Mason Newell Of Scheller Died At Age 79

Mason Newell, 79, Scheller, died 6 a.m. Oct. 1, 1990, at his home.

Mr. Newell was a farmer until retirement.

He was born Dec. 5, 1910, in Jefferson County, a son of Walter Raleigh and Idella (Mason) Newell.

Aug. 25, 1934, in Dix, he married Kathryn Jeffries, who survives.

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fry and Frick Funeral Home in Waltonville with the Rev. Tom Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in Knob Prairie Cemetery.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Newell is survived by one son Philip Newell of Rochester; three brothers, Herbert Newell of Waltonville and Albert and Walter Raleigh Newell, Jr., both of Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Moore of Denver and Mrs. Tommy (Rose Mary) Atkins of Mt. Vernon; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Newell was a member of the Waltonville United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Lee and Allen Newell, and one brother, Marion Newell.

Memorials may be made to Waltonville United Methodist Church or Know Prairie Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Source: Probably the Mount Vernon Register News
Date: October 1, 1990
Submitted by: Cindy Ford
Transcribed By: Ann Evans