William Sonny Bridgeman, Jr.

William "Sonny" Bridgeman Jr., 85, of Newport died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Debra; son, Billy Bridgeman; daughters, Jo Ann Pippenger, Ruth Haynes, and Wanda Steen; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; his dog, Chester; caregivers, Belinda Ruddell,Kim Ruddell, Lorice Dinwiddie, and Winter Kendall. Funeral:2 p.m. Saturday, Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. www.jacksonsfh.com.