James W. Newberry, 86, West Plains, Missouri, formerly of the Quad City Area of Iowa, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025, due to health issues.

He was born in Davenport, Iowa, to Cecil and Vivian Newberry on August 20, 1939.  He served twenty years in the United States Navy.  In 1958, while still serving in the Navy, he met and married Roberta J. Ragan in Houston, Texas.  They were married for forty-one years.  James and Roberta had five children, Scott (Lori) Newberry, Valerie Newberry, Lance Newberry, Janell (Don) Sullivan, and Mark Newberry.  After the loss of Roberta to diabetes in 1999, he met Shirley (Smith) Newberry in May of 2000.  James enjoyed many joyful years fishing, camping, canoeing, swimming, ATV riding, playing games and cards, and enjoying the company of family and friends

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Vivian Newberry, and daughter, Valeria Newberry.

May he rest in peace and remain in our hearts forever.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.