Stoney Allen Shamhart (57) of Newton

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Published on August 19 2024 2:53 pm

Stoney Allen Shamhart age 57, of Newton passed away at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from complications of lung cancer.

Cremation rites will be accorded to Mr. Shamhart.  Interment services are planned for a later date.  Crain Funeral Home, Newton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Stoney was born on July 23, 1967, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Gerald Leroy and Etta May “Tootie” (Cox) Shamhart.  Stoney enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.

He will be loved and remembered by his daughter, Natashia Lynn Shamhart of Charleston, IL; grandchildren, Kadynce Helregal of Ste. Marie and Gage Blackwell of Newton; longtime girlfriend and love of his life, Billie Kirkey of Newton; sister, Darla Jean Shamhart of Newton; nieces, Trisha Lambird of Effingham and Chelsea Lambird of Olney; cousins, Becky Wonn of Olney and Jerri Menke of Ashmore; and constant companion, his dog Buddy.

His parents, Gerald and Etta May Shamhart, preceded him in death.

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