Mary Ruth Newman Obituary

The family announces the passing of Mary Ruth Newman (Battle Creek, Michigan) on June 14, 2026. Mary Ruth, born on April 13, 1953 in Demopolis, Alabama, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Ruth Newman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Sally Mae and Tensley Walls Sr.; her siblings, Dora Lee Bryant, Shirley Browser, Tommy Walls, Anita Remcert, Patricia Ann Muse Thomas and Donna Marie Walls; and her child Toria.

She is survived by: her siblings, Mary Elane Witherspoon (Lane), Anthony Bryant (Rosetta), Robert Walls, Tensley Walls Jr., Carolyn Bryant, Calvin Bryant, Fraiser Walls, Sylvester Bryant, Kendrick Walls, Van Walls, Cathy Johnson and Arita Walls (William); her children, Linda Bliler (George), Shannon Walls, Tanisha Newman and Michael Ling (Jia); her grandchildren, Terrance Walls, Talisha Barlow, Tatiyanna Walls, Cameron Walls, Tanna Bliler, Naveair Newman, Navaeh Newman, Toria Walls, Maryanna Newman and Ãliver Ling; and her great grandchildren, Nyla Walls, Josiah Tate, Kenadee Tate and Terrance. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.