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Daphnee Brownell Collection
Volusia County Public Library
DeLand, Florida

The Rev. Thomas V. Newman, 67, of Seville, died Friday while working in a fernery near Crescent City.

A native of Seville, The Rev. Mr. Newman founded the Missionary Bible Baptist Church in Seville. He was also a commercial fisherman, a fern grower and television repairman.

He is survived by his wife, Grace; two sons, Robert and Monroe Clinton Newman, both of Crescent City; three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Smith of Leesburg, Mrs. Mary L Smith and Mrs. Betty L Smith, both of Seville; two sisters, and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services for the Rev. Mr. Newman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Missionary Bible Church in Seville, with the Rev Harold Cox officiating. Burial will be in Seville Cemetery.

Clayton Frank & Sons Funeral Home in Crescent City is in charge of arrangements.