ADCS/AW/Sr. Chief Petty Officer Bobby Lee Newsome, USN Retired, age 79, of Lusby, Maryland, and a former resident of Wellston, OH, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born October 26, 1946 in Pikeville, Kentucky, son of the late Robert Lee Newsom and Nannie Cantrell Newsom.

After graduating from Wellston High School with the class of 1964, Bobby dedicated the next 25 years of his life proudly serving his country with the United States Navy.  Following his retirement from the Navy, Bobby was employed at and later retired from DYM Corp.  A gun enthusiast with a talent for building beautiful guns, he was also a military historian and an avid genealogist.  Bobby loved gardening, hunting, being out in the woods with his sons, and treasured time spent with his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Eunice Ann Oiler Newsome; children, Cathleen Quinn, Donald E. Newsome (Kerri), Shawn P. Newsome (Donna) and McGarren L. Newsome (Tina); grandchildren, Erin, Mallorey, Shannyn and Dalton, and step-grandchildren, Taylor, Kaci, and Jaelyn.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston, OH.  Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.  with Pastor Tim Jones officiating.  Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Salem Cemetery, Milton Township, OH .  Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com and or at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.