Connie Lu Wheeler

Connie Wheeler, 53, of Newport died Thursday. Survivors: daughters, Melissa Hughes, Mary Reed, Tracy Wheeler; son, William Wheeler, Jr.; mother, Carlene Myers Woodward; two brothers; three sisters; 10 grandchildren. Funeral: 2 p.m., Saturday, Jesus Is Lord Family Worship Center. Interment: Sandhill Cemetery. Visitation: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2: p.m. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.