James Ellis

James Ellis, 73, of Newport, died Thursday. Survivors: wife, Betty; sons, Mark and Eric Ellis; daughter, Jamye Smith; four great grandchildren; three sisters. Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Interment: Watson Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday, 5-7 p.m. with Rosary: 7 p.m., St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home Chapel. www.jacksonsfh.com.