Barbara Jean Newcomb

Barbara Jean Newcomb 73, of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 13, 2014. she was born August 12, 1940 in Marion, Arkansas to the late William Earl and Elizabeth Rose (Ruby) (Wallace) Padgett. Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother who never hesitated to give her all to the ones she so deeply loved. She was an extremely talented artist, painter, and photographer. She spent many hours tracing her family geneology. She also was a Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scout Leader, and a Hunters Education Instructor for many years, she always found ways to give back to her community. She loved the Lord like no other and attended church at First Assembly of God in Clinton, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Billy Gene Newcomb, brothers, William Gray (Bud) Padgett, and Robert Earl Padgett. She is survived by her children, Billy Gene and Christina Newcomb, Jr. of Bee Branch, AR; Bennie and Tauny Newcomb of Bee Branch, Ark.; Jeanie Marie and Bryan Duncan of Choctaw, Ark.; Angela Rose Clark of Conway, Ark.; Tammy Lee Darlene and Thomas Davis of Drasco, Ark.; and Cynthia Walley Newcomb, 21 grandchildren, and Jacob Levi Murphy Newcomb, 35 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, Braiden Goff and many close friends and relatives. Pallbearers: Billy Newcomb, Bennie Newcomb, Michael Newcomb, Jacob Murphy Newcomb, Doug Pearson, Tristen Walley, Ed Pearson, and Thomas Davis. Visitation will be 1 p.m. and Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014 at Clinton First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Michael Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Bee Branch Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.