Gary Thomas Newton, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Somerset, KY. He was 56.

Born August 21, 1965, in Lebanon, KY, he was a son of the late Burl Gorden Newton and Linda Faye “Judy” Wethington Newton. Gary was a gate hauler. He enjoyed camping, bonfires, playing cards, cookouts, traveling with his dog Tucker, and fishing. Gary loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his daughters, Amber Smith of Jamestown, Cathy Jo (and Michael) Wilson of Columbus, OH, and Amanda (Austen) LaFavers of Bowling Green; brothers, James (and Vicky) Newton of Campbellsville and Bobby (and Debbie) Newton of Harrodsburg; sisters, Barbara (and Eric) Rohe of Cincinnati, OH, Brenda Goins of Liberty, and Lisa (and Frank) Stedam of Owenton; and 6 grandchildren and 1 on the way.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church with Father George Otuma officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-8PM Thursday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. There will be a prayer service held at 7:30PM Thursday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to help the offset funeral expenses.

Arrangements entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Online guestbook available at www.mckinneybrown.com.