Wellsville, N.Y.

William E. Newsome Sr., 67 of 2495 Lewis Rd. passed away on July 9, 2003 at his home.  He was born on June 25, 1936 in Pikesville, KY the son of Floyd and Molly (Cauldwell) Newsome.  On November 19, 1994 he married Patricia Kirk in Elkton, MD who survives. 

William was formerly of Conowingo, MD and had lived in Wellsville since June of 2001.  He owned and operated an excavating business from 1969 until 1999 when he retired to farming. 

Surviving besides his wife are 6 children; Janet Marie (Richard) Brewer of Rising Sun, MD, William E. Newsome Jr. of Rising Sun MD, Joseph Andrew (Ellie Mae) Newsome of Conowingo, MD, Deborah Anne Newsome, Diane Rose Newsome, and David Michael Newsome all at home.  Also 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters; Draxie Reynolds of Penny KY, Susie Jennings of Holtwood, PA, and 1 brother; Wade Newsome of Wellsville as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Friends are invited to call on Saturday July 12, from 11:00 till 12 noon at J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home in Wellsville.  The funeral service will be at 12 noon at the funeral home, with Rev. Mason Sorensen presiding.  Burial will be in the Newsome Family Cemetery in Wellsville.  Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society.