter, Donna Cook of Memphis, MO; a son, Earl R. (Elaine) Newingham of White Hall; 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Alneta June Newingham, Judith Elayne Newingham and Barbara Jean Darringer. Earl liked working in the yard and watching his purple martins. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He was also a retired cement finisher. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with interment in the Pine Tree Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church.
Earl Leroy Newingham, 101, of White Hall passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born, July 8, 1913, the son of Henry W. and Etta M. Pryor Newingham. He married Helen Louise Rice, July 17, 1934,... View Obituary & Service Information