Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Newton age 68 of Smithville, passed away Sunday morning, May 10, 2020 in Smithville. 

 She was born June 11, 1951 to her parents, the late Orville and Ethel Alberta Barley Whitmore. 

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Skip Newton; four siblings, Gerald Biggers, Nickie Biggers, Larry Whitmore and Terry Whitmore. 

 She was a restaurant and factory worker. 

 Bobbie leaves to cherish her memory, three children, Kris Power (Rhonda King) of Smithville, Shane Newton of Gainesboro, Angela Newton of Cookeville; seven grandchildren, Jacob Power, Stephan Phillips, Shawn Phillips, Michael Phillips, Gabriel Newton, Shane Newton, Jr., and Israel Newton; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale Biggers of Louisiana; one sister, Jennie Biggers Trayanoff of Louisiana; special friends, Ann Cantrell, Ricky Cantrell, Hayle and Jade Cantrell and Bridgett Shannon Sink. 

 The family has honored Ms. Newton's request to be cremated and no services are planned. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

 Smithville Review