Flannery Lamar Newton (January 14, 1914—June 26, 2009) was a Littlefield businessman and civic leader who was born in Rule in Haskell County and reared near Anton in Hockley County. From 1933-1940, he was an independent poultry processor. Thereafter, he was a machinist at the former Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock. From 1945-1995, he and his wife, Verna Mae "Mary" Newton, owned the State Farm Insurance agency in Littlefield, In 1951, Newton was recognized for having sold the most automobile policies in a single day in the history of State Farm. The couple also operated Newton's Ladies' Apparel from 1968-1981. Newton was a member of the Lion's Club for 65 years. He was active in the First United Methodist Church. He also served on the Littlefeld School Board. In addition to his wife, he was survived by a son, Alan Newton of Littlefield. Another son, Roger Newton, died in 2003. Interment was at the Anton Cemetery.