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Emily D. Newberry

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November 20, 1912     ~     February 25, 2014

Emily Mae Dearing Newberry of Hiseville, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014. She had been living with her daughter and son-in-law Emily and Terry Atchison in Louisville, Kentucky.

Emily Mae Dearing was born in Rich Pond, Kentucky, on November 20, 1912. She was the daughter of Herman and Ida Smith Dearing of Warren County Kentucky who preceded her in death. Emily was also preceded in death by William McKendree “Maxie” Newberry, her devoted husband of 47 years, and her sister Nettie Dearing Hollan.

She is survived by her daughter Emily Caroline Newberry Atchison (Terry); her grandchildren Jeffrey Antle, Jr. and Emily Possidento (Alec); and her five great-grandchildren: Mackenzie, Trevor, and Braden Antle and Olivia and Vincent Possidento, all of Louisville. Emily, who was dearly loved by all, will be greatly missed.

In addition, Mrs. Newberry is also survived by her sister Bettie Dearing Dunn (Harry), Nashville, TN and two sisters-in-law: Carrie Walker Newberry, Hiseville, KY and Nancy Williams Newberry, Russellville, KY. Mrs. Newberry is also survived by the following nephews and nieces and their families: Tom Newberry (Evelyn), Atlanta, GA, Pem Newberry (Debbie), Overland Park, KS, Harriet Hollan Kimbro (Steven), Wilmington, NC, Bob Hollan (Sylvia),Tallahassee, FL, Jane Leslie Newberry (Tom Backer), Seattle, WA, Dale Dunn (Brenda), Nashville, TN, Douglas Dunn (Jennifer), Knoxville, TN, Jim Newberry (Cheryl Ann), Lexington, KY, Melinda Dunn, Nashville, TN, Steve Newberry (Vickie), Hiseville, KY.

Mrs. Newberry is survived also by great nephews and great nieces, including those who are local: Amy Newberry Shipley (Mark), Glasgow, KY, Walker Newberry, Hiseville, KY, Drew and Will Newberry, Lexington, KY, as well as great-great nephews and great-great nieces.

She touched the lives of many young people as a teacher in one room schools and as the one teacher in the business department at the former Hiseville High School in Barren County. She was a member of Hiseville Baptist Church for more than seventy years. For the last seven years she worshipped with her daughter and son-in-law in Louisville at Westport Road Baptist Church. She took great pleasure in her church, home, farm, and school. She loved people.

Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow has been entrusted with arrangements. Visitation will be on Saturday, March 1 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. A celebration of her long life will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at the Hiseville Cemetery. Larry Pursiful, Associate Pastor, Westport Road Baptist Church in Louisville, will officiate. For those unable to attend the services, condolences may be expressed at www.hatchersaddler.com.

The family extends its sincerest appreciation for the love, care, and support of her family and friends, Hiseville Baptist Church family, Newberry Farm family, and Hiseville School and community family throughout her rich life. The family also appreciates the care and support offered in Louisville by Tri-County Adult Day Care, Hosparus (Hospice) of Louisville, Westport Road Baptist Church, and neighbors and family friends of all ages. In Mrs. Newberry’s memory, donations may be made to her church, Hosparus (Hospice) of Louisville, or a favorite charity.


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Guest Register

19 Entries for Emily D. Newberry

  1. preston gooden says:

    We can think of nothing but good in Our rememberance of ” Mrs Emily ” from Our school days and of the few times since that We have been in Her presence. We know She will be missed greatly by Family and Friends alike. Thinking of You. Preston ,Wilma and Children

  2. Gerald Moss says:

    So sorry to hear the news of “Ms Emly”s passing. She was a good teacher.

  3. Jerry Kaye Scott Taylor says:

    Miss Emily was a wonderful lady and I feel very lucky to have known her. My sympathy to Emily Caroline and the entire family.

  4. Sheila Reece Pruitt says:

    Ms Emily was not only a good person but a very good teacher . She was a real asset to Hiseville School. My bookkeeping skills whatever they maybe I give her all the credit ! Prayers to the family !

  5. Wilma Jean Bowles Walton says:

    Mrs. Emily was such a dear person. I was fortunate to be in several of her business classes. I know she will be dearly missed by her family and friends…
    My sympathy to all her family…

  6. sharon sharp sutherland says:

    I am really sorry to hear of Miss Emily’s death. She was a wonderful person and one of my favorite teachers. You had to learn from her, she was so thorough. She will be truly missed. My prayers are with you and your entire family.

  7. vivian (Wilcoxson) Walters says:

    So sorry to hear about Mrs Newberry. She is a wonderful person and the best teacher I ever had. My condolences to her family. Rest in peace sweet lady.. Vivian, Barefoot Bay, Florida.

  8. Connie Colter says:

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Newberry. I had several of her business classes, graduating from Hiseville High School in 1964. She was such a sweet person, and what a surprise when I saw that her maiden name is Dearing. My mother’s family were Dearings from the Franklin/Bowling Green area. It’s a beautiful thought after all these years to think that I may have been related to her.

  9. Sam Strader says:

    A life well lived and appreciated by everyone with whom she touched. A deep sadness fills my heart as I think about her and the impact she had on the lives of many.

  10. Marita & Rocky Possidento says:

    Please know that your Connecticut family not only sends our thoughts and prayers of support and condolences, but also shares your respect, pride and appreciation for your mom , She experienced a life filled with many blessings and touched the lives of countless others. What a wonderful legacy for your entire family.

  11. Marilyn Walker Craycroft says:

    I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Newberry. She was a lovely lady and so gracious every time I visited in your home. You are in my prayers.

  12. Jennie Howell says:

    I had several classes with Ms. Emily. Never did I see her ever mad. Always cool and calm. I loved her and will miss her. My prayers are with you and your family.

  13. Karan Sparks says:

    Adult Day in Oldham County was were we met and she was wonderful. She spent time with my 2 girls as well. I will miss her very much. However she is with an awesome God and she can run and play and here now. Thank you Ms. Emily we will miss you.

  14. Jean Hedges says:

    I am sorry for Emily we loved her very much.

  15. Patricia Hurt Spear says:

    sorry for the loss of Mrs. Emily. She was so sweet every time you saw her. I’M sure she will be missed by everyone she came in contact with.

  16. Betty Melton Gullion says:

    I am so sorry to see Ms. Newberry passed. I had her as a teacher at Hiseville and have such fond memories. She was just the neatest, sweetest and kindest teacher I ever had. Thanks Ms. Newberry. You are a legend?

  17. Carmita Harwood says:

    Emily I’m so sorry to hear that your mom passed. Prayers are being lifted for you and your family as you celebrate her life.

  18. Doris Barlow Cella says:

    I continue to use the typing skills I learned in Miss Emily’s class at Hiseville High School. How grateful I am for the year I spent under her tutelage.

  19. Carol Ford Servatius says:

    What a sweet and wonderful teacher. The skills she taught (especially typing) are used almost daily by me and a lot of her students. She left such a great legacy.