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Dorothy Holmes Newton, 85, a longtime resident of Granville County passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham.

A native of Franklin County, the daughter of the late Herbert G. and Irene PergersonHolmes . She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Creedmoor, graduated from Hardbarger Business College and was affiliated in banking most of her life.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 9th 2014 at First Baptist Church in Creedmoor by Rev. Jim Shelley and Rev. David Richardson. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor.

Surviving are a daughter, Sherrie N. Cates (Steve) of Creedmoor, two sons, Tim C. Newton (David Hollier) of Austin,TX., Bob Newton(Janet) of Creedmoor, a granddaughter, Ashley Newton and a grandson, Justin Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband Chester F. Newton, her sisters, Nell H. Cyrus, Luvene H. Spence, and Ann H. Collins; two brothers, Graham Holmes and Henry Franklin Holmes.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Creedmoor Building Fund or Food Closet,P.O. Box 38, Creedmoor, NC 27522.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, April 8th 2014 from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Eakes Funeral Home in Oxford and at other times at the home.

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Debra Duke
April 5
April 5
Wow, it sure don't seem like it's been this many years, but now I can say that hopefully you and my mom has met together and had some good talks in heaven. I miss all the talks me and Sherrie had about our moms. The joy of our life.
Carnes Fulkerson
April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022
It's hard to believe she's been gone this long. Her good works, contributions, and impacts on friends, family, and community continue to flower. And it seems that her true goodness, like that of her dear late partner, Chester, becomes more evident with the passage of time. It's only one way that she continues to live on. And we are all grateful.

Carnes Fulkerson
Carnes Fulkerson
April 7, 2021
April 7, 2021
Another year and Dorothy's memory burns brightly in the hearts of so many. We all miss her and we are comforted with the peace she must now know. Until we meet again.

Carnes
Carnes Fulkerson
August 17, 2020
August 17, 2020
Dorothy left many seeds to germinate during her time here. Her love and generosity continue to sprout and grow even as she is physically gone. And that must be a part of life after death.

Carnes Fulkerson
April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020
Her influence and legacy of kindness, devotion, and good humor continue to this day.  Her memory holds many together as did her presence during life. Through this even those who never knew her find inspiration and draw strength from remembering and honoring her.
CF
Conrad Fulkerson
April 5, 2018
April 5, 2018
Stories about Dorothy’s strong presence and continuing influence are still told and still heard. She was a wise and thrifty person who did not want to spend unneeded money-even on her own hearse!
clementine pulliam
April 22, 2014
April 22, 2014
Sherrie, You have been a wonderful daughter and your mother was fortunate to have you. i am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my love and prayers surround you and your family. Love, Clem
kathy williams
April 17, 2014
April 17, 2014
Sherrie, My prayers and heart are with you at this time. I just loss my mom in December, and know it's not easy. But remember she is now at peace and perfect with god. Take care of yourself girl and I'm here if you need me. Kathy Williams, Beacon Cottage.
Conrad Fulkerson
April 10, 2014
April 10, 2014
Ms. Newton was a woman who grew throughout her entire life gaining wisdom, kindness, and sensitivity with each decade. She was attuned to the feelings and inner life of those around her and responded to them deeply. I only knew second hand but my life is richer, I am more courageous, and I have grown myself even with that distance. Dorothy's love and caring was extended to the world no only in her relationships but also through her family who cared for her so deeply, so thoroughly, and so completely to make her life the fullest that it could be. Her passing is such a loss to all of us and memories of her are treasures to the cherished.
Debra Duke
April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014
Sherrie, Tim and Bob know that your mom is in the arms of God now with no more pain. She is one beautiful woman that God needed to come home to the Heavenly Father. Sherrie I will never forget the good talks that me and you had about our moms. The laughter and the tears together. Sherrie always remember that you did what needed to be done when it came time to help your mom out. You will never forget those precious memories. Oh, Sherrie if you need a mom to talk to sometimes you can always borrow mine. She loves to talk. Love to you all. God Bless each of you.
Anne Crews
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
Our family is praying for you all and we wish you peace and good memories to get you all through this difficult time.
Love,
The Crews'
janice lyon
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
Bob, Janet, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Newton's death. Mrs. Newton taught my Sunday School class at First Baptist many years ago. She was a sweet and wonderful woman. I know she will be missed but just know she is now in a better place and at peace. May the Lord bless each of you and you are in my prayers.
Kay Turner
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014
Prayers are with the family during this difficult time. I will miss her smiling face when she was able to be at church. I will always remember her kindness shown to me in 1957 when Tim rode my school bus and at the end of the season she gave me a string of pearls. Another member of our Sunday School Class is now without pain and in the arms of their heavenly father.
Tom Thompson
April 7, 2014
April 7, 2014
Mrs. Newton was kind enough to allow me and some friends the opportunity to fish at her pond on numerous occasions over the past several years. I always enjoyed chatting with her before we started, and bringing her a little bakery treat. "You don't have to do that", she'd always say, "I know", I'd reply, "that's why I do it." Sherrie, her brothers, and Steve did so much to care for her, what a wonderful family!

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Debra Duke
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Wow, it sure don't seem like it's been this many years, but now I can say that hopefully you and my mom has met together and had some good talks in heaven. I miss all the talks me and Sherrie had about our moms. The joy of our life.
Carnes Fulkerson
April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022
It's hard to believe she's been gone this long. Her good works, contributions, and impacts on friends, family, and community continue to flower. And it seems that her true goodness, like that of her dear late partner, Chester, becomes more evident with the passage of time. It's only one way that she continues to live on. And we are all grateful.

Carnes Fulkerson
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April 7, 2021
Another year and Dorothy's memory burns brightly in the hearts of so many. We all miss her and we are comforted with the peace she must now know. Until we meet again.

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