Jean Ann Gipson

Jean Ann (Heath) Gipson, 61, of Newark, died Friday. Survivors: husband, Kenny Gipson; mother, Charlotte Ann Heath; son, Heath Combs; daughter, Michelle Simmons; step-children, Ryan Gipson, Brittani Boone; two brothers; grandchildren; one great-grandchild; step-grandsons; nephews. Funeral: 2 p.m.,Monday, Cord Baptist Church. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, 12:30-2 p.m. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.