CENTRAL CITY – William Clyde (Wee) Brown, Jr., 86, of Central City, passed peacefully and serenely surrounded by his beloved family into the loving arms of our Lord and those who preceded him on September 26, 2015. Born on June 15, 1929 in Butler County he was an iconic businessman, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend who will always be remembered for his love and contributions to his community. He was a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church. Wee was a leading figure as a Land Agent and in the Coal industry. He was a very successful businessman with high acumen for the “deal”, but his greatest success was the love of his family. He was CEO of Mach 1 Recording Studio, Brown Minerals, Hazel Creek Mining, Providence Coal Reserves, along with a vast array of other successful business ventures. He will forever be remembered for his generous helping hand to all who sought his advise, guidance and support. He is preceded by his son, Terry “Nosey” Brown, Sr.; Step-son, Ronnie Hardin; great–great grandchild, Bailey Brown; Sister, Ann Grise; niece, Cynthia Grise Camplin; parents, William Clyde “Buster” and Cora Alice Brown. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Brown; son Gary (Terri) Brown of Central City; son Roger (Sharon) Brown of Buck Creek; Virginia’s son, Monnie Hardin of Greenville; grandchildren, Kim Menser, David Brown, Terry Brown, Jr., Jenny Clark, Brent Hardin, Dustin Hardin, Monica Hardin, step-grandchildren, Kenya Stump and Chad Carroll along with ten great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, two beloved nephews, Phillip and Michael Grise and one beloved niece, Claudette Grise. Celebration of Wee’s life will begin with visitation on Tuesday, September 29 from 5-8 PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City and funeral on Wednesday, September 30th at Noon at the funeral home with Bro. Leroy Rearden and Bro. Adam Brown officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery and after-glow at Temple Baptist Church following burial.

BELTON – William Lester Brown, Sr., 75, of Belton, died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Maple Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Brown was born August 14, 1935 in Henderson County. He was an iron worker with Local 103 in Evansville, Indiana and was on the original construction crew as an iron worker for Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. He was also a member of Beechmont Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Imogene Miller Brown; sons Ricky Allen Brown, William Brown Jr., Marty Brown, Kevin Brown, and Sam Brown; daughters Rhonda Buckman, Shelley Deibel, Kim Crain, Jonie Rainey, and Elecia Lutz; step-son, Tim Miller; step-daughter Yonne Travis; sisters Edith Horn and Faye Brack; sixteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00PM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Watt officiating. Burial in Hazel Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday after 11:00AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.