Matthew K. Newland
December 30, 1999 ~ November 16, 2018
Matthew K. Newland, 18, of Columbus, passed away at 11:24 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2018. He was born December 30, 1999 to Kevin A. Newland and Melissa V. (Brotherton) Newland. Matthew graduated from Columbus North High School in 2018 with academic and technical honors. He was a member of Edinburgh First Church of the Nazarene and grew up at Calvary Church of the Nazarene where he was involved in the praise and worship team at both church’s. He had a passion for music and was a composer and songwriter. He had a heart for God and was a humble person and cared for others. Matthew ran track and cross country in school. He loved to play video games, watching and play basketball, Indiana University Basketball, Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed working out with his brother. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Hudsen and Rev. Jacob Williams officiating. Calling will be from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department at Richards Elementary School. Survivors include his parents Kevin and Melissa; brother, Kyle E. Newland of Columbus; sister, Kayla D. Newland of Columbus; maternal grandparents, Marcia Brotherton, Ronald and Diann Brotherton; paternal grandparents, Donna Harp and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Matthew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Danny and Peggy Newland and Cliff Harp; maternal great grandmother, Minnie Jones Meece and his girlfriend, Carmyn Elkins
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thoughts and prayers going up and condolences to the family he was a great person he was a nice person when i had class with him my junior year oh high school and i think it was his freshman year
My heart is so broken for you Kevin, Melissa, Kyle, Kayla, Donna, Aunts and, uncle’s, cousins and Grand parents. Matthew was a great Son, Brother, Grand Son and friend. He had so many God given talents. He had such a tender heart. We loved coming to visit you all at your house my kids had fun spending time with you when you guys were little. And playing the drums with you and your brother. May the Lord comfort all of you during this very difficult time. And give you His strength and His peace. I love all of you very much. Love, Aunt Angie
Words cannot express our sorrow for your loss. It is so difficult at this time to remember but you will see Matthew again in Heaven. He will be waiting there for you. We are praying that you feel God’s arms carrying you through this. We love you!
love you matt. i remember all of our memories and i promise to cherish them forever… miss you very much
I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew used to come to my garage on Tuesdays and have lunch with our Lunch Bunch kids. I wasn’t always there but I remember seeing him a few times. I’m praying for your peace and God’s comforting arms to surround the family.
Just know that god has a plan, keep your heads up! We are all here with you.. ??
Kevin and Melissa, we are so very sorry. Our hearts are breaking for you. Danny and Peggy would be so upset. Hugs and prayers for you. God Bless.
He will be missed and im just so heart broken.my prayers are with the family God took him to soon but hes in a great place now.love you matthew newland
Kevin,Melissa ,and family .Hugs and love.PRAYERS going up.
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Kevin, Melissa, Kayla, and Kyle. No amount of words can describe how sorry I am for your loss of Matt. I choose Candle 2 because if you look, the flame is glowing so much brighter, and i say that because when you always talked about Matt, Kayla, or Kyle your faces would glow and shine bright. That glow will continue as you talk about them all no matter what. Matt will always watch over you all he is your guardian angel now. May God wrap his loving arms around you and ease you pain and heartache. Your family here loves you and will be here for you always. God took home a beautiful loving soul to sit by his side. I love you all, God Bless you and Heal your broken hearts. Peace Love and Hugs. Rest In Sweet Peace Matthew you are so loved my many and will greatly be missed.
Melissa, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I can’t imagine the heartache you’re experiencing. All of us at Valle are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers & hoping you find peace in the midst of this tragedy. Our hearts are with you. Hugs, Autumn.
Melissa and Kevin I always loved watching Matthew and Kyle run at Northside and North. I am heart broken for all of you and there are just no words. Please know we are lifting your entire family up in prayer.
From middle school to the last year of high school, we have been close. Got in trouble together, stood together, wanted him to be my groomsmen for my wedding. He will be missed, fly high Brother.
Lifting all of you up in prayer.
Hi, I was pretty goof friends with matt during senior year. Your son was an inspiration to anyone he was around. He was one of the nicest and most caring people I have ever met. I worked with him at Carver for a while and he was the “light of the party” at work everyday. he always showed up with a smile on his face even though no one wanted to go to work after school. He always kept our spirits up. I am always going to miss how he could put a smile on a persons face no matter what they were going through. Matt was truly a great person who will forever be in our hearts. My thoughts are with you.
Although I did not know your beautiful son it is a truly painful loss. He and my son were friends. I know my son carefully chose only wonderful people as friends. He has told me what a truly wonderful, talented, loyal, caring person Matt was. I am heartbroken for the loss your family has endured. Please know we are with you during your time of tremendous sadness. You are in our thoughts.
He was very special, he was a one of a kind. He always knew how to make others smile and his smile was contagious. I will never forget him, he will forever be in my heart. Prayers to his family. He was loved by so many…
I will miss you terribly, I am so glad I had the privilege of meeting you. It won’t be the same seeing your group of boys without you. You RIP my friend, you are in a much better place now.
Prayers for Matthew family i know its hard to see someone go i just lost my mother 3 month’s ago. I was good friends with matt he had my back all the time my thoughts and memory with matt got me hart broken today to see someone u love and care about go and pass away
It was a murder suicide. His mother is to blame for ruining their family and causing matts life to spiral out of control
So Carmen was murdered?