CENTRAL CITY – James C. “Jimmy” Brown, 79, of Central City, passed away at his home on the morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2015, surrounded by his family. Jimmy was an Army veteran, Spec 4, and a retired farmer and coal miner. He held public office in the capacity of Deputy Sheriff, Sheriff, County Judge Executive, Magistrate, and State Representative. He was owner of Brown Auction Company for 50 years, as well as Brown’s Carriage Service. He was a member of the Bremen Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree Shriner, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, and a member of the Harlan County Ridge Runners. He was preceded in death by his parents, James E. Brown and Ethel Wiggins Brown; and son James Freeman Brown. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Martha Gish Brown; sister Fay Brown Greene of Greenville; daughters Anna Brown and Kay Brown (James) Culver, both of Central City; granddaughters Roxana (Michael) Guy of Franklin, KY, Dana Brown of Owensboro, and Kristi Brown of Bremen; and great-grandsons Jaiden and Liam Guy. Funeral services will be Friday, December 18, 2015, at 11:00AM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Leroy Rearden officiating, assisted by Bro. Don Neal. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday after 4:00PM at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Cedar Grove Cemetery Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

BREMEN – James Everette Brown, 98, of Bremen, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born June 20, 1914 in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner and member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran and member of J.T.Crandell Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his son, Earl W. Brown of Madisonville; sister Mary Wilkins of Michigan; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 2:00PM at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento, with Rev. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial in Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Sacramento. Visitation will be Sunday after 1:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

CENTRAL CITY – James William Brown, 87, of Central City, died Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 8:35AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Mr. Brown was born August 21, 1928, in Muhlenberg County. He was owner of Brown Pest Control, and a member of Green River Chapel Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Brown, Eddie Brown, and Steve Brown; daughters Diane Nelson and Clara Fontenor; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother Carl Brown; and sisters Margaret Robinson, Geraldine Doss, and Phyllis Noffsinger. Funeral services are private. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.