Roger Wayne Maske, age 82, and a longtime resident of Newton passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00 am at Newton County Funeral Home - North.

Burial will follow in Newton County Memorial Gardens.

There will be no visitation.

Bro. William Savell will officiate.

Mr. Maske was born Thursday, September 30, 1943 in Bay Springs. He was a retired employee of La-Z-Boy South for over fifty years. He was a member of Newton Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Emily  Kay  Dillon Maske;  one daughter, Michele Locklear;  parents, Gordon  Alexander and Carrie  Louise  Gaines Maske and two brothers, J.E. "Gene" Maske  (Bobbie) and Charles Gordon Maske (Elizabeth).

Survivors include one son, Michael Maske (Michelle) of Newton; three grandchildren, Daniel Locklear (Brandie Allen) and Derek Locklear, both of Newton, and Savanna  Maske (Dallas Stewart) of Mize; one great grandchild, Logan Locklear and one son-in-law, Danny Locklear; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Maske, Bo Maske, Rocky Godwin, Robbie Strickland, Daniel Locklear and Michael Drigger.

Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Locklear, Steve Maske and Robert Strickland.

Newton County Funeral Home - North, 9998 Hwy. 15 N/Eastside Dr. Ext., Newton, is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com