Connie Julia Castor Newton, 71, of Wauchula, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. Connie was born in Decatur, Nebraska on July 20, 1942 and moved to Charlie Creek in 1972. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include three sons, Ted Svendsen of Wauchula, Curtis Svendsen of Wauchula, and Kelly Svendsen of Sebring; two daughters, Laurie Klien of Wauchula and Kathy Carte of Wauchula; three brothers, Joe Castor of Nebraska, Les Castor of Nebraska, and Gene Castor of Mississippi; two sisters, Harriet Peterson of Bellview, Nebraska and Luella Hogett of Jackson, Mississippi; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel with Rev. Al Blum officiating.