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Sue Hearon, 2002-03
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Dale E. Newburn, 69, of Noel, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 20, 2003, at his home. He was born Nov. 30, 1933 in Wister to Charles E. and Helen Myers Newburn.

Dale was a devoted family man and church member, being of the Baptist faith. He was married May of 1953 to his love, Shirley Anne Millspaugh of Noel and in May celebrated their Golden Anniversary. He was ordained as a deacon of the Baptist church in 1977 and served in that capacity in Shreveport, La. and in Noel at the First Baptist Church for the past 20 years. He demonstrated his faith over the years by serving his church family as Music Director, Sunday School teacher, church officer and anywhere he saw a need. He retired from the Kansas City Southern Railroad after 32 years in 1983. He began his career as a telegraph operator in Spiro, then worked as a dispatcher, Superintendent of Safety and finally as Assistant Vice President - Personnel and Labor Relation in Kansas City. After retirement Dale and Shirley moved back to Noel and for several years operated the Ozark House of Treasures Antique and Collectible Shop on Main Street. Dale enjoyed traveling, working on projects in his shop and most of all, spending as much time as possible fishing and swapping stories with his buddies on the river and at Grand Lake. He was devoted to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was always there to offer advice and support.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charles E. Newburn Jr.

Survivors include his wife Shirley of the home; three sons, David A. Newburn and Mark E. Newburn, both of Noel and James D. Newburn of Knoxville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; one step granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one brother, Glen Newburn of Wister; one nephew, "Poncho" Newburn; one niece, Caroline Davis; several cousins; and countless friends.

The funeral service for Dale E. Newburn will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Noel, Mo. The Rev. Jim Wallis and Dr. Thomas Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in the Noel Cemetery in Noel, Mo.

Pallbearers will be Don Howarth, Mike Brown, Jack Allman, Ralph Younker, Tom Selby and Bob Cartwright.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ed McQuillan, Clyde Napier and Bob O'Dell.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 from 2 until 7 p.m. at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Mo.

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