Joseph David Newton, age 68 of Holy Cross, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.  He was born December 19, 1953 in Nelson County.  He was a retired employee of American Fuji Seal with 37 years of service.  He was a very active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was loved by a multitude of members of the community.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise Newton (died January 1, 2022) parents, Joseph Chester and Mary Mildred Donahue Newton; one brother, Stanley Newton.

Survivors include two daughters, Tammy Satterly (Steven) of Cox's Creek and Sherry Cecil of New Haven; 10 grandkids, John Satterly, Caitlin Witte, M.J. Cecil (Sarah Meck), Tristan Satterly, Zack Cecil, J.B. Cecil, Brandon Satterly, Owen Satterly, Brantley Jeffries and Megan Vires and five great grandkids; eight sisters, Linda Richardson (James) of Bardstown, Sister Joyce Marie Newton of Ferdinand, IN, Hazel Lyvers (Pat) of Holy Cross, Kathleen Bunnell, Ramona Clark, Janice Higdon (Paul), Monica Thompson (Steve) and Margaret Newton all of Louisville; three brothers, Ray Newton (Marilyn) and Benny Newton (Renee Davis) all of Bardstown and Joe Newton (Beth) of Louisville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 59 New Haven Road, Loretto.  Rev. Richard T. Goodin will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.