Effie Roach Newman
March 9, 1930 - November 25, 2018
Effie Roach Newman, 88, of Hurt died Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was the loving and devoted wife of Morgan Taylor Newman, Jr. for sixty-nine years. She was born March 9, 1930 in Gretna, a daughter of the late William Gabe Roach and Mary Brooks Roach. Mrs. Newman was a member of Central Baptist Church and a retired employee of BGF. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Joanie N. Newman of Altavista; four brothers, Oscar Roach of Hurt, Paul Roach of Reidsville, NC, Fitzhugh Roach of Gretna, and Roy Roach of Chatham; two grandchildren, Jennifer Kelly and her husband, Jerry of Hurt and Barry William Newman of Lynchburg; six great grandchildren, Russ Kelly, Alexis Newman, Spencer Newman, Cade Newman, Cohen Newman, and Makinnley Newman; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, William, Kermit, Thomas, Woodrow, and Jack Roach; and a sister, Louise Newman. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Central Baptist Church by the Rev. David Bayse and the Rev. Rick Sewell with interment to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista and other times at the residence of Joanie Newman, 9 Dogwood Ln., Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the Central Baptist Church, PO Box 387, Altavista, VA 24517.
Effie Roach Newman, 88, of Hurt died Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was the loving and devoted wife of Morgan Taylor Newman, Jr. for sixty-nine years. She was born March 9, 1930 in Gretna, a daughter of the late William Gabe Roach and Mary... View Obituary & Service Information