Marjorie Elizabeth Newbern, age 70, passed away at Tift Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, following an extended illness. Ms. Newbern was born on April 19, 1940 to the late Pleamon and Elma Metts Newbern in Lakeland, Georgia. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 27, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Reedy Branch Church Cemetery. Survivors include: Lifelong Companion: Richard Payne, Broxton, GA; sons: Steven (Linda) Gomez, Broxton, GA; Normand Craig LePage, Ambrose, GA; daughter: Deborah (Lane) Bailey, Douglas, GA; sisters: Dicy Smith, TN, Carolyn Mills, Lakeland, GA, Linda Sue Teixeira, Douglas, GA, Rhonda Newell, Willacoochee, GA; grandchildren: Tara Lee, Crystal Teixeria, Nicole Gomez, Amelia LePage, Caltin Bailey; great grandchildren: Austin Smith, Aryn Lee, Alyssa Lee, Joshua Ellis, Allie Powell. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.