MR. MICHAEL LEN NEWTON, 53, Lewisville, Arkansas (Formerly of Hope, Arkansas) passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008, in Medical Park Hospital, Hope, Arkansas. He was born on August 20, 1955, in Hope, Ark. to Delbert Wayne and June Faris Newton. He was a Forestry Technician; a member of First Baptist Church, Hope; an Army Veteran serving from 1972 to 1975 and was stationed in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert W. Newton, who died in 1995. HIS SURVIVORS INCLUDE: HIS WIFE: (of 28 years) Marla Smith Newton, Lewisville, Arkansas. TWO SONS: Patrick Newton, Lewisville, Arkansas. Michael Eli Newton, Lewisville, Arkansas. ONE DAUGHTER: Jennifer Martinez and Mario, Lewisville, Arkansas. HIS MOTHER: June Newton, Hope, Arkansas. TWO BROTHERS: Chris Newton and Priscilla, Spring Hill, Arkansas. Kenny Newton and Donna, Spring Hill, Arkansas. THREE GRANDCHILDREN: Lorena Patterson, Fouke, Arkansas. Mary Martinez, Lewisville, Arkansas. Melody Martinez, Lewisville, Arkansas. And numerous family and friends. FUNERAL SERVICES will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2008, at First United Methodist Church, Lewisville, Ark.with Rev. Donnie Holt officiating. Burial to follow in Wilson Cemetery, Lewisville, Ark. Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Arkansas. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS: Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home, Hope, Ark.