Buddy Newman

Buddy Newman, of Henderson, KY, peacefully left this world for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, brother, and friend.

Buddy was born in Hebbardsville, KY on October 11, 1934 to Frank and Doris (Hazelwood) Newman. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: James (Jimmy) Newman and Claude Newman, and four sisters: Dorothy Jenkins, Carolyn Smith, JoAnn Boswell, and Martha James. 

He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Harback) Newman, two sons: Joel (Gina) Newman of Dana Point, CA and Brad Newman of Henderson, KY; five grandchildren: Abraham Newman, Aaron (Madelyn) Newman, Joseph Newman, Torrey Newman, and Rachael Newman; two brothers: Wyatt (Tinky) Newman of Henderson, KY, Ron (Verna) Newman of Fayetteville, PA, and one sister, Shirley Rideout of Lakeland, FL; seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Buddy grew up and attended school in Hebbardsville , KY and was later inducted into the Henderson County Sports Hall of Fame for his participation on the Hebbardsville Varsity Basketball Team. At the age of twenty-two he moved to Orange County, California where he raised a family and built his own commercial painting business, New West Painting, which he operated until his retirement in 2004. 

After retiring, he returned to Henderson, KY where he was a member of Henderson First Baptist Church, and active in GVBA Disaster Relief, as well as teaching Bible studies at local assisted living facilities and nursing homes and serving at the Salvation Army where he also became a Board Member. Buddy was an avid golfer for many years and a lifelong UK Wildcats Basketball fan. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. 

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Henderson First Baptist Church, 307 Center Street, Henderson, KY. 

Visitation at the church will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Contributions in Buddy’s honor can be made to The Salvation Army or GVBA Disaster Relief.