Funeral planned for child who died in drowning accident

ONEIDA | The funeral for the Oneida child who drowned on July 1 will take place on Monday.

Two-year-old Houston Branscum, the son of Morgan Branscum, died in a tragic drowning accident at home on July 1.

According to authorities, the toddler disappeared while the family was preparing dinner. The family immediately began searching for him and discovered him in a swimming pool. Scott County EMS and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the home, but he was pronounced dead at Big South Fork Medical Center.

In addition to his mother and Logan Lee, Houston leaves behind an older brother, Hudson Jeffers, as well as his grandparents Melvin and Cindy Pike and other family members.

Funeral services will be held Monday at the West-Murley Funeral Home in Oneida, beginning at 7 p.m. with Brother Charlie Golden officiating. Viewing will begin at 1 p.m.