Newton Young Medlock, 89, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County, MS. Born June 7, 1937, in Pontotoc, MS, to Hubert Guy and Claudie Marie Fortner Medlock, he worked for 30 years at Caterpillar in Aurora, IL before retiring. He had a passion for Ford vehicles and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
He is survived by his two sons, Don Medlock and Paul Medlock; his three daughters, Amy Huey, Lisa Headlee, and Libby Hancock; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law Roger Huey, and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Tutor Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc. Visitation will be Monday from 5–7 PM and Tuesday from 1 PM until the service. Burial will follow in Cherry Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Shawn Rutherford, Nicholas Keierleber, Jake Medlock, Don Medlock, Adam Thompson, and Brytan Gargus.
