Newton June Cowger

Newton June Cowger 76 of Diana passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.  Newt was born December 13, 1945 in Hacker Valley and was the son of the late Hillard and Lena Simmons Cowger.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Alma Cowger; brother, Denzil Cowger and a sister Lucealie Gillespie.

Newt was a jack of all trades, wearing many hats from working as a timber cutter to running heavy machinery on the strip mine and a mechanic.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, looking for ginseng and enjoyed classic country music. 

Surviving are his son, Shawn Cowger; brothers, Columbus Cowger and Arnel Cowger; sister, Pauline Joran; two grandchildren, Jacob Cowger and Jessica Cowger; and also his longtime girlfriend Ruth Hines and her son Argul Hines.

Service will be at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs with Pastor Curt Davis officiating.  Burial will follow at Harrison Cochran Cemetery.  Friends may join the family for visitation two hours prior to the service on Sunday. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com

Dodd & Reed Funeral Home, Webster Springs is honored to be serving the Cowger family.