Richard Newport

Mr. Richard Newport, age 85 of Memphis, Tn., formerly of the Hazel, Ky. and Puryear, Tn. communities, died Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his home following an extended illness.
Mr. Newport was born August 10, 1927 in Puryear, Tn. to the late Jack and Willie Taylor Newport. He was a retired Farmer, and Bank Vault service Representative. He was also a member of the Hazel Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Wells Newport of Memphis, Tn., to whom he was married on December 24, 1945 in Lynn Grove, Ky. Other survivors are their son, Jim Newport and wife Julie of Albany, Ga.; two sisters in law, Sue Lamb of Gilford, Ct, and Edna Parks of Murray, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Ivy Cemetery. John Dale will officiate and burial will follow. J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the charity of choice or the Ivy Cemetery Maintenance fund % Patsy Pittman, 2060 Providence Rd., Murray, Ky. 42071.
Online condolences can be left at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com