William Carroll Pierce

William Carroll Pierce, 73, of Newport died Wednesday. Survivors include son, Billy Pierce; daughters, Monica Tackett and Ladonna Barnhill; brother, Bobby Pierce; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation: Friday, 6-9 p.m. Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Interment: Gracelawn Cemetery. Arrangements: Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.