DeWayne Douglas Stoner, 60, of Newton passed away Friday, March 15, 2013, at his home in Newton, under the care of Skiff Hospice.

A gathering time for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 22, at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Memorials are being designated in DeWayne’s name, and may be left at the funeral home.

DeWayne, the son of Darwin Jennings Stoner and Dorothy Louise (Bowie) Stoner, was born April 12, 1952, in Newton. He attended Newton Senior High School and was a high school graduate. DeWayne served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1972 during the Vietnam War.