Retired construction worker Walter Wesley "Wes" Newton, 55, of Buchanan died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at his residence.
His wife, Vickie Neil Newton, survives. They were married on Jan. 7, 1990.
His body was cremated.
A family memorial service is planned for a later date.
Newton was born April 9, 1958, in Fredricksburg, Va.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and enjoyed fishing.
Besides his wife, he leaves one son: Joshua Sadler of Dallas; one sister: Kathy Peterson of Virginia; three brothers: Billy, Scott and Morris Newton, all of Virginia; and two grandchildren: Mendi Nichole Sadler and Jackson Odie Sadler.