Vera Newsom

Vera Newsom, 89, of Wheelersburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, Monday, October 5, 2026, at her home.

Vera was born July 16, 1937, in McGoffin County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Dave and Chelsea Arnett Patrick.

Vera was a retired school teacher from Rock Hill School System and owned various businesses throughout Scioto County. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ward Newsom and a sister Janice Hurn.

She is survived by two brothers David Patrick and James Patrick of South Webster, Ohio; her loving friend and caregiver Alicia Yelley and John Evans of Frankin Furnace, Ohio and a special friend Mary Collier of Load, Kentucky.

There will be a private graveside service.  Burial will be in the South Webster Cemetery in Scioto County, Ohio.

Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com