Johnathon “John” Lee Newman, age 41 of Shepherdsville, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 12, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1985, in Louisville, Kentucky to Rosemary (Hagan) Saltsman and the late Larry Newman. John loved deer hunting and fishing. He also loved baseball and was an avid UofL fan. John was known for having a big heart and cherished the time he spent at family gatherings with those he loved. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his daughter, Kaitlynn Newman; mother, Rosemary Saltsman; stepdad, John Saltsman; sister, Vanessa Sosh; niece, Grace Sosh; nephew, Jordan Sosh; aunt, Debbie Wilborn (Bill); uncles, Joe Hagan (Lynn) and Larry Hagan (Brenda); cousins, Michelle Mills, Derek Hagan, Tabitha Mouser and Ashley Hoffman; best-friend, John Money and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 6:00 in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) with cremation to follow. Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
