Willie Branscum

Willie Branscum, 76, of Searcy, formerly of Newark, died Monday. Survivors: son, Scotty Branscum; grandchildren, Chris Branscum, Lauren Branscum, Jacob Branscum; one great-grandchild, Slade Branscum; brother, David Branscum; sisters, Betty Roberts, Floy Pearson. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Blue Springs Cemetery, Newark. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.