Stephen Ray Newton and Kathy Barnhardt Newton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 13, 2018. They were married on April 13, 1968 in York, S.C.
They have two daughters, Lorie Lucas and Carrie Cress. They have four granddaughters, Haley Lucas, Madison Goodman, Chloe Cress and Rylie Cress. They also have two great-granddaughters, Avah Smith and Olivia Smith.