Betty Hyde Newman

Betty Hyde Newman, age 91 of Murphy, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Betty was born in Dawsonville, Georgia to the late Dennis B. and May "Belle" Rich Hyde. She started working in 2002 at Life Care Nursing Home of Ducktown as a housekeeper. Betty moved to Murphy as a child and lived in Murphy most of her life. She loved her family and her grandchildren, singing in the choir and tending her flowers, especially her roses. Betty also loved watching western shows and movies. She was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pearly Thomas Newman; a son in law, Jim Parrish; a brother, Quentin Hyde; her sisters, Bertie Lou Garland, Jonnie Mull and Netty Chastain; and a grandson, David Ledford.

She is survived by her son, David Newman; her daughters, Phyllis Parrish and Linda Fowler (Carlton); her grandchildren, Jason Parrish, Shelby Golden (Cody), Jason Parrish and Drew Fowler (Maddie); and her great grandchildren, James Golden, Victoria Ledford, Courtney Parrish, Lexie Ledford and Gage Ledford.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy with Rev. Paul Beaster officiating. Burial will be at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends of the family.

The family will receive friends from 12pm to 2pm at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy prior to the funeral service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.