- Wesley F. Marshburn, 58, of 4 Farewell Street Newport, died Sunday, June 9, 2002 home in Newport, RI.He was the husband of Dolores S. Marshburn. Born in Jacksonville, NC on September 20, 1943, he was the son of the late Wesley F. and Vera Pearson Marshburn. Mr. Marshburn was working most recently as a local artist. He moved to Newport from New York City in 1976 and worked for Electric Boat. He is survived by his wife Dolores Marshburn of New York, NY, two sons Jibri Ardrey of Texas and Ishmiel Burrell of North Kingstown, RI, and a sister Blonnie Tooks of Orlando, FL. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. Burial will private. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI 02840.