Arthur B. Newsome

Arthur B. Newsome, 77, of Emporia, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Elaine P. Newsome, son, Glenn B. Newsome and wife, Donna; daughter, Betsy N. Veliky and husband, Tony; six grandchildren, Stacie Grinage, Crystal Newsome, Cyndal Perkins, Heather Veliky, Mike Barnes and Steve Barnes; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Brewer and Lila Maitland and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 14. Interment will follow at Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Independence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.