Mrs. Ethel Rice Thornton, age 39, of Newborn passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024.  She was born on March 5, 1985 in Tucker and grew up in Newborn.  Ethel was a 2003 graduate of Newton County High School.  She worked at Lucy’s in Newborn and was a hard worker who loved to travel, go out to eat, and spend time with her children.  Ethel was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  She is survived by her husband Christopher Thornton; her children Madison, Charlie, Melvin, and Vivian; her parents Don and Wanda Rice; her brother Mack Rice; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members, and many close friends.  The family will plan a service at a later date.