Frank Newsome Sr.

Frank S. “Pete” Newsome, Sr. of Worton, Maryland died on November 26, 2005 at his home. He was 80. He was born on June 21, 1925 in Easton Hospital, the son of the late Lewis Frances and Margaret Spencer Walker Newsome. He was the 13th child of a family of 13 children and was predeceased by 11 brothers: Lewis, Arthur, George, Louis, Walter, Harry, William, Clarence, Albert, and M. Edward along with a sister Mary Ann Nicholson. Mr. Newsome lived with his parents on a farm near Hainesville called the Vannort Farm. In 1953 he took over the farm operation after his marriage to Ann Spray on February 14 of 1953. He continued to reside with his brother Edward Newsome and an Uncle Wm. T. Newsome. Mr. Newsome started farming without the aid of electricity or running water. In January of 1956 He and his family moved to the Jessup Farm in Broad Neck until 1959. At this time he purchased the Sam and Martha Spray Farm near Hainesville where he has resided since. Mr. Newsome always knew he wanted to be a farmer and someday own and operate his own farm. This was accomplished and he farmed until 1998. He was a person who cared deeply for young people. He enjoyed shooting pool with young friends on Friday evenings which was a highlight of his later years. He also enjoyed gardening and raising flowers especially calla lilies. In addition to his wife Ann, he is survived by his children: Barbara Ann and her husband Casey Darrah of Worton, MD, Theresa L. and her husband Paul Milash of Chestertown, MD, Margaret E. and her husband Kenneth Scheck of Worton, MD, and Frank S. Newsome, Jr. and his wife Roxanne Newsome of Worton, MD., one brother: Earl F. Newsome of Chestertown, MD along with grandchildren Elizabeth Darrah, Sarah Usilton and her husband Brad, Andrew Milash, Zachary Milash, Conner Newsome, Shanley Newsome, and Nichole Newsome. He is also survived by sister in law: Doris Newsome of Centreville, MD and brother in law: Edward Nicholson of Bettertown, MD, two step grandsons: Rodney and his wife Meredith Scheck of NJ, Bradley and Lori Scheck of GA, and two great grandchildren: Cal and Heidi Scheck. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD where relatives and friends may call one hour prior to the service (1:00 to 2:00). Interment will be in Chester Cemetery Chestertown. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.