Ruey June Newman

Ruey June Mason Newman was born on March 2, 1942, in Perry, Oklahoma. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

 Ruey June was proceeded in death by her husband, Carl Miles Newman; her parents, William Henry Mason and Ressie Faye Harris Mason; her three brothers, William Mason, Archie Mason, and Virgil Mason; sister-in-law, Bobbie Mason; grandson, Curtis Tucker; great niece Marissa Courtney; granddaughter in-law Melissa Edwards and nephew Stephen New.

She is survived by her four daughters, Beverly Ann Brookshire and Teddy Hill JR, Regina June Fallgren and husband Palmer, Donna Marie Edwards and Richard Brown, Teresa Carlene Tucker and husband Alan as well as her beautiful sister-in-laws, Carol Mason and Glenda Mason; Her Grandchildren, John Edwards and Diamond Brockett, Tiffany Mann and Brian Powell, Aaron Mann, Zachary Tucker and wife Madeline, Dustin Fallgren and wife Lindsey, Jason Tucker and wife Hannah, Janzen Fallgren, Bryce Tucker and wife Mia, Morgan Edwards and Josh DeArmon, Charlie Edwards, Jessie Brookshire, Savannah Edwards and Emilee Tucker; Her Great-Grandchildren, Caleb, and his wife Elaina, Ethan and his wife Michaela, Gavin, Hylton, Esther, Kynlee, Opaline, Hendrix, Carson, Gabrielle, Jonah, Stormie, Culecie, Benjamin, Nolan and baby Tucker; Great-Great grandchildren, Oakley and Dean as well as nieces, nephews extended family members, and a host of wonderful friends.

Ruey Newman was a member of Centerfork Baptist church and served in the church choir, Faith Outreach Program, mission trips and church community events. Her faith and belief in Christ was evident in her daily life walk. 

Ruey and her adoring husband were married May 27, 1960. The couple resided in Wichita, Kansas for several years where she began raising her family and working alongside her husband building their home and many others in the community. Ruey moved away from her parents and brothers to her husband‘s town in Arkansas, where they continued raising their four daughters and working together constructing houses. Ruey contributed greatly to these endeavors and proved to be very skilled. She was an excellent sheetrock finisher and painter and set the standard so high that many could not meet it.

Ruey June had a genuine, beautiful smile that would light up the world. She is remembered as a wonderful mother who could resourcefully stretch a penny whether it was creating three homemade meals a day, running a household, or her ability to repurpose an item for another use. She enjoyed canning and gardening alongside her husband and daughters. As an avid seamstress, she sewed many dresses for her four daughters including making a wedding dress or two. She enjoyed artistic endeavors and has left behind several beautiful paintings for her family to cherish.

When her daughters were adults and raising children of their own, she would readily step in to help whether it was words of encouragement, advice or lending a helping hand where needed. She relished in her grandchildren, enjoyed rocking them and wanted them to know that she loved them dearly.

She was a loving companion and demonstrated what commitment meant for a marriage through her consistent actions of showing that love is actions more than words. For the last several years her strength, endurance and perseverance she provided to her husband as a helpmate and caregiver proved her unmatched devotion of love and patience. She was a true helpmate to her husband; she never complained and was always consistent. Like the energizer bunny, she would appear to tirelessly go and go.

A Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Smith Family Funeral Home in Hot Springs and followed by the Celebration of Life service at 11:00 with Brother Scott Bates officiating. Burial will follow the service at Howton Cemetery in Bonnerdale, AR.

PALLBEARERS; Aaron Mann, Dustin Fallgren, Zachary Tucker, Jason Tucker, Bryce Tucker, Charlie Edwards, Jessie Brookshire and Brian Powell.

HONRARY PALLBEARERS: Palmer Fallgren, Alan Tucker, John Edwards, Janzen Fallgren, Teddy Hill Jr. and Richard Brown.

Ruey Newman’s daughters would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the army of support. This army is large and includes grandchildren, son-in-laws, extended family, neighbors, church community, and friends.

The family wants to recognize the exceptional care received from Gentiva Hospice Medical and Ruey’s caregivers Doris Phillips and Theresa McGrew through this season of life for the reliable care, love and support that they provided for her and her family.