Obituary of Barbara Krantz Newton

Barbara Dalton Newton, 71, passed away with loved ones in her home, Wed. May 27, 2009 after a long battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Born Jan. 29, 1938, in Hurt, VA, she was the daughter of the late Dameron and Mary Dalton. She is survived by her devoted husband, Curtis Willard Newton of Rustburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Gladys Cox, Beurnice Henderson, and Dot Warden, and one brother, Alvin Krantz, and first husband, Nelford Krantz of Altavista, VA. As well as her husband, Mrs. Newton leaves behind 2 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law, Aaron and Nancy Dalton of Richmond, Carval and Doris Dalton of Orlando, FL; and 1 sister Beulah Gregory of Danville. Continuing to carry her loving memories are cherished family members; 4 sons and 3 daughters-in-law, Tony Garland and JoAnn Krantz of Washington, NC, Larry Steven and Sherrie Wimmer Krantz of Lynchburg, VA, Troy Dean Krantz of Radford, VA, Michael Ted Newton and Melanie Parrish of Richmond, VA; one daughter and son-in-law, Tina Newton and Russell Keith Cox of Erlangen, Germany; nine grandchildren, Katrina Krantz Stokes and Tony Jonathon Krantz, Aimee Parrish Purvis, Kristy Parrish Ward, Erica Krantz Hudson and Kandace Krantz, Courtney, Kurt and Tye Cox; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Parrish and Wesley Stokes. Mrs. Newton was a member of Altavista Church of Christ and also attended Sandy Bottom Christian Church. She was passionate about gardening and flowers, leaving behind many beautiful examples of her love for landscaping. She loved music and reading and spending time with her grandchildren. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Hills and especially Kim Hill for their compassion and care given to Mrs. Newton. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Fri. May 29, 2009 at Diuguid Funeral Service and Crematory, 21914 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, 237-2722. A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Sandy Bottom Christian Church in Madison Heights, VA. Memorial contributions may be sent in memory of Barbara to the Arthritis Foundation Hope Through Heroes. The family will receive friends at 13 Vista Court, Rustburg, VA. Diuguid Funeral Service and Crematory, 21914 Timberlake Road, Lynchburg, 237-2722, is in charge of arrangements.