Obituary of Dorotha Mae (Fielder) Newton

Dorotha Mae (Fielder) Newton, age 97, of Irvine, Kentucky departed this life

on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Dorotha

was born November 12, 1926, in Irvine, Kentucky to the late James (Jim) and

Sallie Bet (Smithers) Fielder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in

death by her cherished husband, Glendon Newton, and five siblings: June

Fielder, Anna (Fielder) Witt, Roberta Fielder, Wilma (Fielder) Buckley, David

Fielder, plus twins Cleata and Freda Fielder.

Dorotha was a member of the Christian Church and was an established business

owner and operator of Dot's Beauty Shop in Irvine. She had formerly worked at

Carhartt's and Westinghouse for many years - all through which she made many

friends and acquaintances.

She is survived by her beloved son, Philip Newton and his wife Della; three

grandchildren: Lori Newton (David Kash), Tonya Kaylor (Jagger), and Jamie

Newton along with three great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Abshear, Dustin Abshear

and Kenton Abshear. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews,

relatives and friends to miss her and mourn her passing.

Funeral services for Dorotha Mae will be conducted on Saturday, March 16,

2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals. Brother Tim Floyd

will be officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family

will receive friends from noon until the time of funeral at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Abshear, Kenton Abshear, Michael Fielder, Junior

Estes, Donnie Barnes, and Eddie Walters. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce

Coffey and Dobbin Walters. Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Dorotha Mae Newton.