Geneva M. Newland, 85, of Laurelville, died March 3, 2013 at Brown Memorial. She was born August 1, 1927 in Hocking County, the daughter of Clifford and Elsie (Pritchard) Downing. She loved quilting and working in the yard. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lewis “Pete” Newland; 1 grandchild and sister, Margie Stebelton. She is survived by her children, Albert “John (Veta) Newland of FL, Sarah (Roger) Morehead of Amanda, Lewis (Marlene) Newland, II of Adelphi and Candy (Darwin) Eimers of Sumner, IA; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and nephew, Dave (Pat) Stebelton. Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 7, 2013 at Green Summit Cemetery with Chaplain Jim Ferrell officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville.