John (Toby) Wesley Cheshier, 80 of Newport passed from this life Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Searcy. He was born May 6, 1941, in Batesville the son of Oscar Lee Cheshier and Donna Mae Adams.
He enjoyed being outdoors and could often be found fishing and arrow head hunting in his younger years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Toby was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Roger Ellis, Theodore Cheshier; one sister, Bobbie Benson and one grandchild, Vanessa Cheshier.
He is survived by sons, Robert Cheshier (Lanie) of Cave City, Aaron Cheshier of Newport; daughters, Tammy Cheshier of Weiner and Crystal Magness (Marcus) of Newport; brothers, Teddy Cheshier of Newport, Robert Easter of Greenbrier; sisters, Terry Easter of Heber Springs, Gail Ellis of Jacksonport; grandchildren, Ally Cheshier, Wesley Cheshier, Robert Cheshier Jr., Desiree Taylor, Brittany Adams, Christopher Magness, Jordan Magness; fourteen great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends.
Service will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Dillinger Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
