Tivis E. Newsome

Tivis E. Newsome, age 68, affectionately known as TR of Richmond, formerly of Penny Road, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, in Richmond. Tivis was born on June 23, 1955, to the late Charlie and Ruthie Newsome of Penny Road. By trade, Tivis was a miner, a carpenter/drywaller, and a pretty darn good mechanic. Having a mechanical mind suited him well as he had owned three service stations/car washes in his lifetime and worked independently and with his family in construction. One of his favorite hobbies/pastimes was trading knives and watches and he would usually work that into any conversation, “What are you trading on”? Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers; Teddy, Jonas, Millard, and Scottie, along with a sister; Mindy Fleming. Tivis was married early in life to Mickey Darlene Glenn Newsome and to this union were born his surviving children; Darlene Nicole Newsome (Jeremy) Hulberg, Bradley Tivis (Tammie) Newsome, two grandchildren; Gavin Cade Hulberg and Ashton Blake Hulberg. Also surviving; three sisters; Clara Bartley, Brenda (Don) Kiser, Carolyn (Arnie) Harmon all of Pike County, one brother; Randy (Lesley) Newsome of Morehead, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tivis was a known jokester, prankster and had a sneaky side in which everyone would end up laughing at his antics. But he also had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone he encountered. Even the nurses in charge of his care, in the hospital noted in his last couple weeks on earth, he was one of the sweetest people that they had ever taken care of. In his last few days, he was still trying to play pranks on them to get them to laugh. While being prepared to be moved to Hospice, he still had it in him to “thank them” for their care. In 2016 Tivis left Pike County to be cared for by his children and graciously taken into the home of Mickey Newsome, who remained his lifelong friend and helped with his care, so that he could be with his children and grandchildren. While there he was compassionately cared for by his long-term caregiver and friend; Tammie Campbell, whom he adored. The kids and grandchildren feel blessed by the generosity of Mickey and the care of Tammie for allowing them extra time with their dad and papaw. He was loved and his presence will be missed by all that knew him. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00PM at the Hall & Jones Funeral Home with Logan Kiser and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Newsome Branch Cemetery at Penny Road. Visitation will begin on Wednesday after 6:00PM with services beginning at 7:00PM.

Tivis E. Newsome

June 23, 1955 - September 3, 2023