Russell Jerome Newell

, 78, of Jayess, passed away on Oct. 29, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. He was born on Dec. 5, 1947, to the late Russell Edward Newell and Marguerite Walker Newell. Mr. Newell was a supervisor at Delphi Automotive. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves and was a member of Topeka Baptist Church. He loved all things western. He was an avid golfer in his younger days. My Dad never met a stranger. The only thing bigger than his personality was his heart. He had a love for his family and friends that no words could ever do justice. He will forever be remembered by the smile on his face, the cowboy hat on his head, and his love for everyone he’s crossed paths with. Preceding him in death are his parents; his sisters, Peggy Newell Rutland and Earline Newell Allen; and his daughter, Kristy Newell.

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