Laurie Ann Newberry, 50, of Tipton died Sept. 16, 2026. Mrs. Newberry was a graduate of De Soto High School and continued her education at Texas A&M University, where she earned a master’s degree in business. She spent her professional career in the dental consulting field and owned and operated her own dental consulting business. She had a lifelong interest in horses. She enjoyed riding and became a certified horse trainer through Lyons Legacy. She spent time training reining horses and enjoyed the work and dedication that came with caring for them. She was known for her willingness to lend a helping hand to others who were having difficulties with their horses or working to train their own. She readily shared her knowledge and experience, whether by offering advice or working alongside them. She also enjoyed antiquing, especially searching for horse-related items, as she had a particular interest in collecting horse bits and spurs. Born Dec. 23, 1975, in De Soto, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Pinson) Ames and Dennis Welch.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband: Wayne Newberry of Belleview, whom she married on Oct. 16, 2017, at Top of the Rock in Branson; two brothers: Kyle Ames of De Soto and Ian Ames of Beaverton, Ore.; an uncle: John Patterson of De Soto; many cousins; and numerous other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather: Betty (Patterson) Forshee and Everett Forshee; her maternal grandfather: Gilbert Pinson; and her paternal grandfather: Paul Welch.
Services were private. Inurnment took place in Mount Olive Cemetery in De Soto. Memorials may be made to Grit & Grace Ranch, 5327 Liberty School Road, Hillsboro. 63050, Attn: Dixie.