We are sad to announce that on August 30, 2023, at the age of 82, Esther Ruth Newell of Lumberton, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Ruth Newell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Richard Young McDonald and Emma Pauline Farmer McDonald; and her siblings, Theresa Louise Hall and Richard Young McDonald, Jr.. She is survived by : her husband Kenneth Newell; her children, Kent Newell (Kristi) of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Scott Newell (Paige) of Kountze, Texas, Lane Newell (Sheila) of Lumberton, Texas and Mike Newell (Deborah) of Marble Falls, Texas; and her sister Tandy Boyd (Bill) of Brookeland, Texas.. She is also survived by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Broussard's Mortuary